Plot[]
The brewery accountant goes over the Rovers' books and stocktakes. Jack is pleased that the brewery approve of him working at the Rovers. Terry does some removals for a friend and finds himself in the middle of a domestic dispute and has to hang on to the furniture. Percy tells Phyllis that all the tickets are gone for the bowls outing. She is chuffed that he seems sorry they can't go. Terry can't take on any more jobs as the furniture is in the van. Rita lets him store it at the yard temporarily. George Newton tells Betty that the accounts are fine. He is annoyed at Bet departing suddenly and makes Betty temporary manager.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Phyllis Pearce - Jill Summers
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- George Wardle - Ron Davies
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Terry Duckworth - Nigel Pivaro
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
Guest cast[]
- George Newton - Michael Browning
- Barry Jarvis - Howell Evans
- Jimmy Quigley - Joss Buckley
- Mrs Charnock - Joanne Zorian
- Shop Customer - Pat Peters
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/snug, back room and hallway
- Corner Shop
- Jim's Cafe
- The Kabin
- Unknown streets in Weatherfield
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Rumours fly when brewery officials inspects the Rovers. But Percy Sugden leaves no room for rumour when faced with the further advances of Phyllis Pearce.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 15,000,000 viewers (5th place).
Notable dialogue[]
Hilda Ogden: "Bet Lynch's place is stood behind a bar wearing a pair of daft earrings and very little else. Oh, she'll never be another Annie Walker if she lives to be 'undred."
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