Plot[]
David's furious with Tina for telling the truth in court. Gail's shocked to discover David asked Tina to lie for him. Norris is wearing a neck brace after the compost incident. Mary's sympathetic. Leanne gets a call from Peter saying he's returning to Weatherfield tomorrow. Leanne decides to turn down the job offer in Leeds to be with Peter and Simon. Rita arrives home to be greeted by Colin. He shows her the window box he's bought her but she's unimpressed. Gail, Joe, David and Tina row over the court case. Joe sticks up for Tina saying she did the right thing by telling the truth. Tara flirts with Luke which annoys Dev. Eddie, Anna, Len and Gary arrive back from court in celebratory style. Gary makes a point of thanking Tina for her part in his freedom which winds David up. Tara tells Dev she'd like to set up an art gallery, but Dev's not really listening he's reading an email from his uncle Umed in India saying he's coming to stay. Norris, Mary, Colin, Rita and Emily go for drinks to celebrate Norris's birthday. Mary tells Norris her mother is moving into a home and invites him to go travelling with her in the motorhome. Norris is taken aback. David berates Tina for failing to stick up for him and accuses her of fancying Gary. Tina's sick of the aggro and tells David they're finished.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Gary Windass - Mikey North
- Anna Windass - Debbie Rush
- Eddie Windass - Steve Huison
- Joe McIntyre - Reece Dinsdale
- Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
- David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Ted Page - Michael Byrne
- Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
- Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
- Luke Strong - Craig Kelly
- Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
- 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms and garden
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms and garden
- The Kabin
- Corner Shop
- Barlow's Bookies
- 9a Rosamund Street - Living room/kitchen
- 9 Victoria Court - Living room/kitchen
- Weatherfield Crown Court - Waiting area and corridor
Notes[]
- This episode marks the 3,000th appearance of Barbara Knox in the role of Rita Sullivan. She was the third actor in the programme to achieve this milestone after William Roache in Episode 5136 (21st October 2001) and Helen Worth in Episode 6730 (14th January 2008).
- TV Times synopsis: The fallout from the trial continues as the Platts and the Windasses arrive home, and a stunned Gail discovers David asked Tina to lie for him; Peter's impending return affects Leanne's decision about the job offer; Dev learns his uncle Ahmed is coming over; and Mary propositions Norris.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,020,000 viewers (3rd place).
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