Episode 5688
Production code	P694/5688
ITV transmission date	9th February 2004 (Monday - Part 1)
Script editor	Gareth Philips Simon Stallworthy
Story associates	Mark Bickerton Bryan Kirkwood Jane Pearson Lyn Papadopoulos Lesley Westhead Cathianne Hall
Writer	John Fay
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	Kay Patrick
Executive Producer	Carolyn Reynolds
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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PlotEdit

Steve drives Tracy to the hospital. Roy insists on accompanying her, much to her irritation. Cilla sourly confirms to Fiz that she's going to give Rita back all her money, including costs. Blanche tries to dissuade Hayley from coming to the hospital with the Barlows, but Hayley is determined to be a part of the event. Rita considers selling The Kabin to Foxes, a chain of newsagents. Tracy pleads with Steve to tell Roy the truth and to be with her at their child's birth. Steve stands by as Roy pushes Tracy into the hospital. He comes to a decision and drives off. Gail invites Maria to stay at the house with Nick, as she'll be away for the night. Deirdre and Blanche are resentful that Roy is with Tracy for the birth. They are stunned when Hayley blurts out that as Tracy's husband he has every right to be there. Tommy's delighted when he sees Katy with Karl, thinking that Martin has a rival. Sarah has food poisoning so Todd goes to the gig with Katy and Karl. Tracy gives birth to a girl, weighing 6 pounds 4 oz. An overwhelmed Roy cuts the cord. Immediately after giving birth, Tracy calls Steve to tell him that he has a daughter and asks him to just come and see them for five minutes.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
• Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
• Roy Cropper - David Neilson
• Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
• Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
• Cilla Brown - Wendi Peters
• Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
• Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
• Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
• Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
• Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
• Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
• Gail Platt - Helen Worth
• Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
• Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
• Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
• Tommy Harris - Thomas Craig

Guest castEdit

• Jean Frank - Andrea Davy
• Karl Foster - Chris Finch

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 1 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs
• 5 Coronation Street - Living room
• 12 Coronation Street - Living room
• Rosamund Street exterior
• Victoria Street exterior
• 17a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
• Roy's Rolls
• Weatherfield General - Exterior, Delivery room, Waiting area, Corridor
• Unknown streets in Weatherfield
• Aqua Club - Exterior

NotesEdit

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,940,000 viewers (2nd place).