Plot
Jack, Fred and Gary have a blissful morning watching Betty's Hot Shot training. Joyce tries to persuade Vera to take Judy on as barmaid but Vera isn't keen. Vicky and Steve plan a second honeymoon and consider going on a cruise. Maud worries about Maureen suffering a breakdown as she keeps crying over Reg. Ashley feels bold enough to kiss Kelly but runs off in case Fred catches him. Maud asks some of the women to draw Maureen out of herself. Vicky is horrified when Detective Constable Cannon questions her about Malcolm Fox's statement. She tells him that she doesn't know anything. When Kevin questions his authority, Don reminds him that he owns the garage and is boss. Deirdre tries to launch herself onto the job market but finds that she knows nothing of word processors and graphic packages. Liz entertains Deirdre, Audrey, Alma and Maureen to a girls' night in. They drink and chat and realise that out of them all Audrey is the only one who hasn't strayed from her husband. Vera gives Joyce extra hours helping out behind the bar. Vicky is upset when Steve doesn't seem bothered by the police calling. He tells her that there's nothing to worry about.
Cast
Regular cast
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Joyce Smedley - Anita Carey
- Vicky McDonald - Chloe Newsome
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Josie Clarke - Ellie Haddington
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
- Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Kelly Thomson - Sarah Moffett
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Tony Horrocks - Lee Warburton
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Rosie Webster - Emma Collinge
Guest cast
- DC Cannon - Andrew Readman
Places
- Coronation Street exterior
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- Corner Shop - Shop and stockroom
- Rosamund Street
- No. 6 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Racecourse
Notes
- This episode was transmitted at 6.50pm to allow for coverage of Champions League football.
- TV Times synopsis: Vicky gets a surprise visit from the boys in blue. Liz tries her best to cheer up Maureen.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 13,370,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
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