Episode 5003
Production code	P694/5003
ITV transmission date	16th March 2001 (Friday)
Script editor	Nick Malmholt
Story editor	Nick West
Story associates	Kathleen Beedles Darren Fairhurst Gareth Philips Josie Burke
Writer	Joe Turner
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	Tony Prescott
Executive Producer	Jane Macnaught
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PlotEdit

Adam complains that he doesn't like his school. Mike decides to do something about it and makes arrangements for him to attend Oakhill School which is a local private school. Mike is put out when Adam shows little enthusiasm as he was hoping to be sent back to the private school he went to in Glasgow but as a boarder. The cleaner at the Medical Centre doesn't show up for work. Matt has to do the cleaning himself as Molly refuses. They offer the cleaning job to Edna. Dev tells Deirdre that he will be late home as there is a crisis at the Swinton shop. David helps Sam clean his car ready for its MOT. Duggie tells Fred and Mike that he's serious about getting out of the pub. He says he wants to sell his share of the business. Blanche tries to persuade Deirdre to come home to Ken. She refuses. Tom Bowden, the social worker, calls to see Ken. The Interim Order regarding Adam was only temporary and Tom has to file a report about Adam's long-term arrangements. Ken can hardly be bothered to talk to Tom as he's hit rock bottom having lost his daughter, grandson and now Deirdre. Alma calls round and insists on taking Ken out. They talk for hours and Ken feels a little better. Deirdre has a meal ready for Dev when he gets home. They spend the evening chatting and drinking. Deirdre leans forward and tries to kiss Dev. Dev is horrified. Deirdre feels terribly humiliated.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
• Linda Baldwin - Jacqueline Pirie
• Adam Barlow - Iain De Caestecker
• Gail Platt - Helen Worth
• Fred Elliott - John Savident
• Betty Williams - Betty Driver
• Molly Hardcastle - Jacqueline Kington
• Matt Ramsden - Stephen Beckett
• Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
• Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
• Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
• Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
• David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
• Alma Halliwell - Amanda Barrie
• Sam Kingston - Scott Wright
• Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
• Edna Miller - Joan Kempson
• Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
• Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
• Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
• Karen Phillips - Suranne Jones
• Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
• Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
• Bethany Platt - Amy and Emily Walton (Uncredited)

Guest castEdit

• Tom Bowden - Cyriack Stevenson

PlacesEdit

• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 1 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
• Corner Shop
• Rosamund Street Medical Centre - Reception
• Roy's Rolls
• No. 4 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
• No. 6 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
• Unnamed pub

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,130,000 viewers (8th place – combined figure including repeat).