Seasons & episodes

Steve revels in knowing Sonny's secret and doesn't miss the chance to make his rival feel uncomfortable. Sean confides in Jamie, unable to keep his love interest's identity to himself; Becky and Carla reach an agreement; and Rita brushes off Norris's party in favour of an evening with Doreen.

Chesney's efforts with Tyrone's metal detector unearth an explosive device in the Peacocks' garden.

Sean is forced to lie to his friends as Sonny tells him they must keep their affair secret; Tracy confides with Steve when the situation with David gets too much; Jason returns from town bearing gifts for Holly and Beth; Tyrone considers disposing of the metal detector; and Paul congratulates Carla.

Eileen is impressed by Jason's efforts to be a good dad to Holly; Claire gives Ashley cause for concern when she meets up with a girl she has been counselling; and Michelle fears Sonny is planning to end their relationship.

Steve hears Sonny has proposed to Michelle, and can't help but blurt out the truth about the businessman in front of a disbelieving crowd at the Rovers. A rift develops between the day and night shifts at Underworld; and cab driver Jamie is astonished to find his latest fare is none other than old flame Leanne.

Finding it difficult to get Steve's accusations out of her head, Michelle confronts Sean and demands the truth about his relationship with Sonny. Leanne impresses the Battersby-Brown clan with her tales of success in the property market and finds that romance could be on the cards with Jamie.

Tracy issues David with a violent warning when he goes a step too far; and Sean's resolve to keep his mouth shut begins to fail when he is quizzed by Liam and Paul.

Michelle is devastated when Sonny's deception is revealed, and tells him the wedding is off; Tracy agrees to meet David for a private encounter; and Liam gets a warning from Jamie about flirting with Leanne.

Jason is suspicious when he sees Tracy entering Charlie's flat with David; spurned by Michelle, Sonny asks Sean to make a go of their relationship; and the Underworld girls make fun of new recruit Vicki.

Sarah is stunned by CCTV footage showing David with Tracy, and demands answers from him; Ryan takes drastic action upon learning the truth behind his mum's break-up with Sonny; and Liz meets a new man.

Deirdre confronts Tracy about the nature of her relationship with David. Carla suspects Liam and Paul are hiding something; while Sean tells Sonny they cannot be together.

Paul sacks Sean for boasting and causing the workforce to go on strike just as Liam is preparing for a meeting with potential buyers; Janice returns from France; and the Barlows attend Tracy's plea hearing.

Liam reinstates Sean to end the strike after a disastrous business meeting; Carla continues to fret about Paul's behaviour before discovering the terrible secret her husband has been hiding for years; Peter is astonished at Tracy's confident attitude to her future; and Janice and Leanne catch up on the gossip.

Tracy whines about her barrister, making Deirdre realise she doesn't believe her daughter's version of Charlie's last hours; Liam and Carla fear for Paul's safety when he doesn't return to the Street; and Derek asks Liz on a date, only to get dropped in favour of Vernon.

Deirdre investigates Tracy's story further and is disturbed to find more evidence suggesting her daughter is lying. Carla is relieved when Paul returns and assures him she won't reveal his secret to Michelle - as long as he's truthful with her from now on.

The Morton clan, led by patriarch Jerry arrive on the Street, bringing a truckful of belongings. Deirdre tries to find out what Claire really knows about Tracy and Charlie; and Janice gets her old job back.

Janice visits the hotel where Leanne is supposed to be attending a property exhibition - but finds her getting up to something quite different.

Janice confronts Leanne about the real nature of her job, and is so appalled by her stepdaughter's response that she throws her out of the house. Peter's flirting wins Maria over; while Steve and Dev can't contain their glee when Paul proves to be a poor golfer.

Tracy tries to attack Maria after seeing her leaving Peter's flat - dragging Deirdre into the conflict; Janice goes to extreme lengths to stop Leanne working as an escort; Derek asks Liz on another date; and Roy puts on a brave face when the new takeway proves popular.

Ken suggests the impending trial will be too much for Deirdre and recommends she doesn't take the stand, putting the whole court case in jeopardy. Janice agrees to disagree with Leanne over her choice of career; and hustler Grandad Morton teaches Kayleigh a thing or two about pulling off a scam.

It's the eve of the trial and Deirdre is determined to get to the bottom of Tracy's story. The pair face up to bitter recriminations and years of buried anger - with the truth about Charlie's death providing a spectacular finale.

The day of the trial dawns, bringing fresh challenges for the beleaguered Barlows. Ken hears the truth about Charlie's death and confronts his lying daughter, while Blanche begins to realise all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, Liam harbours a secret, and Molly teases Dev about Tracy.

Jason takes the stand for the prosecution as the trial gets under way, before Maria is given a chance to have her say. Deirdre contemplates lying under oath, while a forensic expert gives damning evidence against Tracy. Claire looks to Casey for support; and Jerry arranges for Kayleigh to live with her mother.

Tracy is horrified to learn that Deirdre has refused to lie for her in court and attempts to manipulate her mother into changing her mind. A nervous Claire is next to take the stand, where she finds her mental health under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Jerry takes Kayleigh to live with her mother - who demands money for the youngster's upkeep.