Episode 2068 (26th January 1981)

Plot
Eddie acquires an accordion, swapping it for a washing machine off the tip. The exhaust falls off Ken's car. Eddie and the dust cart crew, including Arthur Webster, enter the cleanest dust cart competition as the prize is cup final tickets. Father Harris sorts out the christening with Gail and Brian. Ivy insists on being around for the preparations. Dirk Van Der Sterk tells Deirdre he's staying longer in England and he enjoys her company. They arrange another date. Hilda tells Elsie that Ivy doesn't want her to be Godmother. Elsie drags Hilda to the Rovers to see Ivy and what she has to say on the subject. Ivy tells Elsie she doesn't approve of her because of her morals. Annie stops them fighting. Alf can't babysit for Deirdre so she has to let Dirk down. He agrees to spend the evening with her in the shop. Hilda gives Eddie permission to clean the dustcart outside the house. Ken is jealous to see Deirdre with Dirk. Andy Rowlands points out that David's initials will be DDT. Gail is horrified.

Guest cast

 * Father Harris - Paul Seed
 * Any Rowlands - Paul Duncan
 * Dirk Van Der Sterk - Lex Van Delden
 * Arthur Webster - Michael Turner