Episode 1601 (19th May 1976)

Plot[]

Elsie advises Tricia to try to please Renee in order to keep her job. Wendy worries that her happiness won't last. Fred enjoys himself at the Gatsby Club. Mavis discovers that he danced with Rita. Alf writes his letter of resignation when a lad he trained is put over him. Rita kicks Mavis when she taunts her over Fred. Renee assures Elsie that Tricia can stay at the flat, although she'll lose her job. She tells Elsie that she'll want to live in the shop, so Elsie will have to move out. Ernie plans a camping holiday but Emily wants to go to Italy. Rita wonders how she can put Fred off. Len is amused at Fred's infatuation with Rita. Fred gives Rita a single red rose. Alf chickens out of resigning. Ken tells Wendy he's sure they will marry. Len and Alf tell Bet and Elsie that Ken could lose his job due to him 'living over the brush' with Wendy.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug
11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
Corner Shop - Shop and back room
The Kabin

Notes[]

This episode marks the 1,000th appearance of Violet Carson in the role of Ena Sharples.
William Tarmey appears as an extra in scenes in the Rovers, over three years before making his debut as Jack Duckworth.
TV Times synopsis: Rita's being pursued by a new swain…
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 6,950,000 homes (4th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Elsie Howard: "If you can't make it work with one fellah, you usually can't make it work with another. At least that's been my experience."

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