Plot[]
Maxine vacates the cafe flat and moves back with her parents. Mike is interested to hear that Rita has lent the Websters money in the past. He tries to get Alma to drop heavy hints to her about Kevin's opportunity to buy the garage. Maureen can't cope with not hearing from Reg so decides to visit him in Lowestoft. When he hears the that Wiltons are after an allotment, Des offers to put in a word for them as he knows the man who allocates them. Bill feels bad that he allowed Kevin to lend him money seeing as he now needs it. Vicky and Steve visit Jim in prison. He tells them how ashamed he feels. Mike interviews for machinists, letting Ida Clough wait until last. Josie tells Mike that she and Don might be interested in buying MVB and he invites them to make an offer. Ida is annoyed at having to wait an hour and a half. Mike tells her that he'll employ her on the condition she is not militant and doesn't cause any trouble. She agrees. Maureen is upset to receive a letter from Reg. She refuses to tell Maud its contents and rushes to Lowestoft. Liz rests easy knowing that Jim is in prison and can't hurt her.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Rosie Webster - Emma Collinge
- Tony Horrocks - Lee Warburton
- Josie Clarke - Ellie Haddington
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Vicky McDonald - Chloe Newsome
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Ida Clough - Helene Palmer
Guest cast[]
None
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- Corner Shop
- Jim's Cafe
- 7 Nightingale Street - Living room, hallway and exterior
- Baldwin's Sportswear - Office and corridor
- Strangeways Jail - Visiting area
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Dithering Maureen has finally come to a decision. She's packing the car and is off to Lowestoft.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 17,260,000 viewers (3rd place - combined figure including repeat).
- The ITV3 repeat of this episode on 22nd July 2020 was edited, trimming 3" from the middle of a Rovers' scene in Part Two, where Mike Baldwin spots Rita Sullivan entering the pub with Liz McDonald.
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