Episode 2825
Production code	P694/1825
ITV transmission date	25th April 1988 (Monday)
Story associates	Tom Elliott Paul Abbott
Writer	John Stevenson
Designer	Ann Swarbrick
Director	Tim Sullivan
Producer	Bill Podmore
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PlotEdit

Rita tells Alan she doesn't know where she stands with him - he's turned into a liar and a cheat. Alan maintains he just wants to make a success of his life for them all. Alec advertises for a cleaner for £1.50 an hour. Bet tells him that nobody will do it for that money and she's sick of doing all the cleaning. Alf meets Audrey's plane as she returns from Toronto. Alan tries to win Rita around with flowers but she tells him she feels she can't trust him anymore. He promises not to keep her in the dark anymore. Alf lays into Audrey for disappearing in Canada and spending his money. Gail confronts Audrey and demands to know all about Stephen Reid. Audrey tells her the circumstances of his birth and adoption. She tells her she didn't want her to think she was a slag so didn't tell her. Gail is touched by her story. Mike gets annoyed when some of the residents criticise him for still drinking and driving. Mike admits he was over the limit but doesn't care. Ken is infuriated by his attitude and tells him he's a menace on the roads and could kill someone. Bet is amazed when Alec bars Ken for shouting at Mike as Mike caused all the problems.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
• Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
• Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
• Alan Bradley - Mark Eden
• Jenny Bradley - Sally Ann Matthews
• Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
• Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
• Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
• Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
• Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
• Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
• Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
• Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
• Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
• Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
• Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
• Ken Barlow - William Roache

Guest castEdit

None

NotesEdit

• First appearance of Audrey Roberts since 13th January 1988.
• Phyllis Pearce (Jill Summers) and Harry Ashton (Keith Marsh) are credited but don't appear.
• Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,400,000 viewers (3rd place).

PlacesEdit

• Rovers Return Inn - Public bar, hallway
• 7 Coronation Street - Back rooms
• 11 Coronation Street - Back rooms
• 33 Hammond Road - Living room/kitchen
• Manchester Airport

Notable dialogueEdit

Mike Baldwin (to Ken Barlow): "You'd swear black was white on a Bible if it would harm me!"