Plot[]
Andy is proud of his exam results - 3 'A's, 4 'B's, 2 'C's. Steve is upset at his - 2 'B's, 2 'E's, 1 fail. Andy is annoyed that Liz and Jim are more proud of Steve. Alec cancels Tina's night off, much to her anger. Andy tells his parents that he's going to join the army. Jim is sure he isn't serious, while Liz frets. The residents gather for the Wiltons' barbecue. Vera is depressed that she wasn't invited and Jack takes her out. Mike asks Jackie to let him run the factory. The guests get restless as Derek takes ages to serve the food. Rita takes the opportunity to get away when Ken arrives to speak to her. Rita shows Ken her flat. Jack is forced to work when Tina phones in sick. The partygoers leave the Wiltons' house early, fed up with the soft drinks and inedible food. Derek and Mavis deem the barbecue a success. At a wine bar, Tina has a date with Nigel Ridley.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Stephanie Barnes - Amelia Bullmore
- Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregory
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Tina Fowler - Michelle Holmes
- Bet Gilroy - Julie Goodyear
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Phyllis Pearce - Jill Summers
- Ivy Brennan - Lynne Perrie
- Jackie Ingram - Shirin Taylor
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms and garden
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- The Kabin
- 10a Coronation Street - Living room
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 17 Elmgate Gardens - Living room and hallway
- Unknown wine bar
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Andy McDonald makes a decision about his future. But why should this cause an upset at number 11? Derek and Mavis throw open their garden gate for a house warming.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 15,530,000 viewers (3rd place - combined figure including repeat).
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