Episode 5696
Production code	P694/5696
ITV transmission date	20th February 2004 (Friday)
Script editor	Gareth Philips Simon Stallworthy
Story associates	Mark Bickerton Bryan Kirkwood Jane Pearson Lyn Papadopoulos Cathianne Hall Helen Nugent
Writer	Stephen Lowe
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	John Anderson
Executive Producer	Carolyn Reynolds
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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PlotEdit

Imogen Stamford whisks Claire away to look after her daughter for a few hours. Tracy storms to the Croppers' flat, followed by Blanche, Deirdre and a reluctant Ken. Andy leaves for Spain, but Liz decides to stay on to support Steve and Karen. Maya is mysterious about a lunch date. Dev accompanies her and is shocked to find his father Ranjiv Alahan, at the restaurant. Maya is a big hit and completely charms Ranjiv. Tracy is like a wildcat and attacks Roy in her attempt to get Patience. Hayley stuns the Barlows when she reveals that Tracy isn't a fit mother as she sold the baby for £25,000. Hayley screams at them to get out. Deirdre is disgusted with Tracy, but Blanche sticks up for her pointing out that whatever Tracy did in the past, she's now just wants to be a proper mother. Penny accepts Fred's invitation to Sunday lunch. Ken gently points out to Roy that the only relevant issue is that Tracy, the rightful mother, wants her baby back. Roy goes alone to give Patience to Tracy. As Tracy weeps with joy, Roy returns to Hayley and they cling to each other, grief-stricken.

CastEdit

Regular castEdit

• Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
• Roy Cropper - David Neilson
• Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
• Claire Casey - Julia Haworth
• Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford (Uncredited)
• Fred Elliott - John Savident
• Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
• Ken Barlow - William Roache
• Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
• Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
• Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
• Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
• Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
• Maya Sharma - Sasha Behar
• Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
• Penny King - Pauline Fleming

Guest castEdit

• Imogen Stamford - Georgina Mellor
• Ranjiv Alahan - Raad Rawi

PlacesEdit

• Coronation Street exterior
• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 7 Coronation Street - Living room, Kitchen
• Rosamund Street exterior
• Victoria Street exterior
• 16a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
• Elliott & Son
• Roy's Rolls
• Unnamed restaurant

NotesEdit

• Last appearance of Andy McDonald until 14th August 2009.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 13,960,000 viewers (5th place).

Notable dialogueEdit

Roy Cropper: "The Barlows will come. There is nothing we can do to stop that now. In the olden days they used to pour boiling oil down upon invaders... I suppose I could heat up the chip fat."