Plot
Susan is upset that Edith Tatlock is too ill to travel down for the wedding. Peter Barlow and Jessica Midgeley arrive for the wedding. Peter is furious that Ken won't swallow his principles. Vera wins a car in Woman's Choice magazine in a husband of the year competition. She is puzzled as she never entered the contest. Jack tells her that he entered the competition in her name. She tells him that it's her car as it's in her name. Mike buys drinks all round in the Rovers, causing Ken to walk out. Brian feels dissatisfied with his life after listening to Ian's tales. Ken turns to drink to drown his troubles. Deirdre begs him to forget about his hate for Mike and support Susan because he loves her.
Cast
Regular cast
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Tracy Langton - Holly Chamarette (Credited as "Tracy Barlow")
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Susan Barlow - Wendy Jane Walker
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Terry Duckworth - Nigel Pivaro
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
- Ida Clough - Helene Palmer
- Shirley Armitage - Lisa Lewis
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
Guest cast
- Jessica Midgeley - Christina Barryk
- Peter Barlow - David Lonsdale
- Ian Latimer - Michael Loney
- Don Lester - Don McCorkindale
Places
- Coronation Street exterior
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- 33 Hammond Road - Kitchen
- 46b, St. Mary's Place - Living room and kitchen
Notes
- First appearance of Shirley Armitage since 12th February 1986.
- First appearance of Ida Clough since 12th February 1986.
- TV Times synopsis: Pre-wedding jitters for Susan Barlow and agony for father Ken. It's a big day too for the Duckworths when Vera gets exciting news.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 15,750,000 viewers (4th place).
Notable dialogue
Peter Barlow: (about Ken Barlow): "He's always been fond of this hair shirt bit, hasn't he?"
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