Plot[]
Derek refuses to be dictated to by schoolchildren but has to do eight paper rounds himself. He decides to apologise to the paperboys. The customers pester Alec to let Percy back into the Rovers. Alec refuses to let Vicky go to Steve's all-night party. He tells Liz he's surprised that she's letting Steve go. She is annoyed when he tells her to keep Steve locked up. Percy finds Alec struggling with crates in the yard and gives him a hand. He apologises about the misunderstanding. Alec accepts his apology and tells him that he's welcome to return to the Rovers. Nigel Chadwick and the paperboys agree to return to The Kabin on the condition that they get paid for the days they've missed. Mavis agrees. Mike calls on Jackie and tells her that he now wants Alma left out of the divorce. He threatens to fight the divorce if she doesn't. Jackie feels sorry for Alma, having Mike standing up for her. Jackie tells him that she doesn't mind dropping Alma but Mike later tells Alma he couldn't get in touch with Jackie - he's sorry but her name is stuck on the divorce petition.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Angie Freeman - Deborah McAndrew
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Nicky Platt - Warren Jackson
- Alma Sedgewick - Amanda Barrie
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Raquel Wolstenhulme - Sarah Lancashire
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Victoria Arden - Chloe Newsome
- Jackie Ingram - Shirin Taylor
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street - Main street view and ginnel
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, back room, hallway and yard
- The Kabin - Shop and stockroom
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- Viaduct Street
- Jim's Bike Shop
- Jim's Cafe
- 17 Elmgate Gardens - Exterior
Notes[]
- Des Barnes (Philip Middlemiss) is credited but does not appear.
- First appearance of Jackie Ingram since 24th July 1991.
- TV Times synopsis: Alec Gilroy is under pressure to allow Percy Sugden back into the Rovers. But does he want to return?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 18,000,000 viewers (3rd place).
Notable dialogue[]
Betty Turpin (about Alec Gilroy): "Look at 'im! If he grins any more, 'e'll swallow 'is ears!"
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