Plot[]
Alma visits Mike to check he really had his accountant over and not a woman. Tina is excited about going to France despite Eddie letting her know it's a football trip and they're going by coach. The police tell Ivy they've questioned Joe Egerton and his mate and they've admitted everything. Don is relieved when he hears the news, assuming he's in the clear. Deirdre is fed up with everyone feeling sorry for her. Don goes to the police station and finds out his assault charge still holds. Alec plans a big meal for Sandra, Tim and Victoria and tells the Rovers' staff to watch their language when the Ardens arrive. Jack has to wear a collar and tie. Don feels like a criminal. Mike cooks dinner for Alma and asks her to move in with him. She accepts. Sandra arrives an hour early to see Alec, without Tim or Victoria. Having been hiding her true feelings out of politeness so far, she bluntly tells Alec that she doesn't want to know him or see him any more; she had to grow up without him, and it's too late to start caring now. After Sandra leaves, Bet comforts a heartbroken Alec.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Alma Sedgewick - Amanda Barrie
- Ivy Brennan - Lynne Perrie
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Tina Fowler - Michelle Holmes
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
Guest cast[]
- Eddie Ramsden - William Ivory
- Sandra Arden - Kathy Jamieson
- P.C. Henry - Ian Keith
- Station Sgt. - Alan Meadows
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Jim's Cafe
- No. 6 Quebec House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Weatherfield Police Station - Front desk
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: With special occasions in the offing, both Alec and Tina have something to look forward to. Will they be disappointed? Mike has a proposition for Alma, but what are his motives?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 21,900,000 viewers (1st place - combined figure including repeat).
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