Episode 3545 (24th May 1993)

Plot
Raquel prepares a special meal for Wayne Farrell, hoping he will propose marriage. Curly breaks the news to Deirdre that Reg has bought the shop. Stella Rigby's cellarman is ill so Jim agrees to work for her for the week. Curly asks Reg to recommend him for the manager's job. Reg tells him he isn't going to give notice or ask for retirement as it might be refused; he's going to let his high standards slip so Brendan thinks he's not doing a good job. Bet and Stella are stunned when Liz hears she's been given The Queens, the bewery's top pub. The McDonalds celebrate. Alf doesn't really want to leave the shop. Stella warns Jim that Richard Willmore is a ladies' man and may have taken a liking to Liz.

Guest cast

 * Stella Rigby - Vivienne Ross
 * Neil Mitchell - John Lloyd Fillingham
 * Richard Willmore - Oliver Beamish
 * Gordon Blinkhorn - Mark Chatterton

Notable dialogue
Stella Rigby: "I've always said, one husband and one boyfriend is enough for anyone at the same time." Bet Gilroy: "Why Stella - you sweet, old-fashioned girl."