Episode 1221 (27th September 1972)

Plot
Annie is rushed to hospital. Ena blames herself, as do a lot of the regulars. Lucille reveals Annie only took four tablets and has had her stomach pumped. Annie thanks Lucille for her concern and tells her she feels years younger. Minnie collects £30 for Tommy. Dirty Dick reveals Tommy is lying and they give the money to Dick to install a stove in the stables. Norma confesses that she likes Ken.

Guest cast

 * Tommy Deakin - Paddy Joyce
 * Dirty Dick - Talfryn Thomas

Notable dialogue
Ken Barlow: "Annie Walker being subjected to a stomach pump operation for no good reason is like the Queen falling off her horse at the Trooping of the Colour."