Spoilers 17-21st March

Monday 17 March 2008 7:30pm - 8:00pm on ITV1.

Gail (Helen Worth) is still unconscious in intensive care and David (Jack P Shepherd) is petrified when the doctors reveal that she's badly injured but should come round soon. Audrey (Sue Nicholls) is stunned when the police arrive to inform her that they suspect it wasn't an accident and Gail was pushed. Meanwhile, the police are looking for witnesses and Claire (Julia Haworth) is quick to mention she saw an agitated looking Jason (Ryan Thomas) leave the Platts around the same time as Gail's fall. Back at the hospital, David struggles to contain his panic when the doctor informs them that she's regained consciousness and is ready for questioning. Is this the end of the line for David?

Carla (Alison King) is bemused when Tony (Gray O'Brien) goes cold on her after he overhears her chatting to Liam (Rob James-Collier) on the phone. However, later that day he invites Liam and Maria (Samia Smith) and Michelle (Kym Ryder) and Steve (Simon Gregson) round to the flat for dinner as a surprise for her. What is he planning?

Paul (Tom Hudson) warns Leanne (Jane Danson) that he’s not going to let her sell the restaurant from under him, but when she gets an offer she can't refuse and agrees to sell without confronting Paul, he's furious. Will she able to talk him round?

Elsewhere, Michelle (Kym Ryder) is uneasy when Ryan (Ben Thompson) asks if he can go away with Nick over Easter.

This episode is written by Martin Allen, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Stuart Davids.


Monday 17 March 8.30 - 9pm

David (Jack P Shepherd) is on tenterhooks as they gather round Gail’s (Helen Worth) bedside, but as she starts to speak and it becomes clear she has no recollection of the fall and much to David's relief, the last thing she can remember is having an argument with Jason (Ryan Thomas). Jason’s called into the station and tells the police his side of the story – he did have a row with Gail and she did slap him but he never pushed her down the stairs. The police officer reveals he's the only suspect at the moment and asks him to think if there's anyone else who'd want to harm Gail. He reveals that David once fantasised about killing his mum but the police are sceptical when he reveals he’s the only one who heard it. Will Jason end up taking the blame for David's crime? Will Gail remember what really happened?

Carla (Alison King) is surprised when she arrives home to discover they're having a dinner party. The evening is a success and as they all exchange stories about how romantic their partners are, Tony (Gray O'Brien) shocks everyone when he asks Carla to marry him. Carla assumes it's a drunken gesture and the atmosphere is awkward as everyone waits for her to accept. As Carla hesitiates, Tony produces a huge diamond engagement ring and she finally accepts. However, as everyone congratulates her, its clear Carla feels she was set up by Tony. Will they make it down the aisle?

Paul (Tom Hudson) is jealous when Dan (Matthew Crompton) takes Leanne (Jane Danson) for a drink in the Rovers. As they flirt, Leanne’s pleased when she confesses the truth about her escort days and Dan doesn’t seem too perturbed. Will romance blossom between them?

Elsewhere, Vernon (Ian Reddington) reveals his latest idea for the pub – a smokers’ garden.

This episode is written by Joe Turner, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Stuart Davids.


Wednesday 19 March 7.30 - 8pm

Gail (Helen Worth) is feeling lucky to be alive and admits that she’s still confused about the speculation over Jason (Ryan Thomas). Meanwhile, Audrey (Sue Nicholls) goes to the yard to speak to Jason herself and when he tells her they were rowing because he thought Sarah had had an abortion, she starts to consider other possibilities as she recalls whose partner really has had an abortion. She resolves to confront David (Jack P Shepherd) and find out exactly what’s going on.

Carla (Alison King) is enjoying the attention she’s receiving after the engagement and secretly hopes that it's all making Liam (Rob James-Collier) jealous. However, when Tony (Gray O'Brien) proposes to her again when no one is around she happily accepts.

Meanwhile, Michelle (Kym Ryder) is panicking about Ryan (Ben Thompson) going to Cornwall and has grilled Nick over every aspect of the trip, however, it's clear she's more worried that she's going to lose her son to Nick.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Stuart Davids.


Friday 21 March 7.30 - 8pm

Audrey (Sue Nicholls) bites the bullet and asks David (Jack P Shepherd) to tell her the truth – did he push Gail down the stairs? David manages to front it out and when Audrey states that he’d have a motive if he’d heard about Tina’s abortion, David feigns shock. Audrey buys his performance but Bill (Peter Armitage) doesn't buy it.

As they leave, Bill warns a worried David that he's on to him and, shaken by their suspicions, David asks Tina (Michelle Keegan) to lie that she was with him when Gail fell. Tina’s horrified when he confesses that he’s responsible for her fall and despite his claim it was an accident, Tina doesn't want to get involved in his lies. As he tries to convince Tina, Bill has made a secret phone call to the police and he's desperate when they arrive to question him at the station. Will Tina come through for him?

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is due back from holiday and Kirk (Andrew Whyment) is dreading having to tell her about Chesney (Sam Aston) being in foster care. When Fiz arrives back on the street she heads straight to No 5 with a present for Chesney and realises something’s up as soon as she sees how tidy the house. She’s furious as Kirk and Roy (David Neilson) reveal what happened and resolves to bring her brother home.

Elsewhere, Michelle (Kym Ryder) puts on a brave face as she says goodbye to Ryan (Ben Thompson) who’s leaving with Nick (Robert Horwell). Steve (Simon Gregson) tries to cheer her up with some flowers and some money for a pampering day at the spa, but she's still worried she’s alienated Alex and is about to lose Ryan.

After looking at the books and seeing how they’re only just breaking even – Leanne's (Jane Danson) buyer for the restaurant withdraws his initial offer. How will Leanne solve her financial problems?

Becky (Katherine Kelly) has started coming into work early - not wanting to spend time at her own grotty flat. Will Roy open his home to a lonely Becky?

This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Stuart Davids.


Friday 21 March 8.30 - 9pm

The police question David (Jack P Shepherd) about his past but David furiously denies the accusation that he pushed her down the stairs and tells them he was at Tina’s when Gail (Helen Worth) fell. Later, when David arrives at the hospital and Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and Bill (Peter Armitage) admit they told the police that he might be responsible for the fall, Gail's outraged and tells them both to go. Meanwhile, the police have approached Tina (Michelle Keegan) for questioning. Will she corroborate David's story?

Leanne (Jane Danson) is disappointed about the dismal offer the restaurateur made for Valandro’s and heads to the Rovers to drown her sorrows. Paul (Tom Hudson) has clearly fallen for her but Leanne is falling for Dan (Matthew Crompton) and when he asks her out later that night, Paul jealously watches on.

Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) goes to see Chesney (Sam Aston) at the foster house and promises to sort everything out. Fiz apologises to Kirk and tells him he’s the one person in his life who’s always been there for him. She’s been too caught up in her own problems but promises to sort everything out.

As Becky (Katherine Kelly) finishes her shift she tells Roy (David Neilson) she doesn’t fancy going home – she doesn’t have anything to go home for and asks if he wants to go the Rovers for a drink. At the pub, Roy surprises Becky when he asks if she'd like to move in as a lodger – Becky’s delighted.

Vernon (Ian Reddington) gets his musician pals in to give him a quote for building the smokers shelter. Will they do a proper job?

This episode is written by Peter Whalley, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Stuart Davids.