Plot
Martin struggles to cope as Gail keeps breaking down over Sarah's lost childhood. Sarah is upset when Gail keeps her a prisoner in the house. When a buyer, Mr Hollands, arrives in Mike's absence, Linda introduces herself as his partner and takes the meeting. She wins the buyer round by flirting and telling him what a woman wants in underwear. Gail makes Sarah see that her life will never be the same again. Jim catches Gwen giving money to a debt collector, Mr Mason. He is amazed when she admits to not knowing how much she owes. Ken discovers that shopkeeper Bernard Cartwright was hanged for murder so Cartwright Street was renamed Victoria Street. He determines to investigate the murder for his book. Duggie takes Debs to a charity auction, going with Bob and Alma. Sarah snaps when Candice calls on her, feeling that her life is ruined.
Cast
Regular cast
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Mark Redman - Paul Fox
- Linda Sykes - Jacqueline Pirie
- Sarah Louise Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Alma Halliwell - Amanda Barrie
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Debs Brownlow - Gabrielle Glaister
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Gwen Loveday - Annie Hulley
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Vinny Sorrell - James Gaddas
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
- Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
- Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
Guest cast
- Mr Hollands - Robert Whelan
- Rebecca Hopkins - Jill Halfpenny
- Mr Mason - Leigh Symonds
- Bob Bradshaw - David Roper
Places
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Underworld - Office and factory floor
- Audrey's
- Weatherfield General - Staffroom and corridor
- Gwen Loveday's house - Living room
Notes
- TV Times synopsis: The Platts begin to come to terms with Sarah Louise's situation; Linda saves the day; and Gwen has trouble saving money.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 16,400,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
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