Episode 2269 (29th December 1982)

Plot
Hilda is cross not to be invited to the Rovers staff party so Annie is forced to invite her. Emily manages to convince Mavis there is nothing between Victor and her. Deirdre wants to see a film at the pictures and is annoyed when Ken refuses to take her as he wants to watch a documentary on TV. Mavis apologises to Victor and is thrilled when he agrees to start afresh with her. Deirdre has a boring time over Christmas and goes to the pictures alone. Victor tries to get Mavis to take her into her flat but she refuses. Fred gives the girls presents and realises Bet has conned him as they haven't anything for him. After the pictures, Deirdre refuses to go straight home and calls on Mike. They drink together.

Regular cast

 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Annie Walker - Doris Speed
 * Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
 * Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix
 * Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
 * Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
 * Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
 * Rita Littlewood - Barbara Knox
 * Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
 * Fred Gee - Fred Feast
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Tracy Langton - Christabel Finch

Guest cast

 * Victor Pendlebury - Christopher Coll

Notable dialogue
Hilda Ogden (to Bet Lynch): "You'll have sequins on yer flippin' shroud."