Plot
Mavis doesn't want to give up The Kabin, but Derek tells her that he'll need her soothing touch at home. Bet has a bad hangover. Alf grows tired of Curly stuck in the flat owing him money. Betty fears that Bet is playing with fire with Paul Rigby. Bet assures her that he's just a mate. Martin tricks Curly into letting him into the flat. He tells him that he's pathetic. Mavis tells Rita she'll be leaving The Kabin because Derek wants her at home. Derek has his pension medical. Emily offers to pay Curly's rent, but Percy tells her it would hurt Curly's pride. Curly returns to the world of the living. Rita accuses Derek of ruining Mavis's life. Bet dresses up to go out with Paul. Jack thinks that it's disgusting.
Cast
Regular cast
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Ivy Brennan - Lynne Perrie
Guest cast
Places
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and hallway
- Corner Shop
- 15a Coronation Street - Living room and kitchen
- The Kabin
- The Kabin flat - Living room/kitchen
- Doctor's consultation room
Notes
- TV Times synopsis: Derek puts pressure on Mavis to tell Rita she's resigning, but Mavis isn't so sure this move is in her best interests.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 22,200,000 viewers (1st place - combined figure including repeat).
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