Episode 211 (19th December 1962)

Plot
Minnie finds it hard to learn her ten lines. Word spreads that Len has failed an insurance medical. Jed goes to Liverpool to get costumes for the play. Sheila and Doreen drop out of the play to concentrate on boys. Albert threatens to tell Val about the money situation if she doesn't. Ken's replacement arrives at Bessie Street School and Albert tells Ken. Ken decides not to give up teaching. Swindley tries to hold a dress rehearsal with no costumes and with everything falling down around him. Jed turns up with the costumes, which all turn out to be from the wrong period.

Notable dialogue
Ena Sharples: "All I ever get for Christmas is a frozen lavvy."