Plot[]
Emily is embarrassed as she needs Alec to give in the ticket stubs to prove the raffle was legal. Judy worries about Liam Shepherd but doesn't feel she can tell anyone about his threats. Alec is furious when Emily asks him for the ticket stubs, accusing her of doubting his honesty. Rita is surprised that the cheque he gave Emily was only for £250. Judy is tempted to steal from the Rovers' till but Samantha stops her and forces her to tell her what the problem is. When Judy tells her about Liam blackmailing her, Samantha advises her to go to the police. Rita tells Alec that she knows he must have collected more than £250 and tells him to sort things out with Emily for everyone's sake. Judy begs Liam to leave her alone. Zoe feels sorry for her but Liam demands payment. Gary is amazed when Judy confesses to giving Liam £150. She tells him that she did it for him and breaks down. Alec makes a great show out of searching the Duckworths' living room with Samantha, planting a packet and then finding it. He gives the packet to Emily, telling her it contains the stubs and the balance of the money - £525. Emily is delighted, Rita victorious and Alec sickened. Natalie tells Kevin that she can't cope without him but he tells her Sally is returning and he feels she is enough for him. He tells her they've finished and asks her to leave him alone. Gary promises Judy he'll take care of Liam.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
- Angie Freeman - Deborah McAndrew
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Fiona Middleton - Angela Griffin
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Maureen Holdsworth - Sherrie Hewson
- Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Chris Collins - Matthew Marsden
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley
- Zoe Tattersall - Joanne Froggatt
- Rosie Webster - Emma Collinge
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Natalie Horrocks - Denise Welch
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 12 Coronation Street - Living room
- 13 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- Corner Shop
- Coronation Street Garage - Garage and office
- Amusement arcade
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Judy is forced to tell Gary the truth. Rita issues Alec an ultimatum.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,650,000 viewers (2nd place - combined figure including repeat).
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