Episode 10133 (5th October 2020)

## Plot

Leanne refuses to leave the hospital to rest, feeling everyone there is against Oliver. A happy Nick listens to a message from Sam, saying he can't wait to see him at Saddleworth Moor. Abi joins Sally in planning the wedding. She and Tim are determined that Geoff mustn't find out about their plans. A forlorn Michael is cheered up when he is rung up by Tianna's social worker, saying that her dad wants to meet up with him. Tim blanks Geoff in the street. Faye also ignores him when he offers to take her out for a cheeseburger. Steve has to persuade Leanne to join in a formal meeting with a mediator. Paul goes off for another training session, causing Billy to be concerned that he's still so fragile after his ordeal with Kel. Alya visits Yasmeen, telling her that her trial date has been set for 2nd December. Yasmeen is concerned that Geoff will cause problems for her granddaughter and begs her to keep away from him. Leanne is impressed with the mediator, surmising that it demonstrates that the hospital has realised they are in the wrong, and this is their way of backing down. She and Steve are buoyed up that Oliver has a fighting chance. Alya admits her gran is right to suggest she avoids Geoff, but she is concerned when Yasmeen seems to show no fight in her for her upcoming court appearance. Billy confides in David that he's worried Paul is taking on too much with the helpline. David reckons that voluntary work could be just what Paul needs and he feels safe with Billy around to support him. Gail is delighted to be asked to be one of Sally's bridesmaids. Returning home, she is staggered to be told she has a newly-discovered grandson when Nick tells her what's happening. She realises he's torn because of Oliver's situation. The mediator opens a meeting between Dr Howarth with Steve and Leanne, but it quickly becomes acrimonious when it becomes clear the mediator is on the hospital's side. Eileen returns from Thailand. Steve and Leanne tell a concerned Dr Howarth that they are funding their own treatment and accuse her of trying to crush their hopes. Dr Howarth drops the bombshell that they won't allow Oliver to be moved from the hospital as it's not in his best interests. When Faye and Abi discuss the wedding in the back garden of No.4, Geoff overhears them. Steve and Leanne refuse further mediation and Dr Howarth warns them that the courts may have to intervene.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
* Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
* Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
* Sam Blakeman - Jude Riordan *(Voice only)*
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine
* James Bailey - Nathan Graham
* Michael Bailey - Ryan Russell
* Geoff Metcalfe - Ian Bartholomew
* Faye Windass - Ellie Leach
* Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
* Paul Foreman - Peter Ash
* Yasmeen Metcalfe - Shelley King
* Alya Nazir - Sair Khan
* David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
* Gail Rodwell - Helen Worth
* Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver

### Guest cast

* Mediator - Joanna Bond
* Dr Howarth - Caroline Harding

## Places

* Coronation Street
* 3 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 4 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms and garden*
* 6 Coronation Street - *Garden*
* 8 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 19a Rosamund Street - *Living room/kitchen*
* Victoria Gardens
* Weatherfield General - *Paediatric surgical unit corridor, waiting room, ICU room 2 and meeting room*
* Norcross Prison - *Visiting area*

## Notes

* First appearance of Gail Rodwell since 3rd June 2020.
* Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was made with social distancing rules being observed by both cast and production crew, even when they were playing family members or people who shared residences.
* *TV Times* synopsis: Steve and Leanne join forces to give Oliver a fighting chance; and Sally and Tim plan a wedding.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,773,465 viewers (4th place).