Episode 7336 (10th May 2010)

PlotEdit

It's the day of Blanche's funeral. Deirdre fights to hold herself together with Ken's help. Peter worries how Simon will cope with facing more grief at such a young age. Leanne reassures him. Amy is also struggling to come to terms with her great-grandmother's death and, desperately trying to cheer her up, Steve agrees she can change her name to "McDonald". Becky and Liz are perturbed. The mourners gather in the Street as the funeral procession departs. Anna and Eddie prepare for a visit from the social worker. Outside St. Edmond's Church, everyone is staggered when a prison van draws up and Tracy emerges. Deirdre is overjoyed. Sian informs a thrilled Sophie that she will not be returning to Southport until her exams. Tracy's put out when Amy sits with Steve and Becky in church. Deirdre summons all her strength to take to the pulpit, delivering an affectionate eulogy recalling Blanche's best and worst points. Hilary the social worker arrives at the Windasses' house and it's clear she's going to be tough to impress. After the service, Tracy and Amy are reunited but Becky and Steve are alarmed when Tracy confronts them about changing Amy's surname to McDonald.

CastEdit

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PlacesEdit

Coronation Street exterior
Rovers Return Inn - Upstairs flat
1 Coronation Street - Back room and kitchen
6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
Corner Shop
9a Rosamund Street - Living room/kitchen
Victoria Street
St. Edmond's Church - Interior and exterior

NotesEdit

First appearance of Archie Shuttleworth since 23rd October 2006.
The church sequences were recorded on location at St. Martin's Church in Ashton-on-Mersey.
TV Times synopsis: The mourners at Blanche's funeral are shocked when Tracy joins them to hear Deirdre pay tribute to her mother, and it does not take the convict long to cause trouble with Steve and Becky.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 9,740,000 viewers (3rd place).
This episode was followed by the tribute programme Goodbye Blanche, featuring clips of the character's best moments and the cast and crew paying tribute to Maggie Jones.

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