Plot[]
Joyce leaves her dog Scamper with the Malletts as she goes off with Alec. Alec is anxious as he doesn't want anyone to know they're going away together. Don tells everyone that Kevin and Tony are devious. He calls Percy an old fool when Percy stands up for Kevin. Des calls on Jeff Palmer's parents. Charlie tells him how Jeff's death affected the family. Charlie and Carol are upset to discover that Claire hasn't told Des the details of Jeff's death. Claire is awkward to find Des with her in-laws; she is annoyed that Charlie is upset and tells them that she hasn't told Des much about Jeff because he wouldn't be interested. Des leaves as Claire starts rowing with Carol. Derek is dismayed when one of his wellies is stolen from the Rovers. Ken points out that it is laying in one of the hanging flowerpots at Derek's front door. Joyce takes all of her dresses to the hotel to have them cleaned and mended on Alec's account as well as phoning her sister in Australia. She enjoys herself as Alec tries to make sure she has a good time. She is disappointed when he assures her that he isn't after her body, only her company. Judy pampers Scamper. Gary thinks it's because she's becoming maternal. Norris tries to tell a couple of people about his joke on Derek: stealing his wellie. Des is thrilled when Claire and Becky arrive with cases, saying they've come to move in.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Joyce Smedley - Anita Carey
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Sarah Louise Platt - Lynsay King
- David Platt - Thomas Ormson
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
- Des Barnes - Philip Middlemiss
- Sean Skinner - Terence Hillyer
- Don Brennan - Geoff Hinsliff
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Derek Wilton - Peter Baldwin
- Anne Malone - Eve Steele
- Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
- Claire Palmer - Maggie Norris
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Nick Tilsley - Warren Jackson
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride (Credited as "Deidre Rachid")
- Becky Palmer - Emily Aston
Guest cast[]
- Charlie Palmer - Danny Davies
- Carol Palmer - Beatrice Kelley (Credited as "Beatrice Kelly")
- Receptionist - Jane Jefferson
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
- The Kabin
- Charlie and Carol Palmer's house - Kitchen, hallway and exterior
- Unknown hotel, Lake District - Reception, restaurant, guest room 101 and gardens
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Joyce enjoys herself at Alec's expense. Des pays Claire a surprise visit.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,990,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
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