Seasons & episodes

The grand opening of Leanne's restaurant doesn't go according to plan when the heating proves too powerful and the bar runs out of alcohol; and Sally is furious when Carla considers offering Rosie the PA job at the factory.

After confiding in Betty about her predicament, Liz confesses to Linda that she is the other woman in Derek's life; and Rosie and Sophie are embarrassed as Sally enjoys a wild night out on her 40th birthday.

The Duckworths' grandson Paul Clayton arrives in Weatherfield to help look after his relatives, although Tyrone is suspicious when the newcomer asks for money and flirts with Maria; Carla asks Rosie to compile files on all the factory employees before firing Joanne, claiming the business is over-staffed; Sally and Kevin skive off work and have a day out to reinvigorate their relationship; and Vernon confides in Dev as he plans a surprise for Liz.

Liz is horrified to see Derek chatting with Vernon, and faces a tough decision when he threatens to reveal all about the affair unless she continues seeing him. Claire fails to share Ashley's enthusiasm over Freddie's birthday; and Gail makes a complaint about the volume of Darryl's guitar.

Ashley is horrified when Claire goes missing; Liz grows concerned about Vernon's whereabouts; and Liam confronts Carla over Joanne's sacking.

Vernon snubs Liz's efforts to make amends; Ashley is shocked to find Casey on his doorstep claiming she wants to apologise to Claire; and Liam offers Joanne her old job back.

Tyrone shares his suspicions about Paul with Molly and is upset when Jack chooses to play cards with his grandson instead of him; Carla sacks Joanne again and reminds Liam that, as the major shareholder in the factory, her decision is final; Claire decides to return to Yvonne's, where Casey pays her a visit; and Eileen introduces Pat to Jason and Sarah.

Leanne has a stressful day at the restaurant and feels guilty when Janice reveals Roger has invested all his savings in the venture; Casey helps Ashley by looking after the shop and taking care of Josh, prompting him to invite her for a drink; Joanne threatens Carla and Liam with a tribunal; and Liz is upset to learn Vernon plans to move to Spain.

As Vernon prepares to leave for Spain, Liz begs a second chance and asks if she can go with him. Maria agrees to go for a drink with Liam; Ashley visits Claire and tells her he can't cope by himself; and Jason sees Eileen with Pat.

Casey visits the Street to help Ashley cope in Claire's absence; Leanne doesn't get off to a good start with her chef; Sean persuades Violet to take a pregnancy test; and Liz and Vernon struggle to maintain a united front.

Casey proves a big help to Ashley, so he invites her to stay for dinner; Leanne is annoyed when Paul criticises her food; and Sally resolves to better herself by studying English literature.

Ashley pays Claire a visit but is surprised when Casey opens the door, and panics that she might have told his wife about their kiss; Leanne needs a new chef - and it looks like Paul could be just the man; Violet worries that Jamie has found out about her arrangement with Sean; and Blanche stakes out the Rovers ladies' toilets to discover who's been smoking.

Violet tells Sean the happy news, so they decide to go for an early scan because of her past problems; things are looking up for Leanne as Paul starts work at the restaurant and immediately makes his mark; Claire returns home to Ashley; and John offers to help Sally with her studies.

Sean tells Jamie he's going to be a father but refuses to name the mother - only to give the game away; Eileen is annoyed when her friends put a damper on her relationship with Pat.

Steve reads Pat's text messages, which reveal the truth about the Irish charmer's wife; and Casey persuades Claire to attend a support group - before dropping in on Ashley for another cosy chat.

Claire is feeling more positive after her support group meeting and tells Ashley he should attend the next one with her; and a depressed Steve books himself a cheap holiday to Malta - only for an equally miserable Eileen to invite herself along.

Eileen's holiday with Steve is soured when they end up having to share a room - and a bed. However, things soon look up for Eileen when holiday rep Aidan takes a shine to her; Casey continues to come between the Peacocks; and Leanne and Paul enjoy their most successful lunchtime so far.

Steve is confused when he wakes up to find Eileen asleep next to him, especially as his companion says she can't remember what went on the night before. However, he perks up later when he meets sexy holiday-maker Shania - unaware she isn't all she seems. Back on the cobbles, the Peacocks realise the locals still suspect Claire of starting the fire; Sarah backs Jason into a corner regarding their wedding; and Sophie dresses to impress Sally's tutor John.

Steve is relieved when Eileen decides to keep last night's close shave to herself, and the pair vow they'll always be there for each other; Janice is forced to make a decision; and at the Platts', Gail and Sarah prepare for the vicar's visit.

Steve arrives home with Eileen and tries to convince Liz he is over Michelle, but his feelings are put to the test when she returns to the Street; and DI Parks questions the witnesses to the fire again.

Michelle and Steve have a heart to heart, and it's not long before their true feelings come to the fore; Cilla considers a new career; and Norris decides to go to Angela's funeral.

Casey keeps tabs on the Peacock household, then arranges to meet Claire - who confides she thinks the police believe she is the arsonist; Michelle tells Ryan about her relationship with Steve; and Norris attends Angela's funeral, which ends as the other ex-husbands revel in raucous shenanigans in the Rovers.

Casey seizes the opportunity to increase Claire's paranoia and offers her drastic advice - which she unwittingly takes to heart; Carla decides it's time to move out of Michelle's flat; Eileen accidentally lets slip about Shania; and Norris remains tight-lipped about his new friends.

When Claire fears she's getting ill again, Casey suggest she should go and stay with her mother for a while; and Tyrone leaves for Spain after learning his mother has been arrested.