Episode 8558 (19th January 2015)

Plot[]

Part One: Steve regains consciousness and climbs out of the bus. The vehicle creaks as it lays on a sharp slope. Jason drags Gary away on a night on the town to celebrate his freedom. Sean and Julie get themselves free from the bus and find Steve in shock nearby. Julie tries to get an ambulance but the signal on her phone keeps breaking up and Steve walks off when she asks where they are. Kirk, Tracy, Maddie, Alya and Michelle come to, but Sally and Sinead remain unconscious. Alya nurses a head injury. Michelle goes looking for Steve. The bus moves a fraction as it starts to slide down the bank.

Part Two: Beth, Chesney, Eileen, Tim, Dev and Sophie enjoy themselves in the Rovers, making up fake awards to give each other. The bus passengers help each other off the bus but Kirk won't leave Sinead. Maddie and Julie go back in to move Sally and Sinead. They calm their nerves by sharing middle names. Maddie wakes Sally by slapping her, while Kirk and Julie move Sinead. Michelle finds Steve. The passengers have assumed that Carla has left the scene but she's still inside. Carla wakes up to find Tracy with her. She begs Tracy to help her.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

None

Places[]

Rovers Return Inn - Public
Victoria Street
Unknown road

Notes[]

TV Times synopsis: The minibus hangs perilously on the edge of a precipice, and when a shocked Steve regains consciousness, he realises it's in danger of slipping down - but is unable to deal with the situation and walks away.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 8,200,000 viewers (9th place).

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