Episode 3260 (2nd August 1991)

Plot
Steph asks Derek not to tell Des about Simon Beatty. He refuses to deceive Des. Betty docks Jack's wages when he skives off to put a bet on. Deirdre starts looking for a job. Emily tells Percy she's not selling up. He accuses her of just wanting to get rid of him. Ken offers Deirdre a £300 cheque to help out. She feels humiliated but he promises there are no strings attached. Steve grows interested in pirate radio. Deirdre agrees to borrow money from Emily rather than Ken. Derek tells Steph she should tell Des or stop seeing Simon. She is furious at his cheek. Phyllis sees Derek grabbing hold of Steph. Winnie Dyson finds Percy gasping for breath on the floor. Deirdre returns Ken's cheque. Phyllis spreads it about that Derek was molesting Steph. Percy is rushed to hospital.

Guest cast

 * Winnie Dyson - June Ellis