Episode 10215/6 (6th January 2021)

## Plot

**Part One:** As Kevin looks for new premises for the garage, Tyrone considers leaving the business. Abi is dismayed by their defeatist attitudes. Johnny soldiers on ahead of his sentencing. Jenny is upset as he shuts her out emotionally. Still in seclusion, Leanne calls Dr Gaddas to ask for something to help her sleep but the doctor insists on seeing her first. Roy proposes several legal ways the residents can halt the development. He suggests petitioning the council to revoke the planning permission but Abi has a better idea. Evicted from the salon flat, Seb and Alina can't afford a place of their own. Grace invites Michael along to her 20-week scan. Michael refuses to get involved until he knows for certain that he's the father. Evelyn hasn't made her mind up about Canada but packs her bags just in case. Tyrone is shocked that she's thinking about leaving but advises her to do what makes her happy. Gail doesn't know where she's going to live as she's fallen out with Audrey due to her mother siding with Ray. Abi hires a float and decorates it with banners reading "Crosby is a crook". Gail, Sally and Alina ride on the float with Abi as Tyrone tows them to the bistro, with Abi using a megaphone to slag Ray off. A disapproving Roy tags along. Michael receives the letter from the paternity clinic confirming that Grace's baby is his.

**Part Two:** Michael races to the hospital to find he's missed the appointment, but Grace plays him a recording of their child's heartbeat. Dr Gaddas asks Simon how Leanne is and is puzzled when he tells her that she's in France. Simon catches Kelly attempting to break into the furniture shop and convinces her that it won't solve her problems. Carla makes an appeal to Johnny on Jenny's behalf. Jenny writes her feelings down for Johnny but he admits he can't read it as his vision is failing. Aggie hears Michael and Grace talking about their baby and extracts the truth from her son. A bagless Evelyn meets Arthur at the tram stop. The police arrive to disperse the protesters. Abi uses the megaphone to make accusations about Ray's treatment of women and throws the device at Craig when he tries to take it from her. She's arrested for assault.

**Part Three:** Evelyn tells Arthur she's staying in Weatherfield as it's given her a home and family. They say goodbye to each other. Dr Gaddas calls on Leanne at the flat and confirms that she's told her family she's in France. Gaddas prescribes her zolpidem to get her to sleep but Leanne refuses to come to the medical centre as she'd have to leave the flat. Kelly doesn't think Simon understands what she's going through. He lists his past misdemeanours to show he isn't as sheltered as he looks. Abi is let off with a caution after Craig vouches for her. Roy is less forgiving, accusing Abi of derailing their protest to pursue her personal vendetta against Ray. David discovers No.8's locks have been changed.

**Part Four:** Ray claims that the maintenance team got their dates mixed up and passes on the new keys. He also informs Tim that Hale Barns has been put on ice for up to two years, so the Metcalfes have two weeks to find somewhere else to live. Alina looks for an apartment. Tyrone offers to try and fit her in at No.9. Alina accepts, not realising that he only made the suggestion out of politeness. Imran tries to delay Johnny's sentencing on health grounds but is unsuccessful. Leanne spills her bottle of pills on the table before falling asleep on the sofa. Simon and Kelly like each other and arrange a date for tomorrow. Aggie accepts that Michael is the baby's father but urges him to apply for sole custody, as Grace cannot be trusted. Sally and Tim are unable to pull out of selling No.4 as Ray has covered every angle legally. As they wonder if anyone can stop Ray, Faye looks on in turmoil.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* James Bailey - Nathan Graham *(10215 only)*
* Aggie Bailey - Lorna Laidlaw
* Michael Bailey - Ryan Russell
* Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
* Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
* Johnny Connor - Richard Hawley
* Jenny Connor - Sally Ann Matthews
* Carla Connor - Alison King
* Evelyn Plummer - Maureen Lipman
* Roy Cropper - David Neilson
* Alina Pop - Ruxandra Porojnicu
* Seb Franklin - Harry Visinoni *(10215 only)*
* Grace Vickers - Kate Spencer
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Gail Rodwell - Helen Worth *(10215 only)*
* Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
* Kelly Neelan - Millie Gibson
* Ray Crosby - Mark Frost
* David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
* Craig Tinker - Colson Smith *(10215 only)*
* Debbie Webster - Sue Devaney *(10216 only)*
* Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine *(10216 only)*
* Faye Windass - Ellie Leach *(10216 only)*

### Guest cast

* Dr Gaddas - Christine Mackie
* Arthur Medwin - Paul Copley
* Jess Heywood - Donnaleigh Bailey *(10216 only)*

## Notes

* This was a one-hour episode made up of two production codes and transmitted at 7.30pm. P694/10215 was written by Mark Wadlow and P694/10216 by Mark Burt.
* Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode 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.
* First appearance of Seb Franklin since 25th September 2020.
* The entrance to the main studio complex at MediaCity studios doubled as exterior and car park of Weatherfield General.
* *TV Times* synopsis: Abi rallies her neighbours to voice their opposition to Ray; Leanne reaches out for help; and Evelyn informs Tyrone of Arthur's proposition.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,469,436 viewers (11th place).