Plot
When the Platts discover that Monica's pup costs £400 they tell a disappointed David that he can't have it. Pat and Steve finish the Medical Centre job. An impressed Duggie buys the builders drinks all day. Deirdre sorts out paperwork at the shop for Dev. Fred worries when he hears that a supermarket is to open near his Butcher's Shop. Duggie suggests he relocates to Victoria Street. The Platts are relieved when David agrees to take on a dog from a rescue centre. Vinny gets tired of Duggie bragging and throwing his weight around. They arm wrestle, but the match turns into a fight when Duggie suggests swapping girlfriends as Natalie needs a real man. Rita feels uncomfortable when she sees Anthony with his wife and sees how tender he is with her. Whilst drunk, Duggie offers Vinny a job. Tyrone minds Tommy at the garage, but when his back is turned Doreen Horton snatches him. Vera is horrified to see them driving away together.
Cast
Regular cast
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
- Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Vinny Sorrell - James Gaddas
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Dennis Stringer - Charles Dale
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Linda Sykes - Jacqueline Pirie
- Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Anthony Stephens - John Quayle
- Sam Kingston - Scott Wright
- Debs Brownlow - Gabrielle Glaister
Guest cast
- Pat Hegherty - Tony Barton
- Tommy Duckworth - Joseph Aston
- Isabel Stephens - Dilys Laye
- Doreen Horton - Annie Raitt
- Carl Mason - Barry Conway
Places
- Coronation Street exterior
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Corner Shop
- Viaduct Street
- The Kabin
- Coronation Street Garage
- Rosamund Street
- Rose Gardens Nursing Home - Exterior
Notes
- This episode marks the 2,000th appearance of Anne Kirkbride in the role of Deirdre Rachid.
- TV Times synopsis: Tyrone and Vera are horrified when Doreen snatches Tommy back. Rita meets Anthony's wife.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,440,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
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