Hilda Ogden was excited about her hens laying eggs, Rita was trying to palm some knock-off Easter stuff off, and Alf had a go at Annie. Oh, and someone bought a wig.
It's hard to believe from those synopses that it's still going over 30 years later.
Terry tries to get the graffiti off the Jaguar but it needs a new spray job. When Mike returns, Terry shows him the car, letting him believe the graffiti is a warning for him. Mike is horrified and gets it re-sprayed quickly. When she doesn't hear from Alan about the Yard, Rita decides to see her solicitor. Mike confides in Terry that he's been seeing a married woman. Terry is certain he's got away with it. Rita is upset to receive a brief informal note from Alan saying he's vacating the Yard. Gloria feels awful as she's fallen for Pete Shaw. He tells her he really likes her and wants to see more of her. Sandra Stubbs calls on Gloria whilst Pete's in her flat. She manages to get rid of Sandra without making her suspicious but feels rotten.
(and the funny thing is, my mum was watching Corrie as she went into labour, though i suppose that must have been the day before since she would have been a bit too busy to watch whilst the episode above was on)
Thats exactly what happened the day (before) I was born, a month earlier (23/11/88)
August 17th 1987
Martin wins £250 in a lottery but he refuses to save the money. Emily introduces Deirdre to Jean Meredith whose son Sean has Retinopathy of Pre-maturity and unless he's treated he will lose his sight for good. He can only have treatment in America and Emily and the Friends of Weatherfield Hospital have launched an appeal. Emily asks Deirdre for the Council's help. Bet and Alec return to the Rovers, engaged. Bet has to put on a brave face. The regulars are stunned. Martin decides to put his savings towards his winnings and buy a car. Bet isn't happy to see Margo Richardson behind the bar instead of Betty. She tells Alec she wants a proper wedding, in church
Mark refuses to speak to Maggie or Ken. Maggie is furious with Tracy. Vicky celebrates her sixteenth birthday. Tracy avoids Ken. Steve takes Vicky with him when he does a job for Mike in the Jaguar. Vicky tells Steve that Alec has got a girlfriend and doesn't know if she should keep the news from Bet. Maggie accuses Tracy of hurting Mark. Tracy maintains he had a right to know the truth. In her anger, Maggie tells Tracy that Deirdre once had an affair with Mike and that is why Ken hates him. Tracy is shattered. The Hortons are upset when Lisa and Tom leave. Des drives them to Weatherfield. Deirdre is devastated when Tracy tackles her about her affair with Mike. Tracy accuses her of hypocrisy over Ken's affair with Wendy Crozier. Tracy tells her she hates her and now knows her for what she is. Bet tells Vicky how she was pregnant at sixteen and warns her not to park her brains under the bed. Deirdre tells Ken his girlfriend has ruined her life and she wishes she'd never heard of Mike Baldwin. Vera is thrilled to see Lisa in the Street but horrified when Lisa tells her she loves Des and is moving in with him.
My sister - October 10th 1997
Mike is glad Don is dead. Fred decides to get on with his life and forget Maureen. He tells everyone they dissolved the marriage by mutual consent. Mavis bids an emotional farewell to Rita and The Kabin as she and Beauty leave for Cartmel. Ken tells Deirdre he saw Jon serving at the tie shop. She feels he must of made a mistake and accuses him of trying to cause trouble. Rita doesn't know how she going to replace Mavis. Percy is puzzled when someone pins his medals onto his pyjamas. Deirdre goes to the airport and confronts Jon in the tie shop. She tells him she never wants to see him again
Sally is amused by Joe's concern over leaving Jonathan. Angie visits Affleck's Palace and meets an old friend there. She is impressed that she makes a 100% profit on all she sells. Sally finds Jonathan a handful as he's so unsettled. Denise asks the bank for a loan and is turned down. Joe explains to Sally that his wife has left him and Jonathan misses her. Hanif takes Denise out. She is sarcastic about his father letting him out. Tanya talks to Jim about how women find men attractive. She snidely tells him it's obvious Liz plays the game well; she got the pub. Denise doesn't want Neil's cheque to bounce so she scratches around for the money to cover it. Hanif tells her it's obvious she wants him to lend her the money. She is indignant and says she isn't hinting. She calls him a condescending pig and walks out on him in a restaurant. Don picks her up in his cab and takes her home. Gordon Blinkhorn gives Raquel lessons in cricket theory. She finds it much simpler than football. Jim accuses Liz of flirting with Richard Willmore to get the pub and asks her how far she had to go. She tells him he's a fool to listen to gossip and Willmore has never touched her. He tells her to tell Willmore to keep away, or he will.
Bet can't believe Alec plans to give the Wiltons £600. Ken tells the police that Phil has threatened him. They tell him they can't get involved in a domestic situation. Derek warns Mavis that he can't cope on his own for much longer. Percy tackles Nigel Chadwick, the paper boy, about the break-in. Ken tells Deirdre that Phil lent on him. Alec gives £500 to Derek in the Rovers. Mike and Jackie Ingram go to Harrogate but Alma thinks Mike has gone on his own. Bet discovers Alec has claimed back the money from the credit card company. Derek gets drunk and buys everyone drinks.
Episode 1737, 7th September 1977Ken asks Peter if he and Susan would like to live in Weatherfield. Bet and Dawn Perks clash behind the bar. Peter can't decide whether or not to live with Ken. He tells Ken he'd like to but Ken feels he's not sure. Annie plans to visit Billy in Jersey. She asks Bet to get on with Dawn in her absence. Ken tells Peter he knows he doesn't want to live with him. Peter says he'd miss Glasgow too much. Annie goes to Jersey leaving Bet in charge. Bet orders an annoyed Dawn to empty the ashtrays.
However, 10 days after I was born is a classic episode, which is coincidentally the first episode I caught on Granada Plus re-runs in the 1990s...
Episode 1740, 19th September 1977returns from Jersey. Hilda discovers Annie's carpet is a cut-off from the Alhambra Weatherfield Bingo Hall, hence the monogram "AW". Bet warns her not to tell Annie. Betty agrees to return to the Rovers as senior barmaid. Annie decides to throw a sherry morning for the Lady Victuallers to show off the carpet. Alf helps Renee with her VAT. Elsie is furious when Rita refuses to refund her for a pair of tights when they ladder. Rita is livid when Len gives Elsie another pair. Alf takes Renee for a ride in the country.
My 10th birthday co-incided with Alec and Bet's wedding. I had a family day trip to Blackpool, and have never seen the episode!
Jack does a good job renovating the cot. Rita doesn't really have to arrange anything as Ted did it all before he died. Bet visits Vicky at school to explain what's happened. Bet assures her she'll always be welcome in the Rovers and she's still married to Alec. Vicky is relieved it's not all over. Ivy tells Gail she's upset at never being asked to babysit. Rita registers Ted's death. Vera tells Jack he's going to have to get rid of his pigeons as they're a health risk to the baby.
Jack meets Dulcie Froggatt on his new window-cleaning round. They flirt with each other and he starts to enjoy his work. Gordon Lewis puts his application in to the brewery for the Rovers. Bill and Elaine return from London to the news that she's to sail from Southampton in two days as a hairdresser on a cruise ship. Betty feels she's too old to take on the Rovers. Jack spends the afternoon with Dulcie and enjoys Vera's attention when she feels sorry for him having worked all day. Rita agrees to go out with Tony Cunliffe. Mike advises Bet to apply for the Rovers licence herself. Never having considered the idea, Bet is intrigued at the thought. Elaine tells Bill she'd rather marry him than go to sea.
The Faircloughs buy Sharon some earrings and a tool kit for her birthday. The wheels are nicked off Alec's van whilst he sleeps in it. Ron Sykes reveals Brian is homesick and didn't want to come home as he's getting settled and doesn't want to be disturbed again. Gail has a phone installed at the house. Len and Rita spoil Sharon's party by their presence. Sharon convinces them to leave them to it. Ron tells Gail that Brian is missing her but couldn't get leave. At the party Sharon is pleased when Steve Dunthorne tells her he fancies her. She is annoyed when her brother Wayne Gaskell turns up and starts causing trouble. Betty offers Alec the £40 back so he can get some new wheels and he accepts. When Wayne starts a fight with Steve, Sharon gets Len to return and sort Wayne out. Alec agrees to stay with Betty until his van is repaired. When all the guests are gone, Steve tries to get Sharon upstairs. Len throws him out, upsetting Sharon. Gail phones Brian and discovers he's in Cairo on leave.
Clearly the bit in bold is the most exciting bit. Gripping!
I was born 1st July 1988 no episode was on then but...
Episode 2843 (29th June 1988)
Bet tells Sandra Stubbs that Ronnie wants a reconciliation. Sandra is upset that no one believes Ronnie beats her. Vera forces Jack to go on a picnic with her. Fiona Cavanagh helps Ken get the Recorder together. Deirdre is annoyed that Fiona is helping out as she doesn't trust her. Ken needs the paste-ups which are locked in the office so Fiona suggests they break in to get them. Vera is full of romance at the picnic but Jack hates every minute. She forces him to lay with his head in her lap. Sandra decides to talk to Ronnie and put him straight, once and for all. Ken refuses to break into the office, causing Fiona to tell him he's not got any guts to help himself. Vera tells Jack she wants them to be friends as well as husband and wife. She orders him to take her to bingo. Returning home she takes her eyes off the road to kiss him and hits a lamp post with the car.
There was no Corrie on the 11th so this is the nearest
9th October 1992 - Vera gets annoyed when she has to keep covering up for Ivy as she stays away from work. Ivy just wants to be left alone. Rita assures Mavis she isn't going to push Derek out of The Kabin. Gail washes her hands of Ivy. Derek is offered a job a school caretaker at Weatherfield Comprehensive. Mike tells Steve he wants him to get his driver's licence as soon as possible. Steve puts in for his test. Vera forces Don's address out of Jack. She calls on him and accuses him of turning Ivy into a wreck. She urges him to talk to Ivy to stop her going over the edge.
12 October 1992 - Percy organises an El Alamein anniversary committee at the Legion. When Curly asks Ivy when she's returning to work she gives him a mouth full. To prove his worth, Derek applies for the caretaking job. Mavis doesn't think he'll be up to it. Don takes possession of his new adapted car. Lisa feels tied down by Tom. Ivy breaks down in the Rovers when she's refused service because she's drunk. She is stunned when Don appears and takes her home.
My birthday is the 8th October which was a Sunday but on the following day:
Episode 1850 9th October 1978
Mavis dresses up for work in the hope that Mr. Garfield will call. Deirdre accuses Ray of lying to her. He says it was the Legion in Salford. Annie talks herself into thinking her back is causing her agony. Deirdre realises Ray is up to something. Annie summons Peter Barlow to tea to give him a little pep talk. Mavis takes Mr. Garfield to the Rovers to see Annie. Deirdre tackles Emily about Ray. Emily confirms that he's seeing Janice. Annie willingly allows Garfield to probe her back. Deirdre confronts Janice who tells her to ask Ray about their relationship. Ray sees Deirdre in the Street. She tells him to get lost with his fancy piece.
I was born on Sunday 28 March 1993, so in between these two episodes:
Episode 3520 - Friday 26 March 1993:
Andy enjoys a night out with Amy and tells her he wants to see more of her. Reg becomes suspicious that Maureen has a secret as she refuses to let him near her house. Maggie tells Mike she's furious that he's told Mark he's going to Euro Disney without asking her. She knows she can't stop it now as Mark will be disappointed. The Duckworths go to see a solicitor, Anne Ratcliffe, over compensation. Jack is pleased they're entitled to Legal Aid. They learn they may not get compensation as the witnesses say the driver was not at fault. The Platts celebrate when Martin is accepted back at the hospital. Alma is thrilled when Mike tells her he'll take her away for Easter. Reg spys on Maureen and discovers she lives with someone.
Viewing Figures: 18.72 Million
Episode 3521 - Monday 29 March 1993:
Vera blames Des for his statement, feeling he's done Tommy out of his compensation. Percy receives a letter from Olive Clarke who saw the magazine article. She tells him his old pal Nobby Clarke has died. He is sad as Nobby was his best pal in the Army. Maureen is puzzled as Reg is cool towards her. Stella Rigby goes off to the Caribbean, offering Bet use of her villa in Tenerife. Percy contacts Olive and is invited round. The bewery tells Bet they have no relief managers spare to cover her holiday. Mark is upset that he can't go away with Mike. Bet asks Liz to run the Rovers in her absence as relief manageress. Reg pretends he doesn't mind Maureen having a man. Liz isn't sure she could run a pub but Bet is certain she can. Vera and Jack worry about money as the bills pile up. She tells Jack they'll have to get Des to change his statement and blame the driver. Reg accuses Maureen of taking him for a mug and tells her he knows she has a man. She breaks the news that she in fact lives with her mother, Maud Grimes – Reg's old nemesis who he thought would have died long before. He is stunned. Liz is thrilled when Jim encourages her to run the Rovers. Jack asks Des to change his statement for Tommy's sake. Des refuses to commit perjury. Jack tells him he owes it to Lisa to help Tom out.
No Corrie on the actual day I was born (12th April) so this is the following day's episode.
Episode 557 ~ 13th April 1966
Brenda lets Clara stay on at the Rovers. She refuses to take Hilda back until she knows Annie's wishes. Hilda tells Stan and Jim that the Rovers is out of bounds. Brenda gives Hilda her job back. Dennis applies for a job in show business. Ray calls on Brenda thinking she wants his body. She tells him to stop seeing Lucille. When he threatens her Len appears and sacks him, threatening him with the police. He throws Ray out. Ray tells Lucille that he'll catch up with her one day. Vera tells Ena that her husband has left her as they are in debt. She asks Ena for help financially.
Corrie was on the day I was born (6 January 1982):
Elsie starts to make the running with Wilf Stockwell. Fred tries to organise a night out with Alf to take his mind off things. Emily continues to be generous with Arnold's bequest.
Mike is worried when Frankie stays out all night. Sylvie arrives and tells him Frankie said he was going back to London. Wilf rings Elsie and she invites him around. Ken tells Emily he will investigate prices of trampolines. Mike rings Frankie and assures him there is nothing between him and Sylvie. Elsie cooks Wilf a meal, and tells him Mike wants them to stop seeing each other. Wilf agrees it is none of Mike's business. Vera and Ida come around snooping but Elsie sends them away. Wilf tells Elsie he will ring her that evening. Fred suggests to Alf that they have a night out to meet some birds.
Emily gives Deirdre a cheque for £1200, for Ken to buy the trampoline. She tells Alf she would like to give the remaining £800 to endow a bed at the hospital in Ernest's name. Mike takes Sylvie to the Rovers for a farewell drink - she is catching a train to London. He gives her a cheque for £500 to pay off Frankie's debts. Elsie is concerned when Wilf fails to ring her as arranged. When Betty arrives for work at the Rovers, Fred tells her that her son Gordon has rung to say he will be visiting her the next day.
Annie decides to extend the food menu at the Rovers. She starts soup and sandwiches. Betty, Bet and Fred realise it'll mean extra work. Fred is voted to ask Annie for more money. Len and Rita look at some houses on the East Lancs Road. Deirdre returns from Blanche's. Elsie continues to put Dan Johnson up. Rita wants a semi :eek:but Len is horrified at the thought of paying £25,000 for a house. Annie agrees to give the staff a pay rise and considers having a bell fitted so she can ring when food is ready to be served. Dan's lorry has to repaired so he'll be around for a few days. Elsie isn't sure if she trusts him.
Bert is tired of working nights. Annie tries to keep her birthday a secret. Deirdre agrees to be Emily's Matron of Honour, with Tracy as a bridesmaid. Ivy goes with Brian and Gail to view the new house. Mrs Fletcher calls on Betty and tells her that Reg Sudworth has left her and she accuses Betty of ruining her life. Annie assures her she did the right thing. Emily is surprised that Arnold wants to marry in the Registry Office. She agrees but is upset that he is not a religious person. The Tilsleys look at 5 Buxton Close. Gail thinks it's perfect. Mavis is put out that Emily hasn't asked her to be her bridesmaid. Annie is furious when Hilda sings "Happy Birthday" to her in the middle of the pub. Ivy is against the new house because it is two bus rides away. Gail tells Brian she wants the house and if she doesn't get it she'll leave and live with Audrey
Comments
It's hard to believe from those synopses that it's still going over 30 years later.
because those people must have 2 b'days just like the Queen
I'd far rather watch these than what they're churning out now... classic characters doing their stuff, brilliant.
Interesting that we've had a couple of duplicates already!
Martin wins £250 in a lottery but he refuses to save the money. Emily introduces Deirdre to Jean Meredith whose son Sean has Retinopathy of Pre-maturity and unless he's treated he will lose his sight for good. He can only have treatment in America and Emily and the Friends of Weatherfield Hospital have launched an appeal. Emily asks Deirdre for the Council's help. Bet and Alec return to the Rovers, engaged. Bet has to put on a brave face. The regulars are stunned. Martin decides to put his savings towards his winnings and buy a car. Bet isn't happy to see Margo Richardson behind the bar instead of Betty. She tells Alec she wants a proper wedding, in church
2 days before:
Mark refuses to speak to Maggie or Ken. Maggie is furious with Tracy. Vicky celebrates her sixteenth birthday. Tracy avoids Ken. Steve takes Vicky with him when he does a job for Mike in the Jaguar. Vicky tells Steve that Alec has got a girlfriend and doesn't know if she should keep the news from Bet. Maggie accuses Tracy of hurting Mark. Tracy maintains he had a right to know the truth. In her anger, Maggie tells Tracy that Deirdre once had an affair with Mike and that is why Ken hates him. Tracy is shattered. The Hortons are upset when Lisa and Tom leave. Des drives them to Weatherfield. Deirdre is devastated when Tracy tackles her about her affair with Mike. Tracy accuses her of hypocrisy over Ken's affair with Wendy Crozier. Tracy tells her she hates her and now knows her for what she is. Bet tells Vicky how she was pregnant at sixteen and warns her not to park her brains under the bed. Deirdre tells Ken his girlfriend has ruined her life and she wishes she'd never heard of Mike Baldwin. Vera is thrilled to see Lisa in the Street but horrified when Lisa tells her she loves Des and is moving in with him.
My sister - October 10th 1997
Mike is glad Don is dead. Fred decides to get on with his life and forget Maureen. He tells everyone they dissolved the marriage by mutual consent. Mavis bids an emotional farewell to Rita and The Kabin as she and Beauty leave for Cartmel. Ken tells Deirdre he saw Jon serving at the tie shop. She feels he must of made a mistake and accuses him of trying to cause trouble. Rita doesn't know how she going to replace Mavis. Percy is puzzled when someone pins his medals onto his pyjamas. Deirdre goes to the airport and confronts Jon in the tie shop. She tells him she never wants to see him again
Mavis's last appearance would you believe
My birth date
The day after...Emily finds out that the tender is £12,300
Episode 1737, 7th September 1977Ken asks Peter if he and Susan would like to live in Weatherfield. Bet and Dawn Perks clash behind the bar. Peter can't decide whether or not to live with Ken. He tells Ken he'd like to but Ken feels he's not sure. Annie plans to visit Billy in Jersey. She asks Bet to get on with Dawn in her absence. Ken tells Peter he knows he doesn't want to live with him. Peter says he'd miss Glasgow too much. Annie goes to Jersey leaving Bet in charge. Bet orders an annoyed Dawn to empty the ashtrays.
However, 10 days after I was born is a classic episode, which is coincidentally the first episode I caught on Granada Plus re-runs in the 1990s...
Episode 1740, 19th September 1977returns from Jersey. Hilda discovers Annie's carpet is a cut-off from the Alhambra Weatherfield Bingo Hall, hence the monogram "AW". Bet warns her not to tell Annie. Betty agrees to return to the Rovers as senior barmaid. Annie decides to throw a sherry morning for the Lady Victuallers to show off the carpet. Alf helps Renee with her VAT. Elsie is furious when Rita refuses to refund her for a pair of tights when they ladder. Rita is livid when Len gives Elsie another pair. Alf takes Renee for a ride in the country.
My 10th birthday co-incided with Alec and Bet's wedding. I had a family day trip to Blackpool, and have never seen the episode!
Jack does a good job renovating the cot. Rita doesn't really have to arrange anything as Ted did it all before he died. Bet visits Vicky at school to explain what's happened. Bet assures her she'll always be welcome in the Rovers and she's still married to Alec. Vicky is relieved it's not all over. Ivy tells Gail she's upset at never being asked to babysit. Rita registers Ted's death. Vera tells Jack he's going to have to get rid of his pigeons as they're a health risk to the baby.
12th December 1984
Clearly the bit in bold is the most exciting bit. Gripping!
Episode 2843 (29th June 1988)
Bet tells Sandra Stubbs that Ronnie wants a reconciliation. Sandra is upset that no one believes Ronnie beats her. Vera forces Jack to go on a picnic with her. Fiona Cavanagh helps Ken get the Recorder together. Deirdre is annoyed that Fiona is helping out as she doesn't trust her. Ken needs the paste-ups which are locked in the office so Fiona suggests they break in to get them. Vera is full of romance at the picnic but Jack hates every minute. She forces him to lay with his head in her lap. Sandra decides to talk to Ronnie and put him straight, once and for all. Ken refuses to break into the office, causing Fiona to tell him he's not got any guts to help himself. Vera tells Jack she wants them to be friends as well as husband and wife. She orders him to take her to bingo. Returning home she takes her eyes off the road to kiss him and hits a lamp post with the car.
9th October 1992 - Vera gets annoyed when she has to keep covering up for Ivy as she stays away from work. Ivy just wants to be left alone. Rita assures Mavis she isn't going to push Derek out of The Kabin. Gail washes her hands of Ivy. Derek is offered a job a school caretaker at Weatherfield Comprehensive. Mike tells Steve he wants him to get his driver's licence as soon as possible. Steve puts in for his test. Vera forces Don's address out of Jack. She calls on him and accuses him of turning Ivy into a wreck. She urges him to talk to Ivy to stop her going over the edge.
12 October 1992 - Percy organises an El Alamein anniversary committee at the Legion. When Curly asks Ivy when she's returning to work she gives him a mouth full. To prove his worth, Derek applies for the caretaking job. Mavis doesn't think he'll be up to it. Don takes possession of his new adapted car. Lisa feels tied down by Tom. Ivy breaks down in the Rovers when she's refused service because she's drunk. She is stunned when Don appears and takes her home.
Episode 1850 9th October 1978
Mavis dresses up for work in the hope that Mr. Garfield will call. Deirdre accuses Ray of lying to her. He says it was the Legion in Salford. Annie talks herself into thinking her back is causing her agony. Deirdre realises Ray is up to something. Annie summons Peter Barlow to tea to give him a little pep talk. Mavis takes Mr. Garfield to the Rovers to see Annie. Deirdre tackles Emily about Ray. Emily confirms that he's seeing Janice. Annie willingly allows Garfield to probe her back. Deirdre confronts Janice who tells her to ask Ray about their relationship. Ray sees Deirdre in the Street. She tells him to get lost with his fancy piece.
Episode 3520 - Friday 26 March 1993:
Andy enjoys a night out with Amy and tells her he wants to see more of her. Reg becomes suspicious that Maureen has a secret as she refuses to let him near her house. Maggie tells Mike she's furious that he's told Mark he's going to Euro Disney without asking her. She knows she can't stop it now as Mark will be disappointed. The Duckworths go to see a solicitor, Anne Ratcliffe, over compensation. Jack is pleased they're entitled to Legal Aid. They learn they may not get compensation as the witnesses say the driver was not at fault. The Platts celebrate when Martin is accepted back at the hospital. Alma is thrilled when Mike tells her he'll take her away for Easter. Reg spys on Maureen and discovers she lives with someone.
Viewing Figures: 18.72 Million
Episode 3521 - Monday 29 March 1993:
Vera blames Des for his statement, feeling he's done Tommy out of his compensation. Percy receives a letter from Olive Clarke who saw the magazine article. She tells him his old pal Nobby Clarke has died. He is sad as Nobby was his best pal in the Army. Maureen is puzzled as Reg is cool towards her. Stella Rigby goes off to the Caribbean, offering Bet use of her villa in Tenerife. Percy contacts Olive and is invited round. The bewery tells Bet they have no relief managers spare to cover her holiday. Mark is upset that he can't go away with Mike. Bet asks Liz to run the Rovers in her absence as relief manageress. Reg pretends he doesn't mind Maureen having a man. Liz isn't sure she could run a pub but Bet is certain she can. Vera and Jack worry about money as the bills pile up. She tells Jack they'll have to get Des to change his statement and blame the driver. Reg accuses Maureen of taking him for a mug and tells her he knows she has a man. She breaks the news that she in fact lives with her mother, Maud Grimes – Reg's old nemesis who he thought would have died long before. He is stunned. Liz is thrilled when Jim encourages her to run the Rovers. Jack asks Des to change his statement for Tommy's sake. Des refuses to commit perjury. Jack tells him he owes it to Lisa to help Tom out.
Viewing Figures: 18.92 Million
Episode 557 ~ 13th April 1966
Brenda lets Clara stay on at the Rovers. She refuses to take Hilda back until she knows Annie's wishes. Hilda tells Stan and Jim that the Rovers is out of bounds. Brenda gives Hilda her job back. Dennis applies for a job in show business. Ray calls on Brenda thinking she wants his body. She tells him to stop seeing Lucille. When he threatens her Len appears and sacks him, threatening him with the police. He throws Ray out. Ray tells Lucille that he'll catch up with her one day. Vera tells Ena that her husband has left her as they are in debt. She asks Ena for help financially.
First UK broadcast - 8,100,000 homes (1st place).
Elsie starts to make the running with Wilf Stockwell. Fred tries to organise a night out with Alf to take his mind off things. Emily continues to be generous with Arnold's bequest.
Mike is worried when Frankie stays out all night. Sylvie arrives and tells him Frankie said he was going back to London. Wilf rings Elsie and she invites him around. Ken tells Emily he will investigate prices of trampolines. Mike rings Frankie and assures him there is nothing between him and Sylvie. Elsie cooks Wilf a meal, and tells him Mike wants them to stop seeing each other. Wilf agrees it is none of Mike's business. Vera and Ida come around snooping but Elsie sends them away. Wilf tells Elsie he will ring her that evening. Fred suggests to Alf that they have a night out to meet some birds.
Emily gives Deirdre a cheque for £1200, for Ken to buy the trampoline. She tells Alf she would like to give the remaining £800 to endow a bed at the hospital in Ernest's name. Mike takes Sylvie to the Rovers for a farewell drink - she is catching a train to London. He gives her a cheque for £500 to pay off Frankie's debts. Elsie is concerned when Wilf fails to ring her as arranged. When Betty arrives for work at the Rovers, Fred tells her that her son Gordon has rung to say he will be visiting her the next day.
Due to ITV strike, there were no episodes of Corrie from 8th August - 24th October! How annoying is that!!!!
Annie decides to extend the food menu at the Rovers. She starts soup and sandwiches. Betty, Bet and Fred realise it'll mean extra work. Fred is voted to ask Annie for more money. Len and Rita look at some houses on the East Lancs Road. Deirdre returns from Blanche's. Elsie continues to put Dan Johnson up. Rita wants a semi :eek:but Len is horrified at the thought of paying £25,000 for a house. Annie agrees to give the staff a pay rise and considers having a bell fitted so she can ring when food is ready to be served. Dan's lorry has to repaired so he'll be around for a few days. Elsie isn't sure if she trusts him.
6th April 1983.
On the day after I was born it seems to be all about the petition to stop the disco.
Emily starts it. Ken puts a poster in the shop window, annoying Alf. Hilda gets a job at the disco and Newton & Ridley are supplying it with beer.
I doubt my Mum taped it.
15th November - Mike Baldwin buys No.5. He soon moves in Bet Lynch as his live-in love