Fri Dec 04 2009 : Season 50 Episode 243

Leanne's still tetchy with Peter following their row last night Simon picks up on the tension and tells Ken about George's offer to help Peter. Ken congratulates Peter on rejecting George's attempt to buy his way into Simon's life but awkward Peter corrects him, saying that it was a genuine, kind offer and when George calls round to apologise Peter says that he will accept his money. How will Ken react to this latest development? Dev challenges Steve to another golf game. Steve accepts the chance to redeem himself and they bump into Bernie at the golf club with another client. Dev recognises Matt as a business acquaintance and is interested to hear he is newly engaged. Matt however seems reluctant to stay and chat. Sophie tells Kevin about her forthcoming baptism and her mock GCSEs. Kevin's ashamed that he wasn't already aware of the dates and he realises just how much his affair has taken over his life. Molly's stunned when Kevin tells her he must postpone leaving his family until Sophie's exams are over – next July! Elsewhere Anna tries to talk Gary out of going on his army taster weekend, while Eddie's more concerned with a ransom note threatening his Santa. Becky and Claire return from their drama class with the news that it's disbanding and the pantomime is cancelled.