Episode 2427 (4th July 1984)

Plot[]

Mike urges the girls to be more competitive and wants them to be more work-conscious like the Japanese. Billy organises a Pub Olympics in the street against The Flying Horse to raise funds for Emily's appeal. Percy volunteers himself to head the committee for the Pub Olympics. He is put out when Alf is appointed over him. Percy has to settle for deputy. Alf is thrilled to see Audrey again but is disappointed to hear that she's engaged. Mike has a meeting with a Japanese businessman, in view of the machinists. Ivy worries what he's up to. The Pub Olympics committee - Emily, Mavis, Alf, Percy, Curly and Billy sort out the contest. They agree on a talent contest for the evening. Mavis is nominated as concert organiser, much to her horror. Mike tells the girls they have a lot to learn from the Japanese in their attitudes to work. He tells them that from now on he's going to make sure they work constantly. Audrey tells Gail that Alf is the only man who was good to her but George Hepworth loves her and she's glad that he wants to marry her. Percy volunteers his services to Mavis as a farmyard impersonator. Ivy feels out of things now Audrey is getting married.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

George Hepworth - Richard Moore

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug and back room
5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
Baldwin's Casuals - Sewing room and office
The Kabin

Notes[]

TV Times synopsis: The factory girls think Mike Baldwin is bluffing about introducing Japanese work methods. But all that changes when they meet the inscrutable Mr Yakimoto. The Rovers' regulars prepare for an 'Olympics' against the Flying Horse.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 11,325,000 viewers (3rd place).

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