Episode 2 (6th December 1989)

Plot
Oliver and Helen announce in the Rovers that their wedding will be on Christmas Day. Ben is so happy for them. Amar leaves No. 4 and walks onto Victoria Street to open Amar's Cafe. He gets his first customer in Daniel who is getting a few things before going off to work. Ben, George, Bailey, Luke and Sumit buy sweets from The Kabin before walking to Bessie Street School. Martha leaves No. 11 and walks to school herself. Veronica arrives at Street Cars on Victoria Street. Kate and Dennis announce their engagement in the Rovers. Elizabeth walks along the Street from No. 1 and arrives at Susan's house, No. 7, for a cuppa. Oliver says to Jason in the Rovers that the stag and hen dos will be Monday next week. Joan arrives at the Rovers and says to her great-nephew that she will be the hair stylist. Oliver is happy with Joan. Oliver goes to the Corner Shop to buy some milk and sees Helen is already there. Helen tells Oliver they should do away with the old terrace, No. 9, and buy a bigger detached house. Oliver wants to stay on the Street and the detached houses on the other side are all occupied. Ben, George, Bailey, Luke, Sumit and Martha return home from school. Oliver arrives at No. 7 and asks Ben to be his best man. Ben happily accepts. Bertha talks to Helen and finds out that Oliver and Helen are interested in No. 8. She offers to buy No. 9 as she wants to downsize anyway. Helen says she needs to check with Oliver first but is excited.

Regular cast

 * Oliver White
 * Helen Adams
 * Jason Jackson
 * Emily Jackson
 * Ben White
 * Susan White
 * Amar Parekh
 * Daniel Bradley
 * George Hill
 * Bailey Scott
 * Luke Bradley
 * Sumit Parekh
 * Nora Barker
 * Martha King
 * Veronica Scott
 * Kate Baker
 * Dennis Webb
 * Elizabeth White
 * Joan White
 * Marcus Walker
 * Bertha Bell

Guest cast

 * None

Settings

 * Rovers Return Inn - Public
 * 4 Coronation Street - Hallway
 * Coronation Street
 * Victoria Street
 * Amar's Cafe - Public
 * The Kabin - Shop floor
 * Rosamund Street
 * Bessie Street
 * Bessie Street School - Playground
 * 11 Coronation Street - Hallway
 * Street Cars - Office
 * 1 Coronation Street - Hallway
 * 7 Coronation Street - Hallway, living room and kitchen
 * Corner Shop - Shop floor

Trivia

 * TV Times synopsis: Continuing the journey on Coronation Street.
 * Viewing figures - 5,000,000 homes.
 * This episode was broadcast at 8.00pm on 6th December 1989.