Episode 4539 (8th January 1999)

Plot
Les panics when Janice tells him she's disgusted with him and is going to make sure he doesn't get any compensation off the hospital. Roy takes possession of a second-hand espresso machine. Nick is upset when he thinks of Alf's death. He tells Audrey that Alf was definitely alive after midnight. Natalie decides to decorate the pub. Lorraine is upset when she refuses to let her move in with her. Gary hopes to return to work but knows the twins are too much of a handful for Judy. Jackie tells Alma that Curly has fallen behind with his mortgage repayments and the house is going to be repossessed. She suggests Alma makes her a tenant and the DSS will pay the rent. Les offers Janice a holiday in Paris if she keeps quiet. Kevin is pleased when Alison agrees to go out with him. Fred introduces Maud and Ashley to his new assistant, Nita Desai. Ashley thinks she's gorgeous. She shows an interest in every aspect of the Corner Shop]]. Roy struggles, in vain, to make his coffee machine work. Janice agrees to collaborate Les' story when he promises her home improvements. They are disturbed by Toyah who overhears their plotting and tells them they're both despicable.