Episode 6019 (2nd May 2005)

Plot
Ian continues to put pressure on Sally to continue their affair. He tells Sally he loves her and suggests they leave their families and spend the rest of their lives together. Sally's shocked and furious and tells Ian their relationship is definitely over. As Sally's not home, Rosie's upset suspecting her of sleeping with Ian.

Awe struck Norris gives Mel some expensive paper to help with his writing. Emily's annoyed to find Mel smoking in her house. Norris explains he's a method writer and is obviously writing in character. In the Rovers Mel continues to sponge off Emily and Norris, where he's delighted to hear Ken's written a book and enjoys poking fun at him.

Meanwhie, Keith tries to do his best for Craig but Craig refuses to talk. Keith finds a sympathetic ear in Audrey, who assures him Craig just needs time. Keith's relieved when Craig softens towards him.

Chesney's puzzled to see Cilla with fake tan on her face. He misses Roy and Hayley declaring life with them far better than at home. Roy and Hayley are delighted when Tracy and Steve let them look after Amy.

Elsewhere, Spanish night at Les and Cilla's - Les serves up some cheap nasty sangria and Cilla fails to deliver any food. Chesney's fed up.

Regular cast

 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Keith Appleyard - Ian Redford
 * Craig Harris - Richard Fleeshman
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Cilla Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache

Guest cast

 * Ian Davenport - Philip Bretherton
 * Mel Hutchwright - Ian McKellen

Notable dialogue
Mel Hutchwright (to Norris Cole): "What on earth am I doing? A mentor does not offer something as vulgar as mere money. He offers wisdom, and you are going to get it my friend........ try writing in the nude. It breaks down one's inhibitions."