Episode 1357 (16th January 1974)

Plot
Hilda applies to be Rita's assistant but Rita gives Lucille the job. Len insists they both have trials. Hilda proves her worth and spikes Len's tea with whisky. Douglas Wormold wants £7 a week for No.11. The Barlows take it. Lucille gives up her job at the Betting Shop and asks Alan if she can live with them in Newcastle but they want to break all ties. She moves in with Lorraine Binks. Stan bodges things up for Hilda and Lucille gets the job. Len confirms Alan's suspicions that the street is down for redevelopment.