S2·E81 Mon Oct 16 1961
Synopsis
Swindley organises the evening's trip to the Blackpool illuminations. Doreen agrees to become the new barmaid and gives her notice in to Swindley. Two young lads and clerks from the Town Hall, Phil Braithwaite and Norman Dobson, arrive looking for digs in the area. Jack, Ena, Minnie, Martha, Albert, Ken, Val, Frank, Christine, Dennis, Jed, Jean, Elsie, Bill, Alf, Doreen, Swindley and Emily go to Blackpool. Brian looks after Esther, in bed with flu. Elsie and Bill become brazen in their affair. The coach leaves with Ena still having her palm read by a Fortune Teller.
Episode recap
In the episode of Coronation Street broadcast on Monday, October 16, 1961, Swindley organizes the evening trip to the Blackpool illuminations. Doreen agrees to become the new barmaid and hands in her notice to Swindley. Elsewhere, two young lads and clerks from the Town Hall, Phil Braithwaite and Norman Dobson, arrive in the area looking for digs.
A large group of residents including Jack, Ena, Minnie, Martha, Albert, Ken, Val, Frank, Christine, Dennis, Jed, Jean, Elsie, Bill, Alf, Doreen, Swindley, and Emily head out on the excursion to Blackpool. Meanwhile, back at home, Brian looks after Esther, who is confined to bed with the flu. During the trip and travels, Elsie and Bill become brazen in their affair. As the outing continues, the coach departs with Ena still having her palm read by a fortune teller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 81 of Coronation Street air?
Season 2, Episode 81 ('Mon Oct 16 1961') originally aired on October 16, 1961.
How long is Season 2 Episode 81 ('Mon Oct 16 1961')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Coronation Street.
What happens in Coronation Street Season 2 Episode 81?
Swindley organises the evening's trip to the Blackpool illuminations. Doreen agrees to become the new barmaid and gives her notice in to Swindley. Two young lads and clerks from the Town Hall, Phil Braithwaite and Norman Dobson, arrive looking for digs in the area. Jack, Ena, Minnie, Martha, Albert,...