3x39 - Mon May 14 1962

May 14, 1962

Annie grows hysterical over not hearing from Billy. The Council announces the Street is definitely to be renamed and called Florida Street. Billy and Philippa travel up from London. Nellie and Stanley return to Len. Albert starts a petition for the Town Hall. Annie breaks down when Jack reminds her that she isn't a lady herself. Annie feels her whole world is collapsing around her.

3x40 - Wed May 16 1962

May 16, 1962

Annie warms to Philippa when she has similar ideas to her about the pub. Billy borrows Harry's car to take Philippa out. Annie plans to go with them but Billy puts her off. Ena writes to Prince Philip about the street's name. Frank refuses to sign the petition because of his job. The front axle goes and Billy and Philippa are stuck in the country.

3x41 - Mon May 21 1962

May 21, 1962

Billy and Philippa return at 3.00am. Esther announces she's leaving the Street to live in Moor Lane. Len and Ken become preoccupied with Philippa. She sets a sunlamp up in the living room. Whilst Billy repairs the car, Ken entertains her. The lamp burns the tablecloth and in the confusion that follows, Annie discovers Philippa with her arms around Ken.

3x42 - Wed May 23 1962

May 23, 1962

Annie worries about Ken's intentions with Philippa. Esther packs and is happy to leave. Albert gives her an old map of the area as a present. Concepta despairs as Lucille hero worships Philippa. Behind her parents' back she experiments with make-up. Annie tells Billy about Ken - he pretends to be outraged before admitting he knows. Ena, Minnie and Martha go to the pictures to see an 'X' rated French film with subtitles and see the made-up Lucille there.

3x43 - Mon May 28 1962

May 28, 1962

Lucille is unusually helpful about the house. Ena receives a letter from the Palace telling her that her complaint has been noted. Annie tries to dissuade Billy from marrying Philippa. Lucille secures Ena's silence by running errands for her but Harry discovers about her antics and bans her from seeing Philippa. Philippa is upset to discover her rival has landed a part in a film. A stranger, Matilda Grimshaw, hunts Ena down.

3x44 - Wed May 30 1962

May 30, 1962

Billy and Philippa break off their engagement as she wants to return to beauty contests. When Mrs. Grimshaw insults Minnie, Ena challenges her in the Rovers. Mrs. Grimshaw tells her that the Council have decided that her "Coronation Street" is to remain, with its fifty-four houses. Ena refuses to drop the fight and sends Mrs. Grimshaw off with a flea in her ear to the applause of the residents.

3x45 - Mon Jun 04 1962

June 4, 1962

Doreen packs in her job at a grocers on Rosamund Street and looks for more work. She refuses to return to the Rovers or Elliston's. Christine feels bored and longs for something fresh. Frank and Florrie keep their liaisons secret. Doreen and Sheila are puzzled by Christine. A boy chats her up but she acts mysteriously. Ena goes to a convalescent home in Southport. Christine tells Elsie she can't cope with any more "tomorrows".

3x46 - Wed Jun 06 1962

June 6, 1962

The publishers reject Ken's novel. Frank tells Ken about Florrie and receives his blessing. Doreen reveals that Swindley has been taken over and she agrees to go back to work for him. Christine can't understand why the workers remain in the factory. She refuses to sink, she wants to swim, not be a machine.

3x47 - Mon Jun 11 1962

June 11, 1962

Swindley, Emily and Doreen prepare for the coming of their new Greek owner.Frank buys a new blouse for Florrie, having spilt soup on her old one.Sheila finds a morose Christine on the roof, looking down on the people below and bemoaning that no one cares about her. Soon afterwards, Annie spots a police car outside the factory. Christine is on the edge of the roof and threatening to jump.

3x48 - Wed Jun 13 1962

June 13, 1962

Christine can't believe she climbed onto the roof. Lucille hopes that Ken will marry Christine. Swindley is ordered to display his V-neck sweaters in the window but only has one. Sheila and Doreen think Christine is heading for trouble.

3x49 - Mon Jun 18 1962

June 18, 1962

Jack is summoned to sort out his mother's will. The residents hope Colin will be good for Christine. Swindley gets Emily and Doreen to become models in the shop, wearing the new stock.

3x50 - Wed Jun 20 1962

June 20, 1962

Christine buys a new outfit and tells Elsie she's playing with fire. Gamma Garments advertise their new blouses on TV. Emily and Doreen model the new range. Concepta has a fainting-fit whilst shopping.

3x51 - Mon Jun 25 1962

June 25, 1962

Swindley turns the loft of the shop into a store room and Len does the alterations. Len tells Elsie he has a message for her from Bill Gregory. After hours, Len works at Gamma. He falls and gets his foot stuck in the floorboards and is left on his own in the shop.

3x52 - Wed Jun 27 1962

June 27, 1962

Nellie Fairclough worries when Len doesn't return all night. Sheila reveals that her father is retiring and that the family is moving to the country. She doesn't want to go and is delighted when Doreen suggests they get a flat. Swindley is troubled by his female tenant who entertains male friends a lot. Len tells Elsie that Bill Gregory is returning.

3x53 - Mon Jul 02 1962

July 2, 1962

Bill Gregory returns. Lucille tells him how much time Len has been spending with Elsie. Minnie worries about her mother's health. Business is good for Len and he considers taking someone else on. Bill threatens Len over Elsie. Len tells him they're just friends. Bill and Elsie meet.

3x54 - Wed Jul 04 1962

July 4, 1962

3x55 - Mon Jul 09 1962

July 9, 1962

3x56 - Wed Jul 11 1962

July 11, 1962

3x57 - Mon Jul 16 1962

July 16, 1962

3x58 - Wed Jul 18 1962

July 18, 1962

3x59 - Mon Jul 23 1962

July 23, 1962

3x60 - Wed Jul 25 1962

July 25, 1962

3x61 - Mon Jul 30 1962

July 30, 1962

3x62 - Wed Aug 01 1962

August 1, 1962

All the wedding plans are in place. Val doesn't like her bouquet and makes up her own arrangement. Ken suffers from a hangover and nerves. Annie, Esther, Florrie, Nancy, Beattie, Len, Minnie, Martha, Ena, Sheila and Doreen watch as Ken and Val marry at St. Mary's. Lucille is bridesmaid. Ena tries to help Elsie overcome her depression - she tells her to keep an air of mystery about her when dealing with men. Annie gets drunk at the reception. Concepta goes into labour in the Rovers and is taken to hospital by Jack.

3x63 - Mon Aug 06 1962

August 6, 1962

3x64 - Wed Aug 08 1962

August 8, 1962

3x65 - Mon Aug 13 1962

August 13, 1962

3x66 - Wed Aug 15 1962

August 15, 1962

3x67 - Mon Aug 20 1962

August 20, 1962

3x68 - Wed Aug 22 1962

August 22, 1962

3x69 - Mon Aug 27 1962

August 27, 1962

3x70 - Wed Aug 29 1962

August 29, 1962

3x71 - Mon Sep 03 1962

September 3, 1962

3x72 - Wed Sep 05 1962

September 5, 1962

3x73 - Mon Sep 10 1962

September 10, 1962

3x74 - Wed Sep 12 1962

September 12, 1962

3x75 - Mon Sep 17 1962

September 17, 1962

3x76 - Wed Sep 19 1962

September 12, 1962

3x77 - Mon Sep 24 1962

September 24, 1962

3x78 - Wed Sep 26 1962

September 26, 1962

3x79 - Mon Oct 01 1962

October 1, 1962

3x80 - Wed Oct 03 1962

October 3, 1962

The Hewitts' party is shattered by the news about Christopher. Ena and Martha take charge of a distraught Annie and Concepta is sedated. The police take over. Concepta disappears and is found searching the streets by Florrie. The police find the pram on wasteland. Det Sergeant Sowman discovers Lucille was jealous of Christopher. The residents enquire around the neighbourhood. Lucille reveals she left Christopher with a girl from school, Brenda Cowan.

3x81 - Mon Oct 08 1962

October 8, 1962

3x82 - Wed Oct 10 1962

October 10, 1962

3x83 - Mon Oct 15 1962

October 15, 1962

3x84 - Wed Oct 17 1962

October 17, 1962

3x85 - Mon Oct 22 1962

October 22, 1962

Annie spends the day preparing the spread for the party. Elsie borrows a dress from the shop to wear at the party. Albert starts work. Len doesn't tell Nellie about the party and is criticised by the residents. The regulars gather at the Rovers for the party. Florrie feels hurt by the way Frank is not interested in her anymore. Swindley spills a trifle over Elsie's dress. The Walkers retire to bed with the party still on, worn out by the preparations.

3x86 - Wed Oct 24 1962

October 24, 1962

3x87 - Mon Oct 29 1962

October 29, 1962

3x88 - Wed Oct 31 1962

October 31, 1962

3x90 - Wed Nov 07 1962

November 7, 1962

3x91 - Mon Nov 12 1962

November 12, 1962

3x92 - Wed Nov 14 1962

November 14, 1962

3x93 - Mon Nov 19 1962

November 19, 1962

3x94 - Wed Nov 21 1962

November 21, 1962

3x95 - Mon Nov 26 1962

November 26, 1962

3x96 - Wed Nov 28 1962

November 28, 1962

3x97 - Mon Dec 03 1962

December 3, 1962

3x98 - Wed Dec 05 1962

December 5, 1962

3x99 - Mon Dec 10 1962

December 10, 1962

3x100 - Wed Dec 12 1962

December 12, 1962

3x101 - Mon Dec 17 1962

December 17, 1962

3x102 - Wed Dec 19 1962

December 19, 1962

3x103 - Mon Dec 24 1962

December 24, 1962

Christmas Eve: Ena agrees to play the piano for the play. The residents try to make mend with the costumes, although Minnie doesn't go down too well as a gaiety girl. Ena opens with Land of Hope and Glory and Emily gets stage fright

3x104 - Wed Dec 26 1962

December 26, 1962

3x105 - Mon Dec 31 1962

December 31, 1962