Episode 3576 (4th August 1993)

Plot
Jim returns from Belfast. He is put out as Steve isn't pleased to see him back. Curly begs Reg to help him out but Elaine Fenwick's complaint has already reached Bettabuys' Head Office. Jim realises that it's up to him to sort all his problems out. Rita shows Maud, Maureen and Reg round Ted Sullivan's house. Maureen is cold towards her as she knows Reg fancied her. Reg is eager to find fault in the house as he doesn't want to live with Maud. After he tells Maureen that Rita doesn't compare to her Maureen mellows and finds the house charming. Reg tells Rita he's only interested if she drops £10,000 off the asking price. Raquel wants to learn French for when she goes on holiday with Gordon Blinkhorn and his friends. Maureen is disappointed when Reg tells her Rita won't accept their offer on the house. He is amazed when Rita tells them she will accept £65,000. Maureen is delighted but Reg realises he's going to be stuck with Maud. Liz finds she can't resist Colin Barnes and they kiss passionately. Steve is embarrassed to see them as he moves back into The Queens.