Episode 5757 (14th May 2004)

Episode 5757
Production code	P694/5757
ITV transmission date	14th May 2004 (Friday)
Script editor	Gareth Philips Simon Stallworthy
Story associates	Mark Bickerton Bryan Kirkwood Jane Pearson Lyn Papadopoulos Cathianne Hall Veronica McKenzie
Writer	Stephen Lowe
Designer	Julian Perkins
Director	John Anderson
Executive Producer	Carolyn Reynolds
Producer	Tony Wood
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Plot

Audrey goes round to see Sarah and Todd and offers them a hand with paying for the wedding as she wants them to have a special day. Sarah is delighted. Claire is planning a fancy meal for Ashley but Fiz believes it is for her. Claire is getting increasingly fed up of living in the flat and being the only one to clear up. Janice sneaks out of No.5 after their night of passion, much to Kirk's surprise. Kevin has a go at Sally for neglecting Sophie as she complains that Sophie went to Tyrone for help with her spelling instead of her own mother. Ashley continues to worry about Fred's health as he goes out jogging. Rita gives Chesney some crisps in The Kabin but when he drops them, Norris accuses him of stealing them. Rita jumps to his defence. Sally apologises to Kevin for her recent behaviour. Desperate to be a good mother she offers to help at Sophie's school with swimming lessons - Sophie is horrified. Les boasts to Ciaran about his way with the ladies. Kirk and Fiz tease him and Janice about the night before much to their dismay. Sarah asks Candice and Katy to be bridesmaids and encourages Todd to ask Karl to be his best man. Fiz, Kirk and Chesney are disappointed when they realise that Claire has no intention of cooking for them and she is going to stay at Ashley's house for the night. After a takeaway, Chesney goes to sleep in Fiz's bed so Kirk and Fiz head to Claire's room. Karl tells Todd that he is sick of coming in second to Sarah - he wants Todd all to himself. This prompts him to give Todd an ultimatum: Sarah or him. Todd unhappily chooses Sarah when he runs out on Karl.

Cast

Regular cast

• Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
• Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
• Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
• Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
• Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
• Claire Casey - Julia Haworth
• Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
• Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
• Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
• Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
• Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
• Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
• Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
• Fred Elliott - John Savident
• Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
• Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
• Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
• Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
• Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson

Guest cast

• Karl Foster - Chris Finch

Places

• Coronation Street
• Rovers Return Inn - Public
• 2a Coronation Street - Living room/kitchen
• 4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
• 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
• The Kabin
• 13 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
• Coronation Street Garage
• Roy's Rolls
• 17 Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
• Nurses' accommodation, Weatherfield General - Karl Foster's room

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Karl's plea threatens to blow Todd's world apart; Janice gets the shock of her life; and Fred tries to get in shape.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,560,000 viewers (8th place).

Notable dialogue

Norris Cole: "I'm sorry Rita, but I'm a trifle confused. I mean, are we turning this place into a soup kitchen? because if I'm going to be working for The Salvation Army I'd like to go down and get measured for me uniform."
Rita Sullivan: "Go now. Don't forget yer tambourine!"