Episode 1178 (1st May 1972)

Plot
Archie Crabtree, Hilda's brother turns up to look after her while Stan is in hospital. Wilfred Perkins warns Ken about his involvement with Rita. Maggie starts to feel lonely. Hilda has plans for the outside of No.13 with Archie staying. Rita turns up at the Rovers. Hilda and Archie decide on a porch. Terry Bates tells Rita about Perkins wanting to see her and she goes off to school.

Guest cast

 * Wilfred Perkins - Wensley Pithey
 * Terry Bates - John Barratt
 * Archie Crabtree - John Stratton

Notable dialogue
Ken Barlow: "Mrs Bates isn't a bad mother, or a stupid one. Just a bit happy-go-lucky."