Perdita
18-11-2008, 06:20
Steve tells Becky he can't attend court
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
Roy is delighted that Hayley has decided not to return to Africa but it is clear that she is still struggling to settle back into life in Weatherfield. She starts out by telling him that she doesn’t want to talk about it but by the end of the day, she confesses that she had a crush on one of the staff in Africa and feels very foolish. Ever forgiving, Roy tells her to pretend she has just returned and they will put it all behind them.
Steve is on the phone to Becky reassuring her that he will be in court for her on Wednesday. But he soon discovers that isn’t going to be easy. Michelle’s parents are coming over for their anniversary and she wants to throw a party for them. Becky is devastated when she discovers that she has lost her star witness.
Amber has confided in Molly that she told Tara about Dev and Nina. Dev is still furious with her so Amber tells him she is going to spend some time with her mother in Finland. Meanwhile, Minnie asks if she can work in the kebab shop.
Tina and David are keen to find out if Graeme got rid of the car and are surprised when he says the Windasses stole it – problem solved.
Elsewhere, Fiz, Kirk and Chesney return from South Africa and agree not to talk about what Cilla did. Fiz asks for her job back but Tony gives Hayley the job instead.
Dev turns to Darryl for help with the kebab shop
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 20:30 GMT on ITV1
Steve is relieved when Michelle announces that she is taking her mum and dad out in the morning, which is just the solution that Steve and Becky need to allow him to go to the court case. But his relief is short lived when Michelle presents him with a list of things to do whilst she's out.
As the day continues, Becky is faced with more and more evidence of how much she is asking Steve to risk. She hears Liz talking about how Michelle has grown on her and overhears Barry saying how much Steve is part of the Connor family. It's at this point that Becky reaches a difficult decision.
Amber won't listen to Dev as he tries to stop her from leaving. She says goodbye to Darryl who has been left jobless and homeless, knowing that he may not be there when she returns. But it isn't long before Dev realises that he can't run the kebab shop alone and has to go cap-in-hand to a relieved Darryl.
Hayley is raring to help Roy out at the cafe, but Roy has everything sorted leaving her feeling somewhat redundant.
It isn't until both Becky and Fiz makes it clear to her how much they struggled with their problems when she wasn't around, that she starts to realise she might have a talent she can put to good use.
Elsewhere, Gary is annoyed when he realises he did David and Graeme a favour by getting rid of the stolen car.
Steve makes known his true feelings for Becky
Airs on Wednesday, November 26 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
One-hour episodeI
It is the day of Becky's court case and she is convinced that without Steve to testify, she'll definitely go to prison. Steve, meanwhile, knows he should be grateful that he doesn't have to go to court but somehow it doesn't feel that way.
As the time of the case draws nearer, Steve desperately tries to get away but it seems everything is conspiring against him. When he does get to the court, he's frustrated to discover the case has been postponed to the afternoon and he has to resort to desperate measures to get there.
Once on the witness stand, he is stunned to see Blanche in the public gallery - but committed to helping Becky, he surprises himself and everyone else with the heartfelt character witness and alibi he gives.
As Becky is acquitted, Steve tries to to convince Blanche that he was merely helping out a friend but when Becky comes out of court, his real emotions take over, shocking both himself and Becky - they end up in a hotel room!
Tony is surprised and delighted when Carla arrives home unexpectedly, but he knows he will now have to come clean about taking the money from the account. Carla rather likes his new vulnerable side and after he takes her out for a romantic meal, she turns the tables on him and proposes.
Gary and Len have developed a plan to get their own back on the Platts - without anyone getting hurt. Waiting till the coast is clear, they sneak into the house and a stunned Gail and Joe return from their weekend away to find that the kitchen has disappeared...
Elsewhere, Michelle's parents' party goes to plan, despite Steve's elaborate plans to get to the court case. Norris has a date with a fellow competition addict and Hayley gets an interview for a job at the youth centre.
Hayley worries about her interview
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
Steve is desperate to see Becky but feels very guilty when Michelle thanks him for making her parents’ anniversary a success.
The day continues to get harder for him when Becky comes into the pub and offers to do a shift for him so he can spend some time with Michelle’s dad. But he flips when Jason arrives at the Rovers with a gift for Becky and embarrasses her with an outburst about what a rat Jason was.
The factory girls are relieved to see Carla but Sally is surprised when Tony announces that they are getting married. She tells Kevin who is also shocked but tells her they should forget all about the video, but he isn’t keen on Carla paying Rosie a visit.
Joe and David are preparing to rebuild the kitchen after the Windasses’ handy work. Gail is sick of Graeme being around and tells David it is time his mate moved on.
Hayley is worried about the interview convinced that she won’t get the job because a criminal record check is bound to reveal details of her past which will disqualify her. Roy however thinks they would be fools not to employ her.
Elsewhere, Dev is struggling to run the kebab shop but Tina’s not interested in a job until he reluctantly raises the rate of pay.
Maria goes for another scan
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 20:30 GMT on ITV1
Becky can’t believe that Steve has told her he loves her and gives him every opportunity to back out. But Steve convinces her he is serious and insists her he is going to tell Michelle straight away.
Once back at the pub though, family life takes over and with Michelle and her family worrying about Maria’s scan he realizes that splitting up with Michelle is not going to be easy. Will he ever find the right moment to break the news?
Michelle, Barry and Helen go with Maria to the hospital for her appointment – she is terrified and almost backs out of it but is eventually persuaded to have the scan and is relieved when everything is fine.
Deirdre returns home from France and is greeted by Peter and Simon but is surprised when they disappear as soon as Ken arrives. Ken and Blanche fill her in on what has happened whilst she has been away but Deirdre insists they are still going to be part of the boy’s life.
Joe is having trouble with a credit card company but doesn’t admit it to Gail. He is quizzed by Tina and tries to make out everything is fine but she is not convinced.
Rosie gets a visit from Carla and Tony and is confident that she has them both in the palm of her hand. Tony can see that Carla has no choice but to agree when Rosie asks for a pay rise and he asks Rosie to man the office when he takes Carla on honeymoon.
Elsewhere, there is disappointment for Hayley but good news for Graeme.
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
Roy is delighted that Hayley has decided not to return to Africa but it is clear that she is still struggling to settle back into life in Weatherfield. She starts out by telling him that she doesn’t want to talk about it but by the end of the day, she confesses that she had a crush on one of the staff in Africa and feels very foolish. Ever forgiving, Roy tells her to pretend she has just returned and they will put it all behind them.
Steve is on the phone to Becky reassuring her that he will be in court for her on Wednesday. But he soon discovers that isn’t going to be easy. Michelle’s parents are coming over for their anniversary and she wants to throw a party for them. Becky is devastated when she discovers that she has lost her star witness.
Amber has confided in Molly that she told Tara about Dev and Nina. Dev is still furious with her so Amber tells him she is going to spend some time with her mother in Finland. Meanwhile, Minnie asks if she can work in the kebab shop.
Tina and David are keen to find out if Graeme got rid of the car and are surprised when he says the Windasses stole it – problem solved.
Elsewhere, Fiz, Kirk and Chesney return from South Africa and agree not to talk about what Cilla did. Fiz asks for her job back but Tony gives Hayley the job instead.
Dev turns to Darryl for help with the kebab shop
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 20:30 GMT on ITV1
Steve is relieved when Michelle announces that she is taking her mum and dad out in the morning, which is just the solution that Steve and Becky need to allow him to go to the court case. But his relief is short lived when Michelle presents him with a list of things to do whilst she's out.
As the day continues, Becky is faced with more and more evidence of how much she is asking Steve to risk. She hears Liz talking about how Michelle has grown on her and overhears Barry saying how much Steve is part of the Connor family. It's at this point that Becky reaches a difficult decision.
Amber won't listen to Dev as he tries to stop her from leaving. She says goodbye to Darryl who has been left jobless and homeless, knowing that he may not be there when she returns. But it isn't long before Dev realises that he can't run the kebab shop alone and has to go cap-in-hand to a relieved Darryl.
Hayley is raring to help Roy out at the cafe, but Roy has everything sorted leaving her feeling somewhat redundant.
It isn't until both Becky and Fiz makes it clear to her how much they struggled with their problems when she wasn't around, that she starts to realise she might have a talent she can put to good use.
Elsewhere, Gary is annoyed when he realises he did David and Graeme a favour by getting rid of the stolen car.
Steve makes known his true feelings for Becky
Airs on Wednesday, November 26 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
One-hour episodeI
It is the day of Becky's court case and she is convinced that without Steve to testify, she'll definitely go to prison. Steve, meanwhile, knows he should be grateful that he doesn't have to go to court but somehow it doesn't feel that way.
As the time of the case draws nearer, Steve desperately tries to get away but it seems everything is conspiring against him. When he does get to the court, he's frustrated to discover the case has been postponed to the afternoon and he has to resort to desperate measures to get there.
Once on the witness stand, he is stunned to see Blanche in the public gallery - but committed to helping Becky, he surprises himself and everyone else with the heartfelt character witness and alibi he gives.
As Becky is acquitted, Steve tries to to convince Blanche that he was merely helping out a friend but when Becky comes out of court, his real emotions take over, shocking both himself and Becky - they end up in a hotel room!
Tony is surprised and delighted when Carla arrives home unexpectedly, but he knows he will now have to come clean about taking the money from the account. Carla rather likes his new vulnerable side and after he takes her out for a romantic meal, she turns the tables on him and proposes.
Gary and Len have developed a plan to get their own back on the Platts - without anyone getting hurt. Waiting till the coast is clear, they sneak into the house and a stunned Gail and Joe return from their weekend away to find that the kitchen has disappeared...
Elsewhere, Michelle's parents' party goes to plan, despite Steve's elaborate plans to get to the court case. Norris has a date with a fellow competition addict and Hayley gets an interview for a job at the youth centre.
Hayley worries about her interview
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 19:30 GMT on ITV1
Steve is desperate to see Becky but feels very guilty when Michelle thanks him for making her parents’ anniversary a success.
The day continues to get harder for him when Becky comes into the pub and offers to do a shift for him so he can spend some time with Michelle’s dad. But he flips when Jason arrives at the Rovers with a gift for Becky and embarrasses her with an outburst about what a rat Jason was.
The factory girls are relieved to see Carla but Sally is surprised when Tony announces that they are getting married. She tells Kevin who is also shocked but tells her they should forget all about the video, but he isn’t keen on Carla paying Rosie a visit.
Joe and David are preparing to rebuild the kitchen after the Windasses’ handy work. Gail is sick of Graeme being around and tells David it is time his mate moved on.
Hayley is worried about the interview convinced that she won’t get the job because a criminal record check is bound to reveal details of her past which will disqualify her. Roy however thinks they would be fools not to employ her.
Elsewhere, Dev is struggling to run the kebab shop but Tina’s not interested in a job until he reluctantly raises the rate of pay.
Maria goes for another scan
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 20:30 GMT on ITV1
Becky can’t believe that Steve has told her he loves her and gives him every opportunity to back out. But Steve convinces her he is serious and insists her he is going to tell Michelle straight away.
Once back at the pub though, family life takes over and with Michelle and her family worrying about Maria’s scan he realizes that splitting up with Michelle is not going to be easy. Will he ever find the right moment to break the news?
Michelle, Barry and Helen go with Maria to the hospital for her appointment – she is terrified and almost backs out of it but is eventually persuaded to have the scan and is relieved when everything is fine.
Deirdre returns home from France and is greeted by Peter and Simon but is surprised when they disappear as soon as Ken arrives. Ken and Blanche fill her in on what has happened whilst she has been away but Deirdre insists they are still going to be part of the boy’s life.
Joe is having trouble with a credit card company but doesn’t admit it to Gail. He is quizzed by Tina and tries to make out everything is fine but she is not convinced.
Rosie gets a visit from Carla and Tony and is confident that she has them both in the palm of her hand. Tony can see that Carla has no choice but to agree when Rosie asks for a pay rise and he asks Rosie to man the office when he takes Carla on honeymoon.
Elsewhere, there is disappointment for Hayley but good news for Graeme.