Episode 7072 (8th May 2009)

Plot
Blanche is disgusted by Ken's actions and, furious with Deirdre's attitude to the situation, she packs her bags and storms out of number one. Peter has just persuaded Michelle to stay for dinner but the pair are rudely interrupted when Blanche arrives and announces that she's moving in.

Paula finally calls round to see Julie and the pair have a heart-to-heart. Paula apologises to Julie for not telling her who her real dad was for so many years. Overcome with emotion, Paula asks Julie if she can ever forgive her but Julie isn't sure.

Meanwhile, Eileen's finally decided to visit Colin. She's taken aback when she finds him in such a weak state that and begins to cry. As he apologises for what he did, she tells him that her feeling sorry for him doesn't mean that she's forgiven him.

Tara decides to give Dev one final chance to come clean about his fling with Lisa but Dev is oblivious to Tara's fishing and swears that he's always been faithful. Furious, Tara resolves to exact her revenge.

David's plotting against Gary steps up a gear as he and Graeme discuss a fictitious burglary within his earshot.

Regular cast

 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey
 * Joe McIntyre - Reece Dinsdale
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Gary Windass - Mikey North
 * Colin Grimshaw - Edward de Souza
 * Poppy Morales - Sophiya Haque
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson

Guest cast

 * Justin Turner - Ralph Gassmann
 * Paula Carp - Sharon Duce