Episode 6573 (10th June 2007)

Plot
Denise is very embarrassed about the night before and cannot bear the awkwardness between her and Ken. Ken tells her he is going to get back with Deirdre, he says his goodbyes and vows to stay in touch with Daniel.

Meanwhile, Deirdre goes out for a meal with the girls at which she toasts the single life and complains how Ken has left her for Denise. Ken comes home to an empty house. A tipsy Deidre returns to an emotional Ken.

The Connors are at an all time low as they prepare to go to Ireland for the funeral. Carla and Liam wonder what possessions to put into Paul's coffin while Steve tries to comfort Michelle and Ryan.

Elsewhere, Jerry suggests Mel buys Grandad a pint to loosen his tongue about his past. Gail remains adamant that David will sit the rest of his exams.

Regular cast

 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Denise Osbourne - Denise Black
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Mel Morton - Emma Edmondson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Doreen Fenwick - Barbara Young

Guest cast

 * Wilf Morton - Rodney Litchfield
 * Waiter - Daniel Jillings