Welcome. Let us face it - you are over sixty and feel the need to do something a little wild, perhaps a bit rock and roll, and the same applies to Coronation Street. USA soaps have a reputation for going wild at some point and why shouldn't our favourite soap also let down those long locks and do something different? We will get there, but let us first praise the audition team. Freddie the Shih Tzu is going to steal every scene, just how many dogs did they have to see before he got the gig? Feeling loyalty to Melvyn (who believed in the "Greatness of Alfred") Roy has the flat inspected by the rehoming team and following a mass shopping spree (more items on the shopping list dictated by Evelyn than for a new baby when I stopped counting) Roy is awarded custody of Freddie. And has no idea what he has let himself take on!
Michael is having to do some acting. He phones Rufus and gives his answering machine a piece of his mind for standing him up last night and makes it clear he needs the job in London. I am not impressed by the shouting. Michael decides to cut his losses with Rufus and goes to find Stephen and beg for re-instatement as he no job.
Sarah and Adam have been practicing for about half the night. Oddly Sarah is suddenly interested in Gabriela Hearst, the Uruguayan ex-wife of Uncle Stephen, who is into sustainable fashion.
Stephen is trying to consume a nice quiet breakfast with Elaine at Roy's. He discusses Michael's sudden departure in earshot of Nina who instantly makes him aware of her competence. He dismisses her out of hand (well he is trying to eat a full fry-up). Nina is no shrinking violet and gets her portfolio down - which impresses Elaine if no-one else. Michael arrives and tells him he has decided not to accept Rufus' job offer and can he withdraw his resignation? Stephen is able to confirm that he has appointed a new designer as Nina has already been offered the job - which is a surprise to her! Stephen pirouettes on a pin head implying his earlier comments were merely a test of her attitude and wanting to stick it to Michael for shouting at him last night. Later Uncle Ronnie advises a visit to Rufus and to try and repair the damage of the phone message.
The reformed Damon (I am taking odds on how long it will last) has identified that they are about to build some local blocks for student residences so he convinces Nick and Leanne that a late night licence will enable the students to consume alcohol at all hours rather than trekking into town. Neither Nick or Leanne actually like the idea - both are unsure about Damon and the extra hours - but anything which might make money is welcome at the moment!
Ryan is not going to be released until he has seen the side of his face and Alya is making no progress with his reluctance to face up to it. He reckons he will be celibate for the rest of his life and Crystal has not called - so no Ibiza. He reckons he could become "MC Face Melt". Later Carla swings by the hospital and gives him a pep talk. He is particularly appreciative of Alya's efforts.
Gorgeous George and Glenda are being taken on a high power, all singing, all dancing con with Little Big Shotz as Estelle gets Glenda ready for the first class. Estelle tells Glenda she can walk away if she wants - she simply loses 75% of her up front fee plus other costs of marketing! Anyway the community centre has been booked and the children are coming - and Glenda is testing the facilities! The first free taster session seems to go well - but how many will turn up for regular lessons?
So as I hinted above tonight Corrie went full comic book mode with Stephen the cereal killer oops he had a full fry up - no Great Expectations of any quality here. Michael and Ronnie try to visit Rufus but according to the cleaner he has been found dead in the swimming pool and the police have the house as a possible crime scene. Back in the Rovers they break the news to Stephen that Rufus is dead adding (wrongly) that Michael turned down the job when he saw Rufus last night and if there is anything at the factory Michael would like a job pretty please. Stephen tells PC Tinker that story so Michael was the last person to see Rufus alive and we all know what that means!! Craig interviews Michael who tells him that the story is a lie and now Craig does not know who to believe. Michael then asks Stephen what makes him a good salesman. Stephen launches on a long monologue about how to be good he has to understand the opposition and get the upper hand so that he can win in negotiations. This monologue plays over a flashback of Stephen visiting Rufus, drugging his wine with LSD, pushing him into the pool and then holding Rufus under the water until he drowned. And at the end of it Michael comes away from Underworld with a new job title as Junior Manager!
Many months ago they issued a press release about the resident guide dog and I have missed past outings so thought I would include this shot of the dog passing by in the background! Damon is trying to convince Sarah that a late licence on the Bistro would be a good idea.
Written by Simon Crowther and Owen Lloyd-Fox. Directed by Nickie Lister.
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