Episode 2229 (11th August 1982)

Plot
Brian gives a body repair job to Frank Skinner. Mr Wainwright, manager of the Luxy Cinema is furious that Alf has banned his film. He is interested to discover he has a blonde barmaid living with him. Mrs Chadwick arrives and tells Fred the Rover broke down in Wigan. Fred gets Brian to run him over to fetch it back. Wainwright gets the Gazette to call at the shop and in Alf's absence they interview Bet. She tells them how Alf took her in, despite the neighbours gossip, and she doesn't pay rent. Brian manages to repair the Rover for Fred. Ron Sykes tells Brian that Skinner is not to be trusted. Annie decides to stay with Olive Taylor Brown for another day. Marion's boyfriend Phil Moss turns up looking for her.

Guest cast

 * Ron Sykes - Bobby Knutt
 * Frank Skinner - William Maxwell
 * Mrs Chadwick - Sue Johnstone
 * Mr Wainwright - James Tomlinson
 * Reporter - Ian Bleasdale
 * Photographer - John Jardine
 * Phil Moss - Ken Kitson