Episode 7343 (20th May 2010)

Plot
The Gazette journalist laps up Gail's story and David and Nick are heartened by his interest. However, when the journalist reveals that he's legally bound not to print anything until after the trial, their hopes are dashed. Meanwhile, as Gail meets with her legal team, she's upset as they outline the prosecution's case.

Back in her cell, Gail admits to Tracy that she feels like she's fighting a losing battle. Sensing Gail's vulnerability, Tracy advises that she'd potentially be handed a lighter sentence if she pleaded guilty. Gail's horrified.

Seething by Gail's reaction, Tracy calls Glynn and Carr, claiming that Gail has confessed to killing Joe and insists that she'll repeat what she said in court if they assure her that her situation will be reassessed.

The police are non-committal, though - until Tracy reveals that Gail hit Joe with a rolling pin, cleaned it and hid it behind the wardrobe at the cottage. All ears, Glynn and Carr agree to check it out.

Meanwhile, Becky's giving Steve the silent treatment but while alone with Liz, it's clear that she's upset. As Becky wonders if she was never meant to have a child, Liz urges her not to lose faith.

Later, Deirdre reveals that she's convinced Tracy to send Becky another visiting order so they can resolve their differences for Amy's sake. Frustrated with the pair of them, Liz orders Becky and Steve to kiss and make up.

Elsewhere, Izzy helps Kirk prepare for his interview at the factory; and with Graeme by her side, Tina manages a walk out of the flat but isn't ready to face anyone else.

Regular cast

 * Natasha Blakeman - Rachel Leskovac
 * Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey
 * Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Amy Barlow - Elle Mulvaney
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Gail McIntyre - Helen Worth
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Anna Windass - Debbie Rush
 * Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
 * Izzy Armstrong - Cherylee Houston
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Eddie Windass - Steve Huison
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan

Guest cast

 * Gail's Solicitor - Jake Norton
 * Mr Hughes - Robert Daws
 * Ms Waller - Melanie Gutteridge
 * Dan Lees - Ian Curley
 * Bella - Christine Mackie
 * Gerald - Eamonn Riley
 * Prison Officer - Lucy Rudeski
 * DC Glynn - Phil Rowson
 * DS Carr - Joe Duttine