Plot[]
Maggie returns from visiting Gordon. Archie Crabtree swears vengeance on the porch thief. Hilda accuses the residents. Rita tells Len she has to vacate by the end of the week. Len agrees to help her as she's on the housing list. The Bishops look for ways to get people using the community centre. Maggie suggests something fun. Rita introduces Len to her husband Harry Bates, convinced Len will get them a house. Len arranges an appointment with them and the housing committee. Lucille suggests a talent show at the centre. They decide on a street band. Sid Bolton, brewery rep, asks Billy if he's thought of running the Rovers.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
- Elsie Howard - Patricia Phoenix
- Jerry Booth - Graham Haberfield
- Ray Langton - Neville Buswell
- Maggie Clegg - Irene Sutcliffe
- Ernest Bishop - Stephen Hancock
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Alan Howard - Alan Browning
- Billy Walker - Kenneth Farrington
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Lucille Hewitt - Jennifer Moss
- Rita Bates - Barbara Mullaney
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- Corner Shop
- Fairclough and Langton - Yard
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Rita Bates asks a favour of Len.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 6,800,000 homes (joint 7th place with Episode 1183).
Notable dialogue[]
Ernie Bishop: "I sometimes think the corner shop replaces the chapel for telling troubles."
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Hilda Ogden: “Oh Archie, I say this for yer... you might be a boozer and my Stan's not, but when it comes to being fierce and masterful you're both alike.”
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