Episode 10090 (20th July 2020)

## Plot

Geoff prepares for his first radio show since the stabbing and hints to Brian that he has something special planned. Brian lets slip about Sally acting as a defence witness. Yasmeen is coming round to the idea that Geoff is genuinely remorseful. Sally is sad to see Abi leave No.4. Abi promises that it won't affect their friendship. Imran presses Toyah to email Karen Glen and get them back on the fostering list. Toyah is evasive. Adam rings Safe as Houses pretending to be Gary, and confirms that the safety deposit box Laura uses is in Gary's name. Taking to the airwaves, Geoff publicly forgives Yasmeen and announces to his listeners that he wants to be reunited with his wife. Brian tunes in at The Kabin, where Ryan hears it. Gary finds out from Kelly that Laura went on a bender last night. He's appalled to see a bruise on Kelly's arm that Laura gave her. He hands Kelly some cash to treat herself on her birthday as Laura forgot. Safe as Houses rings Gary to follow up on the call from earlier, making him aware that someone is investigating him. Abi cooks for the Websters on her first night living at No.13 and sets a place at the table for Seb, despite him turning down her invitation. At The Waterway, Daniel pays Nicky to wear Sinead's cardigan and perfume and lie on the bed with him. Gary demands that Laura start treating Kelly better or he'll tell Rick what she's like. He gets rough with her when she calls his bluff. Yasmeen meets a representative of the Women in Prison charity. The woman, Elaine Jones, admits that she just used the charity as a cover story to see her and is there because she has also been abused by Geoff.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Geoff Metcalfe - Ian Bartholomew
* Brian Packham - Peter Gunn
* Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
* Seb Franklin - Harry Visinoni
* Yasmeen Metcalfe - Shelley King
* Adam Barlow - Samuel Robertson
* Sarah Barlow - Tina O'Brien
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
* Alya Nazir - Sair Khan
* Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
* Nina Lucas - Mollie Gallagher
* Ryan Connor - Ryan Prescott
* Gary Windass - Mikey North
* Kelly Neelan - Millie Gibson
* Cathy Matthews - Melanie Hill
* Daniel Osbourne - Rob Mallard
* Elaine Jones - Paula Wilcox
* Harry Platt - Freddie & Isaac Rhodes *(Uncredited)*

### Guest cast

* Lucie Fernsby - Nicola Duffett
* Nicky Wheatley - Kimberly Hart-Simpson
* Laura Neelan - Kel Allen

## Places

* Coronation Street
* 4 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 8 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 13 Coronation Street - *Back room/kitchen and hallway*
* Corner Shop
* The Kabin
* Viaduct Street
* Furniture Shop
* Roy's Rolls
* Weatherfield General - *Radio booth*
* Norcross Prison - *Communal area and visiting area*
* The Waterway - *Room 29 and corridor*

## 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 Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm.
* First appearance of Elaine Jones.
* Last appearance of Kelly Neelan until 24th December 2020.
* Last appearance of Harry Platt until 14th December 2020.
* *TV Times* synopsis: Geoff uses his hospital radio show to talk about how he has forgiven Yasmeen and wants to help her; and Abi moves into No 13.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,778,845 viewers (2nd place).
* At 8.30pm, ITV1 broadcast the third of eight programmes entitled *Coronation Street: Compilations*, a series of retrospectives looking back at the most memorable storylines.