Monday 2nd August Part 1

It’s the early hours and John sneaks out of the house, meeting Charlotte they head to Underworld but find it locked. Sensing Charlotte’s losing it John sends her home while he tries to come up with a plan. But John’s panic stricken as he sees the workmen piling into the factory. When a cement lorry arrives he asks Owen what’s going on. As Owen reveals they’re fixing the floor today the horror dawns on John – they’re about to find Colin’s body.

Cheryl’s determined to get back on her feet and starts by looking for work. When Sunita offers her a trial in the kebab shop she accepts and as Lloyd offers to pick Russ up it looks like they’re sliding into being a couple. But Cheryl’s horrified when Owen hires Chris for the Underworld job. Can she ever get away from her ex?

Sean is over the moon when Violet agrees to him visiting Dylan soon. He can’t thank Liz enough.

Elsewhere As Molly & Tyrone make plans to move away from the street Sally’s livid to hear Kevin offered Ty over the odds for the garage and demands to know why.

Monday 2nd August Part 2

Carla demands some answers from John when she finds him in Underworld, as does Fiz who having seen Charlotte’s car on the street is convinced there’s something going on. Under pressure John’s got a lot of explaining to do, will he crumble? Meanwhile Charlotte’s struggling with her guilt and tells John she wants to give Colin a proper burial. As Charlotte wavers John urges her to keep quiet insisting they can get away with this. Can he pacify all three women?

Cheryl’s taken aback to find Chris drinking in the Rovers and asks Lloyd if they can get a take out instead. But when Lloyd nips out Chris follows her back to the flat. Is Cheryl in danger?

Kevin lies to Sally about why he paid Tyrone over the odds for the garage. Meanwhile Sophie & Sian tell Sally they’re going to stay at Sian’s mum’s in Southport when really they’re heading to the music festival.

Elsewhere Hayley can’t find the words to tell Mary to butt out of her wedding plans.

Thursday 5th August

A desperate John checks into a B&B (the one where Colin was staying). Calling Charlotte he outlines his plan, remove all Colin’s things and make it look like he’s done a bunk. Charlotte’s teary as in a woods they burn all remnants of Colin’s life. John hopes they can now get back to some sense of normality but Charlotte’s feeling anything but normal and tells John she can’t be alone tonight. As Fiz waits for him at home what will John do?

Aware Cheryl’s upset by Chris’ presence on the street Lloyd urges Owen to sack the wife beater. Owen stands by Chris and when Lloyd tells Cheryl what happened he’s forced to apologise for interfering. How will Cheryl react?

Audrey & Lewis are back from Greece. They’ve found a place they love and plan to move quickly. When Audrey reveals she’s taken a loan out against her house for £100K and will be leaving next week Gail’s deeply concerned.

Elsewhere Sophie & Sian head to the festival. Ches buys a van as he hopes to expand his business.

Friday 6th August Part 1

As a bedraggled John arrives home in the middle of the night Fiz is up waiting for him. He lies again, claiming he went for a drive to clear his head, the identity fraud having finally become too much. But Fiz doesn’t buy it and finding Charlotte’s address she heads off wanting answers. When Fiz accuses her of spending the night with John will Charlotte reveal what has really been going?

Lloyd’s on cloud 9 as he and Cheryl have spent the night together but Russ is unnerved and runs off. Terrified Cheryl calls the police but to Cheryl‘s relief Chris turns up with Russ in tow. However Lloyd‘s relief turns to anger when Chris makes jibes about their parenting skills. Will the two men come to blows?

Gail softens when Audrey says she’ll consider installing David as manager at the salon until it’s sold.

Elsewhere Dev takes advantage of Claire’s good nature. Owen continues to make his mark on the street much to Bill’s chagrin.

Friday 6th August Part 2

As John tries to phone Charlotte Fiz rages, smashing Charlotte’s possessions as she demands the truth. Fiz is convinced they’re having an affair but when Charlotte insists it’s all to do with Colin, who’s gone, it looks like she’s about to reveal all. As John waits at home sweating will Fiz discover the horrible truth?

Cheryl’s upset by Russ’ confusion and while she’s angry with Lloyd for hitting Chris she makes it clear to Chris they’re finished. Hugging Cheryl Lloyd presumes she’s giving their relationship the green light but is Cheryl ready to move on?

When Lewis hears Peter is going away for a few days he starts to formulate a plan. Hanging round the bookies, charming Deirdre, he waits for his chance to frank another betting slip before plotting his next move.

Elsewhere Owen offers Jason work now Bill has nothing for him. Relations are strained between Dev and child minder Claire.