Plot[]
The police find Alec's briefcase and return it to him. He takes great joy in showing Bet and Cecil Newton his two paying-in books - one for the Rovers and one for his artistes. Bet apologises to him for ever doubting his honesty. Deirdre calls on Mike at his flat and pleads with him to drop the libel case. Alec is horrified when Bet tells him that she now knows how successful he is and she'd like to help him spend his money. Deirdre tells Mike that they could lose everything if he sues them. He admits all he wants to do is teach Ken a lesson and doesn't want to hurt her. Gina goes for a job in a cardboard box factory but she makes sure she isn't taken on by showing how thick she is. Mike enjoys having Deirdre in the flat pleading with him. She is shocked when he finally agrees to drop the case.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Ivy Brennan - Lynne Perrie
- Sandra Stubbs - Sally Watts
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, back room and hallway
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room and front room
- 46b, St. Mary's Place - Living room and kitchen
- Weatherfield Town Hall - Exterior
- Job Centre - Exterior
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Bet is pleasantly surprised to learn that Alec's recent troubles may have been a blessing in disguise.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,250,000 viewers (6th place).
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