Episode 7347 (26th May 2010)

Plot[]

Part One: As David waits for Nick to return with the cash, Graeme answers Jason 's urgent ringing at No.12's doorbell and he forces his way inside. Nick empties the safe money into his pocket and sets off with David for the Lakes. Tina's furious with Graeme for admitting Jason inside. The builder throws Graeme out and demands answers from Tina. The factory workers refuse to continue working in the wet conditions caused by the leak and walk out. Carla returns to work to find Nick has gone. Trevor brings her some lunch and when the client Paul Stokes arrives for the meeting, he assumes Trevor also works there. Kirk gives the Alahans the keys to No.7. He mentions to Ashley how he and Ozzy need to find somewhere to live. Ashley's stunned when Kirk mistakenly assumes he can move into No.13. Carla and Trevor take Stokes for lunch while Hayley, on Carla's orders, tries desperately to contact Nick to return. Tina promises Jason answers tomorrow. Nick and David find Anka cleaning a cottage and explain they need her help, and show her the cash.

Part Two: Trevor does a good job of pretending to understand the business to get Carla a good deal as Stokes flirts with her in the Rovers. Dev tries unsuccessfully to see if Sunita wants to change her mind and move to Cheshire. Anka agrees to tell the police she saw Joe throw Gail off the boat if they pay her £4,000 - half now and the rest when she testifies in court. The deal is struck. Stokes overhears Carla and Trevor laughing about his flirting and angrily confronts them. Trevor hits back, revealing he's a binman and has been fooling him. Stokes storms out and Carla's furious with Trevor. Before Ashley can tell Claire what's transpired, an enthusiastic Kirk interrupts them with flowers and an effusive thank you. Carla returns to the factory to find the workforce has scarpered. She and Trevor row. Nick and David drop off Anka at the local police station after rehearsing her story. Roy tells Hayley that he hopes they can return to normal. He's astonished when she says she can't go back to the way they were and they need a break. Claire is suspicious when she sees Trevor and Ashley whispering about the World Cup. Carla and Trevor make up. Carla warns Janice the staff won't have a job if they don't return to work. Hayley turns up at No.6 with a packed bag, annoying Eddie when Anna says she can stay. Anka tells Nick and David that she has given her statement.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Paul Stokes - Mark Dexter
Anka - Zelda Tinska

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public
6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
12 Coronation Street - Living room and kitchen
Underworld - Office and factory floor
Corner Shop
Roy's Rolls
16a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
Unknown main road
Holiday cottage and Police Station near Lake Windermere

Notes[]

This episode was intended to be broadcast in the 8.30pm slot on Monday 24th May but was moved to Wednesday due to ITV1's coverage of an England v Mexico football match.
The shot of Nick Tilsley and David Platt driving out of Manchester was recorded on Trinity Way after its junction with Regent Road.
TV Times synopsis: Nick and David grow nervous after bribing the cleaner to make a false witness statement; Trev is forced to play gooseberry as Carla flirts with an important customer; and Jason is shocked at Tina's condition after forcing his way into the flat demanding answers.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 8,750,000 viewers (2nd place).

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