Plot
Jenny refuses to let Flick allow Rodney Whitworth, a friend who has been kicked out his digs, to sleep on the sofa for a night. Vera vows to get even with the McDonalds but Jack is afraid to stand up to Jim. Jim thinks Jack has seen a solicitor when he says he's been advised not to comment. Jenny doesn't want No.7 turned into a doss house. Bet is adamant that she will not like the new Rovers. Jim speaks to a solicitor as Liz discovers it was Curly who advised Jack. Rita tells Alec that the Rovers is more than a pub to Bet. Audrey thanks Ivy for being supportive of Gail and Martin. Ivy angrily tells her she only suggested marriage as their child isn't worthy of Brian's name. Jack offers to pay the fine in exchange for the bike. For Bet's sake, Alec tells Nigel Ridley they'll oppose the refurbishments. Nigel is reasonable, telling Alec that the brewery won't force the changes on them. The police let the Duckworths and the McDonalds off and PC Nailor buys the bike for £800. Bet is delighted to hear the changes are off. Mr Simpson, the estate agent, tells Deirdre that the buyer is offering £30,000 for No.1. Jenny discovers Rod already installed at No.7.
Cast
Regular cast
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Jenny Bradley - Sally Ann Matthews
- Felicity Khan - Rita Wolf
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Ivy Brennan - Lynne Perrie
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Tracy Barlow - Dawn Acton
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
Guest cast
- Nigel Ridley - John Basham
- PC Nailor - Phil Hearne
- Mr Simpson - Nicholas Fry
- Rodney Whitworth - Peter Temple
Places
- Coronation Street exterior
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and hallway
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- Corner Shop
- Newton & Ridley - Boardroom
- Manchester Polytechnic
Notes
- TV Times synopsis: Jenny is landed with an unwanted lodger. Deirdre receives an unusual offer. Is it one she can refuse?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 17,000,000 viewers (2nd place - combined figure including repeat).
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