The unnamed Reporter from the Weatherfield Gazette met up with Ken Barlow at the White Lion in Castlefield, Manchester with a proposition to cover the story of a proposed new bar opening up in Viaduct Street, Weatherfield. Following their meeting, the reporter went to get Peter's side of the story. By his questioning, Peter soon realised that his father had given his colleague information and promptly went round to Ken's house where an argument ensued.