Episode 7336 (10th May 2010)

Plot[]

Part One: It's the day of Blanche's funeral. Deirdre fights to hold herself together with Ken's help. He agrees to ring the prison and see if there's any news of Tracy's release for the day. Peter worries how Simon will cope with facing more grief at such a young age. Leanne reassures him. Liz doesn't think Amy should go to the funeral. The little girl is also struggling to understand her great-grandmother's death and, desperately trying to cheer her up, Steve agrees she can change her name to "McDonald". Liz is perturbed about what Tracy will say. The cafe has to close due to no staff for the day, though Roy isn't happy about the fact. The mourners gather in the street as the funeral procession departs, organised by Archie. Deirdre is surprised to see so many of the residents present. Eddie and Anna prepare for a visit from social worker Hilary Pugsley. Eddie has baked her a cake. May Penn and the One O'Clock Club are awaiting for the cortege's arrival outside St. Edmond's Church. Ken, Peter, Dev, Norris, Ashley are Roy are Blanche's chosen coffin bearers. Everyone is staggered when Tracy arrives, handcuffed to a prison officer. Deirdre is overjoyed.

Part Two: Inside the church, Janice is amused that Blanche's chosen music is Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive. Tracy's put out when Amy sits with Steve and Becky in church and doesn't smile at her. Sian informs a thrilled Sophie that she will not be returning to Southport until her exams. With the One O'Clock Club gazing down from the gallery, a nervous Deirdre takes to the pulpit, delivering an affectionate eulogy which recalls both Blanche's good and bad points. Hilary arrives at No.6 and it's clear the hard-faced woman's going to be tough to impress. After the service, Audrey warns Tracy off from approaching Gail in prison. As the coffin is taken for its burial, Tracy and Amy are reunited and Amy tells her mother about her impending name change. Tracy confronts Steve and Becky, and a fight breaks out in front of a crying Deirdre.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

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

Notes[]

First appearance of Archie Shuttleworth since 23rd October 2006.
The funeral scenes were recorded at St. Martin's Church, Ashton-on-Mersey, in Sale.
Renny Krupinski was credited as the fight arranger for the scene where Tracy Barlow attacks Becky McDonald.
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.

Notable dialogue[]

Roy Cropper (about Blanche Hunt): "I found her a difficult, unpleasant woman on the whole. Often unnecessarily cruel."
Peter Barlow: "Thank God you're not in charge of the eulogy, Roy."

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