Episode 2715
Production code	P694/1715
ITV transmission date	8th April 1987 (Wednesday)
Story associates	Paul Abbott Barry Hill
Writer	Peter Whalley
Designer	Roy Graham
Director	Bill Gilmour
Executive Producer	Bill Podmore
Producer	John G. Temple
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PlotEdit

Ivy is upset when Brian forgets her birthday. The Gazette jumps on the fact that Alf used to be Deirdre's boss. Betty tells Bet that she should re-employ Gloria, pointing out that although she was only meant to do lunchtimes she's ended up serving evenings as well. Alf is frustrated as he can't campaign as Audrey spends all her time comforting Gail and he's stuck in the shop. Gail gives Ivy a birthday present as a peace offering. She tells Ivy that Brian is Sarah's father. Ivy tells her that Brian has a right to know. Deirdre appoints Emily her campaign manager. Gloria is delighted when Bet takes her back on. Gail realises that she's going to have to tell Brian the truth.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
• Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
• Tracy Barlow - Holly Chamarette
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
• Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
• Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
• Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
• Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
• Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
• Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
• Shirley Armitage - Lisa Lewis
• Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
• Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
• Sarah Louise Tilsley - Leah King (Uncredited)

Guest castEdit

• Linda Norton - Sarah Dangerfield
• Janet Bamford - Hope Johnstone
• Eric Harvey - Tom Bowles
• Susie Croft - Francesca Ryan
• Bob Statham - Michael Goldie

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 1 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
• 5 Coronation Street - Living room
• Corner Shop
• Baldwin's Casuals - Loading bay
• Rosamund Street exterior
• Weatherfield Recorder - Office

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,100,000 viewers (3rd place).