Episode 2500 (18th March 1985)

Plot
Stella Rigby, Landlady of the White Swan, contacts Bet and invites her to join her circle of Lady Victuallers. Nicky is ill and has to be brought home from playgroup. Hilda hears about Bet's Uncle Ted. Vera volunteers Ivy to wash and iron the rugby team's kit for George Wardle. Hilda gets her own back on Bet by telling her that Ted will be around for a while. Nicky has chicken pox. Brian is surprised that Gail is returning to work. He tells her she'll have to look after Nicky; he's got to be at the garage. Bet puts on airs when Stella calls. Gail returns to the cafe telling Brian he'll have to look after Nicky. Stella invites Bet for a landladies night out. An important customer, Mr Crompton, is annoyed when his van isn't repaired as Brian is at home.

Guest cast

 * Wilf Starkey - Jim Bywater
 * George Wardle - Ron Davies
 * Stella Rigby - Vivienne Ross
 * Mr Crompton - Ian Gentle