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Episode 1700

Production code	P694/700
ITV transmission date	2nd May 1977 (Monday)
Stories by	Esther Rose Peter Tonkinson
Script editor	Leslie Duxbury
Writer	Kay McManus
Designer	Geoff Bentley
Director	Laurence Moody
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Renee takes to her bed with flu. Bet looks after the shop. Ray is furious that the vicar has turned them away and is determined to have Tracy christened. When Bet has to work at the Rovers, Alf looks after the shop. Ena advises Deirdre to go to St. Mary's and see if they'll baptise Tracy. Blanche arrives to sort out the sale of her house. She tells Deirdre that she and Steve Bassett have had second thoughts. Mike hears Albert talking about the "Western Front" and decides it's the ideal name for the shop. Albert refuses the denim suit prize and asks for money instead. Mike refuses. The Reverend Smedley who married Len and Rita agrees to baptise Tracy. Emily, Betty and Ken agree to be godparents. The doctor tells Renee to stay in bed for a few days. Alf feels lumbered at the shop.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

Guest castEdit

None

PlacesEdit

Coronation Street exterior
Rovers Return Inn - Public/Snug
5 Coronation Street - Living room and kitchen
Corner Shop and back room
Community Centre flat - Living room

NotesEdit

First appearance of Blanche Hunt since 9th February 1977.
TV Times synopsis: When Renee Bradshaw takes to bed with flu after going on a fishing trip, who takes over her shop…?
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 8,097,000 homes (6th place).

May 1977 episodes
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Episode 1700 (2nd May 1977)

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