Episode 2170
Production code	P694/1170
ITV transmission date	18th January 1982 (Monday)
Stories by	Peter Tonkinson Esther Rose
Writer	Bob Mason
Designer	Eric Deakins
Director	John Michael Phillips
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Annie is invited to the 200th anniversary banquet of Newton & Ridley. Alec's van breaks down. Margaret Swain calls on Emily and she tells Emily how Arnold ran out on her after their honeymoon. Emily is appalled that all Arnold told her about his unhappy marriage was lies and that he took her on honeymoon to the same hotel where he took Margaret. Annie has difficulty in finding an escort to the party. Margaret Swain tells Emily that Arnold left her nothing in his will and thinks it unfair that Emily inherited £2,000. Emily feels sorry for her. Betty takes pity on Alec and takes him in as a lodger.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
• Fred Gee - Fred Feast
• Annie Walker - Doris Speed
• Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
• Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
• Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
• Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
• Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
• Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix

Guest castEdit

• Alec Hobson - Tom Price
• Margaret Swain - Charlotte Mitchell

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public, Back room, Hallway/stairs
• 3 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
• Corner Shop
• 37 Hillside Crescent - Living room

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,600,000 viewers (3rd place).