Episode 1266 (5th March 1973)

Plot
Albert is rushed to hospital and the street residents are evacuated to the Community Centre. Minnie is upset when Bobby can't be found. Elsie has to sit around in her freshly washed hair and Hilda worries about Stan's whereabouts. Albert is put into an oxygen tank and Ken keeps vigil. As the police give the all clear it becomes apparent that Jerry might be to blame as he installed the new cooker.

Notable dialogue
Hilda Ogden: "It makes you wonder about them Barlows. You get that with certain families. It's as if there's summat out there. Huntin' 'em down. One after another."