Episode 1703 (11th May 1977)

Plot
Elsie's dress returns from the cleaners. She's annoyed as it's obvious it's been cleaned. Rita spends the day preparing for the dinner party. Elsie wears the dress to the Fairclough's, annoying Rita who feels outdone. Hilda grows fascinated about how the sewing machines work and has a go on one. Ted is astonished when Rita tells him that Elsie has had three husbands. Mavis phones Len and hysterically tells him she won't be in work. Ted gives Elsie the brush off.

Guest cast

 * Ted Brownlow - Barrie Cookson