Ep 102. Coronation Street: Christmas 1968 - Part 2

Coronation Street: Christmas 1968 - Part 2 is the second part of the special Christmas episode of the ninth season of the popular British soap opera. The episode revolves around the residents of Coronation Street as they prepare for Christmas, with various storylines intersecting.

One of the main storylines in the episode involves the Barlow family, particularly Ken and his wife Val. They are experiencing financial difficulties, and their daughter Susan is causing them additional stress by acting out and pushing boundaries. Meanwhile, Ken is dealing with his own feelings of inadequacy, as he struggles to match up to his successful brother David.

Elsewhere, love is in the air for two of the street's young couples. Emily and Ernest are delighted to announce their engagement, while Lucille is smitten with a new boy in town, much to the dismay of her protective auntie Minnie.

There are also tensions brewing between Alf Roberts and his son-in-law Jerry, as they clash over money and business matters. Meanwhile, Elsie Tanner is struggling to make ends meet, and turns to a loan shark for help, with disastrous consequences.

The festive season is also a time for community spirit, and we see the residents of Coronation Street coming together for various events, from carol singing to charity fundraisers. But all is not well in the close-knit community, as simmering tensions threaten to boil over and cause rifts that could have far-reaching consequences.

As the episode draws to a close, the residents of Coronation Street gather together for a heartwarming Christmas celebration, with plenty of drama along the way. Will the street survive the festive season intact, or will the pressures of the season prove too much for some of its residents? Only time will tell, as we eagerly await the next installment of this beloved soap opera.