Episode 5631
Production code	P694/5631
ITV transmission date	23rd November 2003 (Sunday)
Script editor	Gareth Philips Simon Stallworthy
Story associates	Mark Bickerton Bryan Kirkwood David Millard Jane Pearson Lyn Papadopoulos Christine Marshall
Writer	Ken Blakeson
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	Haldane Duncan and Kay Patrick
Executive Producer	Carolyn Reynolds
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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PlotEdit

Karen is angry at Steve for letting Jim stay the night, but Jim persuades Steve to take him to Blackpool at night. Police come round to question Steve about Jim, and he manages to get rid of them, Cecil Newton invites Bet to come and see his boat. Philip Newton tries to persuade Bet that his dad Cecil is going senile. Cecil later asks Bet to marry him, but Bet says no. Ashley decides to take Joshua to Blackpool. Claire agrees to go with him. On the way back, their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night together in a local B&B. Todd and Sarah discuss Sarah moving in with Brenda Fearns and they agree that she shouldn't. They tell Brenda - she understands and gives them £300 towards their rent. Tommy thanks Kevin for letting him stay. Blanche says she will help Tracy with the baby. Tracy accepts the help.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
• Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
• Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
• Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
• Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
• Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
• Claire Casey - Julia Haworth
• Bethany Platt - Amy and Emily Walton
• Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
• Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley

Guest castEdit

• Cecil Newton - George Baker
• Philip Newton - Malcolm Scates
• DC Holker - Andrew Vincent
• Landlady - Deirdre Costello
• Brenda Fearns - Julia Deakin

NotesEdit

• Kay Patrick directed the Blackpool segments while Haldane Duncan was responsible for the remaining sequences.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,180,000 viewers (3rd place).