Plot[]
Natalie makes a date with Ian and hopes she isn't rushing things, so soon after Des. Ken and Deirdre arrange to go out for a meal together. Maxine advises Vik to steer clear of Steve, saying he's trouble. Sharon books St. Mary's Church for a March wedding. Leanne is annoyed to find Sharon is manageress at The Kabin and that her working hours are going to be longer. Rita goes to visit Mavis Wilton and leaves them to it. Alma provides champagne to toast with Gail and Roy as they close the old Roy's Rolls. Toyah moves in with Leanne, saying she can't cope with no electricity. Audrey and Gail set off for Canada. Les DJ's but only brings home £8. Janice breaks down, telling him that she can't take much more. Ian assures Natalie he's not married but admits he's engaged. He promises he'll break the engagement for her.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Sarah Louise Platt - Lynsay King
- David Platt - Thomas Ormson
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Hayley Patterson - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
- Leanne Tilsley - Jane Danson
- Sharon Gaskell - Tracie Bennett
- Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
- Nita Desai - Rebecca Sarker
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Gary Mallett - Ian Mercer
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and hallway
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin
- Corner Shop
- Roy's Rolls
- Phonebox
- Unknown restaurant, Manchester
Notes[]
- The storyline for this episode originally featuring Emily Bishop and Blanche Hunt returning from a trip to Blundell Sands had to be changed when actress Maggie Jones fell ill.
- This is the last episode to feature the old cafe in Rosamund Street which had featured in the programme since Episode 1830 (31st July 1978) as Dawson's Cafe, Jim's Cafe and finally the first incarnation of Roy's Rolls before its move to Victoria Street in the next episode.
- TV Times synopsis: Natalie gets a shock when Ian makes a confession. Roy's Rolls serves its final cups of tea.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 16,780,000 viewers (7th place - combined figure including repeat).
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