Plot[]
Tony tells Luke that the mask will remind Maria of Liam's death. Tara tells Dev that she wants to preserve their relationship through photographs. Luke admits the mask stunt was intended for Tony. Knowing Tony hired a private investigator, Luke sacks him for gross misconduct. Norris discovers that Rita's left Colin alone in The Kabin and hurries out of Roy's Rolls without paying. Tony visits Maria to check she's alright. Maria admits she missed her scan and accepts Tony's offer to accompany her to the next. Tara asks Dev to pose naked. Tony meets with the PI to look over Luke's finances, intending to find something that will ruin him. Norris gives Colin, Rita and Mary a security briefing. He's flustered when Roy enters to receive payment for their cafe orders. Darryl's decision to sack Teresa subsides when she shows him the T-shirt she's bought him. Incensed, Minnie resigns instead.Natasha's frustrated when Tony doesn't turn up for their date. In the Rovers, Jack and Connie discuss Vera and take a moment to acknowledge their losses. Becky warns Steve that lying to Amy will do more harm than good. Once again, Lloyd's dragged into the debate. Tony apologises to Natasha for standing her up and takes her to the Rovers. Tara admires the photographs that Justin's taken of Dev. When it's Tara's turn to pose, Justin's conveniently called away. Dev remains oblivious. Tony threatens to stop all Underworld orders coming in from his textile retail business if Luke fires him. Luke knows his finances can't handle the loss.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Luke Strong - Craig Kelly
- Maria Connor - Samia Smith
- Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
- Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
- Poppy Morales - Sophiya Haque
- Natasha Blakeman - Rachel Leskovac
- Darryl Morton - Jonny Dixon
- Teresa Bryant - Karen Henthorn
- Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
- Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
Guest cast[]
- Private Investigator - John Branwell
- Minnie Chandra - Poppy Jhakra
- Colin Grimshaw - Edward de Souza
- Justin - Ralph Gassmann
- Connie Rathbone - Rita May
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- Underworld - Office and factory floor
- Rosamund Street
- Victoria Street
- Street Cars
- Roy's Rolls
- Prima Doner
- Victoria Court
- 8 Victoria Court - Balcony
- Unknown location near Weatherfield Quays
- No Oil Painting Art Gallery, Chorlton
Notes[]
- The scene where Tony Gordon meets with the private investigator was recorded at Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford. This road would later be home to Coronation Street's MediaCity studios.
- TV Times synopsis: Liz clashes with Becky; Tony is sacked from Underworld as a result of his underhand detective work; and Maria confides in Tony that she cancelled her scan at the hospital.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,410,000 viewers (2nd place).
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