Plot[]
Mavis is furious when Derek cancels a picnic to have a meeting with Angela. Deirdre is thrilled to receive a passionate letter from Samir Rachid. Alf shows Maureen the ropes at the cash and carry. Bet tells Charlie about her baby and the death of Martin Downes to explain why she watches over Vicky. Mike gets Charlie's translation verified and buys two tickets for Spain. Alma is delighted but Gail is fed up at the prospect of running the cafe alone. A man called Sean Skinner hunts for Des. Steve stalls him fearing he's one of Alex's heavies. Liz advises Deirdre not to let a holiday romance run her life but Deirdre refuses to listen, asserting that she and Samir had something special. To prove to herself that Samir isn't just after her money she phones him but is told he isn't available. Gail and Alma rope Audrey into helping at the cafe. Derek is bitter when Angela makes him mow her three-and-a-half acre lawn. Mavis is furious and accuses him of being in slavery. She storms off and joins Emily at her art class. Vicky flirts with Jon Welch to upset Steve. Deirdre is thrilled when Samir phones back, telling her how much he's missing her.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss (Credited as "Phillip Middlemiss")
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie (Credited as "Alma Barlow")
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Vicky Arden - Chloe Newsome
- Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Charlie Whelan - John St. Ryan
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Fiona Middleton - Angela Griffin
- Sean Skinner - Terence Hillyer
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- Corner Shop - Shop and stockroom
- Jim's Cafe
Notes[]
- First appearance of Sean Skinner.
- Bet Gilroy recalls that her son once looked her up, referencing the events of Episode 1404 (1st July 1974) and Episode 1405 (3rd July 1974). Bet incorrectly gives his age when he died as nineteen, instead of eighteen.
- TV Times synopsis: Who is the stranger looking for Des?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 15,830,000 viewers (1st place - combined figure including repeat).
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