Plot[]
Part One: Dee-Dee visits Lauren at the neonatal unit and finds her in a panic as the tracker app shows Joel about to arrive. He alarms the women by telling them that he's applying for custody of Frankie, claiming that Lauren has shown herself to be an unfit mother by trying to abort him. Jack readies himself for his plea hearing. A sobbing Lauren lashes out at Dee-Dee, saying her action in causing Joel to lose access to Maeve made him decide for custody of Frankie. Paul’s delighted as Gemma and Joseph call at the flat with the quads ready for their first day at school. Reporting Joel’s latest threat to Lisa, Dee-Dee learns that Joel abruptly left a firm, Walcotts, who specialise in helping vulnerable young people. Bernie joins her family at the flat and Billy takes a photo of the clan. Toyah and Nick think Amy will never see her money. Stefan is livid to hear about Jack's plea deal. A woman watches him insult the Websters in a prolonged attack. Dee-Dee visits Walcotts and James the receptionist overhears her tell partner Mal Walcott she is there to gather information about Joel.
Part Two: Mal refuses to divulge any information about Joel, saying he left the firm for standard reasons. Once she's gone, he rings someone saying that Dee-Dee has been asking awkward questions. Leanne assures Amy she's trying to get her money back and takes her back on at the bistro. Tracy insists they're still planning to sue the Institute. With the plea hearing over, the Websters see Stefan and the woman having a heated argument in the corridor. Betsy admits to Dylan she feels guilty about Mason and suggests they’re better off as mates. Dylan's gutted. Paul asks Billy to make sure that the kids don't forget him. A furious Joel confronts Dee-Dee about her digging and threatens to report Ed and Ronnie for insider trading. Abi is annoyed that Stefan is still ruining their lives. The woman from the court approaches and introduces herself as Coral Brent, Stefan's ex-wife, and Corey's mum. Dee-Dee gets a phone call offering information.
Part Three: Abi takes Coral to No.13 to talk. She tells her that she had a breakdown after Seb's murder and admits that her family has torn Abi's life apart. She takes the blame for Stefan and Corey's behaviour and tells her that she's pleased that Stefan's life is in ruins. Dee-Dee's caller is James who hands her Joel's old work mobile and tells her that Joel left the firm under mysterious circumstances. Bernie has the family photo framed. Paul likes it. Lauren calls on Dee-Dee, apologising for lashing out. She breaks down at the thought of losing Frankie. Coral tells Abi that Stefan has no friends, and Corey now refuses to see him. Abi refuses £10,000 from her that won in the divorce settlement but, although grateful, she wishes she would leave them alone. Dee-Dee has to push a reluctant Lisa to have the phone examined. Leanne is shocked when Rowan asks her to check the recording of Amy's upload session for evidence they can use against her in court. Kit approaches Ed and Dee-Dee, wanting to question them about a tip-off he's received about the insider trading.
Part Four: Dee-Dee realises Joel is behind the detailed tip-off. Ed is sorry he's dragged his daughter into his mess. Abi tells Kevin that what Coral's told her has made her realise how many good things she has in her life and she's now fully over Stefan. Dee-Dee has had to be reported to the Solicitor's Regulation Authority and Adam tells her it's best that she steps away from work for now, on full pay. She's hurt. Mason rings Betsy from his detention centre, ordering her to confess or else. Dee-Dee is staggered when Joel calls on her, asking her to take up with him again. She thinks he's delusional and throws him out. Toyah and Nick hear from Amy that Leanne has started to put the frighteners on her. Lisa finds Dee-Dee struggling to cope with the blows. The phone has been given to a mate in forensics, although it could end her career in doing so. They resolve to get Joel.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Dee-Dee Bailey - Channique Sterling-Brown
- Lauren Bolton - Cait Fitton
- Joel Deering - Calum Lill
- Betsy Swain - Sydney Martin
- Lisa Swain - Vicky Myers
- Dylan Wilson - Liam McCheyne
- Abi Webster - Sally Carman-Duttine
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Jack Webster - Kyran Bowes
- Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
- Paul Foreman - Peter Ash
- Gemma Winter-Brown - Dolly-Rose Campbell
- Joseph Brown - William Flanagan (11353 only)
- Kit Green - Jacob Roberts
- Bernie Winter - Jane Hazlegrove
- Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
- Toyah Habeeb - Georgia Taylor
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford (11353 only)
- Amy Barlow - Elle Mulvaney
- Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
- Ed Bailey - Trevor Michael Georges (11354 only)
- Adam Barlow - Samuel Robertson (11354 only)
- Mason Radcliffe - Luca Toolan (11354 only)
- Aled Winter-Brown - Joseph Woods (11353 only, uncredited)
- Bryn Winter-Brown - James Holt (11353 only, uncredited)
- Carys Winter-Brown - Charlotte Holt (11353 only, uncredited)
- Llio Winter-Brown - Lily & Lucy Taylor (11353 only, uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Stefan Brent - Paul Opacic (11353 only)
- Coral Brent - Kate Cook
- Receptionist - Alex Frost
- Mal Walcott - Nick Harris (11353 only)
- Rowan Cunliffe - Emrhys Cooper (11354 only)
Places[]
| Location | 11353 | 11354 |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Street | Main street view | |
| Rovers Return Inn | Public | N/A |
| 13 Coronation Street | Back room/kitchen and hallway | |
| 15a Coronation Street | N/A | Living room/kitchen |
| Viaduct Bistro | N/A | Restaurant |
| 19a Rosamund Street | Living room/kitchen | |
| Barlow Legal Services | Office | |
| Roy's Rolls | Cafe | N/A |
| 12 Victoria Court | Living room/kitchen | N/A |
| Weatherfield Police Station | CID ops room | |
| Weatherfield General | Neonatal intensive care unit | N/A |
| Weatherfield Magistrates Court | Waiting room | N/A |
| Chariot Square Hotel | N/A | Bar |
| Walcott Associates | Reception and Mal Walcott's office | N/A |
| Youth offenders' prison | N/A | Room |
Notes[]
- The scenes at Walcott Associates were filmed in an office at the Coronation Street Experience. The reception and Mal Walcott’s office were both served by the same room, albeit shot at opposing sides.
- TV Times synopsis: Dee-Dee digs for dirt on Joel with his former employer, a nervous Jack appears in court, Betsy puts Dylan in the friend-zone, the quads have their first day at school, and Stefan's wife Coral introduces herself to Abi.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 4,631,000 viewers (2nd place).
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