Episode 2970 (13th September 1989)

Plot
Maurice Jones gives Percy the job of looking after the empty factory. Ivy is convinced Martin is carrying on with Gail. Don reckons she's imagining things. Derek fears that someone is moving in on his territory. Gail worries that Martin is getting too keen on her. Vera and Ivy go after the same job at Brown's textiles. Derek tackles competitor Bernie Bagshaw. He is unperturbed about trespassing. Neither Vera or Ivy get the job at Browns. Martin tells Don that whatever's going on between him and Gail is none of his concern. Don tells Ivy about his attitude.

Guest cast

 * Maurice Jones - Alan Moore
 * Bernie Bagshaw - Brian Pettifer
 * Mr Anderton - James Quinn
 * Lyn - Mandy Montgomery
 * Gas Board Man - Dave Dutton