Episode 7268 (5th February 2010)

Plot
Ken, Deirdre and Leanne watch in horror as a drunken Peter makes a fool of himself in front of everyone, including the local press. Oblivious to the scene he's causing, Peter drunkenly sets off in search of more alcohol. Leanne's upset and tells Ken that her new bar officially closed before it ever actually opened.

Meanwhile, George and Eve are shocked at Peter's behaviour and offer to look after Simon for the night. Leanne's grateful and heads home to wait for an inebriated Peter. A tearful Leanne blames herself for ever thinking that the bar was a good idea, prompting Peter to realise what a mess he's made of everything. Sitting with his head in his hands, Peter hates himself for being so weak.

Meanwhile, Joe tells Tina about his debts but insists that he'll sort out his own mess. Joe packs his rucksack for the trip to the Lakes and after telling Gail that he's managed to bring the trip forward, insists that she books time off work.

Joe hugs Tina and tells her that he loves her, leaving his daughter slightly unsettled by his mood.

Elsewhere, Liz and Betty are relieved to hear that Enid is blaming her food poisoning on the amount she drank - not the hotpot; Hayley returns in a state of excitement, having enjoyed her salsa class; and Becky tells Roy and Hayley about her pregnancy, while Steve tells Betty.

Regular cast

 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Joe McIntyre - Reece DInsdale
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Gail McIntyre - Helen Worth

Guest cast

 * George Wilson - Anthony Valentine
 * Eve Wilson - Sabina Franklyn