Plot[]
Steve and Natalie go to court as Jez stands trial for murder. Natalie worries that Steve will be too scared to give evidence. Deirdre gets fed up with Mike accusing her of betraying him. She begs Ken to reveal his source for the Gazette article but he refuses. Steve gives evidence in court, saying how Jez threatened him. Ms Deakin of the defence team accuses him of lying to get the reward money in order to pay Jez back the £8,000 he borrowed. Deirdre is furious when Mike starts locking drawers and entrusts the keys to Linda. She refuses to stay where she's not trusted and resigns. Mike is surprised but Linda is delighted. Natalie worries that the fact that Steve owes Jez money will ruin the case against him. Anthony and Rita enjoy each other's company at the theatre. When Ken isn't bothered about Deirdre's lost job she tells him that she hates his principles. Rita is shocked when Anthony tells her that he's a married man. She accuses him of leading her on.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Vinny Sorrell - James Gaddas
- Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
- Debs Brownlow - Gabrielle Glaister
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Linda Sykes - Jacqueline Pirie
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Bethany Platt - Amy & Emily Walton
- Anthony Stephens - John Quayle
Guest cast[]
- Mr Marriott - Nicholas Gecks
- Court Clerk - Anthony Schaeffer
- Court Usher - Keith Ladd
- Jez Quigley - Lee Boardman
- Judge - Davyd Harries
- Ms Deakin - Eileen Battye
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- The Kabin - Shop and stockroom
- Underworld - Office
- Weatherfield Crown Court - Courtroom, waiting area, corridor and gents toilets
- Theatre - Bar
Notes[]
- First credited appearance of Amy & Emily Walton as Bethany Platt, although the character would not be credited on a regular basis until 11th August 2003.
- TV Times synopsis: Jez's trial begins. Rita is stunned by Anthony's revelation.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,420,000 viewers (3rd place - combined figure including repeat).
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