Episode 1960 (14th January 1980)

Plot[]

Rita gets a room at a theatrical lodging house in Clarence Street, Salford run by Poppy Watts where she meets an old showbiz friend, Ossie Oswald. Len tells the neighbours that Rita is ill. Jim Sedgewick changes the cafe around, getting rid of the old counter and installing the cooking equipment in the shop and a new employee - Mrs. Bolton. Elsie rows with Ivy in the Rovers calling her a "tin pot busybody" and blames her for not getting the job. Rita phones Mavis and tells her that she's left Len for good. Emily tries to make the greasy meals more attractive but the coarseness of the lorry drivers upsets her. Rita only has £10 left after paying her £25 rent. Hilda tells Mike she can't go to France as she hasn't any spending money. He gives her £10 and tells her not to tell the others. Rita feels alone and isolated.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
9 Coronation Street - Yard
11 Coronation Street - Yard
Baldwin's Casuals - Sewing room and office
Dawson's Cafe
The Kabin
Clarence Street, Salford
Poppy Watts's boarding house - Rita's room and hallway

Notes[]

TV Times synopsis: What will Len Fairclough do now that his wife Rita has walked out on him?
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,900,000 viewers (6th place).

January 1980 episodes
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