Episode 1140 (20th December 1971)

Plot
Maggie is amazed when Lucille steps in to help her out at the shop. Annie puts Nellie Harvey and Kitty Stonely out by expressing an interest in their Life Boat Function. As Laura is going to the Med for Christmas, Alan invites Mark Howard to stay. Elsie goes berserk. Alan decides he's had enough and leaves.

Guest cast

 * Nellie Harvey - Mollie Sugden
 * Kitty Stonely - Stella Moray