Episode 2781 (25th November 1987)

Plot
Doctor Lowther breaks down when the doctors tell him Joan has died. Mavis hardly sleeps knowing Derek is only the other side of the door. He tells her he has to face Angela like a man and not rely on notes. Hilda regains consciousness. Derek returns home to find Angela hasn't read the note. He has second thoughts and decides it would be stupid to leave - he has too much to lose work-wise. He tells Mavis he's returning to Angela. Mavis is devastated. Jack threatens to leave home if Vera doesn't get rid of Amy Burton. Kevin is forced to break the news to Hilda that Joan Lowther is dead. Hilda is heartbroken.

Guest cast

 * Dr Lowther - David Scase
 * Amy Burton - Fanny Carby