Episode 2860 (29th August 1988)

Plot[]

Rita is hurt that Mavis is looking for another job. Terry returns to Weatherfield, getting Don to drive him to Rosamund Street where he runs off without paying him. Vera is thrilled that Terry is back. Jack is suspicious, thinking he must be after something. Shirley is annoyed when Curly spends all bank holiday taking Lucy to the fair. Terry flashes his gold jewellery and tells everyone he's done well for himself, working on funfairs all over the place. Mavis begins to doubt if she's got the ability to take on a more demanding job.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Lucy Armitage - Charmaine Golaub

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
15a Coronation Street - Living room and kitchen
Rosamund Street
The Kabin
The Kabin flat - Living room/kitchen
Coach station

Notes[]

First appearance of Terry Duckworth since 3rd June 1987.
The coach station scene was recorded at Chorlton Street Bus Station in Manchester on 8th August 1988 while the scene on Rosamund Street was recorded at the junction of Weaste Lane and Tootal Road on 11th August 1988. The church in the background of the latter scene - All Souls and St John Vianney - was demolished in 2011.
The range of videos on display in The Kabin is seen to include Part Two of the 1985 reissue of The Magic of Coronation Street with Patricia Phoenix prominently shown on the cover.
TV Times synopsis: Curly's paternal instincts are put to the test on the merry-go-round, but Shirley loses out on her fair share of the fun.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 14,500,000 viewers (5th place).

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