Episode 6799 (18th April 2008)

Plot
Gail is beside herself as David is led from the courtroom – her worst fear has become a reality. As she arrives home Audrey attempts to distract her with birthday cards she's not in the mood to celebrate but doesn't argue when her friends come round to wish her a happy birthday.

Meanwhile, in the Young Offenders Institute, David is introduced to his room-mate Graeme Proctor. He’s doesn’t feel like making friends and uses his one phone call to ring Tina - who doesn't answer. Back at the house, Gail has been drowning her sorrows and as everyone sings Happy Birthday, she keeps one eye on the phone waiting for him to ring.

Over on the building site Jason is furious when he overhears Rick speaking about his girlfriend and daughter. Later, he breaks the news to a depressed Becky that Rick is virtually married with a kid. Rick turns up in the café later only to be met by a furious Becky who pours a cold cup of tea over his head, punches him to the floor and rams a cream cake in his face.

Michelle is upset when Ryan refuses to go to Ireland with her and Alex.

Leanne is intrigued when Dan suggests she reopen the restaurant as a late night bar and is secretly relieved when she runs the idea past Paul and he insists he’s not interested in going back into business with her.

Jerry makes Darryl sit through a formal interview for his old job. He eventually offers him the position but claims that now he’s a ‘proper’ employee he expects him to be punctual and hard working.

Regular Cast

 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Dan Mason - Matthew Crompton
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Paul Clayton - Tom Hudson

Guest Cast

 * Rick - Phil Corbitt
 * Rob - Vincent Davies
 * Nick Neeson - Robert Horwell
 * Alex Neeson - Dario Coates
 * Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey

Ratings

 * UK broadcast - 9.5m viewers (40%).