Episode 1579 (3rd March 1976)

Plot
Gordon decides to get rid of the girls. He plans to buy the shop off Maggie and give it to Betty. She is overcome. Rita is disgusted when Mavis appears to put Derek off. Gordon deducts rent, food and the slate from the girl's wages and advises them to return their dole. Betty tells Gordon she doesn't want the shop; the responsibility would be too much for her. Gordon throws the boys out of the shop. He tells the girls he's putting the shop up for sale. Mavis agrees to go away with Derek. Hilda wins a competition - a trolley dash at a delicatessen.

Guest cast

 * Peter Dawson - David Sharpe
 * Brian Jones - Bryan Cooke