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Episode 4159

Production code	P694/4159
ITV transmission date	14th March 1997 (Friday)
Story editor	Paul Marquess Ann McManus (Credited as Deputy Story Editor)
Story associates	Jim O'Hanlon David Millard
Writer	Martin Allen
Designer	Christopher Walker
Director	Noreen Kershaw
Producer	Sue Pritchard
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PlotEdit

Claire packs her bags. Des swears nothing happened between him and Samantha but she is upset that she trusted him. She tells him suddenly that he's not worth her RAF pension. Ken faces the Governors and is astounded to be told Sue has admitted she was in the wrong and has resigned and left the school. Des tells Claire that Samantha set him up and he got carried away but she tells him she's not taking any more risks on him. Becky is disappointed when she hears Des was involved with someone else. She breaks down when Claire says they're leaving as she thought of No.6 as her home. Ken feels glad Sue has taken all the blame and tells the Governors it's obvious he is absolved. He is pleased when they say the matter is closed but stunned when they announce they have to make more cut-backs and he's going to be made redundant. Liz meets with Fraser and agrees to give him an alibi for the night of the warehouse raid. He warns her that they'll have to be more careful in the future. Claire refuses to live with the fear Des will go off with another woman. She and Becky leave with Jarvis the budgie. Des is shattered. Sean sees Claire going and offers Des support. The Duckworths tell Tricia they can't babysit Brad when she goes out with Ray Thorpe as they find they're too tired to run the pub. Tricia threatens to move out and is amazed when they agree. Andy suffers delayed shock, tormented by the memory of the gun. Sean is amazed to hear how Des made a play for Samantha and how she saw him off. Sue tells Ken she's sorry her resignation didn't help him. He tells her he's going to fight the decision. Angry Sean sacks Des from the bookies.

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PlacesEdit

Coronation Street exterior
Rovers Return Inn - Public, Back room
1 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
6 Coronation Street - Living room/kitchen, Front bedroom
The Kabin
Weatherfield Comprehensive - Staffroom
Unknown street in Weatherfield

NotesEdit

Last appearance of Alf Roberts until 5th November 1997 as Bryan Mosley suffered a serious heart attack on 3rd February soon after the recording of this episode.
Last appearance of Claire Palmer until 14th April 1997.
Final appearance of Romy Baskerville as Sue Jeffers.
Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,870,000 viewers (8th place - combined figure including repeat).

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Episode 4159 (14th March 1997)

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