Episode 10087 (13th July 2020)

## Plot

Geoff tells a distressed Yasmeen that he loves her and is willing to forgive her and drop the charges if she agrees to be his wife again. He projects his abuse on to her, saying she was the one who attacked him. Alya realises the link between her missing phone and Geoff's sudden disappearing act. Yasmeen collects her wits and puts the phone down on Geoff. Leanne declares that listening to Josie has made her realise that they need to make Oliver's life the best it can be for as long as possible. Geoff returns to Speed Daal and hands back the phone with no guilty feelings, telling Alya he's going to prove how much he loves her gran. Kevin breaks the news to Abi that the twins are immigrating to Australia. Gary rings Sarah and announces he's putting up the rent on the factory. Leanne tells Imran and Toyah how Josie has given her a new lease of life and that she intends to take Oliver to Cornwall after all, as a holiday will do him good and his happiness is now her top priority. Toyah and Nick keep their reservations to themselves. Aggie meets up with Grace and asks her to think twice before ending her relationship with Michael as he really cares about her. Sally breaks the news to Tim that she's going to be a witness for the defence. He warns her it will rip them apart. Imran tentatively broaches the subject of fostering with Nick and explains how, to his regret, they've put their plans on hold so as not to upset Leanne. Nick decides to take action. Geoff calls at the police station and tells DS Abney that he'd like to retract his statement and drop all charges against Yasmeen. She explains that it's up to the CPS. Aggie takes Grace back to No.3 and makes herself scarce so she and Michael can talk. She agrees to try again. Laura thanks Adam for his help. She tells him how Rick sends her money via his minions, and she doesn't ask questions. Abi tells Kevin she's not sure she wants to see the twins before they leave but thinks they will have a great new start in Australia. With Nick's encouragement, Toyah reveals her fostering plans to Leanne. She admits the timing isn't great but assures her that she has her blessing. Sarah mentions Gary's sudden rent rise and urgent money needs to an interested Adam. Imran visits Yasmeen and tells her of Geoff's sudden about-turn and that potentially there might be no trial if he refuses to give evidence.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Geoff Metcalfe - Ian Bartholomew
* Yasmeen Metcalfe - Shelley King
* Alya Nazir - Sair Khan
* Ryan Connor - Ryan Prescott
* Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
* Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
* Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
* Michael Bailey - Ryan Russell
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Gary Windass - Mikey North
* Nina Lucas - Mollie Gallagher
* Aggie Bailey - Lorna Laidlaw
* Grace Vickers - Kate Spencer
* Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
* Adam Barlow - Samuel Robertson
* Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
* Sarah Barlow - Tina O'Brien

### Guest cast

* Lucie Fernsby - Nicola Duffett
* DS Abney - Fiona Skinner
* Laura Neelan - Kel Allen

## Places

* Rovers Return Inn - *Public*
* 3 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 4 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 6 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 8 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* Webster's Autocentre
* Victoria Street
* Roy's Rolls
* 5 Victoria Court - *Living room/kitchen*
* 12 Victoria Court - *Living room/kitchen*
* Speed Daal
* Weatherfield Police Station - *Interview room*
* Norcross Prison - *Communal area, liaison room and corridors*

## Notes

* This episode, transmitted at 7.30pm, was the only episode shown on this date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to a temporary cessation of the programme's production which began on 23rd March, and a scaling back on the transmission of previously recorded episodes from six to three a week which began from 30th March onwards.
* This episode contains some scenes shot after the regulations were relaxed and shooting could recommence from 8th June onwards, albeit with social distancing rules being rigorously observed by both cast and production crew.
* This episode was produced with the original intention of it being transmitted on Monday 18th May at 8.30pm.
* *TV Times* synopsis: Yasmeen is stunned by Geoff's latest move; and Imran tentatively broaches the subject of fostering with Nick, explaining how they've put their plans on hold.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 7,208,564 viewers (1st place).
* At 8.30pm, ITV1 broadcast the second of eight programmes entitled *Coronation Street: Compilations*, a series of retrospectives looking back at the most memorable storylines.