Episode 4251
Production code	P694/4251
ITV transmission date	22nd August 1997 (Friday)
Story editor	Ann McManus
Story associates	Jim O'Hanlon Gareth Roberts
Writer	Martin Allen
Designer	Christopher Walker
Director	Brian Mills
Producer	Brian Park
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PlotEdit

Vera is happy after her night of passion. Alec gives Jack a £170 bill for the free drinks. Jack refuses to pay so much and knocks him down to £90. Natalie tells Sally that as her maintenance has been cut off she can't support Kevin anymore so he can't support her. She tells Sally that unless she takes less money Kevin will have to sell up and then he won't be able to give her any money. Sally accuses her of emotional blackmail and throws her out. During their row, Rosie gets upset and leaves the house. She goes to the garage and is taken care of by Chris. Alec suggests installing a jukebox in the pub to attract younger people. Chris returns Rosie to Sally and comforts Sally when she breaks down, realising her rowing with Natalie caused her to run away. Chris tells her that Kevin really did try to resist Natalie but was weak as she was in Scarborough. Samantha hands in her notice to Alec. Kevin is amazed when Sally tells her that Natalie came round and tells him to do his own dirty work in the future. Ashley has to return to Fred's shop and isn't pleased as he liked the atmosphere in the Corner Shop. Alec tells Jack they need attractive barmaids and could get Vera out of the way, helping with the cooking. Jack likes the idea of sharing the bar with young girls. Kevin rows with Natalie for seeing Sally. She tells him that she didn't have any choice - they need money.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
• Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
• Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
• Natalie Horrocks - Denise Welch
• Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
• Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
• Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
• Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
• Rosie Webster - Emma Collinge
• Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss
• Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
• Chris Collins - Matthew Marsden
• Betty Williams - Betty Driver
• Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
• Fred Elliott - John Savident
• Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
• Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley

Guest castEdit

None

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public, Back room, Yard
• 13 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
• Corner Shop
• Coronation Street Garage
• Natalie Horrocks' house - Kitchen

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,120,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).