Episode 1410 (22nd July 1974)

Plot
Vera refuses to open the shop until 9.00am but Granny lets it be known that customers will be served any time. Freda Barry takes over the Flying Horse. Tricia throws herself at Ray. Bet gets to know her new neighbour, Carlos. Vera is annoyed when Idris' car arrives - with bricks - outside the shop. Gertie finds the Community Centre work too hard. She mentions to Annie that she could be her housekeeper. Annie can't cope with Freda's outspokenness. Hilda asks Annie for a rise and gets the sack. Annie offers Gertie the job of housekeeper. Bet feels her age and is upset at Tricia's youthfulness. Freda tries to poach Gertie off Annie.

Guest cast

 * Gertie Robson - Connie Merigold
 * Freda Barry - Joy Stewart
 * Carlos - Malcolm Hebden