Plot
Ken's convinced that Deirdre must be in love with someone and, exasperated by his attitude, she packs and leaves to live with Liz. Alec catches Jack smoking. Liam Shepherd fails to turn up for Shannon's funeral. Shannon's death causes Gail to comfort Leanne. Zoe's shocked afterwards to find a house-full of people apparently enjoying themselves. She accuses everyone of prying but later realises they meant well and when Ashley comforts her she breaks down and cries for the first time.
Cast
Regular cast
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Leanne Tilsley - Jane Danson
- Zoe Tattersall - Joanne Froggatt
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Alec Gilroy - Roy Barraclough
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Samantha Failsworth - Tina Hobley
- Judy Mallett - Gaynor Faye
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
- Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
Guest cast
None
Places
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, back room, hallway and yard
- 1 Coronation Street - Hallway
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms and conservatory
- Rosamund Street
- Roy's Rolls
- 17a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
- Shaw Street
Notes
- TV Times synopsis: Zoe has a terrible day. Deirdre upsets Ken with a shock decision.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 16,720,000 viewers (1st place - combined figure including repeat).
Notable dialogue
Alec Gilroy (upon catching Jack Duckworth smoking in the Rovers' yard): "You have all the resolve of a nymphomaniac at a rugby club dinner!"
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