Episode 2144 (19th October 1981)

Plot
Mike tells his work force that if he can't find new outlets he'll have to make a third of them redundant. He tells Ivy and Ida that he'll close the factory if they don't produce twelve names for him to lay off. Ron Sykes returns from Spain to the news of the filling station robbery. He tells Brian he's an idiot for leaving the till in the first place and refuses to help him. Audrey does Bet's hair in the back of the shop. Ivy and Ida can't make up their minds who to make redundant. Mike gives them another day. Ivy feels Ron owes Brian and wants to tell him so. Bert tells her it's Brian's battle.

Guest cast

 * Ron Sykes - Bobby Knutt