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Episode 1899

Production code	P694/899
ITV transmission date	2nd April 1979 (Monday)
Stories by	Esther Rose Peter Tonkinson
Script editor	Leslie Duxbury
Writer	John Stevenson
Designer	Eric Deakins
Director	Jeremy Summers
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Ivy feels Brian is too young to settle down. Eddie plans to keep chickens on Albert's allotment. He agrees to pay Albert in eggs. Derek calls in the Corner Shop and is surprised to find Mavis working there instead of The Kabin. He tells her he's left office furniture and is now working for Sandicroft's Confectionery. He asks her to order some chocolates for the shop. Gail wants Brian to go on holiday with her. Ivy discovers she's C of E and tells her they're Catholics. Len can't get to an important job as Eddie has taken the van. Mavis gets Renee to give Derek an order. He forces her to take a gross of Easter bunnies. Eddie takes possession of six hens. He talks Stan into storing them in the backyard in Hilda's absence. The Council refuse to let Albert have chickens on the allotment. Gail feels Ivy doesn't like her. Derek assures Mavis he never sees Beryl Challis. He's in for a chance of the salesman of the month prize. Mavis orders some more chocolates for The Kabin to boost the order. Eddie is stuck with the hens as Albert can't have them.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

Guest castEdit

None

PlacesEdit

Coronation Street exterior - Ginnel
Rovers Return Inn - Public, Snug
5 Coronation Street - Living room
13 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
Corner Shop
Builder's Yard - Office

NotesEdit

First appearance of Derek Wilton since 24th April 1978.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,650,000 viewers (4th place).

April 1979 episodes
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Episode 1899 (2nd April 1979)

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