Plot[]
Ashley fears he'll be sent to prison. Alma is pleased when Mike encourages her to investigate emigrating to America. Fred tells Mike about Don implicating Ashley. Mike knows Ashley is innocent and refuses to let the police suspect him. They visit the police station and insist that the charges are dropped but are told Ashley needs an alibi. Mike calls Frances Stillman in to help. Ray tells Tricia how he left his wife and son, to prove he's not a saint. He tells her that he still wants her to move in with him and give them a chance. Kevin is annoyed when Natalie doesn't answer his phone calls. Maxine thinks it's fascinating that the police suspect Ashley of arson. Angie and Mike agree on their partnership. Tricia decides to give Ray a chance and packs her bags. Jamie is won over by promises of football matches. The Duckworths are happy for Tricia but sad to see another grandson go. Rita forces Alec to give Judy £300. He explains it away as back tax. Tricia thanks the Duckworths for all their help before leaving with Jamie and Brad. After they've gone, Jack finds Vera in tears, feeling they've no family left apart from each other.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Jamie Armstrong - Joseph Gilgun
- Tricia Armstrong - Tracy Brabin
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Chris Collins - Matthew Marsden
- Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley
- Fiona Middleton - Angela Griffin
- Sean Skinner - Terence Hillyer
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Mavis Wilton - Thelma Barlow
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Angie Freeman - Deborah McAndrew
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
Guest cast[]
- DS Neil - Tom Knight
- Ray Thorpe - Chris Walker
- Brad Armstrong - Caleb Flanagan
- Frances Stillman - Kim Vithana
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- Hair by Fiona Middleton
- The Kabin
- Coronation Street Garage - Garage and office
- Rosamund Street
- Sunliners Travel Agency - Office
- No. 4 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Elliott's Butchers
- Weatherfield Police Station - Front desk
Notes[]
- Final appearances of Tracy Brabin as Tricia Armstrong and Joseph Gilgun as Jamie Armstrong.
- TV Times synopsis: Tricia and Jamie bid farewell to the Street. Mike and Fred unite to help Ashley.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,600,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
- The ITV3 repeat of this episode on 8th December 2020 was transmitted without any cuts.
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