Episode 1310 (6th August 1973)

PlotEdit

Len and Lucille wonder if Elsie is playing away. Elsie's picture is circulated in newspapers to help identify her. Bet returns from holidaying in Blackpool. Rita tells Len that Elsie isn't worth worrying about. Wilfred Perkins tries to matchmake between Ken and Elaine. Alan erupts on Lucille when he returns from Sheffield without Elsie, thinking she knows more than she's letting on. She swears she only knows what Sheila told her. Alan apologises and phones friends to trace Elsie. Len suggests Dennis Maxwell. Alan discovers Dennis is now in Manchester. Ken has plans to settle down with Elaine.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
• Elsie Howard - Patricia Phoenix
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Lucille Hewitt - Jennifer Moss
• Alan Howard - Alan Browning
• Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
• Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
• Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
• Ernest Bishop - Stephen Hancock
• Rita Littlewood - Barbara Mullaney
• Jerry Booth - Graham Haberfield
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear

Guest castEdit

• Elaine Perkins - Joanna Lumley
• Mr. Perkins - Wensley Pithey
• Sister Delaney - Sheila Bernette
• Nurse Maclean - Sara Clee
• WPC Tomlin - Jane Sherwin

PlacesEdit

• Rovers Return Inn - Public/Snug
• 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
• Wilfred Perkins's house
• A London hospital room

NotesEdit

• An uncredited speaking part in this episode is Mr Johnson, who is brought to the hospital after recognising Elsie's picture in the newspaper. Mr Johnson thinks she might be his missing wife but on seeing Elsie, tells WPC Tomlin that he doesn't know her.
• TV Times synopsis: What will Alan do when he finds out about Elsie?
• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 6,550,000 homes (2nd place).