Episode 1376 (25th March 1974)

Plot[]

Ken goes to Glasgow to fetch Peter and Susan. Albert is pleased when Janet tells him as he was resigned to sending them their birthday presents by post. Edith Tatlock can't see Janet as a stepmother. With Ken, Annie and Bet unavailable, rehearsals for The Importance of Being Earnest go ahead with a skeleton crew. Ernie makes Emily the prompter. Rita is cast as Miss Prism. Ernie doesn't like Rita's send up of Miss Prism and she walks out, branding the whole thing a farce. To get through the rehearsal, the actors have to play multiple roles. A peeved Len plays Bet's part. Billy think Danny Burrows is going out with Lorraine Binks. Lucille tells Billy the truth. Edith tells Ken to ask Peter and Susan if they want to return to Weatherfield.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
Community Centre - Large hall
The Kabin
Canal Garage
Danny Burrows's bedsit
Glasgow - Park

Notes[]

First appearance of Peter Barlow since 24th October 1973 and last until 16th April 1975.
First appearance of Susan Barlow since 24th October 1973, last until 31st December 1979 and last appearance of Wendy Jane Walker in the role until 21st October 1985. The role is taken over by Suzy Paterson in the interim period.
TV Times synopsis: Ken Barlow meets his ex-wife's mother again - and asks for the return of the twins.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 7,800,000 homes (5th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Billy Walker: “Whoever had the idea of doing The Importance of Being Earnest with that lot must be round the flaming twist, all them posh accents god knows what they sound like, I reckon we'll have Stan and Hilda dancing Swan Lake for afters.”

March 1974 episodes
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