As Peter heads to the hospital to visit his sponsor from AA who's had a relapse, it's clear that he's still battling the cravings to drink himself. In the hospital, he's shocked to see how far Jonno's health has deteriorated since he fell off the wagon and the prognosis isn't good.

Back on the street, reminders of last year's tram crash are all around. Revealing that he's now been taken off Jack's birth certificate, Tyrone admires Peter for being able to put Leanne's infidelity behind them. But as Leanne makes plans with Stella for their wedding anniversary drinks tomorrow, Peter wonders if he really has moved on.

Relieved to get out of the pub, Peter heads to the doctor's with Leanne to get her scan results. But when Matt reveals her fallopian tubes are damaged and she won't be able to conceive naturally, it's another crushing blow for Peter who struggles to find the words to comfort her.

Aware he's on the brink, Peter heads to an AA meeting where he sees Carla. Peter tells the group his fears over making a speech at the memorial, while Carla speaks openly about her rape and how she wouldn't be here now without the help of a good friend.

The pair exchange knowing looks, but when news is delivered that Jonno has just passed away, Peter's devastated. Back at home, he tries again to write his speech but with no luck. Reaching for the bottle, will Peter drink to douse the pain?

7.30pm: When Carla receives a box of silk addressed for Frank for his big Leydon order, it's not long before Anne and Sally arrive at Underworld demanding that she hands it over.

Rallying round Carla, the staff claim they know nothing of the delivery, but when they later walk into the pub all wearing garments made from Frank's expensive silk, Sally's outraged and turns on Carla.

Meanwhile, Stella has spent the day working on Lloyd's accounts and rushes over to the pub, where she's got a hen party. However, she's soon stressed to hear that Tina hasn't arrived for her shift. Rushing to the cab office, she asks Lloyd to get in touch with Karl as she's got a crisis at the pub. Lloyd gets straight on the switch, but Karl doesn't reply. Where is he?

Elsewhere, Tina gets suspicious when her car is clamped and towed away following another argument with Kirsty; Sophie is keen to put Amber behind her as she and Sian plan their civil partnership; while Peter's thrown into turmoil when Emily asks him to make a speech at Friday's tram crash memorial service.

8.30pm: With Karl still not answering his phone, Stella's left to deal with the hen party alone. But just as the event descends into chaos, Lloyd arrives and gets behind the bar. They make a good team and as they clear up at the end of the night, Stella offers him a drink to say thanks.

The atmosphere's warm as Stella tells Lloyd that Cheryl was a fool to let him go. Misreading the signals, Lloyd kisses Stella. How will she react? And when Karl returns from a secret night of gambling at the casino, will he realise what's going on?

Meanwhile, Peter reveals to Ken that the anniversary of the tram crash has hit him like a sledgehammer and has made him think about things he's tried to forget. Struggling as the residents meet to discuss the memorial service, he makes an excuse and leaves. Bumping into Carla, who's upset after her run in with Sally, both admit they could murder a drink. Will either succumb?

Elsewhere, Sally grows closer to Frank as she assures him that she's on his side, while Tina is forced to pay the clampers a hefty fee to have Rita's car released.

7.30pm: Sophie's in turmoil and is desperate to talk to Amber again, but Amber insists that there's nothing to say. Sophie's confused until Amber spells it out - declaring that their kiss meant nothing and she's not a lesbian. Upset, Sophie rushes from the shop, telling Sunita that she quits. Worried, Sunita goes after Sophie, who eventually breaks down - admitting her crush on Amber.

Comforting Sophie, Sunita urges her not to have her head turned by Amber as what she has with Sian is worth more than that. Acting on this, Sophie tells Sian that she doesn't want to wait until they're 18 to get married - they should make it happen now. Sian's confused, but Sophie's insistent - she wants to express her love for Sian and wants them to speak to their parents again. Touched by Sophie's words, Sian agrees - but will they be able to get Sally to do the same?

Meanwhile, Stella is not impressed to hear that Eva is dating Leanne's ex and warns her not to trust Nick. Annoyed, Eva slates her interfering mother to Nick, who admits that it's familiar territory for him with Gail. Overhearing, how will Gail react?

Elsewhere, Lloyd receives another setback when he is notified of an on-the-spot audit for the cab office, while Tina is thrown to discover that Matt has overstated her qualifications to Nick - will she be able to fumble her way through the interview?

8.30pm: Sophie pleads with her mum, but Sally's word is final. Alone, she reminds Sophie of her kiss with Amber, claiming that it proves they're too young to get married. But fuelled by the clash with her parents, Sophie urges Sian to run away to Scotland where they can marry without permission. Sian's shocked, but Sophie's persuasive and as she talks up the romance of eloping, Sian's swept along.

At work, Frank has helped Sally to see that it's not worth falling out with her daughter over this. But when she returns home to speak to Sophie, she's shocked to find a letter revealing that she's gone. Racing to the train station, will Sally get to the girls in time?

Meanwhile, Tina rails at Matt for bigging her up to Nick - she bombed in the interview because of him. A casual Matt says there'll be other jobs, but Tina reiterates that she has a job. As Tina realises that Matt has a problem dating a girl who works in a back street pub, will she call time on their relationship?

Sophie is jealous as Amber spends time with Arj. Feeling guilty, she goes home to Sian, but as she tries to show her affection, Sophie knocks a drink over Sian's laptop - which has her coursework on it.

Sian's furious, so Sophie seeks solace at the shop. However, Amber soon confronts her, unhappy after Sophie spitefully told Dev about Arj being in the ...flat earlier in the week. Will an awkward Sophie tell Amber how she really feels about her?

Meanwhile, when Max says that he wants Becky to take him to nativity rehearsals, Kylie notes the tactful way Becky handles this. Grateful, Kylie asks Becky to join them, suggesting that it would be better for Max if Becky spent more time with him. Becky's emotional as the sisters edge closer.

Elsewhere, Sally's chuffed when Frank invites her to attend the meeting with Leydon; Gail's not happy when she discovers that Nick and Eva are an item; Stella and Karl invite Lloyd for dinner as operation cheer-up begins; while Matt hears that Nick's looking for waitressing staff and pushes Tina forward by exaggerating her experience.

7.30pm: As Steve heads off on holiday with Tracy, Becky tries to remain positive, refusing to leave Weatherfield. However, when she sees Max moving into the Platt house, she's jolted. Kylie's doing everything she can to settle Max into his new home, but when she receives a call from a client about a nail appointment, she's forced to rush off. Alone with Max, David does his best but as they play football in the garden, David gets into a row with Owen and when he takes his eye off Max, he disappears!

Meanwhile, when Ian comes into the Bistro to explain his company's position, Nick and Eva learn that all stock has been impounded. They head down to the warehouse to claim the wine Nick's paid for, but it's a waste of time. However, Eva vows that she isn't leaving empty handed and breaks into the building. Following her inside, Nick locates his stock. Will they get out without being caught?

8.30pm: Kylie is hysterical with Max still missing and suddenly decides that Becky must have taken him after seeing him arrive earlier. Pinning her up against the café wall, Kylie demands to know where Max is, but a stunned Becky has no idea.

Panicking herself, Becky joins the search for Max, eventually finding him in the back room of the pub waiting for her. As she takes Max back to a shaken Kylie, how will she react to the news that Max was looking for Becky? Meanwhile, with the security getting closer, Nick and Eva are forced to squeeze together and hide. It's a close shave and the sexual tension doesn't go unnoticed by either. Will they give into their mutual attraction?

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7.30pm: As Michelle heads out wedding dress shopping, Ciaran throws himself at Nick's mercy - begging for his job back. However, Nick won't budge. Seeing his depth of desperation, Peter offers to lend Ciaran the cash he lost in order to save his relationship. Ciaran's grateful as he plans to get to the wedding venue fast and secure his booking.

However, while out shopping, Michelle and Maria have decided to have a peek at the venue. How will Michelle react when she discovers that Ciaran never paid the deposit and the date has gone to someone else?

Elsewhere, with Cheryl and Ciaran now gone from the Bistro, Nick offers a delighted Eva the post of bar manager and Gail the job of waitress; Kylie and David win permanent custody of Max; Becky taunts Tracy as she spends her divorce settlement; while Leanne worries when Doctor Matt says that she needs some tests done to look into her problems conceiving.

8.30pm: Ciaran is forced to come clean about gambling away the wedding deposit to a horrified Michelle. Admitting that he was searching for a buzz as he's bored of living on the street, he pleads with Michelle to return to the ships with him. As Carla arrives home, Michelle's torn, but desperate not to lose him, she eventually agrees.

Ciaran calls the cruise ship manager before revealing that they need to leave tonight. But as Michelle's friends give her a good send-off in the pub, how easy will it be to say goodbye?

Meanwhile, Nick's concerned that the wine he paid for still hasn't arrived, and he quizzes Eva about the supplier she introduced him to. When she goes looking for Ian, she's horrified to find the wine warehouse closed with a sign declaring bankruptcy. How will Nick react to this and the news that Ian is Eva's ex?

Ciaran has worked all night to get the buffet ready, and as he delivers the food, he thinks he's pulled it off. However, Ciaran panics when the customer claims that his work's not done yet - he needs to be at the venue to serve the food. Enlisting Tina's help, he asks Gail to open up the Bistro and races off.

It's touch and go as Ciaran avoids Nick's calls and even bumps into Audrey at the party, but he pulls it off. However, when Michelle lets rip at Nick for making Ciaran work all night, and just as the customer meets Ciaran to hand over the cash, will Nick smell a rat?

Meanwhile, Rita's worried as Dennis didn't come home last night, so she decides to call Norma Dixon to see if she knows why. Rita's shocked to hear that Dennis was engaged to Norma, but ran off on the day of the wedding. Will Dennis come back and explain himself?

A panicking Ciaran heads to the wedding venue, where he launches a charm offensive on the manager. She agrees to hold the date until Friday, and with the clock ticking, he heads out to see Karl. Ciaran begs him to forget last night, explaining that he needs his wedding deposit back, but Karl refuses - he won it fairly and he's lost most of it in the bookies anyway.

Desperate, Ciaran turns to Peter, buttering him up by asking him to be his best man - before asking him to return his money. As Ciaran pleads the friendship card, will Peter be swayed?

Meanwhile, as Leanne refuses to tell Chris where Cheryl's gone, word spreads about his lie. A shocked Maria confronts Chris, and while he claims he did have feelings for her, he admits that Cheryl has always been the love of his life and he saw it as a chance to get his family back.

Elsewhere, Faye's not happy when she discovers that Owen has stayed the night at the Windass house; Dennis is in court for the trial of Rob and Janet from the homeless shelter, while Norris tells the Gazette all about Dennis's story.

8.30pm: After lying to Michelle about why Peter's fallen out with him, Ciaran starts ringing loan companies. He can't get the money in time and when Nick and Eva leave him to lock up the Bistro as they're off to meet a wine supplier, his mood worsens.

However, when a customer reveals that he's looking for a caterer to cover a birthday bash tomorrow, Ciaran sees a chance to cash in. Pretending he's co-owner, Ciaran does a deal, closes up and starts cooking. But will Nick or Michelle discover what he's up to?

Meanwhile, Dennis is on edge when Norris reveals that a woman named Norma Dixon has called looking for him after seeing his name in the paper. Rita questions a clearly shaken Dennis about what she might want. Will he reveal all?

Elsewhere, Becky's down after receiving her decree absolute from Steve and drowns her sorrows with Lloyd and Faye feels sidelined by Anna and Owen.

7.30pm: When Cheryl calls at the cab office explaining she needs some furniture, Steve suggests she should lessen the pain for Lloyd by taking it while he's out. But when Lloyd arrives home to find Cheryl and Chris helping themselves, he accuses them of robbing him.

Lloyd soon loses his temper and starts smashing up their stuff. Cheryl begs him to stop, but Lloyd has lost it and drags the sofa onto the street before torching it. Chris tries to stop him, but Lloyd then turns on Chris, pushing him to the floor where he hits his head and lies unconscious.

Meanwhile, when Ches tells Sally that Fiz is planning to leave town because of the abuse she's giving her, Sophie defends Fiz. Rosie then sides with Sophie, explaining that while John held her hostage, he insisted Fiz wasn't involved in his crimes. Will Sally decide to drop her campaign against Fiz?

8.30pm: As Cheryl rails at Lloyd for attacking a man with a brain tumour, she insists on taking Chris to hospital. When Cheryl asks the doctor if the fall has affected Chris's brain tumour, the doctor is thrown - explaining that his brain scan was clear and the tumour receded weeks ago.

With her doubts mounting, Cheryl confronts Chris. She's horrified as Chris is forced to confess to his lie and tells him that she never wants to see him again. Alone with Lloyd, Cheryl apologises for hurting him and begs for another chance. Will Lloyd take Cheryl back?

Meanwhile, Ciaran plays poker with the lads and his luck is in. Getting the taste, he raises the stakes and soon it's just him and Karl. The others are stunned as Karl throws his car keys on the table and Ciaran puts down the wedding cash. As Peter urges Ciaran to walk away, will he really gamble his wedding deposit?

An emotional day for Fiz as she returns to the street after being released on bail. However, her hopes for a fresh start soon fade when Michelle explains there's no work for her and a trip to the job centre proves fruitless.

As news of Fiz's release spreads, the gossip starts. Her friends throw a surprise drinks party in the pub, but when Sally makes it clear she's not welcome, tempers flare. Can Fiz put her ordeal behind her?

Meanwhile, when Chris stops Russ from talking to Lloyd, a confused Russ decides to bunk off school. He's caught by Lloyd who takes him home to Cheryl, explaining how Chris shouted at Russ for trying to talk to him. Cheryl confronts Chris, who storms round to Lloyd's in a rage. Will there be fireworks?

Elsewhere, Michelle tells Ciaran that she wants to put down roots and have kids, Matt apologises to Tina for their row. And Tommy and Tyrone attempt to wind up Brian with their home-made UFO.

7.30pm: Anna explains to Chesney that his girlfriend and unborn child need him now. The reality hits Ches, but when Katy again says they can't afford another operation, he goes mad. At the vet's, Schmeichel has taken a turn for the worse and the vet suggests having him put to sleep. Refusing to consider it, Ches takes his dog home but as he contemplates finding another vet, there's a knock on the door from the bailiffs. Meanwhile, as Lloyd struggles to deal with Cheryl's betrayal, Karl's attempts to cheer him up don't go down well. Flying into a rage, he tells Karl that he's sacked.
Elsewhere, Tina prepares for dinner with Matt and his friends, but the evening doesn't get off to a great start when Matt suggests that her choice of outfit is a bit revealing, and Ciaran's stunned when Michelle reveals that she's loving being back on the street so much she wants to stay.
8.30pm: Owen and Anna spot the bailiff on Chesney's doorstep and rush over, urging him to come back tomorrow when they'll sort something out. The bailiff reluctantly goes, but Ches still can't think straight as he watches his dying dog.
Ches finally concedes that Schmeichel needs to be put down and calls the vet. He's overwhelmed by grief but vows to look to the future, aided by a phone call from Fiz.
Meanwhile, Tina feels sidelined by Matt's uni mates and when one of the girls reveals that she is Matt's ex, Tina's hackles rise, especially when she belittles her job. Outside, Tina lays into Matt for not defending her and when a passing PC asks if there's a problem, Tina turns on the copper - assuming they're a mate of Kirsty's. This leaves Matt mortified.
Back home, Tommy comforts Tina but will she see that he's more of a match for her than Matt will ever be?
Elsewhere, Steve tries to support Lloyd; Ciaran tells Michelle that he wants to return to the cruise ship and they both realise they want different things in life. And Tommy constructs a 'UFO' to fool Brian.

7.30pm: As Lloyd questions Chris about his appointment, the builder is uncomfortable and Lloyd's suspicions grow. Paying a visit to Dr Matt, Lloyd acts concerned, but Matt doesn't give anything away. Later, Chris is fuming when Matt confronts him over his lies and accuses Lloyd of meddling. During a heated exchange, Lloyd reveals his suspicions. But when Cheryl walks in on the row, Chris drops a bombshell of his own.
Meanwhile, Paul calls Eileen at work and explains that Lesley has gone missing. Eileen's calm as they come up with a list and work through it, eventually finding a confused Lesley. Paul can't thank Eileen enough, but will work be so understanding?
Elsewhere, Katy goes to pay the rent but she's horrified to discover that the money is no longer in her purse; Gary heads to the cenotaph for Remembrance Day with Quinny's parents; while Kirsty's unimpressed when she spots Tina walking round Tyrone's house in only a towel.
8.30pm: As Lloyd's world comes crashing down, Cheryl's fuming with Chris for blurting out the news of their affair like this. In the pub, Lloyd sadly reflects that he's lost the love of his life but Steve tells him to fight for her. Back at the house, Lloyd lays his heart on the line, telling Cheryl that he's desperate not to lose her and can forgive what's happened with Chris. Is that what Cheryl wants?
Meanwhile, Schmeichel's op hasn't worked and Ches is so devastated that Katy can't bring herself to shout at him. Owen can't give them any more money and when Ches reveals that he wants to try another op, she's stunned as they still haven't paid the rent. Elsewhere, Eileen struggles to resist Paul; Kirsty forces Tyrone to ask Tina not to walk round the house in a towel and UFO fanatic Brian sets up watch on the Red Re!

Cheryl's feeling guilty, but Lloyd reads it as concern and decides to do his bit to support Chris by collecting him from the hospital. But when he arrives, there's no sign of Chris and the receptionist knows nothing of his appointment. Will alarm bells start ringing for Lloyd? At the same time, Cheryl confides in Leanne, who urges her to come clean to Lloyd.

Kirk takes Schmeichel to the vets, while Chesney heads to the crematorium, where a forlorn Fiz is handcuffed to a guard. Sally's incensed to hear that people are paying tribute to John and leaves work with a plan in mind.

The mood of the congregation is strained and when Sally storms in denouncing them for commemorating a murderer, Fiz loses her rag.

Chesney refuses to accept that his dog is dying and won't hear of having him put down. Instead, he insists the vet tries an expensive operation to prolong his life. But with no money to even pay off the council, can Ches afford the op?

At the same time, Katy's upset about the rent arrears and when she opens a letter mentioning eviction, Owen offers financial help. Knowing how Chesney reacted last time, will Katy accept?

Meanwhile, when Russ tells Leanne and Simon that his mum and dad are getting back together, Leanne's surprised and confronts Cheryl. Will Cheryl come clean?

Elsewhere, Nick gives Michelle a crash course in running the factory and sets up a meeting with one of his old contact, Ciaran books the church for the wedding, Fiz faces up to the grim realities of prison life and Brian brings Paul to the pub after he saved his day at school.

Michelle pleads with Carla not to let Frank off the hook, convincing her to go to LA and think first. This will leave Michelle in charge of the factory, but only briefly as she's due to marry Ciaran in the Bahamas in two weeks' time. Carla's persuaded and Michelle sets about the daunting task ahead by storming into Frank's factory.

Branding him a rapist, she makes an impassioned plea to the workers, explaining that Underworld is back in business and asking them to listen to their consciences. Will they be moved?

Meanwhile, it's Sophie's birthday but as the Websters celebrate, it soon becomes all about Rosie. The Gazette article is out, featuring tasteless photos and sordid tittle tattle about the family. Sally's stunned as Rosie insists that Jeff made her do it.

Elsewhere, Chesney notices that Schmeichel seems subdued, Cheryl sneaks off to be with Chris and questions him about the next phase of his treatment. Faye plays a trick on Owen.

The factory girls haven't been paid, and Carla's forced to admit that she has cash flow problems. She urges them to get on with the Dunbar order, but when the staff complain, Carla snaps and fires them. News spreads fast and over at Frank's factory, he asks Sally to meet with the machinists and offer them jobs. Will Carla's staff defect? Meanwhile, Michelle and Ciaran are back in Weatherfield with some good new but they're shocked to hear Carla's horrific story. And Chesney faces a difficult decision and Faye seethes as Anna and Owen grow closer.

7.30pm: The police find the murder weapons John described, as Fiz waits to learn her fate. Lloyd is relieved to see Chris move into Jason's after Cheryl confesses she is in turmoil, and Frank poaches a client from Carla, leaving her desperate to renegotiate a deal. Julie and Brian take over the flat above the butcher's shop, while Jeff arranges for the Gazette to interview Rosie about her ordeal
8.30pm: News about Fiz's court case leads to an argument in the Rovers, with the Websters at the heart of it. Cheryl confronts Chris about his promise to Russ, and Carla's rivalry with Frank intensifies as she gains a small victory. Julie is desperate to start a family, but Brian has a secret to hide

7.30pm: The crash team rushes to John's side as he suffers a heart attack in hospital, while Rosie tells the police about his confessions during an interview about her kidnap ordeal. Chris makes a passionate move on Cheryl, and Carla tries in vain to drum up business for Underworld, leaving the staff demoralised
8.30pm: Fiz arrives at the hospital with baby Hope as John regains consciousness, and admits she will always love him, despite everything. Chris urges Cheryl to dump Lloyd, but she remains torn as he tells Russ they will soon be a family again

The jury retires to consider its verdict, while Kevin and Jason break into the flat to rescue Rosie. John is pursued as he speeds toward court, only to lose control of his car and become trapped in the wreckage. As an ambulance is called, Fiz finally learns whether she has been found guilty of murder. Elsewhere, Chris confides in Cheryl his feelings for her.

7.30pm: It' s day one of Fiz's trial and the fight for her freedom begins. Brian takes to the stand - but will he help or hinder her? Meanwhile, a remorseful Sophie confides in Kevin and Jason and Rosie are at odds.
8.30pm: The trial continues and the evidence stacks against Fiz. Meanwhile, a sinister figure keeps a close eye on Rosie - who could it be (take a wild guess who it could be). Elsewhere, Sophie struggles with her emotions, leaving Sian stunned.

Coronation Street actress Betty Driver has died at the age of 91. Driver, who first joined the ITV soap in 1969 as barmaid Betty Turpin - later Williams, "died peacefully in hospital" in the early hours of Saturday.

She had played the role of Rovers Return barmaid Betty Williams (Turpin) in the soap for 42 years. The actress had been in hospital for six weeks. She had also been unwell earlier in the year and was treated for a chest infection in 2010.

An ITV spokesman said: "She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her."
Barbara Knox, who plays Rita Sullivan in Coronation Street, said: "I have lost a very dear friend and the Street has lost a very great character, a professional to her fingertips - she will be greatly missed."

Julie Goodyear, former barmaid Bet Lynch in the soap, said: "It was an honour and a privilege to work with Betty Driver for 25 years. We laughed together, we cried together and never once had a cross word. She was a totally professional actress. A true icon and legend and a very dear friend."

Goodyear said Driver was "the very foundation of the Rovers Return", and added: "She will be missed and remembered by millions."

She was employed on a three-month contract but stayed for 42 years. "I thought, why not," Driver recalled. "It'll make a break for a while."

She had already been in showbusiness for more than 40 years, touring the UK as a singer by the age of 12. Driver was appointed an MBE in 1999.

Driver had originally auditioned for the role of Hilda Ogden in 1964 but was later persuaded to come out of retirement to audition for the role of Betty. She appeared in more than 2,800 episodes.

In January 2011 she told the BBC she would never retire. "I just love working and I will never retire - ever - they'll have to shoot me to get rid of me," she said. "I just love people, you see, and I love the cast."

Born in Leicester, Elizabeth Mary Driver moved to Manchester when she two. She described an unhappy childhood with little affection given to her or her younger sister Freda.

At the age of eight she discovered that she could sing and her mother immediately began forcing her to enter talent contests.

When she was just 14 she was given the leading role in the revue, Mr Tower of London, and was spotted by George Formby who cast her in his new film Boots! Boots!

Her scenes as a cabaret singer ended up on the cutting room floor but, many years later, the film was re-released on DVD with Driver's scenes restored.

In 1940 Driver became a big band singer and toured extensively with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) appearing in shows for the troops.

After World War II she continued touring and appeared in her own BBC radio show, A Date With Betty, which was broadcast live.

She was cast in a series called Pardon the Expression, a comedy spin-off from Coronation Street, before retiring and then appearing on Coronation Street.

Driver had a seven-year marriage to singer Wally Peterson, which ended in her late 30s.

RIP Betty. You will be sorely missed.

GALLERY - BETTY WILLIAMS OVER FIVE DECADES

7.30pm: Carla's forced to make some tough decisions at Underworld. Marcus is crestfallen to find out Paul has been keeping a secret. Later, Sally and Sophie are at odds over Jeff.
8.30pm: Will a guilt-ridden Marcus tell Eileen the truth before she gets hurt? Sally delivers a devastating blow to Carla. And Tyrone puts his heart on the line.

7.30pm: Tyrone is forced to explain the truth about baby Jack to a confused Kirsty. Carla is stunned as Frank turns up the pressure. A sombre Eileen is left confused by Paul's behaviour. Mary is outraged to discover Sylvia has stolen her idea.
8.30pm: A determined Carla squares up to Frank.Will Paul tell Eileen the truth? Tommy is green with envy as Matt woos Tina.

Michael Le Vell returned to work today (13.10.11). The 46-year-old actor took a break from Coronation Street last week after a teenage girl accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was six.

However, the star is believed to have been at the Granada Studios complex in Manchester, for meetings rather than to film scenes as mechanic Kevin Webster - but friends say Michael is refusing to lie low until the allegations die down.

One pal told the Daily mirror newspaper: "Michael has gone through hell this last week, but he says he has had enough of hiding.

"He has done nothing wrong, and all his friends are backing him one hundred per cent, so he's holding his head up high and trying his best to live a normal life while he fights this malicious allegation."

Michael - who "strenuously denies" the allegations - was arrested at home last week and was quizzed for eight hours before being bailed until November 16.

The actor was given a seven-day extension to his holiday to deal with the allegations, but is due to resume filming next week.

He is believed to have the full backing of cast and crew on the show, with one source saying: "Nobody has any doubts about Michael's innocence.

"He is well liked and trusted by everybody, these allegations will do absolutely nothing to dent his reputation."

It looks like Corrie's Helen Flanagan is trying to get over her recent spate of panic attacks by putting her chest foot forward during a recent trip to Paris. She was visiting the city with her boyfriend, Swansea footballer Scott Sinclair, and has been posting a series of pictures of her trip on her Twitter feed.

This picture shows her wearing an Agent Provocateur dress which is exactly the sort of eye-popping outfit her character Rosie Webster would normally wear. It leaves even less to the imagination than normal.

See Helen Flanagan in Paris gallery below: