Plot[]
Part One: A happy John sets off for a teacher examination conference whilst Chesney, against Fiz's wishes, prepares to leave for the market. Peter refuses to tell Leanne what happened with Nick. Tina and Jason have another couple interested in viewing the flat. John's alarmed when he bumps into Charlotte Hoyle at the conference and tells her he's working for the exam board. She's now working at Fairgreen Comprehensive School and insists on sitting next to him. Leanne's annoyed when she hears from Nick about his and Peter's row in the Rovers. He assures her that Peter wasn't drinking. Charlotte spots Colin Fishwick's name on the list of attendees. John claims it must be a mistake. When she goes to tell the organiser, John has no choice but to explain that he's using Colin's name as a false identity. Charlotte's intrigued.
Part Two: Michelle catches Ciaran chatting away happily with her mother on the phone. At Eileen's suggestion, Jason persuades Tina that they should have a night out. She's not enthusiastic and blames him for the flat sale not proceeding. John tells Charlotte about the Rochdale job and thinks the game's now up, but she loves the subterfuge as it makes him exciting. Natasha lends Nick the £3,000 he needs for the deposit for George, £2,000 having come from her parents. Dev promises them first refusal on 9 Victoria Court. Peter asks Deirdre if she'll pull some strings at the council and get Nick's temporary factory closed down, but she's not happy to get involved. Leanne tries to reassure Peter that she loves him, and Nick is of no interest to her, but she refuses to agree to his demand that he never speak to her ex again. Lloyd agrees to join the speed dating night. Graeme sees that Tina isn't enthusiastic about her night out. Charlotte promises John that his secret is safe with her but demands he buys her silence with a drink. Chesney tells Fiz he's going to extend his pet range to other accessories. John phones Fiz and lies to her, saying he's been held up at the conference. An excited Charlotte pumps John for all the details of his deception, saying "Colin Fishwick" has no wife, but he has got her. John is suddenly uneasy.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- John Stape - Graeme Hawley
- Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
- Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
- Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
- Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
- Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
- Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey
- Natasha Blakeman - Rachel Leskovac
- Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
- Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
- Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
- Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
Guest cast[]
Places[]
- Coronation Street
- Rovers Return Inn - Public, back room and hallway
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Rosamund Street
- Barlow's Bookies
- Victoria Street
- Street Cars
- Venue of examination conference
Notes[]
- This episode was shown on Wednesday at 7.30pm as part of a schedule reshuffle to accommodate the 2010 FIFA World Cup football coverage.
- Despite a line of dialogue, a female conference attendee is uncredited.
- The list of attendees at the exam conference that Charlotte Hoyle looks over includes names involved in the 19th Century artistic and literary world, namely George Cattermole, Edward Cooke, George Cooke, Abraham Cooper, David Cox, George Cruikshank, Charles Dickens, Hepworth Dixon, Augustus Egg, Copley Fielding and George Fripp.
- TV Times synopsis: Leanne is furious at Peter's lack of trust as their rift over Nick grows; John is forced to confess his secrets to a former colleague; and Jason realises Tina is unhappy.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 7,540,000 viewers (6th place).
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