Episode 7522 (27th January 2011)

Plot[]

Part One: Eileen tells Jason to pass on a message to Owen that she's off sick with a migraine. She's unnerved when he turns up at No.11 to continue working on the roof, pleased with her confession that she can't sleep with worrying. Eddie is annoyed with Lloyd for thinking he's the cab thief. Sean keeps quiet when Julie asks him what's wrong with Eileen. The police call in the cab office and tell Eddie, working the switch, that they've received a tip-off and have got a warrant to search all the taxis. Out at the shops with Lloyd, Cheryl discovers the holdall of stolen goods in the boot of his taxi. He's shocked. Doctor Chadderton tells a pleased Fiz that they intend to wean Hope off her ventilator tomorrow and see if she can breathe by herself. Chris is pleased to observe the police search. Kevin tells Sally that he'll be showing a prospective buyer round No.4 later. Julie calls to see Eileen and noticing how stressed she is, asks her what's wrong. Nick rips into Rosie when she gloats about John in the Rovers. Izzy tells Gary to make it clear to the judge tomorrow all that he has been through. Eileen breaks down with Julie.

Part Two: Having heard the full story, Julie is angry on Eileen's behalf, pointing out how badly Owen's treated her for months. Back at the cab office, Lloyd tells Cheryl he's being set up. A gleeful Chris tells Maria he's happy that things are going his way at last. Having given the matter some thought, Julie points out to Eileen that she's got far more on Owen than he's got on her as she knows he's been ripping off the taxman for years and all they need is evidence. Showing the buyer into the house, Kevin is furious to discover that Sally has purposely left the place in a tip. Sally walks in, scoffing chips and acting as common as possible. Nick calls on Fiz and offers his sympathies and support, giving her two weeks' bookies' wages upfront and promising her that John's job is open for as long as they need. Lloyd is nervous that Cheryl doesn't believe him. Dressed in black and with torches ready, Julie and Eileen turn up at the builder's yard and use Eileen's keys to enter. Chris smiles knowingly at Lloyd in the Rovers. In a fury, he realises that Chris is behind the burglaries. He launches himself at him. Cheryl storms off home, disgusted at Lloyd's behaviour. A delighted Chris winks at Lloyd. Disturbed by the noise of Lloyd and Cheryl arguing, Owen almost catches Eileen and Julie, but they manage to get away with the incriminating documents.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public
4 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
11 Coronation Street - Back room, kitchen and hallway
Underworld - Factory floor
Rosamund Street
Victoria Street
Street Cars
Owen Armstrong Construction Yard
Weatherfield General - Neonatal unit
Unknown street and car park

Notes[]

Hope Stape appears in this episode but is portrayed by a prosthetic baby due to the character's premature birth.
TV Times synopsis: Julie becomes Eileen's partner-in-crime after hearing about Owen's threats; Lloyd realises he is being stitched up after Cheryl discovers the stolen goods in his car; and Kevin is furious with Sally for leaving No 4 in a mess.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 9,280,000 viewers (9th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Julie Carp: "I'll keep a lookout. Maybe give a signal if someone's coming? How about an owl’s hoot?"
Eileen Grimshaw: "An owl? Round here? We’d have Roy on the phone to Bill Oddie before I could get halfway down the stairs!"

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