Episode 1564 (12th January 1976)

Plot
Deirdre is shocked that Blanche is selling her dress-making business. Ray advertises for a joiner. Ethel Needham is interested in the business but Blanche doesn't know how much to ask for. They agree on £300. [Jill Marriott]] applies to be a joiner at the Yard. Ray doesn't think it's a job for a girl. Alf puts Albert down for meals on wheels. Ray takes Jill on.

Guest cast

 * Ethel Needham - Jean Rimmer
 * Jill Marriott - Julie Shipley