Episode 7092 (5th June 2009)

Plot
As Graeme informs David that Ted is in the house, David begins to panic about his plan. Gary meanwhile is desperate to get out of Audrey’s and as Ted comes upstairs he makes a run for it. Ted recognises him and makes a grab for Gary but pushing past him he gets away.

In shock Ted calls David to tell him about the burglary. As they wait for the police to arrive, David worries about Ted but is satisfied that Gary will finally be caught. It looks like he's exacted his revenge as the police arrive at the Windasses'. Ted, however, cries out in pain and collapses suffering a heart attack.

Ken, Deirdre and Blanche are disappointed to discover that Peter hasn't given the meeting a chance. Peter's in a foul mood and back at the flat, he shouts at Simon for no reason. Mortified at taking his frustration out on his son, Peter leaves Simon with the Barlows and returns to the meeting. Peter feels awkward, however, as he's asked to speak to the group. He finally admits his addiction.

As Steve attempts to restore calm at the Rovers, he's in a no-win situation. Betty is angry at being sacked by Poppy and despite Steve reversing the decision, Betty won't promise that she'll return. Poppy, meanwhile, is annoyed that Steve isn't standing by her decisions as manager.

Elsewhere, Bill goes to a singles' night in a hotel bar and in a bid to impress a woman, he pretends that he was in the army. While there, he bumps into Auntie Pam who's pretending to be a concert pianist. The pair soon agree to share a taxi home. It's a successful night, though, as they pair off with Vanessa and Gilbert respectively and arrange to a double date.

Regular cast

 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Joe McIntyre - Reece Dinsdale
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey
 * Gary Windass - Mikey North
 * Ted Page - Michael Byrne
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Eddie Windass - Steve Huison
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Poppy Morales - Sophiya Haque
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Pam Hobsworth - Kate Anthony
 * Anna Windass - Debbie Rush

Guest cast

 * Alan - Rowe David McClelland
 * Vanessa - Gabrielle Drake
 * Gilbert - John Owens
 * Howard Lee (character) - Howard Lee (actor)
 * Ross - Lee Oakes

Notable dialogue
Betty Williams - "Annie Walker, now there was somebody to be sacked by, almost an honour! It was the same for Bet and Fred, god rest him. I mean, they knew how to sack people properly then. Even Alec Gilroy, he did it with a bit of class, but to get your cards from madam back there..." --- Peter Barlow - "I'm an alcoholic. I thought you were supposed to feel lighter once you'd said it out loud. I don't feel like any weights been lifted off me, I don't feel any better. If I'm being honest, I don't think I've ever felt worse."