Episode 2746 (27th July 1987)

Plot[]

Mike tells Susan that the time has come for her to become pregnant; he doesn't want to wait any longer. Alan has second thoughts and considers cancelling the wedding but Jenny tells him that he must go through with it. She makes him see that Mavis will have to be told. Susan tells Mike that she's not ready for motherhood; she wants to achieve something first. Sally decides she wants a house-warming. Alan tells Mavis about his wedding. She thinks it's romantic. Susan tells Mike she won't be blackmailed into motherhood; as far as she's concerned she won't be ready for ten years. Alf is worried to hear that the Websters are planning a party. Rita feels that Mavis and Alan are acting strangely. Mike goes to a nightclub to drown his sorrows and have a good time.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public
7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
15a Coronation Street - Living room
Baldwin's Casuals - Sewing room and office
46b, St. Mary's Place - Living room and kitchen
Club Carmen - Entrance and exterior

Notes[]

First appearance of Jack Duckworth since 25th March 1987 as William Tarmey had to take a four-month break for heart surgery.
16mm location filming for Club Carmen was conducted at The Queen's Club near Chorlton Street Bus Station in Manchester on Wednesday 8th July 1987.
TV Times synopsis: Alan Bradley drags Mavis into his web of intrigue. Can she keep the big secret from Rita?
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 13,350,000 viewers (4th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Alec Gilroy: "In the beginning there was thrift and then there was opulence; the Gospel according to Alec Gilroy."

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