
Coronation Street — Season 2
1961
Christine’s resentment at Malcolm’s absence during her grief flared, and she shut the door in his face. Meanwhile, Ken and his student companions diligently crafted anti-bomb posters until Ida instructed them to cease their work. After a de…
Harry gathered Lucille’s belongings, preparing them for their journey back to the orphanage after the festive season.
Elsie was in a terrible temper and confided in Linda that Ena was the source of her distress. She’d overheard Ena at the Rovers Return boasting to the patrons about having a boyfriend.
In the Rovers, Elsie confronts Ena, revealing the man in question is, indeed, Arnold. Meanwhile, the milkman is unable to reach Albert, prompting Ken and David to force entry to No. 1, where they discover him collapsed in the kitchen. Dr. T…
Beattie would not go back home unless Albert agreed to accompany her.
Frank cautioned Ida once more against pursuing Albert, his tone sharp. He snapped at Ken, perceiving a shift in loyalty toward his mother.
A package from Harry sits on Eileen’s bus, and she intends to return it.
"Stay in," Elsie instructed Dennis. "The television's being delivered, and Linda and Ivan are coming over to shop for the baby."
Ena took exception to the police taking over the Mission. Meanwhile, Swindley and Miss Nugent busied themselves preparing the hall. The residents of Coronation Street gathered together for a shared night's lodging.
Joan and her fiancé, Gordon, are welcomed by the Walkers. Frank voices his disapproval of Ken's decision to buy on hire purchase. Meanwhile, Dennis is attempting to acquire funds for a young woman he's interested in at the club.
Frank rebukes Ida sharply upon her confession of purchasing covers on installment.
Annie rebuked Jack for his boisterous conduct in the presence of George Davies, her disapproval evident.
Mary Stubbs informs Ida that the homeowners have been given the opportunity to purchase their properties for two hundred pounds apiece. Intrigued, Ida considers the matter and contemplates the best way to convince Frank.
Martha and Minnie attempted to evade the fare, hoping to slip through unnoticed, but their scheme was foiled by Harry.
Albert placed the kettle on the hob, anticipating a quick cup of tea. Instead, the water stubbornly refused to reach a boil, taking a frustrating forty-one minutes thanks to the weak gas pressure.
Vera Lomax requested that Ena care for her difficult son, Colin, the following day.
Ena cherishes every moment spent with her grandson, Colin. Linda is disheartened by the latest developments concerning Number 9. Ken bristles whenever his family mentions Susan’s name.
The women watched as Jack accompanied Joan towards St. Thomas' church. A delay occurred when their car refused to start. News reached them that Weatherfield County F.C. were keen to recruit David. The Walkers hosted their family at the Rove…
Frank penned a letter, circulating it amongst the residents, expressing his opposition to the proposed demolition.
Ena is annoyed to hear that Minnie was told that she was barred from the residents' demolition protest meeting.
Harry has spotted a car belonging to the council outside of No.1 and Jack realises that it must be about the demolition of the street.
Jack notices that Harry is looking down and Annie tries to find out what's wrong.
Harry prepares the house for Alice Burgess's arrival with the help of Esther.
Linda and Ivan arrive to take Elsie and Dennis out for the Easter Bank Holiday, only Elsie can't be bothered and Dennis is late out of bed.
Harry causes a scene in the pub when he thinks that Michael Regan is bothering Concepta Riley.
Dennis isn't pleased to hear that Elsie's agreed that Arthur can call on her again.
Elsie and Esther enter a dusty and grimey No.9 to clean it for the Cheveskis before they move in tomorrow.
Dr. Graham assured Ena that she had merely twisted her ankle. Swindley remained insistent that she still leave the Mission. Martha grew increasingly worried as Ena began to settle into the house. Emily moved into the vestry to serve as temp…
Ena upsets Martha with complaints about her cooking and she walks out of her own house.
Billy gets ready to start his first day at work at the Blue Bell Garage.
News arrived from the Council: they had an opportunity for Nancy Leathers – an OAP bungalow. Frank fretted over Ida’s late return from visiting Beattie’s. Dennis received a summons to Lenny Phillips' office. Ken called on Beattie Pearson, o…
Concepta and Harry exchanged vows at St. Theresa's, with Lucille as bridesmaid and Len standing as best man. A shadow of jealousy fell upon Linda as Ivan and Nona Willis spent the day together, working alongside the Rovers. At the reception…
Swindley arranged the evening excursion to the Blackpool illuminations. Doreen agreed to take on the role of barmaid, submitting her notice to Swindley in the process. Two young clerks from the Town Hall, Phil Braithwaite and Norman Dobson,…
Elsie offered an apology to Annie. The Cheveskis received a letter from a colleague of Ivan’s working in Canada. His photographs of that life sparked Linda’s interest. Elsie and Ena met on the street, and a bitter exchange erupted between t…
Frank rowed with Ken, simmering over his friend’s silence about losing his job. He wouldn’t allow Dennis to find him work. Ken, in turn, declared he could no longer endure being called ‘idle’ and offered to take on any labor to support hims…
Dennis gathered materials for a costume, his mind set on the upcoming fancy dress contest at the Orinoco. Harry, seeking to mend a slight, purchased a gift for Concepta. Meanwhile, Ena found a measure of peace, reconciling with a relieved M…
Ena found herself in a predicament more substantial than anticipated as she indulged in Minnie’s Christmas pudding. Elsie, experiencing a sudden shift in sentiment, decided to prepare dinner for Dennis. Meanwhile, the Hewitts' television ma…
When money went missing from the till, Annie quickly identified the thief. Concepta felt a surge of delight when Harry finally conceded, agreeing to her permanent return to work at the Rovers. Meanwhile, Elsie defended Dennis.


