Plot[]
Ashley feels his whole life is a lie and can't cope with the revelation. Fred tells him that he's always been proud of him and has longed to tell him the truth. He explains how his mother Kathleen ran off after his birth and Beryl and Sam Peacock took him in as they couldn't have children. Mike hires a private detective, Harry Pringle, to find Julia Stone. The Battersbys are forced to hire a caravan at the Happy Days Holiday Park. Martin and Les are disgusted with the idea of holidaying together. Toyah is pleased as she fancies Owen Williams, the owner's son. Nita points out to Ravi that she needs independence as Vik will inherit the shops, not her. He is frustrated. Audrey is stunned when Fred tells her that Ashley is his son. Ashley tells Maud about Fred being his real father. She advises him not to be too hard on him. He wants to question Beryl but Fred begs him not to and insists nothing has changed - she's still his mother.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Nita Desai - Rebecca Sarker
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Maud Grimes - Elizabeth Bradley
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Sarah Louise Platt - Lynsay King
- Rosie Webster - Emma Collinge
- Sophie Webster - Emma Woodward
- David Platt - Thomas Ormson
Guest cast[]
- Owen Williams - Richard Harrington
- Harry Pringle - Renny Krupinski
- Mr Williams - Mike Hayward
- Ravi Desai - Saeed Jaffrey
- Beryl Peacock - Anny Tobin (Voice only, uncredited)
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Corner Shop - Stockroom
- No. 4 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Happy Days Holiday Park - Residents' caravan, clubhouse and exterior
Notes[]
- This episode was transmitted at 7.00pm to allow for coverage of the Champions League Final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
- TV Times synopsis: Ashley comes to terms with Fred's revelation, and the Battersbys make their presence felt on the campsite.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 15,420,000 viewers (3rd place - combined figure including repeat).
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