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{{Infobox Episode|
 
{{Infobox Episode|
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|image =[[Image:Episode141.jpg|200px]]
|year=1962
 
 
|number=141
 
|number=141
 
|date=[[18th April]] [[1962]] (Wednesday)
 
|date=[[18th April]] [[1962]] (Wednesday)
 
|production code=[[Production codes|P228/141]]
 
|production code=[[Production codes|P228/141]]
 
|writer=[[H.V. Kershaw]]
 
|writer=[[H.V. Kershaw]]
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|stories=[[Harry Driver]]
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|designer=[[Denis Parkin]]
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|producer=[[H.V. Kershaw]]
 
|director=[[Howard Baker]]
 
|director=[[Howard Baker]]
 
|previous=[[Episode 140 (16th April 1962)|16th April 1962]]
 
|previous=[[Episode 140 (16th April 1962)|16th April 1962]]
 
|next=[[Episode 142 (23rd April 1962)|23rd April 1962]]
 
|next=[[Episode 142 (23rd April 1962)|23rd April 1962]]
 
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==Plot==
 
==Plot==
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Most of the residents have accepted that they got it wrong about [[Len Fairclough|Len]] and [[Elsie Tanner|Elsie]]. [[Harry Hewitt|Harry]] is resigned to selling [[Lucky Lolita]] as he's had to look after her by himself since falling out with Len. [[Martha Longhurst|Martha]] takes [[Archie (bird)|Archie]] in when [[Ena Sharples|Ena]] can't put up with it saying "Ena won't like it" day and night. Len starts up business on his own in his backyard and the one next door, owned by the Bensons. He's astounded to hear that [[Kenneth Barlow|Ken]] spoke up for him in the [[Rovers]]. Martha goes to see Len but chickens out when she sees Elsie with him. Elsie despairs as Len shows no interest in making up with [[Nellie Fairclough|Nellie]] or the [[Hewitt family|Hewitts]]. He feels it's up to Nellie to make the first move as she's the one who walked out. Len believes that [[Concepta Hewitt|Concepta]] shopped him but Elsie tells him it was Martha. Ena ventures out of her bed to visit the [[Rovers]]. Harry sells Lucky behind Concepta's back and uses the money to buy something special. Ena thinks it's a pram when she hears him say it's on four wheels and sends Martha to investigate. In fact, Harry has bought a saloon car with £20 on Hire Purchase to pay off. Concepta is thrilled when she sees it. Harry decides to give Len money from the dog sale as he helped look after her, but refuses to go over to [[15 Mawdsley Street|Len's]] with it. Ken lets Len look over [[Stanley Fairclough|Stanley]]'s schoolwork and urges him to get his son back. Len prefers to sort things out his own way. Len collects his wallpaper book from [[7 Mawdsley Street|Martha's]] and tells her he wouldn't touch her house if it was falling down. Harry plans to take Concepta and [[Annie Walker|Annie]] out for a run in the car but the headlamp goes before they set off. Len helps Harry fix it and they are reconciled.
[[Martha Longhurst|Martha]] takes Archie in. [[Len Fairclough|Len]] starts up business on his own in his back yard and the one next door, owned by the Bensons. [[Ena Sharples|Ena]] ventures out of her bed to visit the [[Rovers Return Inn|Rovers]]. Behind [[Concepta Regan|Concepta]]'s back, [[Harry Hewitt|Harry]] sells [[Lucky Lolita]] and buys a saloon car with £20 on Hire Purchase to pay off. Len helps Harry out when the headlamp goes and they are reconciled.
 
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==Cast==
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===Regular cast===
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*[[Jack Walker]] - [[Arthur Leslie]]
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*[[Albert Tatlock]] - [[Jack Howarth]]
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*[[Frank Barlow]] - [[Frank Pemberton]]
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*[[Annie Walker]] - [[Doris Speed]]
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*[[Concepta Hewitt]] - [[Doreen Keogh]]
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*[[Harry Hewitt]] - [[Ivan Beavis]]
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*[[Minnie Caldwell]] - [[Margot Bryant]]
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*[[Martha Longhurst]] - [[Lynne Carol]]
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*[[Elsie Tanner]] - [[Patricia Phoenix]]
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*[[Len Fairclough]] - [[Peter Adamson]]
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*[[Ena Sharples]] - [[Violet Carson]]
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*[[Kenneth Barlow]] - [[William Roache]]
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===Guest cast===
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''None''
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==Places==
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*[[Coronation Street, Weatherfield|Coronation Street]]
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*[[Rovers Return Inn]] - ''Public/Snug''
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*[[7 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room''
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*[[7 Mawdsley Street]] - ''Downstairs room''
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*[[15 Mawdsley Street]] - ''Back yard''
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*[[Len Fairclough]] tells [[Elsie Tanner]] that a mate of his was in the [[Rovers]] the previous night and heard her tirade against the neighbours, despite the fact that no extras were in the Rovers at the time due to the [[Equity actors' strike]].
*[[H.V. Kershaw]] became [[producer]] with this episode, the first of eight stints in the role (whether they were credited as producer or [[Executive Producer]]). This initial run in the seat ran until [[Episode 251 (8th May 1963)|Episode 251]] on [[8th May]] [[1963]].
 
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*''[[TV Times]]'' synopsis: [[Len Fairclough]] tries to get on his feet again and decides to go it alone - and [[Elsie Tanner|Elsie]] is there with help and encouragement. [[Harry Hewitt|Harry]] at last makes up his mind about [[Lucky Lolita]], but [[Concepta Hewitt|Concepta]] gets another big shock when she sees Harry's new acquisition. Once again, his new hobby causes speculation up and down the [[Coronation Street, Weatherfield|Street]].
*UK broadcast - 8,057,000 homes (2nd place).
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*[[Viewing Figures]]: First UK broadcast - 8,057,000 homes (2nd place).
   
 
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Revision as of 15:23, 17 October 2018

Plot

Most of the residents have accepted that they got it wrong about Len and Elsie. Harry is resigned to selling Lucky Lolita as he's had to look after her by himself since falling out with Len. Martha takes Archie in when Ena can't put up with it saying "Ena won't like it" day and night. Len starts up business on his own in his backyard and the one next door, owned by the Bensons. He's astounded to hear that Ken spoke up for him in the Rovers. Martha goes to see Len but chickens out when she sees Elsie with him. Elsie despairs as Len shows no interest in making up with Nellie or the Hewitts. He feels it's up to Nellie to make the first move as she's the one who walked out. Len believes that Concepta shopped him but Elsie tells him it was Martha. Ena ventures out of her bed to visit the Rovers. Harry sells Lucky behind Concepta's back and uses the money to buy something special. Ena thinks it's a pram when she hears him say it's on four wheels and sends Martha to investigate. In fact, Harry has bought a saloon car with £20 on Hire Purchase to pay off. Concepta is thrilled when she sees it. Harry decides to give Len money from the dog sale as he helped look after her, but refuses to go over to Len's with it. Ken lets Len look over Stanley's schoolwork and urges him to get his son back. Len prefers to sort things out his own way. Len collects his wallpaper book from Martha's and tells her he wouldn't touch her house if it was falling down. Harry plans to take Concepta and Annie out for a run in the car but the headlamp goes before they set off. Len helps Harry fix it and they are reconciled.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

None

Places

Notes

  • Len Fairclough tells Elsie Tanner that a mate of his was in the Rovers the previous night and heard her tirade against the neighbours, despite the fact that no extras were in the Rovers at the time due to the Equity actors' strike.
  • TV Times synopsis: Len Fairclough tries to get on his feet again and decides to go it alone - and Elsie is there with help and encouragement. Harry at last makes up his mind about Lucky Lolita, but Concepta gets another big shock when she sees Harry's new acquisition. Once again, his new hobby causes speculation up and down the Street.
  • Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 8,057,000 homes (2nd place).
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