Episode 2601 (3rd November 1999)

Episode 2601
Production code	D984/140
ITV transmission date	3rd November 1999 (Wednesday)
Storyline writers	Lance Parkin Robert Perry Simon Winstone
Script editor	Lisa Williams
Story editor	Rebecca Levene
Writer	Dave Simpson
Director	Noreen Kershaw
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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Plot

A new chapter is beginning in Kathy's life - but will Alice be a part of it? Her decision to put Alice's happiness before her own is bound to leave her heartbroken. Kathy asks Alice if she would like to go and live in Australia with Elsa. When Alice asks her if she wants her to go, Kathy is forced to fight against her feelings. As Elsa arrives to collect Alice, Kathy's emotions begin to bubble towards the surface, but will she change her mind before it is too late? Bernice and Marlon's efforts at matchmaking are successful when Richie asks Tricia out for dinner. Bernice offers Tricia some words of advice and tells her that she should show Richie her hidden depths by making him laugh. But while Tricia reflects on how successful their evening was, Richie has a different view. Chris comes to the conclusion that the relationship he has built with Liam will protect him from being hurt. And Paddy tells Zoe that he has reservations about attending Kelly and Roy's dinner party as it is being held at their employer's holiday home.

Cast

Regular cast

• Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
• Alice Bates - Rachel Tolboys
• Richie Carter - Glenn Lamont
• Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
• Gavin Ferris - Robert Beck
• Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Rev Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
• Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Joseph Tate - Oliver Young
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby

Guest cast

• Liam Hammond - Mark Powley
• Brett Chappell - Ralph Van Dijk
• Shane Chappell - Brent Richardson
• Elsa Chappell - Natasha Gray

Locations

• Victoria Cottage - Living room, lobby and front garden
• Main Street
• Disused farmhouse - Cellar
• The Woolpack - Public bar and beer garden
• Kathy's Diner - Diner and kitchen
• Playground

Notes

• Last appearance of Alice Bates until 28th November 2001 and Elsa Chappell until 30th November 2001.
• The credits rolled as Kathy looked ahead up the village street after saying goodbye to Alice.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,700,000 viewers (16th place).