Episode 1148 (17th January 1972)

Plot
Ken starts as Deputy Head at Bessie Street School. The Howards are reconciled. Alan hears Laura Howard has opened a salon in Harrogate. Betty wants to help Maggie but Annie can't spare her. Alan finds it difficult to come up with the money. Wilfred Perkins, school Head, doesn't approve of Ken's caring teaching techniques. Betty decides to make the shop a family business.

Guest cast

 * Wilfred Perkins - Wensley Pithey