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19th October 1983: Fresh from completing a Youth Opportunity Scheme, 19-year-old Kevin Webster had a lucky encounter with Alf Roberts while hitchhiking to Weatherfield. Alf's car broke down while passing him by, and Alf offered to give Kevin a lift home if he could get it going. When Kevin carried out the repairs with no trouble, the grateful shopkeeper bought him a drink in the Rovers Return - Kevin's first visit to Coronation Street - and recommended him to Brian Tilsley, owner of Tilsley's Garage in Albert Street, as Brian was looking for a mechanic to work alongside him. After a successful interview, Kevin was taken on.
 * For more information see Episode 2353 (19th October 1983).