Episode 2671 (5th November 1986)

Plot[]

Curly tells Terry they must keep proper accounts. Terry feels that would play right into the taxman's hands. Curly threatens to remove his money from the van repairs if they don't keep accounts but Terry refuses to be blackmailed. Rita takes the boxes back to Hawthornes. Derek is horrified, telling Mavis she's making life difficult for him at work. He begs her to take them back but she stands firm. Rita congratulates her for standing up to him. Neville Hawthorne calls at The Kabin wanting to know if Derek pressurised Mavis into making the order. She swears he didn't and offers to take half the order of the diaries. Rita tells her she's pathetic. Terry refuses to let Emily keep the yard's books or pay VAT and tax. Brian buys fireworks for Nicky but Gail has already organised a display with friend Pauline Lofthouse and her children. Brian feels alienated. Curly realises Terry must have something to hide.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Neville Hawthorne - Mark Chatterton (Credited as "Neville Hawthorn")
Pauline Lofthouse - Judy Hawkins (Credited as "Pauline Loftus")
Mrs Fox - Mae Stelfox

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
3 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
5 Coronation Street - Yard
The Kabin
Builder's Yard - Office and yard
33 Hammond Road - Living room

Notes[]

Last appearance of Derek Wilton until 16th February 1987.
TV Times synopsis: Mavis is concerned when Derek's stepson Neville comes to the Kabin asking awkward questions.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,650,000 viewers (6th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Rita Fairclough: "You'll have more diaries than Adrian Mole! This is what you get for dabbling with Derek!"
Mavis Riley (incensed): "I have not dabbled with Derek!"

November 1986 episodes
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