Episode 2793 (4th January 1988)

Plot

Kevin and Sally start to knock the house around, taking all the old cupboards out. The factory girls worry when Mike cuts back orders. Sally is amazed to see Amy Burton pocketing a tin of salmon in the Corner Shop. She doesn't tackle her as she doesn't want to offend her. Lisa Woods tells Jenny she's ruined her life and she's going to make sure Patrice finds out that she's a cheat. Sally tells Alf about Amy shoplifting. Mike refuses to take any more denim orders. Patrice arrives to Jenny's delight. Gloria is thrilled when Mike gives her a lift home. Patrice tells Jenny that he can't live without her and doesn't want to wait two years before they marry. Mike buys Gloria a meal and they spend the evening together. He tells her that he's getting over Susan.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

Amy Burton - Fanny Carby
Lisa Woods - Ruth Whitehead
Patrice Podevin - Franck Dubosc

Places

Rovers Return Inn - Public
7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
Corner Shop
Baldwin's Casuals - Sewing room and office
Flat 2, 41 Ashdale Road - Living room/kitchen

Notes

First appearance of Ida Clough since 29th July 1987.
TV Times synopsis: Jenny isn't the only who who's looking forward to seeing her French boyfriend, but Patric arrives from Paris having made one or two decisions for himself. Meanwhile, Vera Duckworth's mother is beginning to arouse suspicions in the corner shop.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 18,150,000 viewers (3rd place). This was the highest-rated episode of the year.

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