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9th November 1988: After many years of mutual dithering, including a double jilting at the church in 1984, Derek Wilton and Mavis Riley were married. Best man Percy Sugden took charge of Derek to make sure he didn't let Mavis down this time, but he had his work cut out for him as Derek was hungover after drinking two pints and a brandy on his stag night. However, all parties made it to the Registry Office in time and the wedding went perfectly. The Wiltons were especially thrilled with their gifts - who thought Jack and Vera would be kind enough to buy them a microwave? (In fact, Jack had sold the microwave to Derek the previous night in lieu of payment, but Derek was drunk at the time and forgot)
 * For more information see Episode 2881 (9th November 1988).