Episode 2944 (14th June 1989)

Plot
Jack discovers the Gilroys are going on holiday at short notice. He realises he'll be in charge and plans to show the brewery how well he can run a pub. Bet buys new clothes for the holiday. Phyllis is shocked when Gail tells her she can't return to the cafe; they can't afford her. Phyllis breaks down, feeling useless. The Gilroys leave for Spain. Jack is shocked to discover Betty has returned to take charge. Alma discovers the Roberts are Mike's friends and befriends them. When Deirdre makes a comment to Ken that she never knows what hat he is wearing with her - husband or reporter - he jokingly buys a trilby in order to question her about Council business. He knows about the closure of a day nursery. She tells him he can't print anything about the nursery as she's involved on the committee.

Guest cast

 * Christine Carter - Tara Moran
 * George Burgess - Max Mason