Episode 2530 (1st July 1985)

Plot
Betty takes command of the Rovers whilst Bet holidays. In Blackpool Mavis is embarrassed when men whistle at Bet. Rita finds herself caught in the middle of their bickering. Bet grows frustrated as she hasn't met any men. Barman Frank Mills makes her night by telling her a load of toy reps are checking into the hotel. Mavis goes to the zoo on her own. Bet and Rita ensnare a couple of reps. Mavis meets up with Norris Birchall who shares her taste in literature. Rita is embarrassed by the youthful age of her rep, Glenn Pritchard. Bet flirts heavily with hers - Wally Trainer. Norris turns out to be the Reps' boss. Kevin and Michelle babysit with Nicky. Michelle worries that Kevin is getting too serious.

Regular cast

 * Alf Roberts - Bryan Mosley
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
 * Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
 * Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
 * Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
 * Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
 * Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Phyllis Pearce - Jill Summers
 * Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
 * Kevin Webster – Michael Le Vell
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson

Guest cast

 * Wilf Starkey - Jim Bywater
 * Michelle Robinson - Stephanie Tague
 * Frank Mills - Nigel Gregory
 * Norris Birchall - David Ashton
 * Glenn Pritchard - Richard Piper
 * Wally Trainer - Gary Raymond