Episode 1037 (23rd December 1970)

Plot
Everyone except Albert cancels the panto because of Joe's death and the tickets are given to underprivileged children. They turn out to be completely wild and Albert has to look after them. Emily realises he won't be able to cope and goes with him. Elsie tells Alan she always thought Len had killed Steve Tanner. Gregg Flint and Gary Strauss decide to throw a farewell party in the Rovers. Detective Chief Inspector Castle interviews Irma, Stan, Minnie and Elsie. Albert handles the children but Emily disappears. Emily tells the residents Albert was a bigger handful than the children. Maggie is sad that Gregg is leaving for Germany. Minnie doesn't like living with Albert.

Guest cast

 * Gregg Flint – Bill Nagy
 * Gary Strauss – Callen Angelo
 * Detective Chief Inspector Castle - Hugh Cross