Plot[]
Audrey makes herself at home with the Tilsleys. Her smoking gets on their nerves. Rita doesn't like the idea of Len covering up for Bert. She rows with Ivy over getting them into trouble. Ken refuses to make a statement about Bert's decorating. Tom Elliott warns him that he could be subpoenaed. Bert's conscience gets to him and he signs a statement admitting illicit earnings. Ivy thinks he's a fool to himself. Alf is keen on Audrey and tells her that he's available if she finishes with Tony Ditchburn. Ray Langton phones Deirdre and tells her that he refuses to let her change Tracy's name. Ken considers changing it without Ray's permission. Brian tells Gail that she must get rid of Audrey.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Albert Tatlock - Jack Howarth
- Tracy Langton - Christabel Finch
- Bert Tilsley - Peter Dudley
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
- Nicholas Tilsley - Warren Jackson
- Len Fairclough - Peter Adamson
- Audrey Potter - Sue Nicholls
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Annie Walker - Doris Speed
- Elsie Tanner - Patricia Phoenix
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
Guest cast[]
- Tom Elliott - Brian Miller
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Builder's Yard - Office and yard
- 5 Buxton Close - Living room and kitchen
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Will Bert Tilsley finally confess about his illicit earnings while on the dole? Gail and Brian Tilsley have problems with their uninvited lodger.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,800,000 viewers (4th place).
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