Episode 1023 (9th November 1970)

Plot
Mark tells Elsie he didn't get on with Lucille. Albert tells Minnie she's been deceived by Handel; he's a conscientious objector. Minnie tells him she admires Handel for his courage of conviction. Albert gives Handel a white feather. Billy takes Irma out. Lucille tells Mark that he's spooky. Annie is upset at her lack of civility towards him. Ena thinks Mark is too good to be true. Billy gets Billy Sweeney to lend Irma enough money to buy more of the shop and pay back Dave Smith's £600. Irma tells Billy she's very grateful and plans to thank him. Ena tells Annie romance is blossoming between Billy and Irma. Annie refuses to believe her.

Guest cast

 * Handel Gartside – Harry Markham
 * Mark Howard - Nicholas Jones