Plot
Danny's reeling at the news that Mike's his father. His confusion turns to anger when he realises it's true. He feels betrayed. Danny thinks Harry must have known he wasn't Danny's father but Mike insists Viv was the only one to know. Ashley's angry at Claire for going back to work but Claire insists she'll be extra vigilant. Ashley and Claire make up. Norris gets a new sign made for The Kabin which reads "Cole and Sullivan". Rita's furious at Norris putting his name first. Yana distracts Diggory while Les steals a wedding cake from the bakers. Kirk asks Blanche what size girdle she wears. Blanche hits him across the arm with her walking stick. Les and Cilla hide their stolen cake under a tablecloth. They tell Kirk it's a budgie in a cage. Jimmy threatens Lloyd again and makes racist comments. Lloyd's angry and decides he's on Steve's side when it comes to Jimmy Clayton. Danny sits in the factory alone feeling emotionally drained.
Cast
Regular cast
- Danny Baldwin - Bradley Walsh
- Adam Barlow - Sam Robertson
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Penny King - Pauline Fleming
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
- Cilla Brown - Wendi Peters
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
- Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
- Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
- Scooter - Sushil Chudasama
- Diggory Compton - Eric Potts
- Frankie Baldwin - Debra Stephenson
- Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill
- Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
Guest cast
- Yana Lumb - Jayne Tunnicliffe
- Signwriter - David Robertson
- Jimmy Clayton - David Crellin
- Viv Baldwin - Patricia Brake (Voice only)
Places
- Coronation Street exterior
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Underworld - Factory floor and office
- Rosamund Street
- Wong's Chippy
- Victoria Street
- Street Cars
- No. 4 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
Notes
- Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) is credited but doesn't appear.
- TV Times synopsis: Danny plans a visit to his mother, hoping she can help him make sense of Mike's life-changing news; Lloyd is finally drawn into the war with Ronnie's ex-husband when the small-time gangster makes racist remarks, and Les finds that pleasing his blushing bride-to-be is a piece of cake.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,970,000 viewers (5th place).
- This episode was included in the Network DVD collection Coronation Street: The Best of 2000-2009, released on 31st October 2011.
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