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Plot[]

Det. Sgt. Crichton worries that Rita will crumble on the stand. Rita appears vindictive and is determined to see Alan go down. Gail goes back to the cafe as Ivy looks after the children but she refuses to look after Martin. Percy and Phyllis go to court to see Alan's trial. Alan pleads guilty to the charges of deception and actual bodily harm. Rita and Jenny are relieved that they won't have to give evidence as Alan has pleaded guilty. Mike shows Audrey round his new flat. She loves it and arranges to bring Alf to dinner. Martin has a hard time with Ivy in the house. Jenny is upset when Alan gets two years. Rita is furious that it wasn't longer. She is stunned to learn that he's served enough of his time on remand and has been released. Alan walks free from the court.

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Notes[]

  • First appearance of Alan Bradley since 12th April 1989.
  • Instead of the usual end credit sequence, this episode finishes with the credits playing over a freeze-frame of Alan Bradley leaving the Crown Court. The camera proceeds to zoom in towards his eyes, before cutting to black.
  • TV Times synopsis: Ivy swallows her principles to nurse her grandchildren but will she take pity on bed-ridden Martin? Alan Bradley goes on trial for attempted murder - or does he?
  • Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 20,350,000 viewers (2nd place - combined figure including repeat).
  • This episode was included on the Granada and Windsong Video Coronation Street 1989 released on 5th November 1990.
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