Episode 5461 (16th March 2003)

Plot
Gail, Sarah and David are trying to get their lives back on track. David insists on throwing out all Richard's belongings. Martin points out that the police might need them for forensic evidence. Peter tries to tell Shelley that he's leaving but before he can the phone rings. It's Shelley's mother to say that Sharon, Shelley's sister has died. Shelley is distraught. Peter drives her to Bradford to be with her mum. He can't break the news. Vera realises that now Richard is dead she has even less chance of ever getting her savings back. Steve is still feeling possessive and jealous. He talks to Joe and realises that it really was a business dinner although he's still suspicious of Joe's intentions. Mike is pleased with the new contract from Radcliffe's. Joe gives Karen the glory. Aiden calls to see Ken. He gives Ken a copy of Crime and Punishment as a present. Ken is pleased to see that Aiden has changed and is less cocky. Gail has found Richard's confession which spells out that Gail was unaware of all his fraudulent dealings. Ade bumps into Sarah but she makes it clear that she's not interested any more. Ade is disappointed. Todd is pleased. Peter arrives at Lucy's. He lies to her saying that he's told Shelley that he's leaving her but didn't tell her that he has another woman. Lucy is a bit disappointed that she remains a secret but pleased that he's broken up with Shelley. Peter feels guilty.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Lucy Richards - Katy Carmichael
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Tracy Preston - Kate Ford
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O’Brien
 * Gail Hillman - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Harry Flagg - Iain Rogerson
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
 * Tommy Nelson - Thomas Craig
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Joe Carter - Jonathan Wrather
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Angela Nelson - Kathryn Hunt
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle

Guest cast

 * Aidan Critchley - Dean Ashton