Plot[]
Andrea convinces Terry to see Paul before the operation, but it is clear that Terry is unhappy to do so. Later, Vera tells Terry she is very proud of him. Geena and Dev arrange another date. Deirdre is jealous of their relationship. John Harris briefs Jim before going to court. He tells Jim that he should get no more than twelve months. Terry forces Jack to deposit £25,000 into his bank account by threatening to not go through with the operation. Although Jack calls Terry despicable for this, he still gives in. Duggie is positive about an up-and-coming deal with the council. Liz, Andy, Steve, Natalie, Deirdre and Blanche all go to see Jim in court. Jim pleads guilty. Terry disappears from his hospital bed. Vera spots him heading towards the taxi rank and questions him. Terry apologises, gets in a taxi and drives away leaving Vera confused and upset. Jack then tells her about the money and Vera, distraught, calls Terry a monster. Sylvia Monroe, for the prosecution, and John Harris, for the defence, outline their cases. The judge sentences Jim to eight years. Liz is devastated, while Margi Quigley is angry with the sentence, as she thinks Jim should get life. Andy and Steve are shell-shocked; Jim is lost and expressionless.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Andy McDonald - Nicholas Cochrane
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Terry Duckworth - Nigel Pivaro
- Andrea Clayton - Caroline O'Neill
- Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
- Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
- Bobbi Lewis - Naomi Russell
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
- Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
- Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Natalie Barnes - Denise Welch
- Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
- Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
Guest cast[]
- Paul Clayton - Lee Booth
- John Harris - Terence Harvey
- Nurse - Paula Wolfenden
- Court Clerk - Eric Potts
- Sylvia Monroe - Jane How
- Judge - Michael Jayston
- Margi Quigley - Sally Knyvette
- Connie Clayton - Irene Skillington
- Mrs Allen - Caroline Strong
- John Sinclair - James Quinn
Places[]
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- 11 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- Corner Shop
- Roy's Rolls
- Weatherfield General - Ward, paediatric unit, corridors and exterior
- Weatherfield Crown Court - Courtroom and waiting area
- Strangeways Jail - Liaison room
Notes[]
- Eric Potts makes a pre-Diggory Compton appearance as the court clerk.
- TV Times synopsis: Jim's verdict stuns Liz. Terry's disappearing act is the cause of some distress.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 13,870,000 viewers (7th place - combined figure including repeat).
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