Episode 5304 (15th July 2002)

Plot
Richard forces Norris to look round the show flat. He explains to Norris that the flats are worth £120,000 each and that Emily's £20,000 is small in comparison. He persuades Norris that he's not after Emily's or Rita's money. Norris feels he has no option but to agree with him. Richard offers Norris his mobile phone and dares him to call the police but Norris daren't for fear of Richard killing him. Doreen makes Ashley pay Les for turf for the back lawn. Ashley is getting really fed up with Doreen living with them. Audrey tells Gail that she's drawn up a will leaving everything to Gail. She is worth about £250,000 made up of the house at £130,000, Alma's money - £40,000 - plus the Hair Salon. Sally tells Rita about Rosie's holiday and Kevin wanting to move back in. Richard persuades Gail to let Aidan come to the wedding to avoid Sarah sulking on the day. Doreen tries to interfere with the Christening plans which winds Ashley up even more. Richard apologises to Norris for forcing him to look round the flats against his will. Norris apologises to Richard for misjudging him. They reach an understanding. Blanche returns home from hospital. Archie calls round and explains to Blanche that her accident hasn't changed anything and that still doesn't want to go out with her anymore. Blanche is very upset and cries after he's gone. Gail tells Richard about the £250,000 which she will inherit from Audrey one day. Ashley reaches the end of his tether with Doreen and tells Maxine that she's got to go.

Regular cast

 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O’Brien
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Doreen Heavey - Prunella Gee
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Maxine Peacock - Tracy Shaw
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Archie Shuttleworth - Roy Hudd
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson

Guest cast
None