Coronation Street - The Best of 1979 DVD

Eight Original Episodes of Coronation Street From 1979

The final instalment of the Coronation Street 1970-1979 box set contains eight more classic episodes from the nations favourite soap opera. Coronation Street 1979will appeal to fans of the show in its golden age, and those who have purchased previous instalments in the Coronation Street 1970’s series.

Coronation Street 1979 DVD Episodes

• Episode 1:Ken finds Dave holding Albert prisoner. Dave threatens to kill Ken but Ken somehow manages to knock him unconscious. Albert keeps him in check with the poker when he comes round.
• Episode 2: Deirdre leaves Tracy outside the Rovers whilst she calls on Annie. They are disturbed by a terrible crashing sound - a lorry has spilt its load of timber into the Rovers. She claws at the timber thinking Tracy is trapped beneath.
• Episode 3: Gail doesn't like the idea of keeping her engagement with Brian quiet but goes along to keep the peace. Hilda returns home to find a chicken on her table. She is amazed to see the yard full of hens and tells Eddie to get rid of them.
• Episode 4: Elsie returns from holiday and is delighted to hear Gail is engaged. Audrey Potter arrives and gives her approval of Brian. Gail isn't happy to see her. Alf returns from hospital but Renee treats him like an invalid.
• Episode 5: Fred buys a wig. Annie and Betty can't believe it but they decide not to mention it as he'll be self-conscious. The residents are amazed at it, however, and Albert tells him he looks daft.
• Episode 6: Eddie takes possession of a metal detector with which he plans to search for precious metals. Albert tells Eddie he found an old coin on his allotment once – it’s a fib but Eddie will end up digging his allotment for free.
• Episode 7: Rita is determined to have a holiday and Fred agrees to give her a lift to the caravan. As Bet is on her holidays, Rita asks her to join her in Morecambe and Bet agrees, much to Len’s fury.
• Episode 8: The big day arrives. Gail tries to compose herself but Brian isn't at all nervous. Albert, Ena, Bet, the Ogdens, Ken, Deirdre and the Duckworths gather at the church to watch the wedding as Mike walks Gail down the aisle.

• Format: Region 2 PAL Format Colour
• Running Time: 200 minutes
• Video Aspect: 4:3 Full Screen
• Audio Soundtrack: English - Dolby Digital Mono

Coronation Street - 1979 [DVD] List Price: £12.99 Sale Price: £7.93

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Binding: DVD
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Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Brand: NETWORK (FR)
Manufacturer: Network
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