Plot[]
Natalie takes Liz on as manageress at the Rovers whilst she takes a holiday. Dennis is sickened when Les boasts he intends to find another woman as Janice doesn't want him. Dev asks Deirdre to become his assistant, keeping an eye on all of his shops. She is bowled over when he tells her that she's an asset. Debs admits to Vinny that she does fancy him. He urges her to forget about Natalie and run away with him. He tells her that he thinks she's special. They go to bed but are disturbed by Natalie who attempts to patch things up. Natalie accuses Debs of having no self-respect or control. She tells them they're both disgusting. Les wines and dines June Meadows at the hotel. Debs packs her bags and is buoyed up by Vinny who insists they can be happy together. She makes plans with her old cruise firm and organises jobs for them both, leaving from Southampton at the weekend. He is delighted. Les is affronted when June reveals herself to be a prostitute. He is forced to pay her £50 for her time. Fred shows Ashley round the finished butcher's shop and presents him with the best bacon slicer available. Roy is intrigued to listen to a foster parent, Jean Stewart, talking about her charges at an adoption and fostering meeting. Duggie is stunned to hear Vinny has been collecting rent from his tenants. He is horrified to see Vinny and Debs driving off in a taxi.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Debs Brownlow - Gabrielle Glaister
- Alma Halliwell - Amanda Barrie
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Dennis Stringer - Charles Dale
- Vinny Sorrell - James Gaddas
- Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
- Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
Guest cast[]
- June Meadows - Margaret Blakemore
- Joanne Duggan - Meriel Scholfield (Credited as "Meriel Schofield")
- Malcolm Green - Tim Swinton
- Sue Green - Gillian Waugh
- Jean Stewart - Daryl Fishwick
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
- 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Corner Shop
- Victoria Street
- Elliott & Son
- Roy's Rolls
- No. 6 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Imperial Hotel - Lounge bar and Chesterfield Suite
- Weatherfield Community Centre - Hall
Notes[]
- Final appearances of James Gaddas as Vinny Sorrell and Gabrielle Glaister as Debs Brownlow.
- TV Times synopsis: Les is caught short at the Imperial Hotel, and Debs and Vinny make a swift exit.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 14,070,000 viewers (6th place - combined figure including repeat).
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