Plot[]
It is the Ogdens' pearl wedding anniversary. Ena accuses Minnie of being jealous, and refuses to accept Albert's explanation - she's still thinking about it. Hilda gives Stan pearl cufflinks. He can't afford a present for her so Maggie gives him her pearl necklace. The building society won't give the Barlows a mortgage for six months. Janet refuses to have Peter and Susan down until they're out of No.1. Ena gives in gracefully and Minnie accepts Albert's proposal. The Ogdens throw a party. Norma, Maggie, Ken, Janet, Emily, Ernie, Annie, Deirdre and Betty attend. When Hilda starts insulting Elsie, Betty tells her that she went to see Dennis and asks her if she got an anniversary card from her son.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Ena Sharples - Violet Carson
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Janet Barlow - Judith Barker
- Ernest Bishop - Stephen Hancock
- Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Stan Ogden - Bernard Youens
- Minnie Caldwell - Margot Bryant
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Lucille Hewitt - Jennifer Moss
- Maggie Clegg - Irene Sutcliffe
- Norma Ford - Diana Davies
- Deirdre Hunt - Anne Kirkbride
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
Guest cast[]
None
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- Corner Shop
- Community Centre flat - Living room
Notes[]
- Last appearance of Norma Ford until 8th July 1974.
- A soldier who asks to buy a pie in the Rovers is uncredited.
- TV Times synopsis: Hilda and Stan throw a Pearl Wedding party - and are reminded of a skeleton in the cupboard.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 7,763,000 homes (3rd place).
Notable dialogue[]
Hilda Ogden: "I think thirty years is something to be proud of - especially when you consider the maritime records of some in this street."
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