Plot[]
Part One: Deirdre apologises to Ken for her manner towards him. He, Peter and Leanne persuade her to open Blanche's letter. It sets out her funeral instructions which are as forthright as ever. Becky nervously makes preparations for the social services' visit. She bribes Amy £10 to say that she's the best mother ever and borrows some frumpy clothes from Claire in an attempt to look more motherly. Norris panics when Mary turns up at The Kabin. Mary gives Rita, Emily and Roy her version of events. Rita tells Mary how Norris reckons that she murdered her mother but Mary assures her that her mother is alive and well. Norris asks her to leave. Steve and Becky's talk of babies upsets Sean, reminding him of Dylan. Social worker Dawn Coghill arrives. Deirdre sees to the funeral arrangements. Ken points out that the letter may be an old one as Eccles gets no mention and they shouldn't stress over things that Blanche may have changed her mind about. Becky bursts into the Rovers dressed in Claire's clothes only to find Dawn waiting. Things get off to a bad start when Amy tells Becky that she hates her.
Part Two: Steve explains to Dawn that Amy's just been told about Nana Blanche's death. Becky is annoyed at the timing. Dawn has a problem with Amy being brought into the building through the bar. Norris is annoyed that his so-called friends aren't taking his side. Becky tells Dawn how she's had two miscarriages and can't have children. Dawn suggests that they should go through their grief for a few months before they adopt and warns them not to have unrealistic expectations of who they get to adopt. At Liz's suggestion, Kirk plucks up the courage to text Izzy. Steve is forced to tell Dawn that Amy's mother is in prison for murder. She asks if either of them have criminal records, leading to an uncomfortable silence. Kirk is pleased to get a positive response from Izzy. Mary tries to build bridges with Norris and apologises to him for lying about her mother's death, but he is adamant he never wants to see her again. Having heard about their list of criminal charges, Dawn tells them how long the process could be. Thinking she's jumped to a conclusion that they're not suitable, Becky loses her rag and throws her out.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
- Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
- Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
- Roy Cropper - David Neilson
- Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
- Betty Williams - Betty Driver
- Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
- Amy Barlow - Elle Mulvaney
- Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
- 1 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
- The Kabin
- Rosamund Street.
- Street Cars
Notes[]
- First appearance of Betty Williams since 5th February 2010.
- Steve McDonald mentions his criminal record of receiving stolen goods, for which he was found guilty in Episode 4017 (24th May 1996). Becky McDonald's charge of criminal damage led to an acquittal in Episode 6955 (26th November 2008).
- TV Times synopsis: Becky's nerves get the better of her and she reacts badly to the social worker's visit, accusing her of fancying Steve; and Deirdre is amused by Blanche's requests from beyond the grave.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 8,760,000 viewers (8th place).
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