S5·E39 13 May 1964
Synopsis
Frank sells his shop to Summitt Supermarkets for £6,000. He buys a new car, a white zodiac, and throws a party in the Rovers. Jerry finishes at the Builder's Yard and is taken on at Roscoe & Pitts. Martha gets a passport. Frank is patronising to the Booths and is cold shouldered. The residents drink Frank's champagne but grow annoyed as he lords it over them. Ena plays the piano but the party ends abruptly as Martha dies of a heart attack in the snug.
Episode recap
Frank sells his shop to Summitt Supermarkets for six thousand pounds. Following the sale, he purchases a new white Zodiac car and hosts a party in the Rovers. Jerry finishes his work at the Builder's Yard and takes on a new position at Roscoe and Pitts, while Martha secures a passport. During the gathering, Frank acts in a patronising manner toward the Booths and receives a cold shoulder from them. Although the residents drink Frank's champagne, they grow increasingly annoyed as he lords his success over them. Ena plays the piano during the event, but the celebration comes to an abrupt end when Martha suffers a heart attack in the snug and dies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 39 of Coronation Street air?
Season 5, Episode 39 ('13 May 1964') originally aired on May 13, 1964.
How long is Season 5 Episode 39 ('13 May 1964')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Coronation Street.
What happens in Coronation Street Season 5 Episode 39?
Frank sells his shop to Summitt Supermarkets for £6,000. He buys a new car, a white zodiac, and throws a party in the Rovers. Jerry finishes at the Builder's Yard and is taken on at Roscoe & Pitts. Martha gets a passport. Frank is patronising to the Booths and is cold shouldered. The residents drink...