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|number=4955
  
|number=4955
 
|date=[[25th December]] [[2000]] (Monday)
  
|date=[[25th December]] [[2000]] (Monday)
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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]]
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|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==
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[[Roy Cropper|Roy]] manages to get [[Wayne Hayes]] to open up slightly about why he is in the [[Upside Park|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.
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[[Roy Cropper|Roy]] manages to get [[Wayne Hayes]] to open up slightly about why he is in the [[Upside Park|children's home]], but when [[Hayley Cropper|Hayley]] announces she has contacted his [[Sheila Hayes|mother]] he looks miserable. [[Alex Swinton]], his 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 [[1 Coronation Street|No.1]] 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 [[5 Coronation Street|No.5]] 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==
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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]] & [[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]]
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*[[Bethany Platt]] - [[Amy Walton|Amy]] & [[Emily Walton]] ''(Uncredited)''
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===Guest cast===
  
===Guest cast===
 
*[[Alice Watts]] - [[Annabelle Tarrant]]
  
*[[Alice Watts]] - [[Annabelle Tarrant]]
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*[[Monica]] - [[Queenie]]
  
*[[Monica]] - [[Queenie]]
 
==Places==
  
==Places==
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*[[Coronation Street, Weatherfield|Coronation Street exterior]]
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*[[Coronation Street, Weatherfield|Coronation Street]]
 
*[[Rovers Return Inn]] - ''Public and back room''
  
*[[Rovers Return Inn]] - ''Public and back room''
 
*[[1 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room, kitchen and hallway''
  
*[[1 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room, kitchen and hallway''
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*[[4 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[4 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
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*[[5 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[5 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
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*[[7 Coronation Street]] - ''Living room''
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*[[7 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
 
*[[8 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
  
*[[8 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
 
*[[9 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room/kitchen and hallway''
  
*[[9 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room/kitchen and hallway''
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*[[13 Coronation Street]] - ''Downstairs rooms''
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*[[13 Coronation Street]] - ''Back room, kitchen, front room and hallway''
 
*[[Viaduct Street]]
  
*[[Viaduct Street]]
 
*[[Rosamund Street]]
  
*[[Rosamund Street]]
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*[[Upside Park]] - ''Office and recreation room''
  
*[[Upside Park]] - ''Office and recreation room''
 
*[[Carol Delaney]]'s house - ''Exterior''
  
*[[Carol Delaney]]'s house - ''Exterior''
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==Notes==
  
==Notes==
 
*First appearance of [[Jason Grimshaw]].
  
*First appearance of [[Jason Grimshaw]].
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*Last appearance of [[Andrea Clayton]] until [[Episode 5148 (7th November 2001)|7th November 2001]].
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*Last appearance of both [[Andrea Clayton]] and [[Paul Clayton]] until [[Episode 5148 (7th November 2001)|7th November 2001]].
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*Last appearance of [[Paul Clayton]] until [[Episode 5148 (7th November 2001)|7th November 2001]].
  
 
*This hour-long episode was transmitted at 9.20pm.
  
*This hour-long episode was transmitted at 9.20pm.
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*''[[TV Times]]'' synopsis: [[Natalie Barnes|Natalie]] is stunned by [[Kevin Webster|Kevin]]'s revelation. The Platts gather for [[Christmas]].
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*''[[TV Times]]'' synopsis: [[Natalie Barnes|Natalie]] is stunned by [[Kevin Webster|Kevin]]'s revelation. The [[Platt family|Platts]] gather for [[Christmas]].
 
*[[Viewing Figures]]: UK broadcast - 15,950,000 viewers (4th place - combined figure including repeat).
  
*[[Viewing Figures]]: UK broadcast - 15,950,000 viewers (4th place - combined figure including repeat).
 
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Revision as of 11:34, 3 May 2020

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, his 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 No.1 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 No.5 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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