Episode 4551 (29th January 1999)

Plot
Kevin is annoyed when Alison tells him he should stop using the girls to score points over Sally. Lorraine changes her image and is more confident with herself. Martin starts work at Weatherfield Vale and tries to get to know the residents. He is frustrated as Gerald Lickley gives him the run around and realises he is expected to run the place with little help. Deirdre is horrified when Ken buys her flowers, saying as how Blanche has told him she wants them to get back together. She throws the flowers at him. Fred hopes to sell the Corner Shop to Ravi Desai.Nita is nervous when Ravi looks round it. Deirdre tells Blanche to stop matchmaking and makes her cry by shouting at her. Blanche feels she's in the way. Roy fears that compared to her new friends at the operatics, Hayley might find him dull. Natalie is interested in a stranger, Ian, and flirts with him. Rita sees their exchange and is later alarmed to discover he is Sharon's fiancee. Ashley is stunned when Linda tells him Nita is Ravi's daughter and he owns loads of shops.