Plot
The Duckworths make plans to spend their money. Vera demands a new kitchen. The press take a photograph of them being presented with the cheque for £59,631. Liz is disappointed when Jim tells her that they can't marry outside the prison. He is amazed when she feels it doesn't make any difference and wants to go ahead. Sarah decides not to tell Gail about her date with Glen Middleham. Eileen goes with Dennis to collect his new bike. They are both frustrated that it's hard for them to be alone together. Glen takes Sarah bowling and for a pizza. While bowling she bumps into her teacher Mrs Ramsden and her husband Matt. Afterwards, Sarah is thrilled when Glen kisses her. Rita feels that her relationship with Anthony is wrong but Fred assures her no one condemns her. She tells Anthony that she can't help feeling guilty about them. He tells her it can't be wrong as they love each other and begs her not to give up on him. She is upset but finishes with him.
Cast
Regular cast
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
- Dennis Stringer - Charles Dale
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Maxine Peacock - Tracy Shaw
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
- Fred Elliott - John Savident
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
- Charlie Ramsden - Clare McGlinn
- Matt Ramsden - Stephen Beckett
- Anthony Stephens - John Quayle
- Bethany Platt - Amy & Emily Walton (Uncredited)
Guest cast
- Manager - Tony Nyland
- Photographer - Dave Dutton
- Glen Middleham - Will Haigh
Places
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 10a Coronation Street - Living room
- Viaduct Street
- Rosamund Street
- Victoria Street
- Roy's Rolls
- Strangeways Jail - Visiting room
- Bowling alley
Notes
- First appearances of Matt Ramsden and Charlie Ramsden.
- This episode was transmitted at 9.50pm to allow for coverage of Champions League football.
- TV Times synopsis: Rita shocks Anthony when she decides to end their relationship; and unbeknown to Gail, Sarah heads out on her first date.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,040,000 viewers (10th place - combined figure including repeat).
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