Episode 1
4 Jan 1965
January 4, 1965
Ken is livid about the story in the paper, annoyed that David has let the family down even though he was always viewed as the golden boy. A bad-tempered Len bickers with Jack and Annie over the story. Stan has been put off David by the allegations. Minnie wonders what Wormold wants with Ena.
Episode 2
6 Jan 1965
January 6, 1965
Elsie forms a plan to squeeze her repair costs out of Wormold. The Barlows are ostracised due to David's alleged bribe. Ena hints to Minnie about her inheritance.
Episode 3
11 Jan 1965
January 11, 1965
Elsie is in a bad mood about Ena and takes it out on Dennis. Elsie knows that Ena will have something up her sleeve and determines to get in first. She's thrown when Ena is friendly to her and disarms her. Elsie nevertheless gives her a list of repairs she wants doing to No.11. Hilda is furious when Stan fills the house with paper. Albert gets the name of a paper merchant that Stan can do business with.
Episode 4
13 Jan 1965
January 13, 1965
Jack tells Albert, Stan and Charlie about Ena's mysterious intervention. Mrs Ainsworth calls at 15 Mawdsley Street. She lets rip at Len about his supposed disgusting history of boozing and womanising. Len is mystified at what she means and matters aren't helped when Irma turns up, flaunting herself at him to win her bet with Dennis.
Episode 5
18 Jan 1965
January 18, 1965
Swindley puts the prizes in the lucky dip barrel in the middle of the shop with a gents' watch being the star prize. Ena takes Minnie to task for failing to spot Norma Gee moving in with Len. Norma is pleased with her room and says she'll make no demands on Len. Annie is pleased that Len turned down April.
Episode 6
20 Jan 1965
January 20, 1965
Dennis worries about the rent rise but Elsie cites an identical situation where Dot Greenhalgh's sister-in-law won her case in court. Ena tries to find out from Stuart what the committee's decision is likely to be but he's unable to assist. She sends Minnie out to find out what the Bold Street Mission's attendances are like. Len continues to enjoy Norma's food.
Episode 7
25 Jan 1965
January 25, 1965
Ena wonders if there's been any sign of activity from the Tanners. Dennis tells Elsie about the notice. Elsie is calm, deciding not to row with Ena but to get everyone on their side. The clasp on Annie's gold bracelet is broken. Elsie starts her campaign with Annie, telling her "in confidence" that Ena is evicting them in four weeks. Annie immediately starts to spread the news, opining that the Tanners are being victimised.
Episode 8
27 Jan 1965
January 27, 1965
Stan gets up early in the morning to speak with milkman Bert Lodge about the possibility of jobs with his firm. Elsie and Dennis create homemade damp patches and other household problems, hoping to give Ena the impression that No.11 has been falling to pieces for years. Ena sees through it all and tells Minnie she intends to get the Tanners out of the house. The residents anticipate yet another clash between the two. In the Rovers, Ena gives Elsie her notice in writing. Elsie goes for Ena in the snug and the fight spills out into the Street. The residents take sides. Ena tells Elsie she wouldn't be throwing her out if Swindley wasn't throwing her out.
Episode 13
Feb 15, 1965
February 15, 1965
Florrie introduces Norman to Elsie and the other residents. Emily seeks a volunteer driving instructor. Charlie starts working in the Coronation Street area.
Episode 14
Feb 17, 1965
February 17, 1965
Norman grows closer to Elsie as they spend time together. Emily bamboozles Ken into accompanying her on a driving lesson. Annie tries to give Florrie a warning.
Episode 15
Feb 22, 1965
February 22, 1965
Len asks Irma to provide Jerry with some diverting company. Florrie enjoys having a man in her life again. Elsie meets Norman in secret at his hotel.
Episode 18
3rd March 1965
March 3, 1965
Lucille is given the part of the maid in "Way of the World", in a joint production with the boys' Grammar School. Emily's instructor Mr. Hopwood takes her out for a coffee. George Dickinson accuses Jerry of having an affair with Irma. Jerry refuses to return and is chased for the £30 he owes him. Len writes Mr. Dickinson a cheque and he leaves.
Episode 21
Mar 15, 1965
March 15, 1965
Annie prepares to cast a disapproving eye over Lucille's friend Roger. Elsie fights nerves as she attends a job interview. Emily contemplates a new look.
Episode 22
Mar 17, 1965
March 17, 1965
Lucille refuses to eat meat to Annie's annoyance. Val worries as no one wants to buy her salon equipment. Emily is horrified to discover that Elsie is her new assistant at Gamma Garments. Hilda feels sure Stan is playing away when he disappears for the afternoon. Roger Wain enlists Lucille to help him look after elderly people. Stan turns up at home with a black eye.
Episode 23
Mar 22, 1965
March 22, 1965
Hilda becomes convinced that all the evidence points to Stan's infidelity. The Barlows receive a pram for the imminent arrival. Swindley checks on Elsie and Emily's compatibility.
Episode 26
Mar 31, 1965
March 31, 1965
Swindley and Emily worry about what Mr Papagopolous will say about the case. Ken asks Irma to cook for him in Val's absence but Val ropes in Ena instead. The residents go to court to watch the proceedings. Emily pleads guilty. The Magistrate sympathises with her and fines her £5. He threatens to send Swindley to prison for a month but only fines him £20. The newspaper carries the report: "Magistrate Attacks Local Preacher". Val goes into labour.
Episode 27
5 Apr 1965
April 5, 1965
Len takes Val to hospital in his van. Ken feels completely useless. Jerry worries about his future. Len gets a contract from Arnold Jenkinson to do a conversion job for one of his supermarkets. Ken discovers that if the twins are born before midnight he'll get tax relief on them. Willie Piggott is fined £150 for bribing Ken. Val gives birth to a girl and a boy. The Walkers break open the champagne for the residents to celebrate the birth of the first-ever set of twins on the Street.
Episode 31
Apr 19, 1965
April 19, 1965
Piggott makes enquiries about Jerry. Albert seeks a companion for the Easter Monday football match. Val refuses to let Ken take her out for the day.
Episode 32
Apr 21, 1965
April 21, 1965
Jerry seeks advice before giving Piggott a decision about the job. Albert takes Lucille's survey. Dennis amuses Elsie with his efforts to go upmarket.
Episode 33
Apr 26, 1965
April 26, 1965
David's return to Coronation Street delights Irma and Albert. Ken and Val adjust to having the twins at home. Dennis catches the attention of his female clientele.
Episode 34
26 April 1965
April 26, 1965
Peter and Susan come home. No.9 is awash with visitors as the neighbours come over for a look at them. With the weather getting better, Hilda thinks about having the house done up.
Episode 37
May 10, 1965
May 10, 1965
Charlie searches for his missing cash while Hilda goes on a spending spree. Irma turns down David's offer of a night out to work at the Rovers. Florrie asks Len to build her some storage in the yard.
Episode 38
May 12, 1965
May 12, 1965
Hilda sweats over how to repay Charlie's twenty pounds. Emily wrestles with nerves ahead of her driving test. David catches Irma flirting with a delivery lad.
Episode 39
May 17, 1965
May 17, 1965
Hilda is filled with shame as Charlie faces the music with his supervisor. Emily decides to play Len at his own game. The street prepares for the Queen's visit to the town.
Episode 42
May 26, 1965
May 26, 1965
Albert relays his discovery of Charlie's whereabouts. The Barlows celebrate the twins' christening. Ena believes that Florrie will struggle once away from the street.
Episode 44
Jun 2, 1965
June 2, 1965
Lionel Petty fails to make a good first impression on his customers. Florrie feels sentimental about leaving the street. Dennis learns of Sandra's matrimonial designs on him.
Episode 45
Jun 7, 1965
June 7, 1965
Ena spends Whit Monday at home, waiting to be contacted. Lionel's idea of customer service impresses nobody. Emily suggests a day trip for the regulars.
Episode 46
Jun 9, 1965
June 9, 1965
Ena learns about her extended family and receives a surprising invitation. Lionel refuses to mix socially with his customers. Val objects to Ken always leaving her minding the twins.
Episode 47
14 June 1965
June 14, 1965
Len shocks his neighbours by displaying open hostility towards Tom. Ena makes preparations for her trip to America. Lionel is puzzled by the lack of custom at the shop.
Episode 48
16 June 1965
June 16, 1965
Elsie chastises Len for his attitude towards Tom. Emily advises Lionel to introduce a personal touch to his customer service. Sandra plans to lure Dennis to her birthday party.
Episode 49
Jun 21, 1965
June 21, 1965
Dennis fails to wriggle out of attending Sandra's party. Ena attends the American consulate to sign her paperwork. Stan boasts about giving up cigarettes.
Episode 50
Jun 23, 1965
June 23, 1965
Minnie gets emotional about Ena's departure for Nebraska. Dennis grows disconcerted by Sandra's attentions. Stan nods off in the Rovers after a sleepless night.
Episode 51
Jun 28, 1965
June 28, 1965
Emily panics when the coach company mixes up her booking for the Rovers' trip. Dennis begins to enjoy Sandra's adulation. Lucille asks Harry if she can remain with the Walkers upon leaving school.
Episode 52
30 Jun 1965
June 30, 1965
Emily leads the trip to the Blue John Mines with Dennis, Sandra, Irma, David, Hilda, Stan, Charlie, Minnie, Albert, Elsie, Len, Jack and Annie in attendance. Arthur Walker looks after the pub. The residents view the mines, 850 feet below ground level. Irma grows frightened of scaring David off. Dennis escorts Sandra. Lucille sees Harry off at Liverpool. On the coach back, David presents Irma with an engagement ring from the cavern. She accepts it.
Episode 58
Jul 21, 1965
July 21, 1965
Emily is surprised by Elsie's reaction to being dismissed. A diary clash causes a rift between the Walkers. Dennis seeks to escape his misery working for Lionel.
Episode 59
Jul 26, 1965
July 26, 1965
Stan involves Len and Charlie in his plan to brew his own beer. Minnie has a showdown with Clara, the Mission's new cleaner. Annie eyes the position of Lady Victuallers' chairperson.
Episode 60
Jul 28, 1965
July 28, 1965
The Walkers roll out the red carpet for lady victualler Nellie Harvey. Len, Stan and Charlie keep their home brewing efforts under wraps. Minnie and Clara get to know each other.
Episode 63
Aug 9, 1965
August 9, 1965
Jerry returns to a hostile reception from Len. Albert cheers on Jack in the bowls final. The smell of Stan and Charlie's home brew pervades the street.
Episode 64
Aug 11, 1965
August 11, 1965
Len reacts angrily upon discovering Jerry sleeping in the yard. Stan and Charlie's bottles of homemade beer explode. Jack takes umbrage at the contents of one of Annie's birthday cards.
Episode 65
Aug 16, 1965
August 16, 1965
Sandra decides on a change of approach to her pursuit of Dennis. Minnie and Emily suffer the effects of consuming Charlie's special brew. Lucille arrives back from Ireland.
Episode 66
Aug 18, 1965
August 18, 1965
The men's fishing trip gets Charlie wet under the collar. Sandra anticipates Dennis's reaction as she debuts her new look. An unkempt old man searches the neighbourhood for Albert.
Episode 67
Aug 23, 1965
August 23, 1965
Len plots a special surprise for Jerry on his birthday. Lucille takes her first step into the world of work. Albert welcomes Ted Bates into his home.
Episode 69
30 Aug 1965
August 30, 1965
Ted's daughter writes to Albert asking him not to interfere. Lucille gets four 'O' Levels - Science, English, French and Geography. Ted is hurt by his daughter's indifference to him. The residents are shocked and shaken when No.7 collapses.
Episode 70
1 Sep 1965
September 1, 1965
The residents fear the rest of the Street will fall down. The Barlows seek refuge for Peter and Susan in the Rovers as everyone moves out of their homes. The police rope the house off and Mr. Wormold arrives. Annie worries when Lucille doesn't return after a night out with friends. The menfolk start to shift the rubble in case Lucille is under it. She arrives home safe. The Surveyor detects no subsidence. The collapse was caused by a faulty beam over the bay window. Len is given the contract to secure the house. Ted decides to go back to the home and leaves. Lucille cries over No.7. Wormold feels it isn't worth the £300 repairs and tells Len to pull it down.
Episode 73
Sep 13, 1965
September 13, 1965
Jack surprises Annie with a trip to the Fox and Hounds in Wilmslow. Elsie hankers for a new man to enter her life. David reassures Stan over the escalating wedding plans.
Episode 74
Sep 15, 1965
September 15, 1965
Elsie makes a connection with a man at the Fox and Hounds. Irma tires of Hilda's constant chatter about the wedding. Lucille suffers a setback at a job interview.
Episode 75
Sep 20, 1965
September 20, 1965
Elsie flees the scene of the accident and turns up on Len's doorstep. Hilda apologises to Irma for interfering. News of Ena's return date reaches Minnie and Emily.
Episode 76
Sep 22, 1965
September 22, 1965
Stan persuades Len to talk to Elsie again. Jerry chooses the wrong time to voice his misgivings. Emily and Minnie discuss a welcoming party for Ena.
Episode 77
Sep 27, 1965
September 27, 1965
Annie faces a dilemma when the police question her. Relations between Elsie and Len hit a new low. Sandra eyes a job as Miss Nugent's assistant.
Episode 78
Sep 29, 1965
September 29, 1965
Minnie is disappointed not to receive a birthday card from Ena. Emily agrees terms of employment with an excited Sandra. Elsie decides to face her gossiping neighbours.
Episode 81
Oct 11, 1965
October 11, 1965
Ena puts herself forward to investigate the surveyor's presence on the street. Dennis resolves to improve his physique. Val tries to take an interest in current affairs.
Episode 82
Oct 13, 1965
October 13, 1965
Annie and Ena adopt different approaches to solving the mystery of the street's future. Dennis's fitness regime leaves him exhausted. Val decides to broaden her horizons.
Episode 89
Nov 8, 1965
November 8, 1965
The residents make final arrangements for the bonfire. Len and Jerry patch up their quarrel. Emily discovers that the gowns for the parade require alterations.
Episode 90
10 Nov 1965
November 10, 1965
Emily worked until 2.00am getting the fashion show ready. The residents gather at the Mission Hall to watch the event. Irma, Sandra and Lucille model the garments and get mixed up back stage. Allan drops woodwork when he discovers girls. The show turns into a fiasco. Elsie is horrified to discover Dennis has bought 108 Christmas trees.
Episode 92
17 Nov 1965
November 17, 1965
The nappies which Val put out to dry start to smoulder, filling the house with smoke. Val returns home and manages to put out the fire. Val’s furious with Ken but Annie tells her not to be too hard on him. Sandra lets Dennis store boxes of crackers in the Gamma Garments' storeroom after hours. Emily is cross with her when she finds out. Val breaks down at the thought of what could have happened to Peter and Susan. The Christmas trees are delivered, filling No. 11.
Episode 97
Dec 6, 1965
December 6, 1965
Hilda is upset that Irma wants to get married in secret. Len has an idea for the residents to join the newlyweds' celebrations. Jack demands money for Lucille's board and lodgings.
Episode 98
8 Dec 1965
December 8, 1965
Irma and David go to get married. Jack gets Arthur Walker to look after the Rovers, as the residents leave, on mass, for the reception. David and Irma are married at Ridgeway Street Registry Office. Jack, Annie, Stan, Hilda, Len, Elsie, Ena and Minnie hide behind a screen at the reception and surprise the Barlows. Arthur leaves Lucille alone in the Rovers whilst he places a bet. Val is chatted up by a man called Frank Turner in the Street. He steals cigarettes from the shop, and gets Lucille to serve him at the Rovers. He makes her feel uncomfortable. Stan makes a speech at the reception. Turner tells Jack that Lucille shouldn't be serving behind the bar at sixteen and makes him see that he's going to blackmailed.
Episode 99
Dec 13, 1965
December 13, 1965
Jack tries to allay Annie's fears that Turner has them cornered. Albert feels slighted by David's secret wedding. Charlie informs Minnie of his imminent departure.
Episode 100
Dec 15, 1965
December 15, 1965
The strain of being blackmailed takes its toll on Jack. Charlie finalises his affairs and bids farewell to Minnie. David and Irma view a three-bedroom house.
Episode 101
20 Dec 1965
December 20, 1965
Annie confides in Len and Stan about Frank Turner's blackmail. Lionel agrees to step into Jack's shoes. David and Irma celebrate receipt of the deposit for their new house.
Episode 102
22 Dec 1965
December 22, 1965
David suffers an injury during a football match. Len speculates about the identity of Turner's assailant. Annie relishes her role as lady chairman at the Licensed Victuallers' ball.
Episode 104
29 Dec 1965
December 29, 1965
David hopes to continue as social officer for Weatherfield Athletic. Lionel cuts down on giving credit at the shop. Minnie is intrigued by Ena's mystery parcel delivery.