Episode 2936 (17th May 1989)

Plot
Don assures Ivy he doesn't want Harry Slingers's dog Lucky for gambling. She is adamant that it must go. Alec wants Bet to move out as she refuses to leave her home. Gail is upset by Alma's attitude, wanting to get rid of the old, poor customers. Don plans to race Lucky. He offers Alf a half share but Alf refuses. Ivy is horrified when the dog chews a hole in her new sofa. She throws it out. Lucky disappears. Don searches for her. Phyllis is pleased when Sam calls at the cafe. Alma puts Christine Carter and Phyllis on half-time as they're over staffed. Gail walks out when Alma keeps putting her down. Alec is annoyed when Bet refuses to wash and iron his clothes or cook his food. Harry Slinger turns up to pay Don the £40. Don refuses to give Lucky back, telling Ivy she'll be a gold mine. Alec decides to get a housekeeper.

Guest cast

 * Christine Carter - Tara Moran
 * Harry Slinger - Bernard Latham

Notable dialogue
Audrey Roberts (about Alma Sedgewick): "Her sort don't like to work, they like to find a man who'll do it all for her."