On Monday at 7:30pm, Ken tries to talk Peter out of sending Simon to Oakhill, but he’s disappointed when Peter tells him he’s already arranged everything with the headmaster.

Peter’s on the hunt for a decent chef for the hard hat party, and he and Leanne decide to have lunch in a bar across town. There’s a commotion from the kitchen and Peter’s surprised to discover that his old mate Ciaran is the cause of it, and that he’s also the bar’s chef.

When Ciaran tells the manager to stick his job, he joins Peter and Leanne at their table and they all reminisce about old times. Ciaran later tries to buy Peter a pint, forcing Peter to explain that he’s a recovering alcoholic.

Meanwhile, Becky tells Claire that she’s pregnant but confides that she’s not sure if she wants a baby as she’s concerned about her abilities as a mother. Claire tries to reassure her that despite all the problems it can bring, having Freddie was the best thing she ever did.

Back at The Rovers, a chuffed Steve tells Becky how thrilled he is about her pregnancy, but he’s shocked when his wife reveals her doubts about keeping the baby.

Elsewhere, as she’s the oldest barmaid in the North-West, Betty’s interviewed by The Gazette. Also, Janice decides to try and get some cash by putting an advert for a lodger in the Kabin window. And Kevin’s not best pleased when first Molly – and then Tyrone – turn up with get well cards for Sally.

At 8:30pm, Steve does his best to convince Becky that she’d make a great mother and promises that he’ll be there for her “every step of the way”. Becky’s still unsure though, and all her self-doubt and lack of confidence bubbles to the surface. Will Steve be able to persuade her that she’ll cope? Or is Becky’s mind made up?

Having been invited to The Rovers by Peter and Leanne, Ciaran gets stuck into the booze and tries to chat up Carla. Peter, meanwhile, is envious as he watches his mate down pint after pint.

Carla and Leanne leave the lads to it and head back to Leanne’s flat for a girls’ night-in. Deirdre then turns up and they invite her to join them. Leanne shows Carla and Deirdre around the building site which is to become the new bar, before sampling some of the drinks.

Later, Peter and Ciaran set off to join the girls at the building site and as the party draws to a close, Peter tells Leanne that he’ll clear up. Alone in the new bar, Peter finds temptation too much to resist and downs a leftover glass of wine…

Meanwhile, Janice meets with a potential lodger who turns out to be Trevor Dean, the bin man she rowed with. After she shows him round the flat, he agrees to move in and Janice is secretly thrilled at the prospect.

Elsewhere, after Tyrone asks if Molly’s spoken about him, a guilty Kevin finally manages to get rid of his mate. Angry at being put in such a position, Kevin goes to the shop to confront Molly, but how will she react?

On Thursday, Leanne’s hungover following the previous night’s impromptu party, but a guilty Peter remains quiet about the glass of wine he drank. Deciding to attend an AA meeting, Peter tells the group how he believes that he’s “cured” as he had one drink but didn’t have another.

The group leader’s sceptical and tries to warn Peter about the dangers of drinking again. Peter, however, is determined to prove to himself that he can handle his drink and heads straight for a pub where he has a half of bitter and leaves.

Ken’s annoyed when Peter forgets to pick Simon up from school, and smelling mints on Peter’s breath, asks if he’s been drinking. Peter takes offence and storms off, leaving Ken worried for his son. Testing the water back at home, Peter suggests to an alarmed Leanne that he feels he could have the occasional drink.

Meanwhile, Claire gives Becky a pregnancy book. Becky’s clearly terrified at the prospect, but having decided to keep the baby, she tells a delighted Steve that she’s nine weeks’ pregnant, meaning that the baby’s due in August.

Betty’s 90th birthday party takes place in The Rovers, but she’s put out when an old lady called Enid Crump turns up, claiming that she’s the oldest barmaid in the North-West at the ripe old age of 91.

Elsewhere, Tyrone’s depressed as he sits alone at No. 9 surrounded by dirty dishes and takeaway debris. Also, Trevor moves into Janice’s flat as the pair enjoy each other’s company.

On Friday at 7:30pm, Leanne, George, Eve and Ciaran busily prepare for the hard hat party at the new bar. Peter invites Ken and Deirdre to the bash but Ken stubbornly refuses to go, leaving Deirdre frustrated at his attitude. Despite Ken’s refusal, the party continues and Leanne’s on cloud nine as she mingles with the guests.

Peter, however, secretly starts drinking the champagne and quickly becomes quite drunk. Having decided he should support his son instead of battling against him, Ken decides to attend and walks into the bar to find Peter necking the booze…

An excited Steve tells Liz that Becky’s pregnant and asks that she keep the news to herself. Becky, however, is annoyed to discover that Steve’s hasn’t kept quiet about the baby, but Steve’s quick to point out that she’s told Claire, so they’re quits.

Meanwhile, Rick the debt collector calls at No. 8. He won’t let the matter drop and insists that he needs more cash from Joe. A terrified Joe tells Gail that his money situation is in hand and that he has a plan…

Elsewhere, Janice and Trevor’s friendship continues to grow as they enjoy a fry-up together, and they agree that they should have one every Saturday. Also, Hayley goes to salsa class alone when Anna’s forced to drop out at the last minute.

Finally, Liz and Betty are horrified to realise that they accidentally gave Enid Crump an old hotpot that was well past its sell-by date.

At 8:30pm, Ken, Deirdre and Leanne watch in horror as a drunken Peter makes a fool of himself in front of everyone, including the local press. Oblivious to the scene he’s causing, Peter drunkenly sets off in search of more alcohol.

Leanne’s upset and tells Ken that her new bar’s officially closed before it ever actually opened.

Meanwhile, George and Eve are shocked at Peter’s behaviour and offer to look after Simon for the night. Leanne’s grateful and heads home to wait for an inebriated Peter.

A tearful Leanne blames herself for ever thinking that the bar was a good idea, prompting Peter to realise what a mess he’s made of everything. Sitting with his head in his hands, Peter hates himself for being so weak.

Meanwhile, Joe tells Tina about his debts but insists that he’ll sort out his own mess. Joe packs his rucksack for the trip to the Lakes, and after telling Gail that he’s managed to bring the trip forward, insists that she books time off work.

Joe hugs Tina and tells her that he loves her, leaving his daughter slightly unsettled by his mood.

Elsewhere, Liz and Betty are relieved to hear that Enid’s blaming her food poisoning on the amount she drank, not the hotpot. Also, Hayley returns in a state of excitement, having enjoyed her salsa class.

Finally, Becky tells Roy and Hayley about her pregnancy, while Steve tells Betty.