Episode 7264 (1st February 2010)

Plot
Ken attempts to talk Peter out of sending Simon to Oakhill private school but he's disappointed when Peter tells him he's already arranged everything with the headmaster.

Peter's on the hunt for a decent chef for the hard hat party and he and Leanne decide to have lunch in a bar across town. There's a commotion from the kitchen and Peter's surprised to discover that his old mate Ciaran is the cause of it - and is also the bar's chef.

When Ciaran tells the manager to stick his job, he joins Peter and Leanne at their table and they all reminisce about old times. Ciaran later tries to buy Peter a pint, forcing Peter to explain that he's a recovering alcoholic.

Meanwhile, Becky tells Claire that she's pregnant but confides that she's not sure if she wants a baby as she's concerned about her ability as a mother. Claire tries to reassure her that despite all the problems it can bring, having Freddie is the best thing she ever did.

Back at The Rovers, a chuffed Steve tells Becky how thrilled he is about her pregnancy but is shocked when his wife reveals her doubts about keeping it…

Elsewhere, as the oldest barmaid in the North-West, Betty's interviewed by The Gazette; Janice decides to try and get some cash by outing an advert for a lodger in the Kabin window; and Kevin's not best pleased when first Molly - and then Tyrone - turn up with get well cards for Sally.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Liz McDonald - [[Beverley Callard]
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Molly Dobbs - Vicky Binns

Guest cast

 * Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
 * Manager - Nigel Leonard
 * Reporter - Ian Curley