Plot[]
Part One: Oliver's loved ones await the judge's verdict. Nick receives a "Get Well Soon" card for Oliver from Sam at the flat but doesn't pass it on, knowing that Leanne won't like it. Aggie feels sorry for Oliver's family, but more so for her colleagues at the hospital who've been vilified for doing their jobs. Sarah and Toyah keep Oliver company while Steve and Leanne go to court. Before they leave, Steve hears a dad on the phone complaining that Dr Howarth can't treat his daughter as she's busy working on Oliver's case.
Part Two: Gail is on edge at home, awaiting the verdict. A nurse suggests to Sarah that she talks or sings to Oliver while she looks over him. Nick arrives at the family court to support Leanne. She is past caring whether he's there or not and allows him in the courtroom. The judge rules in favour of the trust's application to withdraw Oliver's treatment. In a detailed summation of the case, she states that she's satisfied that every avenue of treatment for Oliver was explored and any hope of recovery is futile. Leanne cries in anguish and begs the judge to change her mind, to no avail. Steve relays the bad news to Tracy, Simon, Amy and Emma as they await the verdict at No.1, while Leanne rings Toyah and Gail and David receive a text with the news. Sarah sings to the child through her tears.
Part Three: Leanne begins making plans to appeal on the grounds that a cure for Oliver's condition may be found later. Elliot and Imran tell her it's unlikely an appeal would succeed. Nick urges Leanne to listen to their advice only to be told that he doesn't have a say any more. Having been silent so far, Steve gives a muted yes when Leanne asks if he'll support her. Tracy promises to back Steve even after he admits they've no new evidence to support their appeal. Natasha hears the news and goes to see how Nick is. He tells her Leanne is in denial. Gail decamps to the Rovers so that Max and Lily don't see her cry. Jenny takes her through to the back for a private drink. Leanne is buoyed by the thought of appealing and warns Dr Howarth not to touch Oliver's machine. The doctor tells her that all of the staff would do anything to make Oliver better if they could. Nick tells Natasha that he hid from the truth as he was frightened of Leanne's sadness. Steve can't bear to see his son suffer any longer. As Leanne makes plans about scouring the internet to find possible treatments, Steve stops her in her tracks.
Part Four: Steve her it's time to let Oliver go. Seeing the look of defeat in his eyes, Leanne goes on the offensive, accusing him of never truly supporting her in her determination to save Oliver. Steve refutes this, stating that he's trying to do what's right for his son. Leanne interprets his words as meaning she's being selfish for trying to keep Oliver alive. She says she hates him for pretending to be on their side and vows never to stop fighting until she's dead. Steve tells her categorically that he won't support the appeal. Leanne becomes desperate, begging him not to kill Oliver. Steve apologises and leaves as she cries over her son's bed. Outside the hospital, Steve hears from the dad that his daughter is going to pull through. Inside, Leanne reads a story to her son.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Oliver Battersby - Emmanuel & Jeremiah Cheetham
- Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor (10167 only)
- Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
- Sarah Barlow - Tina O'Brien
- Emma Brooker - Alexandra Mardell
- Amy Barlow - Elle Mulvaney
- Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
- Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford
- Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
- Aggie Bailey - Lorna Laidlaw (10167 only)
- Ed Bailey - Trevor Michael Georges (10167 only)
- David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd (10167 only)
- Gail Rodwell - Helen Worth
- Natasha Blakeman - Rachel Leskovac (10168 only)
- Jenny Connor - Sally Ann Matthews (10168 only)
- Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine (10168 only)
Guest cast[]
- Parent - Gareth George
- Nurse - Kaitlyn Akinpelumi
- Trust Barrister - Joti Patel (10167 only)
- Judge - Maxine Finch (10167 only)
- Elliot Newell - Toby Gaffney
- Dr Howarth - Caroline Harding (10168 only)
Places[]
| Location | 10167 | 10168 |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Street | Main street view | N/A |
| Rovers Return Inn | N/A | Public |
| 1 Coronation Street | Back room, kitchen and hallway | |
| 8 Coronation Street | Downstairs rooms | N/A |
| Victoria Street | Main street view | |
| 19a Victoria Street | Living room/kitchen | N/A |
| 12 Victoria Court | Living room/kitchen | |
| Weatherfield General | Paediatric surgical unit room 2, corridor and exterior | |
| Family court | Courtroom and corridor | |
Notes[]
- This was a one-hour episode made up of two production codes and transmitted at 7.30pm to enable a two-hour episode of Vera to be shown immediately afterwards. Both halves were written by Owen Lloyd-Fox.
- This episode focuses entirely on Oliver Battersby's mitochondrial disease storyline.
- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was made with social distancing rules being observed by both cast and production crew, even when they were playing family members or people who shared residences.
- TV Times synopsis: The judge announces her ruling in Oliver's case; Leanne vows to launch an appeal; and Steve harbours doubts about her decision.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,238,138 viewers (12th place).
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