Episode 4073 (2nd October 1996)

Plot
Curly is surprised by Raquel's new positive attitude to herself and work. She sends out job applications. Jim enjoys teasing Bill about his relationship with Maureen. Alf worries that Audrey is going to make a fuss over his seventieth birthday. Vera discovers that Jack has written a cheque for the horse's upkeep which includes Don's share. She tells him that subbing Don won't help him. Raquel is amazed that Curly is stressed over being reprimanded by the Square Dealers. She urges him to see them and sort it out. Maureen is upset when Jim tells her Bill has been telling him about their relationship and that Jim knows all about Nigel standing her up. Mavis books a holiday in Estoril, Portugal. When Alec complains that she didn't buy it through him she reminds him of the last time he sold her a holiday and she never got beyond the airport. Maxine tries to get Fiona to spend some money on refurbishments in the Salon. Fred and Norris are startled when Curly tells them he won't be doing the tasks. He is forced to back down when they tell him Eric Firman is going to hand out the tasks. Vera suggests to Don that if he needs money he should take in a lodger. The police ask Tricia to press charges against Carl but she refuses, saying she just wants him out of her life as she's frightened of him. Maureen tells Jim she can't forgive him for telling Bill about her lonely hearts and feels a fool to have ever trusted him.