Episode 7511 (10th January 2011)

Plot
John is relieved to have someone to talk to. He confesses to Joy the identity fraud and his parts in the deaths of Colin and Charlotte. Becky isn't happy that Claire let her be arrested but is worried about what to do now as Claire's children might be taken into care if she is charged. Claire insists she just pushed Tracy, but that Tracy hit her head. Joy has an angina attack but John asks for her forgiveness. He panics when a neighbour knocks on the door and puts his hand over Joy's mouth so stop her from screaming. Joy dies while John is there. Cheryl is pessimistic about her chances of finding a job. Lloyd is surprised that Chris has been good company. Becky thinks Claire might be in the clear as Tracy will have to change her statement, which will reveal her to be a liar. She and Steve suddenly notice that Claire has disappeared. They realise she's gone to the police station to turn herself in and rush off to stop her. Peter doesn't want to leave the house and is annoyed at everyone fussing over him. John and Chesney go to the hospital as Hope is allowed out of the incubator. Steve and Becky are too late to stop Claire. Claire is interviewed and tells the police that she had to prove to Tracy that she wasn't weak. Fiz is overcome with happiness when she holds Hope for the first time.

Regular cast

 * John Stape - Graeme Hawley
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Leanne Barlow - Jane Danson
 * Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Chris Gray - Will Thorp
 * Cheryl Gray - Holly Quin-Ankrah
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
 * Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton

Guest cast

 * Joy Fishwick - Doreen Mantle
 * Clifford - Dave Dutton
 * Desk Sergeant - Peter Foster
 * DC Redfern - Paul Warriner