Episode 2175
Production code	P694/1175
ITV transmission date	3rd February 1982 (Wednesday)
Stories by	Peter Tonkinson Esther Rose
Writer	Barry Hill
Designer	Eric Deakins
Director	Brian Mills
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Gail is flattered when Alec flirts with her. Hilda gives Stan money to buy her a birthday present and give it to her in the Rovers in front of everyone. Fred goes for a test drive in a Rover Limo, witnessed by Annie. He tells the car salesman that he'll be in touch. Alec needs another £40 to get his van back. Betty lends him the money. Gail gets fed up with Ivy calling all the time, bossing her about. Fred returns Alf's dinner suit in a terrible state. Alf insists that he cleans it. Deirdre wants another child but fears Ken doesn't want one.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
• Fred Gee - Fred Feast
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
• Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
• Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
• Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
• Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
• Stan Ogden - Bernard Youens
• Annie Walker - Doris Speed
• Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
• Nicholas Tilsley - Warren Jackson
• Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix

Guest castEdit

• Alec Hobson - Tom Price
• Car Salesman - Peter Alexander

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public, Back room, Hallway/stairs'
• Corner Shop
• 5 Buxton Close - Living room/kitchen

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 17,350,000 viewers (2nd place).