Kirsty gives birth at The Rovers

Hour-long episode

Kirsty is irked when she notices Tyrone watching Tommy return home on crutches with sympathy clearly visible in his eyes. Tina is about to have a go at her, but Rita advises her to keep her dignity. Tina finds herself close to ignoring this advice, however, when Jason arrives with the news that he's had to accept Julie's offer on the flat. Tina leaves the flat in a rage.

Later, Tommy is surprised when Tyrone turns up eager to end all acrimony. As they shake hands, however, Tina has finally tracked Kirsty down at The Rovers. She flies at her all guns blazing, but the row takes an unexpected turn as Kirsty goes into labour.

Tina is shocked to have made Kirsty's waters break, while Marcus worries that there won't be time to call an ambulance - the baby is on its way. When Tyrone arrives at the pub and Tina offers her help, Kirsty screams at her to keep her distance. Tyrone wonders why, but is soon distracted as Kirsty's contractions speed up. Outside, Tina feels worse when Rita has a go at her - she warned her to steer clear of Kirsty, and now her actions have put an unborn baby at risk.

Eventually Marcus manages to deliver the baby as the paramedics arrive, and Gloria reveals to Tyrone that Tina attacked Kirsty. Later, Kirsty and the baby are given the all clear, although Tyrone is still seeing red over what happened. Tina, meanwhile, finds herself under attack from all quarters over her actions. What will Tommy say when she tells him her news?

Meanwhile, Michelle is doing a good job at ignoring the fact that Ryan is going out with Tracy, but her temper is tested when the pair rock up at the flat with a takeaway, thwarting her plans of a romantic meal with Steve.

Tracy succeeds in ruining Michelle's night as she openly canoodles with Ryan in front of her. Michelle makes an almighty effort to hold her tongue, even when Tracy drags Ryan back home with her for the night. After the pair leave, however, Michelle rails at Steve - she doesn't know how long she can keep this up. Their only hope is Deirdre, who's back home tomorrow. Will she be able to stop Tracy's antics?

Elsewhere, Chesney is flabbergasted when Cilla invites him and Katy over to South Africa for Christmas. Katy can't wait because it'll be brilliant to celebrate Joseph's first birthday on safari. When Katy tells Izzy of the plans, however, Izzy reminds her that by then she might be in the early stages of pregnancy and it could be dangerous to fly. Katy's not sure how to tell Chesney the news that their trip won't be happening.

Later, Chesney is irritated when Izzy and Gary gatecrash his plans for a quiet night seeing Katy's birthday in. They eventually take the hint and politely leave. Will Chesney be able to take a full nine months of the pair playing such a big role in their lives?

Also today, Maria is forced to let Jason down gently when he drops the hint about moving in with her, Gloria irritates Stella as she hangs around the bar, while Dev mocks Karl's inability to provide for Sunita.