Plot
Tony Newall makes Ron Sykes, Brian's boss, knock £50 off his bill as Brian used the car. Ron is furious as Tony involved the police, thinking the car had been stolen. He sacks Brian on the spot. Gail breaks down when Brian tells her that he's been fired. The Swains' door sticks more and more but Arnold still refuses to pay the bill so Len still refuses to mend it. Annie returns from visiting Joan. Fred tries to draw her attention away from the sideboard. Emily arranges for Len to repair the door, saying that she'll pay him as she can't stand it going on any longer. Martin's ear goes septic so he takes the earring out. Ivy can't believe that Brian has lost his job and blames Audrey. She plans to see Ron about getting his job back.
Cast
Regular cast
- Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
- Audrey Potter - Sue Nicholls
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Fred Gee - Fred Feast
- Arnold Swain - George Waring
- Emily Swain - Eileen Derbyshire
- Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
- Martin Cheveski - Jonathan Caplan
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
Guest cast
Places
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/Snug and back room
- 3 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- Viaduct Street
- Viaduct Garage
- Builder's Yard - Office and yard
- 5 Buxton Close - Living room
Notes
- TV Times synopsis: Will Brian Tilsley's boss find out that he borrowed a customer's car? Why is Emily Swain doing a private deal with Len Fairclough?
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,650,000 viewers (6th place).
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