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Episode 1418 ( 19th August 1974 ) Plot . Ken eats with the warehouse workers to gauge their opinions on employee matters . He finds out that the staff , including Vera Duckworth , are very dissatisfied and want a union . With Sir Julius Berlin visiting a shoe factory , Edward Pollard is in charge at the warehouse . He and Ken disagree over the union , with Ken in favour . Billy gets Deirdre to help out at the Rovers when Bet goes to the hospital . Rita and Jimmy Graham return , shocking everyone as they thought Rita had went away with Len . The workers refuse to be pushed around by the management and threaten a strike when one of the girls terms and conditions is changed . Pollard calls Sir Julius , who tells Ken it ' s up to him to sort everything out . Jealous of Rita ' s success with men , Mavis considers a new hair - do . Billy runs Deirdre home to Victoria Street and meets her mother , Blanche Hunt . He kisses Deirdre . Notable dialogue . Annie Walker ( about Billy Walker ) : “ If he promised you the moon , you make sure you get it in writing . ” Deirdre Hunt ( about Blanche Hunt ) : “ It ' s what she does , corset fitting . Parlour ' s full of ' em . It ' s like living with a load of zeppelins . ”
Episode 9 ( 6th January 1961 ) Plot . Harry packs Lucille ’ s things for her to return to the orphanage after the Christmas break . She begs to be allowed back at Easter and for him to wear his inspector ’ s uniform when he takes her back so that she can show off to her friends . Frank tells Ken that he doesn ’ t want " Ban the Bomb " circulars being sent to his house . He finds a poster for the demo in the front room and throws it on the fire . He also bans Ken from going on the march , under threat of being thrown out of his home . At Miami Modes , Elsie ' s workmate Dot points out to her that she ’ s being watched by a woman . Elsie talks to her and finds out that she ’ s Norah Dawson - Arnold ’ s intended . She tells her to leave and refuses to talk to her . Ena sees Arnold knocking at No . 11 and volunteers to take a message for her . Harry helps Florrie deal with two troublemaking Teddy Boys in the shop . After work , Norah turns up at No . 11 . She admits that Arnold brought her along and asks again for a divorce . Elsie refuses , not allowing Arnold to get off scot free . She annoys Norah when she suggests that he ’ s only with her for her money . Norah accuses her of being common and is thrown out . Martha and Ena snub each other in the snug . Harry invites Concepta out to the bus depot dance . Ron Bailey has to investigate May ' s health record for the insurance before a pay - out is made . Ida frets over Ken going on the torchlight march against Frank ’ s orders . As it comes down the street , Ken and Susan go to join it . Ida accuses Ken of being more interested in fighting his father than fighting a cause and watches with concern as they set off . Notable dialogue . Ena Sharples : " Ooh , that Elsie Tanner , she were just the same durin ' the war . Skirts up ' ere an ' ' ' ave you got any gum , chum ? ' " . Ena Sharples and Martha Longhurst ( both speak at the same time at the bar of the Snug ) : " Two halves o ' mild , please . " Annie Walker : " I ' ve only got one pair of hands . Who was here first ? " Ena Sharples : " I was . " Martha Longhurst : " Forgive her her trespasses . . . " Ena Sharples : " ' Take not the name of the Lord thy God in vain ' - two halves o ' mild and a packet of crisps . "
Receptionist ( Episode 5718 ) The Receptionist was manning the checking - in desk at the upmarket hotel in Chester where Ashley Peacock and Claire Casey stayed for a brief period during March 2004 . Having made arrangements for Doreen Heavey to look after infant Joshua Peacock , Ashley and Claire went shopping in the city beforehand and Claire was suitably impressed upon learning that the four star establishment boasted a swimming pool . Overhearing Claire telling Ashley that she hadn ' t packed a swimming costume , the Receptionist informed them that such items could be purchased downstairs and , booked the couple in to room 305 once Ashley had finished signing the paperwork . Declining her offer of help with their luggage , the couple headed upstairs to their room .
Vivienne Cooper Vivienne Cooper was an agent for Rosie Webster during her career as a fashion model . She met her at Nick ' s Bistro to discuss a job that was lined up for her and took boyfriend Jason Grimshaw along , introducing him - at Marcus Dent ’ s tongue - in - cheek suggestion - as her bodyguard . Vivienne was quite taken with the builder ’ s looks and threw him the offer of also working on the same shoot as Rosie , much to his girlfriend ’ s annoyance . Jason diplomatically declined . Later in the day , Rosie was appalled to discover that the shoot involved nothing glamorous but was instead her posing on a stationary cycle with a florescent jacket for a road safety campaign . An exasperated Vivienne tried to calm her down by saying that Kate Moss started her career as the face of Atkinson ’ s Rivets .
Episode 8255 ( 11th November 2013 ) Plot . Roy tells a relieved Hayley that he will support her decision to end her life at a time of her choosing . Tina contacts Tommy and tells him to return . She tries to talk to Kylie to mediate but she ends up rounding on her husband , telling David that Tina ’ s tired of his presence as is everyone else . Eileen follows up on Sean ’ s idea and gets Todd a job at Street Cars . His thanks to her ring hollow . Carla suggests to Peter that Tina could help them out and look after Simon while Leanne is occupied with Nick . He agrees . Hayley thanks Roy for his understanding but he ’ s clearly troubled . An angry Leanne fetches Simon from No . 6 where he has been hiding out with Grace and Faye . After he has gone , Owen demands to know from the two girls what has been happening but Faye gives cheek in a manner previously suggested by Grace . Anna finds a troubled Roy wandering the street and asks him what ’ s wrong . When she finds out , she tells him that it is better to lie and enjoy their days together than to spend their final days arguing . Tina agrees to look after Simon for pay . Owen voices his suspicions to Anna that Faye and Grace prompted Simon ’ s actions but she is distracted by Roy and Hayley ’ s problem . Leanne agrees to Peter ’ s plan for Tina to look after Simon . David blows Tina ’ s money on booze and drowns his sorrows in the Rovers . Tina ’ s furious and gets Sean to take him back to the flat . Hayley breaks down , telling Roy she doesn ’ t want to leave him .
Betty Davies Actress Betty Davies played two roles in " Coronation Street " : Elliston ' s Raincoat Factory machinist Norma in February 1961 and coffee bar waitress Sylvia in March 1964 ( under the name of " Elizabeth Davies " ) . She also appeared in " Medico " , " Hancock ' s Half Hour " , and the Granada Television series " The Mating Game " , also shown in 1961 and starring Johnny Briggs , fifteen years before he appeared in the " Street " as Mike Baldwin and as a maid in the 1963 series of " Maupassant " adaptations .
Episode 7864 ( 11th May 2012 ) Plot . Terry creeps into Tina ' s room in hospital intent on dealing with her when an emotional Tommy startles him . When Terry asks about the money , Tommy snaps and tells him that he will sort it , leaving Terry frustrated . Eileen is still reeling from Paul ' s marriage proposal conflicted between her love for Paul and guilt over Lesley . Tommy breaks down sitting with a still unconscious Tina . Lesley has been acting strangely all day and Eileen thinks it has something to do with Paul wanting a divorce . When she tells Jason about the situation she has found herself in , he is supportive and understanding of how serious Paul is . Hungover David tries to avoid Nick embarrassed about his behaviour but their relationship is once again put under pressure when a drunken David insults Eva and reveals that he tried it on with her the night before . Tyrone arrives at the café with the money and makes it clear to Tommy that he knows Jack wouldn ' t have wanted to see him in trouble but Terry is to have none of it . Eileen is left injured and in shock when an agitated Lesley lashes out at her . Karl and Sunita arrange to meet up again in the empty flat but their plans are ruined by Stella when she asks Sunita to cover for Tina . Left alone by Eileen , Lesley has an accident in the kitchen with the toaster . Dennis and Rita return from visiting Tina and tell Tommy that the doctors are going to bring Tina round . He rushes off to be with her closely followed by an aggravated Terry . Tommy , distracted by Tina , gives Terry the money . Jason is worried for Eileen when he finds her injured and he takes her to the café to calm down . Anna and Jason talk her around to the idea of being happy with Paul . Tommy is left devastated when Tina wakes up and tells him that it was Terry who hurt her . Eileen is beside herself when she returns home to find an unconscious Lesley on the kitchen floor .
Darts Player The Darts Player was an unnamed character whose elbow hit the bar flap of the Rovers Return Inn causing it to crash down on the fingers of Ernest Bishop who had just been asked to go and accompany Rita Fairclough in a singing engagement at the Gatsby Club . The Player ' s only comment after he apologised was to complain that the flap should have had a safety catch on it , much to Betty Turpin ' s disgust . Ernie ' s injured fingers meant that he was unable to fulfill the engagement and his replacement , a lady called Fay , could only play standards like , " She ' ll be coming round the mountain . . . " , which was hardly Rita ' s repertoire .
Bill Ward Bill Ward was born on 5th May , 1967 in Newcastle upon Tyne . He is a British actor who played Charlie Stubbs in " Coronation Street " from 2003 until 2007 , when the character was murdered by Tracy Barlow . In recent times , Bill has launched a successful photography business , and had a main role in " Emmerdale " as James Barton from 2013 to 2016 . Like Charlie , James was murdered by a lover scorned .
Episode 7170 ( 25th September 2009 ) Plot . It ' s Fiz ' s 25th birthday but the day is marred when Kirk announces he is moving out . Chesney ' s upset and blames Fiz . Michelle agrees to go for a drink with Luke . Tina ' s highly amused when Jason informs her that he has made the finals of " Mr Gay UK " . She decides to throw a party to celebrate . Rosie puts on a brave face at the factory in front of Luke and the girls . Kirk bids Chesney , Fiz and Schmeichel an emotional farewell before knocking next door and asking Maria if he can stay . Tina invites Darryl and Michelle to the party . Rita tells Norris that she will sell him her share of The Kabin and that she intends to go on a round the world cruise . Norris is thrilled . Kelly flirts with Luke in front of Rosie . Rosie throws her Frappé latte over her . Sophie assures Rosie that she can have any man she wants . Rosie determines to win Luke back . Darryl asks Amber to go to Tina ' s party with him . Teresa invites herself along too . Rosie ' s furious to see Luke and Michelle kissing in the Street . Cast . Guest cast . " None "
Episode 391 ( 9th September 1964 ) Plot . The residents are evacuated to the Mission cellar as the army are called in to defuse the bomb . Ena organises everyone and reminisces about the blitz with Albert and Minnie . Florrie refuses to leave the shop and has to be carried , kicking and screaming to the Mission by Stan . The residents relive the war singing their favourite songs . The army defuse the bomb but the residents enjoy themselves too much to return home . A Policeman tells Florrie that there ' s an Irishman waiting for her in the Street .
Episode 8078 ( 8th March 2013 ) Plot . The police question Jason about his van . Jason ' s shocked when they claim to have received a tip - off that someone matching his description was seen fleeing from a burning van earlier . Fuming , Jason realises that he ' s been set up by Karl . Eileen confronts Paul for lying to her about where he spent the afternoon . He angrily reveals that he went with Toni to buy Eileen an engagement ring . Eileen ' s stunned . Struggling to keep his cool , Jason tells the police that Karl Munro , his girlfriend ' s ex , is framing him . Stella urges him to keep calm . After a triumphant performance , Anna tackles Faye over her lies about the tickets . Aadi ' s upset that he forgot his one line in the show . Sunita invites Dev to stay for tea and they bask in their shared pride of the twins . Eileen tries desperately to backtrack but Paul , hurt by her accusations , walks out . Anna makes Faye apologise to Owen . He ' s sympathetic , realising that Faye hoped Tim and Anna would become a couple . Anna ' s moved as Owen reminds her that he loves them both very much . Jason gets wound up about Karl . Stella thinks he ' s being childish as he can ' t be sure who ' s responsible . Jason ' s gutted when Stella announces they should split up . Anna thanks Owen for being so sensitive with Faye . They share a tender moment . Stella tells Jason that his behaviour demonstrates they aren ' t strong enough as a couple . Jason apologises for overreacting and persuades her to reconsider . Stella agrees to let Jason move into the Rovers so they can commit to each other properly . Jason bumps into Karl in the Street . Jason enjoys telling Karl he ' s moving in with Stella . Eileen finds Paul in the Rovers . She begs him for another chance and admits being an idiot . Paul drops to one knee , proffers the ring and asks Eileen to marry him . Eileen gleefully accepts and the whole pub celebrates . Jason moves his stuff into the Rovers . Stella reveals that she ' s asked Owen to give Karl a job to keep him busy . Jason bites his tongue . Katy ' s jealous as Steph and Ryan go on their date . Kirsty tells Tina that she and Fiz need to stay away from her mum as they could be arrested for witness intimidation and end up prison , like Tyrone . Jason and Stella bump into Karl at the bistro and behave civilly . However , once Stella ' s out of earshot , the animosity between the two men is all too apparent .
First Stranger ( Episode 1294 ) The First Stranger called at The Kabin to collect his regular order of the " Pig Producers ' Monthly " in June 1973 , soon after the changeover from its prior incarnation as Biddulph ' s newsagent . The man exhibited a rabbit - in - headlights look throughout the transaction , and was so keen to rush out of the shop after paying that Rita Littlewood had to remind him about his 90p change . The man asked if there was a supplement and , after being told there wasn ' t , muttered under his breath that he was leaving and would be cancelling his order . The confusing exchange , along with several others that day , inspired Rita and Len Fairclough to check up on the " Pig Producers ' Monthly " ( a strange order , as there wasn ' t a piggery within five miles of The Kabin ) and they discovered that it was a front for porn magazines .
Episode 2169 ( 13th January 1982 ) Plot . Ivy feels that Bert should tell Longshaw ' s Foundry that he has to attend a funeral but Bert wants to tell the truth . When Alec Hobson disappears with her teasmade and toaster , Annie calls the Police . She feels awful when Alec returns with the repaired items and has to cancel her complaint . Ivy is furious that Bert is going to risk his job by telling the truth about the court case . Gordon tells Betty that she can bring Annie to the wedding , Betty tells him she will if Caroline agrees . Bert tells Mr Swift , the works manager at Longshaw ' s , about his court case . He tells him that if they ' d known about the case they wouldn ' t have employed him . Caroline tells Betty she must bring Annie . She snootily tells Gordon she ' s not surprised the Rovers aren ' t bringing a charabanc . Longshaws admire Bert ' s honesty and keep him on . Gordon and Caroline return to London . Betty worries that he ' s making a mistake marrying Caroline .
Episode 2475 ( 19th December 1984 ) Plot . Percy feels that Bill will treat Elaine like a drudge . Elaine asks Bill to win Percy round . Bet asks Mike for a £5 , 000 loan so that she can buy the Rovers and he tells her that he ' ll see his accountant . Bill tells Percy he is good enough for Elaine ; he loves her . Alf is sad to hear that Rita is going out with Tony Cunliffe . Gordon tells Bet that the brewery wants a manager , not a tenant and she doesn ' t stand a chance as she hasn ' t got enough experience . Percy gives Elaine his blessing . She goes to Southampton to look over a Salon . Rita tells Tony she ' s not going to Knutsford ; she ' s not over Len yet . Jack sends his application in to the brewery . Bet decides to apply to manage the Rovers . Kevin tells Bill that he ' s not going to Southampton .
David Ross David Ross ( born 31st May 1945 in Blackburn , Lancashire ) appeared on " Coronation Street " in three roles : His other credits include " Red Dwarf " , " Wycliffe " , " G . B . H . " and " The Green Green Grass " .
Episode 7245 ( 4th January 2010 ) Plot . Sally ' s told that her lumpectomy will take place next Friday . Dev hands the twins back to Sunita in a boisterous mood after a day at the zoo . He assures Sunita that he will continue to be a proper father to them , and reveals that he has split with Bernie . Matt ' s not too happy at this news . Joe asks Bill for work but Bill is still waiting to hear if Peter ' s bar is going ahead . Becky and Claire go to the cinema . Steve calls to see Ashley with a crate of booze and proceeds to get roaring drunk while pouring out his troubles . Rick spots Tina and follows her into the Rovers . He eavesdrops on her conversation and expresses interest in buying No . 12 . Tina takes him to view the flat . Kevin cooks a meal for Sally . They discuss their concerns about next Friday but agree not to worry until necessary . Joe learns that Tina is alone with Rick in the flat . He races round to check on her but finds Tina blissfully unaware . Liz summons Becky home from the cinema to sort out Amy . Steve arrives home late in a drunken stupor . Furious Becky tells him to find somewhere else to sleep . Joe drowns his sorrows . Rick collars him outside No . 8 and threatens to go after Tina instead . Joe ' s terrified .
Drunk Man ( Episode 1194 ) The Drunk Man was a customer at the Victoria Street Working Men ' s Club on its opening night in June 1972 . He took a shine to one of the acts - Rita Littlewood - and tried to chat up her but he didn ’ t help matters by saying he liked her voice but not her choice of songs , suggesting " " instead . He claimed to have sung in the clubs himself once but Rita wasn ’ t impressed , saying she ’ d remember his advice . . . the next time that they booked her for " " . Not to be put off , he followed her to the other side of the bar , insisting on buying her drinks and getting annoyed when she refused , telling him that it was the smell of his breath that put her off . She asked if he was going to go or would she have to stick her stiletto through his kneecap . Len Fairclough also intervened and told him to shove off and crawl off to his trough . Having finally got the message , the man went away and Len and Rita renewed their acquaintance .
Episode 8032 ( 4th January 2013 ) Plot . Gail sings as she cleans in the bistro . Nick , recognising the signs , asks her if she ' s got a new man . Gail remains coy . Leanne tells Stella that she ' s determined to win Nick back as she knows now , he ' s the man she loves , not Peter . Tommy visits Fiz in hospital . However , Chesney arrives and thinking that Tommy ' s responsible for the faulty boiler , shouts at him for threatening Fiz ' s life . Lewis introduces Gail to Patrick Woodson , an old friend of his . In front of Gail , Patrick offers Lewis a dream job in Italy running a luxury hotel , but Lewis turns him down . Carla ' s furious to see Rob moving into Victoria Court and tells him that it would be best if he moved well away from Weatherfield . Rob remains unfazed . Owen grabs Tommy and threatens to give him a beating for putting his family ' s lives at risk . Tommy feels terrible but takes it on the chin . Gail tells David how Lewis turned down a fantastic job in Italy and she can ' t understand why . David muses that he ' s probably on the Mafia ' s wanted list . Kevin apologises to Jenna again and asks her not to punish Sophie for his mistakes . Carla takes a call from a client cancelling their huge order . Carla ' s beside herself and Michelle wonders how to break the news to the factory girls . Nick thanks Lewis for turning down the job in Italy and showing such loyalty to the bistro . Lewis enigmatically suggests that the real reason he wants to stay is because of a certain special person . Gail quivers with anticipation . The Health & Safety Investigator calls at the garage and asks to speak to Tommy . Tyrone feels terrible and wishes him luck . Nick watches as Leanne helps Simon into Peter ' s car . He makes waspish comments about their apparent domestic bliss . Leanne assures Nick that she can ' t stand Peter and it ' s him that she loves but Nick remains sceptical . Lewis calls in at No . 8 and tells Gail that the reason he can ' t move to Italy is because he ' s totally infatuated with her . Gail silences him with a passionate kiss .
Episode 200 ( 12th November 1962 ) Plot . The Street is dug up so that telephone cable can be laid - the residents blame the Barlows for the disruption . Ena tires of Martha ' s questions about her marriage . Susan breaks down when Albert questions her about her home life . Ena threatens to throw Martha into the hole if she doesn ' t stop quizzing her . The Barlows make up . Susan runs away from home to Albert .
Robert Graham Robert Graham was the son of Jimmy Graham , who had an affair with Rita Littlewood in September 1974 . Robert and his sister Pamela and their mother Muriel had a surprise meeting with Jimmy in a restaurant car park while he was with Rita , who he passed off as a client . Jimmy went off with them when Robert and Pamela begged him to take them to a second hand shop as they had seen a bike they liked there and they thought it would be sold quickly . Seeing Jimmy with his family woke Rita up to the reality of splitting up a home and she broke off the affair later that day .
Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt ( born Manchester 5th July 1899 , died London 22nd April 1982 ) appeared on " Coronation Street " between September and October 1961 as Sean Riley , father of Concepta . His career stretched from the 1950s to the 1980s and included guest roles in many television series including " BBC Sunday - Night Theatre " , " Suspense " , " Armchair Theatre " , " Pathfinders in Space " , " Walt Disney ' s Wonderful World of Color " , " The Human Jungle " , " Dr . Finlay ' s Casebook " , " Public Eye " , " Sergeant Cork " , " Emergency - Ward 10 " , " Softly Softly " , " Hadleigh " , " The Persuaders ! " and " Doctor Who " . Film roles included " A Night to Remember " and " Sunday Bloody Sunday " .
Stuart Davids Stuart Davids is a former actor who was best known for playing Lachie McCrae Jr . in " Hamish Macbeth " from 1995 to 1997 . Turning his hand to directing he worked in the theatre on productions such as " Reasons to be Cheerful " and made his television directing debut with " Tinsel Town " in 2000 . He directed 70 episodes of " Coronation Street " from September 2006 to May 2010 . He has also directed " River City " , " Heartbeat " and " Wasted " . Episodes directed by Stuart Davids . 2000s . 2006 ( 5 episodes ) 2007 ( 14 episodes ) 2008 ( 16 episodes ) 2009 ( 20 episodes ) 2010s . 2010 ( 15 episodes )
Louis Tussauds Waxworks Louis Tussauds Waxworks is Blackpool located tourist attraction that has , amongst other displays , a " Coronation Street " section . Visitors can walk around a recreation of part of the Street itself and enter the Rovers Return Inn . Amongst the waxwork figures on display are replicas of Roy Cropper , Bet Gilroy , Vera Duckworth , and Ena Sharples . As Roy Barraclough is present in The Rovers as Alec Gilroy and elsewhere in his comic role of " Cissy " opposite Les Dawson ' s " Ada " he is the only person to appear twice in the museum .