Episode 2796 (13th January 1988)

Plot[]

Gloria enjoys a night out with Mike. Bet warns her to be careful. Ivy thinks that Mike will reconsider sacking Ida and is shocked when he takes on a new supervisor Connie Parker who is experienced in curtain manufacturing. Connie starts to teach the girls how to make curtains up and Ivy is indignant to find she is now just a machinist. Vera hears that Alf accused Amy of shoplifting and tells him that he was wrong and threatens him with legal action. She accuses Sally of calling her mother a thief. Patrice Podevin tells Jenny that he can't trust her any more and decides to return to France. She is distraught when he tells her that he can't marry someone who isn't faithful. Ida collects her cards and warns Mike that she intends to take him to a tribunal for unfair dismissal. Patrice says goodbye to Jenny and takes his ring back.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public and hallway
7 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
Corner Shop
Baldwin's Casuals - Sewing room and office

Notes[]

Last appearance of Ida Clough until 4th May 1988.
Last appearance of Audrey Roberts until 25th April 1988.
TV Times synopsis: When Jenny Bradley's boyfriend Patric [sic] discovers that she's been lying to him, he's forced to make a decision about their future. And Ivy Tilsley finds 'someone sitting in her chair' when she turns up at the factory.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 16,150,000 viewers (4th place).

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