Spoilers Sept 17- Sept 22

Danny returns
Airs Sunday, September 17 2006 at 19:30 BST on ITV1


Ashley’s misery worsens as he visits Claire in hospital. She refuses to forgive him, blaming him for putting her there. Struggling to care for his children alone, Ashley breaks down in tears. Just when he thinks things can’t get any worse the doctor has shocking news in store for him.

Danny returns from Spain and immediately has a run in with the Connors after they nearly bump cars. Danny snipes if they sell more drugs they might be able to afford an even bigger car. Blissfully unaware of the news that a smug Adam has in store for him!

Jamie is becoming increasingly annoyed as Liam and Frankie become closer. Liam finds a post card from Danny stating “with all my love” but seems undeterred. Paul, however, has different ideas and warns Liam his fling with Frankie could jeopardise their business.

Violet confides in Eileen over her concerns for her relationship with Jamie. Eileen becomes suspicious after catching Sean and Jamie acting very chummy.

Elsewhere, Fiz convinces Les to give her driving lessons. Kirk’s pleas for her to learn the Highway Code first fall on deaf ears.

Meanwhile, Fred and Bev return acting sheepishly after mysteriously cutting short their holiday.


Liam introduces himself to Danny
Airs Monday, September 18 2006 at 19:30 BST on ITV1


Danny’s first day back at the factory and he sets the alarms off as his code no longer works. Liam arrives with the new code and introduces himself as Danny’s new partner. Danny is furious and marches off to see his solicitor. How far will Danny go to get rid of the Connor brothers?

Liz visits the mortgage broker with high hopes of getting a loan to buy the Rovers. Steve warns her not to get her hopes up, but she doesn’t listen and returns devastated having been refused. Steve overhears Liz telling Violet her plans are over and thinks of how he can help. He might just have a plan!

Meanwhile, it’s Craig’s 16th birthday, he is feeling down with only the Croppers to celebrate with. Until Rosie arrives back from Devon in time to wish him many happy returns.

Elsewhere, Ashley and Fred are still struggling to cope as Joshua falls ill. Fred considers delaying the wedding but how will Bev react?


Ashley visits Claire in hospital
Airs Monday, September 18 2006 at 20:30 BST on ITV1


Liam tries to win Danny round by saying he wants to be partners and learn about the business. Danny is having none of it as he thinks Liam is out of his league and throws him out the factory.

Later, Liam tries to convince Frankie she should tell Danny about them seeing each other. Frankie agrees but when Danny comes round she throws Liam out the back door saying she needs to do it at the right time. Will Frankie tell Danny the truth?

Elsewhere, Eileen is sceptical about Steve’s decision to buy the Rovers. Steve is caught up in all the excitement, seeing it as a money spinner and puts in an offer. Fred declares if Steve and Liz match his asking price the Rovers is theirs.

Meanwhile, Claire is still angry with Ashley for putting her in hospital. Fred sides with Ashley telling her that is was for her own good. Ashley is at breaking point as he just wants his wife back.

Also, Maria and Charlie’s affair continues as Maria becomes more infatuated with the cheating builder.



Liam tells Danny about his relationship with Frankie
Airs Wednesday, September 20 2006 at 19:30 BST on ITV1


Liam’s persistence with Danny pays off, as Danny gives in to allowing him a trial run. Liam joins Danny in the Rovers and decides it’s a good time to tell Danny about him and Frankie. Danny storms out. Has Liam blown his chances?

Jamie continues to be cold towards Violet. She bumps into him going to the café for his lunch and questions why he won’t go to the Rovers. Sean persuades him to go, but when Violet tells Jamie they have the house to themselves tonight, he makes an excuse that he has to work.

Elsewhere, Fred tells Audrey he is selling the pub to Liz and Steve. Both Audrey and Fred know this is not what he really wants with everything that is going on at home.

Meanwhile, Maria is offered a two-day spray tanning course in Birmingham and tries to persuade Charlie to go with her.

Also, Rita wins a weekend for two in Budapest, much to Norris’s annoyance.


Sean asks Jamie why he's been acting strangely
Airs Friday, September 22 2006 at 19:30 BST on ITV1


Sean and Jamie plan a boys’ night out much to Violet’s disappointment. Sean promises Violet that he will quiz Jamie to find out why he has been acting strangely. Sean succeeds in getting Jamie very drunk but will he spill the beans?

Frankie tries to cheer Violet up by arranging a girls’ night out. Violet opens up to Frankie about her worries over Jamie’s cold behaviour. Frankie, meanwhile, shares her true feelings about Danny and Liam.

Danny and Liam finally begin their partnership at the factory. Danny introduces Liam to the workers as his Junior Partner and the two continue to wind each other up with practical jokes. Will this unlikely partnership actually work?

Elsewhere, Rita and Norris continue to argue over who should have the competition prize. They decide to solve the dispute by offering the holiday to the next person to walk into the cabin, who will the lucky person be?

Meanwhile, Kirk takes Fiz out for a driving lesson, but all goes horribly wrong as she mounts the curb nearly knocking over Blanche.

Liz is enjoying her new role as landlady but she realises that she will have to curb her enthusiasm until Bev and Fred actually leave.