Episode 2159 (9th December 1981)

Plot
Annie is amazed that the Ogdens can afford to buy a new house. Fred feels Critchley just wants to break up his marriage. Elsie encourages Hilda to use her phone, hoping the Ogdens will quickly move. Bet finds Bobby Simpson boring. She promises Rita she won't tell Mavis. The Bells view No.13. They like the house and are cash buyers. Bobby calls at the Kabin. Mavis apologises to him for standing him up and they arrange another date. The Ogdens are denied a mortgage as Stan doesn't earn enough. Bet is shocked when Mavis takes Bobby into the Rovers. He is stunned. Bet tells him to forget all about their evening together. Eunice packs and leaves Fred to work for Critchley. She tells him she hopes he'll follow her.

Guest cast

 * Councillor Ben Critchley - Alan Surtees
 * Mr Bell - Max Smith
 * Mrs Bell - Catherine Terris