Episode 1318
Production code	P694/318
ITV transmission date	3rd September 1973 (Monday)
Stories by	Esther Rose Peter Tonkinson Harry Driver
Writer	Julian Roach
Designer	Ed Buziak
Director	Oliver Horsbrugh
Producer	Eric Prytherch
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PlotEdit

Deirdre starts as secretary at the Yard. Jerry is annoyed at first as he wasn't told but they come to an understanding. Rita rips up a postcard from Len saying "wish you were here". Norma starts to throw herself at Ken again. He agrees to let her cook dinner for him. The neighbours try to cover up Hilda's gossiping for Elsie's sake. Ken stands Norma up to see Rita. Maggie persuades Elsie to brave the Rovers. When the Ogdens insult her, Alan hits Stan and a fight breaks out.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Maggie Clegg - Irene Sutcliffe
• Norma Ford - Diana Davies
• Deirdre Hunt - Anne Kirkbride
• Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
• Jerry Booth - Graham Haberfield
• Alan Howard - Alan Browning
• Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
• Rita Littlewood - Barbara Mullaney
• Ray Langton - Neville Buswell
• Elsie Howard - Patricia Phoenix
• Ena Sharples - Violet Carson
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
• Annie Walker - Doris Speed
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
• Stan Ogden - Bernard Youens

Guest castEdit

None

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior and ginnel
• Rovers Return Inn - Public/Snug
• 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
• Corner Shop
• Kabin flat
• Builder's Yard

NotesEdit

• TV Times synopsis: Ken makes - and breaks - a date. And Alan gives the slandermongers a rough time.
• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 6,800,000 homes (6th place).