Episode 2658 (22nd September 1986)

Plot[]

Alan breaks the news to Jenny that he's been made redundant. Betty returns from Gordon's and maintains she's enjoying retirement. Bet sees through this and asks her to return to the Rovers to cook and serve dinnertimes only. Betty agrees. Brian tells Gail he isn't going to fight for custody of Nicky. Gail tells him he can see Nicky whenever he wants to. Alan cancels a date with Rita as he can't face her. She fears he's gone off her. Bet tells Sally that she's going to have to go back to only working evenings. Sally is furious as she planned to use her money to help rent a flat. She resigns. Kevin tells Hilda he's marrying Sally. She is pleased for them both. Sally tells Kevin that she no longer has a job and without security they can't get married.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

None

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
13 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
The Kabin
Tilsley's Garage
Flat 3, 41 Ashdale Road - Living room/kitchen and communal hallway
Unnamed pub - Conservatory and children's area

Notes[]

This episode was transmitted at 7.00pm as the second part of In public, in private, the Prince and Princess of Wales was transmitted from 7.30pm to 8.30pm (the first part had been shown the previous night).
TV Times synopsis: Alan Bradley has shock news for daughter Jenny. But there's a happier turn of events for Betty Turpin.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,650,000 viewers (6th place).
This episode was included in the Network DVD collection Coronation Street: The Best of 1980-1989, released on 31st October 2005.

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