on 20 november 2009, george and second wife eve join the barlows for dinner. however, blanche gets drunk and reveals peter's past as an alcoholic and girlfriend leanne's (jane danson) as a hooker and arsonist. george storms out but later apologises for his behaviour. george gradually begins to use his considerable wealth to win round peter, simon and leanne, much to ken's chagrin. he also supports peter's plans to open a bar on the street and assists him in the development, prompting ken to continually argue with both george and peter.