Episode 7080 (20th May 2009)

Plot

The doctor calls and tells Eileen that Colin possibly died from another stroke. Julie sees the police leaving No.11 and senses something is wrong. She's stunned when Eileen explains that their father has died. Rita and Emily chat to Ramsay over a drink. Blanche is quick to join in hoping for some gossip. Steve and Jason are in middle of an argument when Eileen breaks the news to them that Colin is dead. Jason's shocked. Chesney confronts Fiz about her hospital visit but Fiz covers. Chesney's suspicious. Julie sobs hysterically over Colin's body. Eileen tells her to get a grip. Rita's shocked to hear about Colin and tells Emily she just wants to be on her own. Michelle gets a call from JD asking her to go on tour with the band but she turns him down for Ryan's sake. Norris is furious to find Ramsay holding court in the Rovers with Emily, Ken, Deirdre and Blanche. He storms out. Eileen opens Colin's wallet and finds a photo of him with her when she was a little girl. Eileen breaks down and cries.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

Places

Coronation Street exterior
Rovers Return Inn - Public
5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms and yard
7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
11 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and yard
Rosamund Street

Notes

Although Colin Grimshaw is already deceased at the start of this episode, actor Edward de Souza is still credited.
TV Times synopsis: Eileen appears cold in the face of tragedy as Julie rushes to her father's side; Chesney's suspicions of Fiz are aroused; and Michelle turns down the opportunity to rejoin the band.
Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,910,000 viewers (7th place).

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