Plot[]
Mavis tries to make amends to Derek but he feels that he has nothing in life to look forward to. The Platts discover that Nick has used his cash card near Leeds. Martin goes with Ken to Leeds to search for him. Tricia thinks that Terry only got rid of Tommy as he thought it was the best thing for Tommy. Liz tells Andy he's right; she's behaving stupidly over the house and Jim can have it. Derek is frightened when Norris tells him that he has to stand up for him against Angela who thinks he should retire. Jack and Derek are interested to hear that Square Dealer Tommy Mook has died. Derek asks Norris to get him into the Square Dealers as it would give his life some meaning. Ida complains to Mike about him promoting Sally as she feels that she should have the job. Mike tells her, in front of Sally, that she won't skive and dodge like an old-timer. Ida is affronted. Jack gives Fred free drinks in the hope of being made a Square Dealer. Fred hints that he might have to buy a second share of the horse. Jim thanks Liz when she tells him that he can buy her half of the house. Martin searches for hours in Leeds but doesn't find Nick.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Sarah Louise Platt - Lynsay King
- David Platt - Thomas Ormson
- Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
- Tricia Armstrong - Tracy Brabin
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs (Uncredited)
- Ida Clough - Helene Palmer (Uncredited)
- Fred Elliott - John Savident (Uncredited)
- Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss (Uncredited)
- Anne Malone - Eve Steele (Uncredited)
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson (Uncredited)
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer (Uncredited)
- Claire Palmer - Maggie Norris (Uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- WPC Myers - Verity Hewlett (Uncredited)
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, back room and kitchen
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- Baldwin's Sportswear - Factory floor and canteen
Notes[]
- In a mix-up, the end credits from the previous episode were reused, meaning that Don Brennan (Geoff Hinsliff), Betty Williams (Betty Driver) and Cllr George Urquhart (Ian Flintoff) were all credited but did not appear, while nine other characters went uncredited. Peter Whalley was also named as the writer instead of John Stevenson.
- TV Times synopsis: Mike tells Ida Clough some home truths. The hunt for Nick switches to Leeds.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,670,000 viewers (joint 1st place with 7th August 1996 - combined figure including repeat).
- The ITV3 repeat of this episode on 1st September 2020 was transmitted without any cuts.
Notable dialogue[]
Derek Wilton: "You have an unfortunate genius, Mavis, for saying exactly the wrong thing."
Mavis Wilton: "Yes. 'I do' was certainly a mistake."
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