Episode 1451 (11th December 1974)

Plot
Andy Simpson tries to chat Deirdre up, telling her Billy is too old. Vera is forced to tell Idris about Betty and Gordon. Rita tells Carlos that Mavis will see him tonight but Mavis has plans to see Jerry. Andy asks Deirdre if he can photograph her. Jerry is upset when Mavis drops him for Carlos. Emily can't cope with the children. She feels she's not up to it and is too old to look after them. Mavis agrees to let Carlos cook her Christmas Dinner. Betty hears Gordon and Maggie are arriving for Christmas.

Guest cast

 * Andy Simpson - Paul Greenwood
 * Lucy - Andrea Blidgeon
 * Vernon - Paul Steven Blidgeon