S2·E1 Wed Jan 04 1961
Synopsis
Christine is annoyed that Malcolm didn't see her over her mourning period and slams the door in his face. Ken and his student friends make ban-the-bomb posters until Ida orders them out of the house. Arnold Tanner turns up at No.11 after fifteen years and asks Elsie to give him a divorce so that he can marry Norah Dawson. She refuses and they argue before he storms out. Ena, seeing Arnold leaving the house from her vestry window, spreads it about that Elsie's got a fella. Harry is promoted to inspector at the bus depot.
Episode recap
In the episode of Coronation Street broadcast on Wednesday, January 4, 1961, Christine is annoyed that Malcolm failed to see her over her mourning period and proceeds to slam the door in his face. Elsewhere, Ken and his student friends work on making ban-the-bomb posters until Ida steps in and orders them out of the house.
Meanwhile, Arnold Tanner arrives at number eleven after an absence of fifteen years. He asks Elsie for a divorce so that he can marry Norah Dawson. Elsie refuses his request, leading to an argument before Arnold storms out of the house. Ena, watching from her vestry window, spots Arnold leaving the property and subsequently spreads the gossip around that Elsie has a fella. Additionally, Harry receives a promotion to the position of inspector at the bus depot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 1 of Coronation Street air?
Season 2, Episode 1 ('Wed Jan 04 1961') originally aired on January 4, 1961.
How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('Wed Jan 04 1961')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Coronation Street.
What happens in Coronation Street Season 2 Episode 1?
Christine is annoyed that Malcolm didn't see her over her mourning period and slams the door in his face. Ken and his student friends make ban-the-bomb posters until Ida orders them out of the house. Arnold Tanner turns up at No.11 after fifteen years and asks Elsie to give him a divorce so that he ...