Episode 2169
Production code	P694/1169
ITV transmission date	13th January 1982 (Wednesday)
Stories by	Peter Tonkinson Esther Rose
Writer	Peter Whalley
Designer	Geoffrey Bentley
Director	David Carson
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Ivy feels that Bert should tell Longshaw's Foundry that he has to attend a funeral but Bert wants to tell the truth. When Alec Hobson disappears with her teasmade and toaster, Annie calls the Police. She feels awful when Alec returns with the repaired items and has to cancel her complaint. Ivy is furious that Bert is going to risk his job by telling the truth about the court case. Gordon tells Betty that she can bring Annie to the wedding, Betty tells him she will if Caroline agrees. Bert tells Mr Swift, the works manager at Longshaw's, about his court case. He tells him that if they'd known about the case they wouldn't have employed him. Caroline tells Betty she must bring Annie. She snootily tells Gordon she's not surprised the Rovers aren't bringing a charabanc. Longshaws admire Bert's honesty and keep him on. Gordon and Caroline return to London. Betty worries that he's making a mistake marrying Caroline.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
• Bert Tilsley - Peter Dudley
• Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
• Annie Walker - Doris Speed
• Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
• Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
• Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
• Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
• Nicholas Tilsley - Warren Jackson
• Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
• Gordon Clegg - Bill Kenwright

Guest castEdit

• Alec Hobson - Tom Price
• Caroline Wilson - Elaine Donnelly
• Mr Swift - Joby Blanshard

PlacesEdit

• Rovers Return Inn - Public, Snug, Hallway/stairs
• 5 Coronation Street - Living room
• The Kabin
• 37 Hillside Crescent - Living room
• Longshaw's Foundry - Office

NotesEdit

• Last appearance of Gordon Clegg until 29th September 1995.
• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 18,350,000 viewers (1st place).