Episode 2396 (19th March 1984)

Plot
Bill installs himself at the Yard and puts up his own sign. Rita agrees to pay for Mavis to have a proper instructor. Gail is annoyed that Brian is upsetting Ivy by accusing her of forgetting Bert. Vera tells Brian that Ivy is a woman and she's lonely; she's got a life to lead and he's just plain selfish. Mavis is given two tickets to an Amateur Operatic production. She has her first lesson with instuctor Alan Livesley. Brian lays into Kevin for spending time at the Yard when he should be at the garage. Dick Lewis tells Mavis he'll accompany her to the Gilbert and Sullivan. Ivy and Arthur Whitaker go to the bowls club dance.

Guest cast

 * Arthur Whitaker - Trevor Martin
 * Dick Lewis - Philip Whitchurch
 * Alan Livesley - Peter Ivetts