Episode 7517 (20th January 2011)

Plot[]

Part One: Eileen worries where she's going to find the money for the roof repairs. Sean suggests to Eileen she could try and claim on the house insurance. Gary makes arrangements to meet up with Quinny's parents. Toyah has flu and cancels a disgruntled Janice's invitation to Amsterdam. Michelle's gutted that Ciaran's trying for a job as a chef on a cruise ship. New Underworld client Frank Foster calls to discuss business. Ian and Kate Quinn call at No.6 when Anna and Eddie are out. He apologises for not being at the funeral. Anna comes in and is surprised to find she has visitors. Peter suggests that Leanne should have a night out and go to the singles night at the Rovers with Janice for a laugh. She reluctantly agrees. Peter contacts Nick. A sobbing Gary explains to Quinny's parents how he died a hero as he saved his life. Anna listens, horrified to realise what her son's been through.

Part Two: The singles night begins. Sally makes Gail stay for it. Janice arrives with a very low cut top. As requested, Nick brings a bottle of vodka for Peter and leaves him alone with it. As Gary explains to Anna how up until now he's been blaming himself for Quinny's death, there's a ring at the door; it's Hilary from the adoption agency to tell Anna she's find a girl that they can adopt. Rosie's in the kitchen wrapped in a towel when she spots a man in the yard staring at her. She screams and Jason runs out and punches him. Unfortunately he turns out to be Phil Dickinson, the assessor from the insurance company. Sean and Tina are puzzled when Leanne and Carla exchange sharp words at the bar. At the Rovers' singles night Janice pulls a lorry driver called Gaz, drawn by her low top. Eileen tries to placate Phil by offering him a bag of frozen peas for the swelling. He makes it clear it's going to affect the assessment. She's livid with Jason and Rosie. Gaz invites Janice to Tenerife the following day to join him and some friends, and she instantly accepts. Leanne isn't pleased. Lloyd offers a delighted Cheryl Claire's old job on the switch at Street Cars. Ciaran gets the job. Michelle tries to put a brave face on it. Simon finds Peter drunk and quietly disappears to his room upset. Leanne arrives home and Peter manages to hide the empty bottle. Leanne's none the wiser, while Peter's disgusted at his own weakness.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
11 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen, hallway and yard
Underworld - Office and factory floor
9a Rosamund Street - Living room/kitchen

Notes[]

First appearance of Frank Foster.
Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) is credited but does not appear.
Richard Hammatt is credited as stunt co-ordinator for the scene where Jason Grimshaw punches Phil Dickinson.
TV Times synopsis: A vulnerable Peter gets the answers he is looking for when he turns to Nick about his drink problem; Gary has an emotional meeting with Quinny's parents; and the Windasses receive news about their adoption plans.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 9,550,000 viewers (8th place).

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