Episode 6983
Production code	P694/6983
ITV transmission date	5th January 2009 (Monday - Part 1)
Script editor	Kathryn Pugsley
Story editor	Stuart Blackburn
Story associates	Louise Sutton Iain MacLeod Angela O'Neill Lee O'Donnell Cathianne Hall Martin Sterling
Writer	Simon Crowther
Designer	Alan Davis
Director	Duncan Foster
Executive Producer	Kieran Roberts
Producer	Kim Crowther
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PlotEdit

Steve makes excuses not to go to Ireland. Michelle becomes suspicious and tells Poppy she's worried Steve's going to finish with her. Jackie refuses to see a doctor. Molly tries to make Tyrone see that Jackie is lying and there's nothing wrong with her. Tara tells Dev how Amber tampered with the tap. Dev's furious and tells Amber she can forget having an 18th birthday present on Friday. Amber's very upset. Leanne's working in the bookies. Peter feels awkward and promises her he isn't an alcoholic but she's disbelieving. Liz quizzes Steve about his intentions towards Michelle. Under pressure Steve admits he's going to finish with her tonight as he's in love with Becky. Liz is appalled. Dev's disappointed when Tara tells him she's still intending to move to Edinburgh. Molly asks Amber to be her chief bridesmaid. They agree to have a joint 18th birthday party and hen do. Liz and Lloyd are snogging in Lloyd's flat when Steve turns up. Liz hides behind a chair. Steve pours his women troubles out to Lloyd whilst Liz listens to every word. Dev apologises to Amber and they hug and make up. Steve tells Lloyd he can smell perfume and he recognises it. Lloyd quietly panics.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
• Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
• Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
• Molly Compton - Vicky Binns
• Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
• Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
• Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
• Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
• Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
• Poppy - Sophiya Haque
• Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
• Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
• Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles

Guest castEdit

None

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public bar, Upstairs flat
• Corner Shop - Shop, Stockroom
• Rosamund Street exterior
• Barlow's Bookies
• 7 Victoria Court - Living room/kitchen
• 15a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
• Roy's Rolls

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 11,130,000 viewers (2nd place).