Episode 986 (6th July 1970)

Plot
Susan undergoes an operation. Len tells Elsie she's turning hard and bitter. Alan returns to the area. The Barlows are relieved when Susan's operation goes well. Sandra, Irma and Bet go to Alderley Edge for a laugh. Alan is horrified to find Elsie has let herself go. She accuses him of coming back thinking she'd jump at the chance to go out with him again.