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S2·E4 Fri Jan 13 1961

Core Aired January 13, 1961
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Synopsis

Elsie threatens Ena in the Rovers and tells her the man is, in fact, Arnold. The milkman can't raise Albert - Ken and David break into No.1 to find Albert collapsed in the kitchen. Dr. Tinsley feels that Albert's daughter, Beattie, ought to look after Albert. Christine gets a bill from the plumbers for £1, 1/3. The plumber's mate, Joe Makinson, takes the bill back in sympathy when she can't pay it. Ida alerts Beattie to Albert's collapse and condition but Albert refuses to live with his daughter. Elsie has some beauty cream and starts to relax when Arnold arrives to have a chat.

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Episode recap

In this episode of Coronation Street, tension arises at the Rovers when Elsie threatens Ena, revealing that the man in question is in fact Arnold. Later, Elsie uses some beauty cream and begins to relax when Arnold arrives to have a chat.

Elsewhere on the street, trouble unfolds for Albert. The milkman is unable to raise Albert, prompting Ken and David to break into number one, where they find Albert collapsed in the kitchen. Dr. Tinsley arrives and feels that Albert should be looked after by his daughter, Beattie. Ida subsequently alerts Beattie to Albert's collapse and his current condition, but Albert refuses to live with his daughter.

Meanwhile, financial strains affect Christine, who receives a plumbing bill for one pound, one shilling and threepence. When she is unable to pay, the plumber's mate, Joe Makinson, takes the bill back out of sympathy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 4 of Coronation Street air?

Season 2, Episode 4 ('Fri Jan 13 1961') originally aired on January 13, 1961.

How long is Season 2 Episode 4 ('Fri Jan 13 1961')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Coronation Street.

What happens in Coronation Street Season 2 Episode 4?

Elsie threatens Ena in the Rovers and tells her the man is, in fact, Arnold. The milkman can't raise Albert - Ken and David break into No.1 to find Albert collapsed in the kitchen. Dr. Tinsley feels that Albert's daughter, Beattie, ought to look after Albert. Christine gets a bill from the plumbers ...

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