Episode 1338 (12th November 1973)

Plot
Stan prepares for Rene Dubois' arrival but worries that Hilda will find out. Janet wants a house but Ken will only go up to £8,000. Stan is landed with lorry driver Rene. Mark Hillkirk has to have plastic surgery. The Bishops' Frenchman, Charles Follette, speaks no English. Stan and Rene get on like brothers. Bet refuses to stay at the Rovers with Marcel Lebeque until she sees him.

Guest cast

 * Rene Dubois - Michael Poole
 * Charles Follette - George Lambert
 * Marcel Lebeque - Andre Maranne