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{{Infobox Episode||image =[[Image:Episode 4955.jpg|200px]]
|image =[[Image:Episode 4955.jpg|200px]]
 
|year=2000
 
 
|number=4955
 
|number=4955
 
|date=[[25th December]] [[2000]] (Monday)
 
|date=[[25th December]] [[2000]] (Monday)
 
|production code=[[Production codes|P694/4955]]
 
|production code=[[Production codes|P694/4955]]
 
|writer=[[Julie Gearey]]
 
|writer=[[Julie Gearey]]
|story associates = [[Kathleen Beedles]]<br/>[[Darren Fairhurst]]<br/>[[Daran Little]]
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|story associates = [[Kathleen Beedles]]<br/>[[Darren Fairhurst]]<br/>[[Daran Little]]<br>[[Tony Hammond]]
 
|story editor = [[Nick West]]
 
|story editor = [[Nick West]]
 
|script editor = [[Nick Malmholt]]
 
|script editor = [[Nick Malmholt]]
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|director=[[John Anderson]]
 
|director=[[John Anderson]]
 
|previous=[[Episode 4954 (24th December 2000)|24th December 2000]]
 
|previous=[[Episode 4954 (24th December 2000)|24th December 2000]]
|next=[[Episode 4956 (26th December 2000)|26th December 2000]]
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|next=[[Episode 4956 (26th December 2000)|26th December 2000]]}}
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==Plot==
 
==Plot==
[[Roy Cropper|Roy]] manages to get [[Wayne Hayes]] to open up slightly about why he is in the Children's Home, but when [[Hayley Cropper|Hayley]] announces she has contacted his [[Sheila Hayes|mother]] he looks miserable. [[Alex Swinton]], Wayne's mother's boyfriend, comes to collect Wayne. He is full of false charm and Wayne is obviously uncomfortable around him. [[Janice Battersby|Janice]] melts when [[Les Battersby|Les]] gives her an emerald ring. From their window Roy sees Alex hit Wayne. Roy confronts him and demands that Wayne stays with them. Alex backs down for the time being and leaves. [[Kevin Webster|Kevin]] gets upset by something [[Natalie Barnes|Natalie]] says that reminds him of [[Alison Webster|Alison]]. He admits to Natalie that he feels guilty about her death because he slept with [[Sally Webster|Sally]] on the night before their wedding. [[Vera Duckworth|Vera]] comes [[9 Coronation Street|home]] and is amazed at the new kitchen and is even more stunned when [[Jack Duckworth|Jack]] presents her with tickets for a three week [[Caribbean]] cruise. The atmosphere is tense at [[Ken Barlow|Ken]] and [[Deirdre Barlow|Deirdre]]'s and [[Liz McDonald|Liz]] storms out after a comment from [[Peter Barlow|Peter]]. Roy, Hayley and Wayne enjoy the short amount of time they have together. [[Andrea Clayton|Andrea]] and [[Paul Clayton]] turn up to see Vera and Jack. [[Shirley Stewart]] arrives to take Wayne back to the Home. [[Martin Platt|Martin]] and [[Gail Platt|Gail]] agree to give [[David Platt|David]] an 'official' birthday, this year on New Year's Eve and after that the [[25th June]]. Martin and Gail are both very relaxed and happy around each other. Kevin kisses Natalie but they both agree that they should be just good friends. Roy and Hayley take Wayne back to the Home, he is obviously miserable, and they are unhappy about leaving him there. [[Jason Grimshaw]], [[Eileen Grimshaw|Eileen]]'s eldest son turns up at the [[Battersby family|Battersbys]]' [[5 Coronation Street|house]] and is introduced to [[Dennis Stringer|Dennis]]. Martin goes to see [[Rebecca Hopkins|Rebecca]], but from outside sees her kiss someone else, so he leaves.
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[[Roy Cropper|Roy]] manages to get [[Wayne Hayes]] to open up slightly about why he is in the Children's Home, but when [[Hayley Cropper|Hayley]] announces she has contacted his [[Sheila Hayes|mother]] he looks miserable. [[Alex Swinton]], Wayne's mother's boyfriend, comes to collect Wayne. He is full of false charm and Wayne is obviously uncomfortable around him. [[Janice Battersby|Janice]] melts when [[Les Battersby|Les]] gives her an emerald ring. From their window, Roy sees Alex hit Wayne. Roy confronts him and demands that Wayne stays with them. Alex backs down for the time being and leaves. [[Kevin Webster|Kevin]] gets upset by something [[Natalie Barnes|Natalie]] says that reminds him of [[Alison Webster|Alison]]. He admits to Natalie that he feels guilty about her death because he slept with [[Sally Webster|Sally]] on the night before their wedding. [[Vera Duckworth|Vera]] comes [[9 Coronation Street|home]] and is amazed at the new kitchen and is even more stunned when [[Jack Duckworth|Jack]] presents her with tickets for a three week [[Caribbean]] cruise. The atmosphere is tense at [[Ken Barlow|Ken]] and [[Deirdre Rachid|Deirdre]]'s [[1 Coronation Street|house]] and [[Liz McDonald|Liz]] storms out after a comment from [[Peter Barlow|Peter]]. Roy, Hayley and Wayne enjoy the short amount of time they have together. [[Andrea Clayton|Andrea]] and [[Paul Clayton]] turn up to see Vera and Jack. [[Shirley Stewart]] arrives to take Wayne back to the Home. [[Martin Platt|Martin]] and [[Gail Platt|Gail]] agree to give [[David Platt|David]] an 'official' birthday, this year on New Year's Eve and after that on [[25th June]]. Martin and Gail are both very relaxed and happy around each other. Kevin kisses Natalie but they both agree that they should be just good friends. Roy and Hayley take Wayne back to the Home, he is obviously miserable, and they are unhappy about leaving him there. [[Jason Grimshaw]], [[Eileen Grimshaw|Eileen]]'s eldest son turns up at the [[Battersby family|Battersbys]]' [[5 Coronation Street|house]] and is introduced to [[Dennis Stringer|Dennis]]. Martin goes to see [[Rebecca Hopkins|Rebecca]], but from outside sees her kiss someone else, so he leaves.
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
 
===Regular cast===
 
===Regular cast===
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*[[David Platt]] - [[Jack P. Shepherd]]
 
*[[David Platt]] - [[Jack P. Shepherd]]
 
*[[Sarah Platt]] - [[Tina O'Brien]]
 
*[[Sarah Platt]] - [[Tina O'Brien]]
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*[[Bethany Platt]] - [[Amy Walton|Amy]] and [[Emily Walton]] ''(Uncredited)''
 
*[[Deirdre Rachid]] - [[Anne Kirkbride]]
 
*[[Deirdre Rachid]] - [[Anne Kirkbride]]
 
*[[Ken Barlow]] - [[William Roache]]
 
*[[Ken Barlow]] - [[William Roache]]
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*[[Andrea Clayton]] - [[Caroline O'Neill]]
 
*[[Andrea Clayton]] - [[Caroline O'Neill]]
 
*[[Jason Grimshaw]] - [[Ryan Thomas]]
 
*[[Jason Grimshaw]] - [[Ryan Thomas]]
*[[Monica]] - [[Queenie]]
 
 
===Guest cast===
 
===Guest cast===
 
*[[Alice Watts]] - [[Annabelle Tarrant]]
 
*[[Alice Watts]] - [[Annabelle Tarrant]]
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*[[Paul Clayton]] - [[Lee Booth]]
 
*[[Paul Clayton]] - [[Lee Booth]]
 
*[[Shirley Stewart]] - [[Debbie Howard]]
 
*[[Shirley Stewart]] - [[Debbie Howard]]
*[[Rebecca Hopkins]] - [[Jill Halfpenny]]
 
 
*[[Kerry Irving]] - [[Tara Pendergast]]
 
*[[Kerry Irving]] - [[Tara Pendergast]]
 
*[[Rebecca Hopkins]] - [[Jill Halfpenny]]
 
*[[Carol Delaney|Nurse Carol Delaney]] - [[Niamh Daly]]
 
*[[Carol Delaney|Nurse Carol Delaney]] - [[Niamh Daly]]
 
*[[Monica]] - [[Queenie]]
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==Places==
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*[[Coronation Street, Weatherfield|Coronation Street exterior]]
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*[[Rovers Return Inn]] - ''Public, Back room''
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*[[1 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs''
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*[[4 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[5 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[7 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[8 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room/kitchen''
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*[[9 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room/kitchen, Hallway/stairs''
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*[[13 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room/kitchen, Front room, Hallway/stairs''
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*[[Rosamund Street|Rosamund Street exterior]]
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*[[Victoria Street|Victoria Street exterior]]
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*[[16a Victoria Street]] - ''Living room/kitchen''
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*[[18a Victoria Street]] - ''Living room/kitchen''
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*[[Viaduct Street|Viaduct Street exterior]]
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*[[Carol Delaney]]'s house - ''Exterior''
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*Children's Home
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
*This hour-long episode was transmitted at 9.20pm.
 
*This hour-long episode was transmitted at 9.20pm.

Revision as of 13:22, 17 June 2012

Plot

Roy manages to get Wayne Hayes to open up slightly about why he is in the Children's Home, but when Hayley announces she has contacted his mother he looks miserable. Alex Swinton, Wayne's mother's boyfriend, comes to collect Wayne. He is full of false charm and Wayne is obviously uncomfortable around him. Janice melts when Les gives her an emerald ring. From their window, Roy sees Alex hit Wayne. Roy confronts him and demands that Wayne stays with them. Alex backs down for the time being and leaves. Kevin gets upset by something Natalie says that reminds him of Alison. He admits to Natalie that he feels guilty about her death because he slept with Sally on the night before their wedding. Vera comes home and is amazed at the new kitchen and is even more stunned when Jack presents her with tickets for a three week Caribbean cruise. The atmosphere is tense at Ken and Deirdre's house and Liz storms out after a comment from Peter. Roy, Hayley and Wayne enjoy the short amount of time they have together. Andrea and Paul Clayton turn up to see Vera and Jack. Shirley Stewart arrives to take Wayne back to the Home. Martin and Gail agree to give David an 'official' birthday, this year on New Year's Eve and after that on 25th June. Martin and Gail are both very relaxed and happy around each other. Kevin kisses Natalie but they both agree that they should be just good friends. Roy and Hayley take Wayne back to the Home, he is obviously miserable, and they are unhappy about leaving him there. Jason Grimshaw, Eileen's eldest son turns up at the Battersbys' house and is introduced to Dennis. Martin goes to see Rebecca, but from outside sees her kiss someone else, so he leaves.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

Places

Notes

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