Plot[]
Hilda joins the National Union of Seamen. Stan tries to find out who Hilda has asked to spy on him. Bet prepares for her working holiday at a camp in Morecambe. Gary Turner refuses to decide between football and catering until he gets his degree. Eric Turner tells talent scout Bob Maskell he'll have to tackle Gertie to get at Gary. Annie discovers Hilda got the job using a reference she gave her for the community centre position. Albert warns Gary about the scandalmongering should he become a footballer and tells him about David Barlow having to retire after breaking his leg. Gary thanks Albert, saying it's helped him make up his mind. Annie coaches Hilda on etiquette on board ship, advising her to step aside to let a first class passenger past. Maskell tells Gary that if he joins The Rovers, they will pay Gertie thousands of pounds to look after him. Sir Julius Berlin summons Ken to the warehouse. He finds out the contractors will concentrate on this depot and finish the work early next week, as per his suggestion. Gary decides to sign for The Rovers. Gertie tells Gary they don't need the money - he's not to sign. The residents say goodbye to Hilda. Sir Julius offers Ken a job with £1,000 a year more - as Northern Executive Administrative Assistant, with a car.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Deirdre Hunt - Anne Kirkbride
- Stan Ogden - Bernard Youens
- Maggie Clegg - Irene Sutcliffe
- Janet Barlow - Judith Barker (Credited as "Janet Barker")
- Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
Guest cast[]
- Gertie Robson - Connie Merigold
- Gary Turner - Michael Duggan
- Lionel Portious - Donald Burton
- Sir Julius Berlin - Leonard Sachs
- Eric Turner - Clifford Cox
- Bob Maskell - Malcolm Terris
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- Corner Shop
- Community Centre flat - Living room
- Mark Brittain Warehouse - Office and corridor
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Big trip for Hilda, big deal for Ken…
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 7,731,000 homes (4th place).
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