Thursday 1st April 2021
- Writer – Mark Burt
- Writer – David Isaac
- Director – Jordan Hogg
THE CLOCK IS TICKING FOR TODD AND BILLY Eileen tries to talk Todd into staying, but Todd admits Billy’s the love of his life and if he can’t be with him, he has to go. Sarah’s furious when Todd hands his notice in, leaving her in the lurch. Meanwhile Paul admits to Daniel that he hasn’t really got a new boyfriend, it was all an act for Billy’s benefit, Daniel urges him to tell Billy how he really feels. As Todd heads into the tram station, Paul spots Billy. Stealing himself, Paul admits that there is no boyfriend, he still loves him and wants to try again. With Paul declaring his feelings for him, and knowing Todd is about to leave the street, what will Billy decide? Will he go with his heart?
MICHAEL NEEDS ANSWERS Michael calls at the builder’s yard and assures Ed that he’ll always be his Dad no matter what. Ed’s touched, but when Michael suggests a paternity test just to be sure, he gets upset and Michael backs down. Michael tells Ronnie that he’s ordered a DNA testing kit but no matter what the result, he’ll never accept him as his Dad. Ronnie’s shaken.
FAYE HAS A SENTENCE HANGING OVER HER Faye hears theat Ray has been charged with sexual assault but as she returns from her plea hearing, she’s convinced she’s going to prison
NINA FINDS A DIVERSIONNina’s worried for her friend as she watches Asha and Corey. In a bid to make a stand against traffic pollution, Nina blocks Victoria Street with tables from the cafe. Seb’s furious, pointing out he needs to get to work. As a defiant Nina and irate Seb stare each other out, Roy intervenes and orders Nina to move the tables back onto the pavement. When Seb confides in Nina that he’s planning to have his hair cut as he’s sick of the lads taking the mickey, Nina urges him to ignore them and be himself. Seb thanks Nina for her advice and as they discuss music they start to see each other in a new light.
ELSEWHERE When Alina reveals that she’s setting up a pop-up beautician’s in the salon, Maria seizes the chance to get her alone and books a consultation. Alina’s unnerved.
Cast
- Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
- Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
- Colson Smith as Craig Tinker
- Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew
- David Neilson as Roy Cropper
- Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
- Ellie Leach as Faye Windass
- Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
- Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
- Harry Visinoni as Seb Franklin
- Jack P Shepherd as David Platt
- Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
- Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
- Maximus Evans as Corey Brent
- Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
- Nathan Graham as James Bailey
- Peter Ash as Paul Foreman
- Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
- Ruxandra Porojnicu as Alina Pop
- Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
- Sally Carman as Abi Franklin
- Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
- Samia Longchambon as Maria Connor
- Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
- Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
- Tina O’Brien as Sarah Barlow
- Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey
- Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey
