Episode 5308 (22nd July 2002)

Plot
Nick is happy to be home. Gail is pleased. He says he's staying for two weeks. Norris practises his Commonwealth Games smile on Emily. Maria spots Nick and is instantly attracted to him but is later warned away by Toyah. Rita tests Norris on the flags of the Commonwealth. Kevin checks with Sally that he can go to the wedding with Sally and the girls after Rosie asks him. Rita comments to Sally on how well she and Kevin are getting on. Martin has a pint with Nick, who appears distant with him. Later Martin tells Kevin that he feels like a stranger to his family. Richard introduces his best man, Roger Hinde, to Gail and the family. Roger puts his foot in it by mentioning Richard's past marriages. Richard, Roger, Steve and Nick go to a bar for the stag night. Steve and Nick are bored as the others talk business. Gail tells Audrey that she is scared that the marriage won't last. Nick goes to get some fresh air and has his mobile phone stolen. He doesn't tell the others that it was two girls who mugged him. He goes back to Audrey's. Norris books a regular taxi to take him to the Commonwealth Games. Richard arrives home to find Gail having doubts. He assures her that he's there for good.

Regular cast

 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O’Brien
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Sophie Webster - Emma Woodward
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
 * Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson

Guest cast

 * Roger Hinde - Stephen Chapman