Monday 15 April and Tuesday 16 April (UK Airing 22 March 2024)
PAUL FEARS IT’S THE SWANSONG FOR HIS VOICE Billy explains to a shocked Summer that he is worried to talk about Paul’s deterioration with him as he plans to take his own life when things get too bad. When Paul finds out about Summer’s plans to delay her American course he implores her not to give up her dreams because of him. Later at the Rovers karaoke evening Paul reveals to a worried Billy that he has put them down to do Stand By Me. How will it go?
EVELYN DISCOVERS THE TRUTH ABOUT CASSIE Evelyn’s taken aback when she comes across an article online describing Lauren as a sex worker. Roy’s adamant he doesn’t want to know the details. At No.9, Cassie reads the article about Lauren’s sex work admits to Tyrone it brings back some awful memories for her. Cassie is angry when she finds Evelyn and Daisy discussing Lauren in the shop. When Tyrone reveals that Cassie once had to resort to sex work, Fiz and Evelyn are stunned. But does Tyrone know the full story?
MAX ACCUSES SABRINA OF GOING TO THE PRESS Bobby calls at the salon clearly upset and shows Max the article about Lauren. The lads set off in search of Sabrina, determined to find out who told the press about Lauren’s sex work. Sabrina assures Max and Bobby that it wasn’t her who blabbed to the press and she’s offended that they would even think that. As Sabrina storms off, Max feels terrible.
ELSEWHERE Sarah returns from viewing a house and admits it was the stuff of dreams. Damon promises that he’ll do what he can to raise the money. Harvey calls Damon from prison and gives him his instructions for his part in the robbery. Damon lies to Sarah and tells her he won’t be able to make Harry’s party tomorrow as he’s seeing a new client who could prove very lucrative.
Wednesday 17 April and Thursday 18 April
DAMON WANTS TO GET THE JOB DONE Harry thanks Damon for his VR headset and gives him a hug. Damon apologises again for not being able to come to Harry’s birthday party. When Sarah talks to Ed about the job he is doing for Damon she realises he has been lying to her. How will Damon talk his way out of this one?
PAUL STRUGGLES TO BLEND IN AT DINNER Summer books her flight to Boston and Billy agrees to cook a roast dinner by way of celebration while Bernie takes Paul to his appointment with the speech therapist. The therapist confirms that Paul’s speech and ability to eat solid food have deteriorated and suggests that it might be time to use a feeding tube. Paul and Bernie return home and break the news that he can no longer eat solid food for fear of choking. Paul assures Billy and Summer if they liquidise his food, he’ll be fine. Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd tuck into their roast dinner while Paul sets about his bowl of puréed food. As Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd clear away the plates, Paul fights back the tears.
ROY COULD SLEEPWALK INTO MORE TROUBLE Arriving at the cafe Nina discovers a smouldering pan on the stove. Roy realises he must have been sleep walking again and assures her it won’t happen again. Roy tells Dee-Dee that whatever the cost, he’s happy to pay in order to clear his name. Nina confides in Dee-Dee that she’s worried about Roy’s sleepwalking and wonders how on earth he’s going to pay his legal fees if it ends up going to court.
ELSEWHERE Evelyn cooks lunch for Cassie and offers to buy her a drink afterwards. Cassie’s bemused. In the Rovers, Evelyn and Cassie raise a toast and agree to put the past behind them. In the Rovers, Jenny tells Daisy and Glenda about her plans for a speed dating night. Glenda reckons it’s a great idea whilst Daisy smiles through gritted teeth.
Friday 12 March Double Episode
DAISY HAS AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Jenny and Daisy are horrified when Christina texts to say she is coming to stay for two weeks. Ryan is shocked when he sees Daisy telling her mum she is not welcome and suggesting she goes to visit her friend in Amsterdam. Christina calls in the Rovers and explains that her passport has expired and she’s nowhere to stay. When Ryan insists she should stay and have a drink as it’s the least they can do after she lent them all that money to buy the pub, Christina’s intrigued. Will Christina blow their cover?
STEVE TRUSTS KEN’S DATING ADVICE In the café, Steve moans to David that there’s been no interest in his dating profile. Debbie suggests he should try the cocktail night at the Chariot Square if he wants to meet someone. Steve returns home to find Ken trying on different jackets. When Ken reveals that he’s going to join him for cocktail night at the Chariot Square, Steve does his best to appear pleased. How will the evening go? Debbie approaches Ken and Steve with drinks and pointing out Elspeth, an older lady in the corner, explains that she bought them and she’s had her eye on Ken all evening. Steve’s incredulous to realise Ken’s pulled.
ELSEWHERE Chesney and Gemma set off with Joseph for the Oakhill entrance exam. Billy, Paul and Todd bid an emotional farewell to Summer as she sets off for Boston.
