Plot[]
Janice is furious when Linda sacks Bobbi for substandard work. She warns Mike that the girls won't stand for being bossed by Linda. Nita demands Vik gets rid of Steve as his presence makes her feel uncomfortable. Debs and Duggie decide to distract Natalie by cooking her a meal. Duggie encourages Natalie to let those who care for her to share her grief. Vinny is put out when she opens up to Duggie and not him. Janice leads the factory girls in striking until Mike sorts Linda out. Bobbi feels bad and thinks she should resign but Janice refuses to let her. Hayley defuses the situation by suggesting they put their case against Linda to Mike. Janice goes with her but is put out when she's not allowed to be very militant. Hayley asks Mike to clarify the chain of command. He agrees to tell Linda she's not the girls' boss and they return to work. Natalie takes Vinny along to the meal with Debs and Duggie. Natalie feels better for getting out of the Rovers. An angry Mike tells Linda she has nothing to do with the workforce, just sales.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Vinny Sorrell - James Gaddas
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
- Gwen Davies - Annie Hulley
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Linda Sykes - Jacqueline Pirie
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Bobbi Lewis - Naomi Russell
- Mark Redman - Paul Fox
- Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
- Nita Desai - Rebecca Sarker
- Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
- Debs Brownlow - Gabrielle Glaister
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
- Sarah Louise Platt - Tina O'Brien
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Underworld - Office and factory floor
- Corner Shop - Shop and stockroom
- Roy's Rolls
- Park Road B&B - Dining room
- Weatherfield Police Station - Interview room and corridor
Notes[]
- This episode was transmitted at 9.45pm to allow for coverage of Champions League football.
- TV Times synopsis: Mike is forced to bring Linda down to earth as the factory girls down tools. Nita is irritated by her new lodger.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,130,000 viewers (5th place - combined figure including repeat).
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