Plot[]
Natalie and Colin both regret spending the night together and feel they've betrayed Des. Sally and Kevin go to court to fight for custody of the children. They both reject mediation so the judge orders reports to be made. Mike is part of the panel who interview the Duckworths at the golf club. Vera is nervous but tries to bluff her way through it. In the end they don't get the jobs because they have no catering experience. Alison doesn't like the idea of a Welfare Officer questioning her about her relationship with Kevin. He assures her that he won't let worry over the case spoil their weekend together. She is upset when Kevin makes a scene in the street, calling Sally a lying, selfish bitch. Ian calls at the Rovers and cheers Natalie up. When Betty comments on him, Natalie warns her to mind her own business.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Lorraine Brownlow - Holly Newman
- Alison Wakefield - Naomi Radcliffe
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Sharon Gaskell - Tracie Bennett
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Linda Sykes - Jacqueline Pirie
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
Guest cast[]
- Colin Barnes - Ian Embleton
- Mrs Barratt - Claire Rushbrook
- District Judge - Sarah Thurstan
- Solicitor - Michael Brophy
- Golf Club Secretary - Martin Crocker
- Ian Bentley - Jonathan Guy Lewis
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- Audrey's
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- Court - Family Mediation Court and corridor
- Weatherfield Golf Club - Clubhouse and committee room
Notes[]
- Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) is credited twice in error.
- A member of staff at Weatherfield Golf Club is uncredited although she has a line of dialogue.
- Vera Duckworth refers to Mike Baldwin being convicted for drink-driving, referencing the events of Episode 2826 (27th April 1988).
- TV Times synopsis: Sally and Kevin refuse all offers of mediation in the custody hearing. Meanwhile, Sharon's fiancé Ian takes a shine to a Rovers regular.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 16,100,000 viewers (7th place - combined figure including repeat).
Notable dialogue[]
Vera Duckworth: "Yes, I scrub floors, I polish the tables, bung bleach down the toilets, nowt stinks when I've gone home."
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