Plot[]
Brian accuses Gail of emotional blackmail. He refuses to be pressured. Emily decides she would really like a church wedding. Deirdre tells her to stick up for herself. The NSPCC's Inspector Vaughn tells Betty that she should be proud of what she did. Gail worries when Mr Newton, salesman of the houses on Willow Crescent Estate needs an answer on 5 Buxton Close by the end of the day but she can't get hold of Brian. Alf finds it hard coping with the shop on his own. Arnold tosses a coin to see where they should marry. Gail is furious to find Brian has been drinking in the Rovers. Alf tells Mr. Bannister that he's no longer selling the shop. Emily and Arnold agree on the register office. Deirdre steps down to allow Mavis to be bridesmaid with Tracy. Brian signs for the house to Gail's delight.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Bert Tilsley - Peter Dudley
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
- Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Deirdre Langton - Anne Kirkbride
- Tracy Langton - Christabel Finch
- Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Arnold Swain - George Waring
- Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 3 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 5 Coronation Street - Living room
- Corner Shop
- Mr Newton's office
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Will Brian Tilsley give in to Gail concerning the mini-house? Will Alf Roberts stay on at the Corner Shop - or try to forget the tragic past and move away?
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 12,500,000 viewers (2nd place).
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