Episode 4307
Production code	P694/4307
ITV transmission date	28th November 1997 (Friday)
Story/Script editor	Ann McManus
Story associates	Di Burrows Gareth Roberts Mariam Vossough Matthew Westwood
Writer	Mark Wadlow
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	Robert Khodadad
Producer	Brian Park
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PlotEdit

Ashley opens the Corner Shop and is told by Fred to start making executive decisions. Judy is horrified when she sees Zoe in the Street. Zoe is amazed to see how Katie has grown and assures Judy that she's not after more money. Judy is alarmed about what her motives are for returning. Gary warns Zoe to stay away from them. Des doesn't like Les harassing Samantha but she assures him she can handle it. Deirdre and Jon take possession of their new home, 9 Oak Grove in Didsbury. Deirdre can't believe she actually lives in a large four-bedroomed detached house. Les enjoys himself at the shop opening, drinking the free wine. Jon takes Deirdre to choose a new bed and has a narrow escape when he bumps into Linda. Judy decides to have Katie christened, feeling that it would cement her to the Malletts. Ashley makes an executive decision and takes on Maud as his assistant. Leanne is furious when Nick snubs her in the Street but when he tells her that he's missed her she mellows and they make up. Des goes for Les, warning him to stay away from Samantha.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
• Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
• Katie Mallett - Lucy Whipday
• Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
• Zoe Tattersall - Joanne Froggatt
• Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
• Fred Elliott - John Savident
• Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
• Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
• Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss
• Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley
• Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
• Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
• Natalie Horrocks - Denise Welch
• Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard

Guest castEdit

• Jon Lindsay - Owen Aaronovitch
• Linda Lindsay - Margo Gunn

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 5 Coronation Street - Living room
• 6 Coronation Street - Living room/kitchen
• 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
• Corner Shop
• 9 Oak Grove, Didsbury - Kitchen, Exterior
• Department Store, Manchester

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 15,860,000 viewers (4th place - combined figure including repeat).