Sunday 15 April 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Liz seizes the opportunity to play away when Vernon misses an important date

Vernon’s (Ian Reddington) determined to celebrate his engagement in style and taps Steve (Simon Gregson) up for a loan so he can take Liz (Beverley Callard) for a romantic meal. Liz is hopeful that their impending nuptials will provide Vernon with the incentive to behave but getting carried away with the occasion Vernon has far too much to drink in the day and is out cold on the sofa by the time he’s supposed to meet Liz. Stood up at the restaurant Liz decides to make the most of the night and calls Derek (David Hounslow) to join her. As the evening goes on the pair enjoy each other’s company and as it comes to a close Derek moves in for a kiss. Will Liz respond?

At the Grimshaws Eileen’s (Sue Cleaver) determined to carry on as normal but Jason’s (Ryan Thomas) made up his mind not to keep baby Holly. Eileen refuses to listen though and when Emma (Stephanie Waring) turns up saying she’s come to take her baby home a tussle ensues on the doorstep. Eileen’s determined not to let Holly go but Jason’s washed his hands of her and his sympathy now lies with Emma. Is Eileen about to lose Holly?

Elsewhere Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) planning to head off back to Portsmouth but what are his intentions towards Maria (Samia Smith)? She presumes they’ll be continuing with a long distance relationship but it seems Peter’s not so keen as he tries to dodge the subject. Adam (Sam Robertson) meanwhile tells Ken (William Roache) that Peter has offered him a job in Portsmouth.

And Carla (Alison King) persuades her girls to work through the night at the factory to finish her order.

Monday 16 April 7.30 – 8pm ITV1

There’s a shock death at the factory

Carla’s (Alison King) jubilant as her workforce finish the last pair of dungarees. But her euphoria soon turns to horror as Kasia (Irena Rodic) takes a fall while loading the order into her car. As she lies motionless at the bottom of the stairs Carla grabs the phone while Vicki (Wanda Opalinska) attempts CPR on her friend. But instead of calling 999 Carla rings Paul (Sean Gallagher) who tells her wait for him exactly as they are. As he arrives it’s clear Kasia is already dead and thinking on his feet Paul decides the best course of action is to phone for the ambulance just after 8am when Kasia will be clocked in and could legally have been working. Sending Vicki home the Connors wait to put their plan into action. But when Liam (Rob James-Collier) and then Sally (Sally Whittaker) arrive at the factory early it looks like they’ve been caught in the act.

At the Rovers Vernon (Ian Reddington) wakes with a sore head and a lot of explaining to do after standing Liz (Beverley Callard) up at the restaurant. Feeling slightly guilty about last night herself Liz accepts his apology and Vernon thinks he’s off the hook as he sets about making it up to her. But when Derek (David Hounslow) calls asking to see Liz again will she be able to resist his charms?

Elsewhere Eileen (Sue Cleaver) tells Violet (Jenny Platt) she has to keep Holly as Emma’s an unfit mother. Violet knows there’s more to it but it seems that like Jason (Ryan Thomas) she’s wasting her breath trying to get through to Eileen.

And Sophie’s (Brooke Vincent) nervous as she prepares for her audition for the school play.

Monday 16 April 8.30 – 9pm ITV1

The Connors attempt to cover up the death at the factory

Paul (Sean Gallagher) ushers Sally (Sally Whittaker) away as he finally goes to phone for the ambulance. The street’s soon swarming with police and paramedics as Paul gives his statement. Then reassuring Carla (Alison King) and Liam (Rob James-Collier) it will all be fine so long as they stick to the story it looks like his cover up is working. Knowing Vicki (Wanda Opalinska) could be the only other fly in the ointment Carla pays her a visit explaining why they delayed making the call. Clearly upset Vicki’s unsure about their motives but when Carla explains making the accident legal was the only way of insuring there’d be insurance money for Kasia’s family she starts to waver.

Sally meanwhile tells the other factory girls what she saw and as the day goes on they start to realise that something’s not quite right with the Connors’ story.

Elsewhere back from holiday Jerry’s (Michael Starke) ex-wife Teresa (Karen Henthorn) finally comes storming round to the street to reclaim her electrical goods and her kids. But as she shouts the odds in the takeaway Jerry’s firm as he says she should never have left her children home alone. As the argument continues Jerry says she can have her electricals but the kids stop with him. How will Teresa react?

And when Audrey (Sue Nicholls) lets slip to Bill (Peter Armitage) that Gail’s (Helen Worth) 50th birthday is approaching he suggests organising a do.

Wednesday 18 April 7.30 – 8pm ITV1

Leanne and Liam find comfort in each other’s arms

As Leanne (Jane Danson) waits for a client at a posh hotel she’s stunned when the manager comes over and asks her to leave. As she’s escorted from the premises Leanne’s mortified as he tells her she doesn’t belong there and threatens to have her arrested for soliciting. Back on the street a humiliated Leanne finds Liam (Rob James-Collier) drowning his sorrows as he struggles to deal with the lies he’s told over Kasia’s death. Heading over to the Italian the pair clearly manage to cheer each other up and as Liam walks Leanne home he seizes the moment and moves in for a kiss. Has he finally broken down Leanne’s defences?

Meanwhile it looks like the Connors are in the clear as the Health and Safety officer tells Paul (Sean Gallagher) he’s satisfied there was no negligence at the factory and the death was an accident. But the day staff are convinced their bosses are hiding something as they quiz Paul about Kasia working overtime alone. Maybe it’s not quite all over yet.

Elsewhere Bill (Peter Armitage) has a shock marriage proposal for Audrey (Sue Nicholls) when Kevin (Michael LeVell) tells his dad he senses she’s looking for more commitment. How will Audrey respond?

And Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) worries about how she and Ken (William Roache) will cope alone together as Adam (Sam Robertson) and Peter (Chris Gascoyne) prepare to head off to Portsmouth.

Friday 20 April 7.30 – 8pm ITV1

Eileen goes it alone in her fight to keep Holly

When he spots Emma (Stephanie Waring) heading back to the Grimshaws Jason (Ryan Thomas) decides to go with her in a bid to convince Eileen (Sue Cleaver) that giving back baby Holly is the right thing to do. But as Emma sets out her reasons for dumping Holly Eileen refuses to listen and orders Jason to get her out of the house. With Emma gone Jason tries again to get through to his mum but Eileen isn’t prepared to discuss it forcing Jason to take serious action.

As Leanne (Jane Danson) sees Liam (Rob James-Collier) out Janice (Vicky Entwistle) is quick to pounce wanting to know if Liam is her boyfriend and if so how she can continue with the escorting. Leanne’s torn, she really likes Liam but is reluctant to give up the lifestyle her job has afforded her. Knowing she can’t mix business with pleasure Leanne is forced into making a difficult decision. Will her heart or her wallet win out?

Today’s the day for Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Adam (Sam Robertson) to leave for Portsmouth but as the Barlows share a farewell drink in the Rovers Maria (Samia Smith) still isn’t aware of Peter’s plans. It’s an awkward moment as she finds the intimate party and realising he probably intended to leave without saying goodbye it takes all the strength she can muster as she walks away knowing she’s been duped again.

Meanwhile the atmosphere’s strained as Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) face the prospect of being alone at no.1 with only each other and they’re crumbling marriage for company.