Episode 10135 (7th October 2020)

## Plot

Nick enjoys a video call with Sam which is interrupted when Gail calls at the flat and is excited to introduce herself to her grandson for the first time. She points out to Nick that he can't keep his secret from Leanne forever. Tracy confides in Emma that she isn't prepared to sell the florists and Steve isn't talking to her, unable to see that they can't change anything about Oliver's condition. Tim and Sally look forward to a perfect wedding day, though they are both nervous as to what Geoff will do that could ruin it. Leanne has a heart-to-heart with Dr Howarth, begging her as a mother herself to do more for her own son. Faye reveals that she's got a new boyfriend who she met online. Craig masks his disappointment. Tim, Abi and Faye are dressed and ready for the ceremony. Geoff asks to be included but is rebuffed again by his son. Tim voices his fears to Abi that he will turn up anyway. Preparing to make a radio appeal for Todd's whereabouts, Eileen expresses doubts that they're doing the right thing and fears that she'll never see her son again. Unable to attend the reception, Gail reads a poem about friendship she has written to Sally. Steve continues to cold-shoulder Tracy. As Sally continues to fret about Geoff, Abi uses a ruse to use Faye's mobile to send a text message. Nick and Leanne attend a meeting with Imran to be introduced to their new barrister, Elliot Newell. Leanne gets annoyed with Nick for being more interested in his phone messages and his seeming impatience to leave. Just before setting off for the register office, Abi feigns a severe headache and cries off attending. The others go without her. George calls on Mary and meets Eileen. Leanne returns to the hospital, full of enthusiasm after the meeting with Elliot but still sharply-spoken with Nick. An intruder enters the back door of No.11 and takes some cash, almost being caught by Sean in the act. Dressed in his best suit, Geoff comes into No.4, claiming Faye has texted him to say that Tim has changed his mind. Abi lures him into the conservatory and locks him inside it. Having heard the radio broadcast, Emma praises Eileen for her performance. Leanne accuses Nick of being more interested in his phone than Oliver's welfare. As a row breaks out and, realising he has no choice, Nick reveals that the person he's been texting is his son.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Sam Blakeman - Jude Riordan
* Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
* Gail Rodwell - Helen Worth
* Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford
* Emma Brooker - Alexandra Mardell
* Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
* Faye Windass - Ellie Leach
* Nina Lucas - Mollie Gallagher
* Craig Tinker - Colson Smith
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Geoff Metcalfe - Ian Bartholomew
* Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
* Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
* Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
* Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
* George Shuttleworth - Tony Maudsley
* Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
* Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
* Oliver Battersby - Emmanuel & Jeremiah Cheetham *(Uncredited)*
* Todd Grimshaw - Gareth Pierce *(Uncredited)*

## Places

* Coronation Street
* Rovers Return Inn - *Public*
* 1 Coronation Street - *Back room, kitchen and hallway*
* 4 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms and conservatory*
* 11 Coronation Street - *Back room, kitchen and hallway*
* Viaduct Bistro
* Victoria Street
* Barlow Legal Services
* 12 Victoria Court - *Living room/kitchen*
* Weatherfield General - *Paediatric surgical unit corridor, waiting area and ICU room 2*
* Natasha Blakeman's house - *Sam's bedroom*

## Notes

* First appearance of Todd Grimshaw since 22nd December 2017 and first appearance of Gareth Pierce in the role, taking over from Bruno Langley. This appearance was uncredited and not specified on screen to be Todd.
* 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: A suspicious Leanne pries the truth out of Nick; Sally and Tim fear that Geoff will derail their big day; and Sean disturbs an intruder at Number 11.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,832,059 viewers (3rd place).