Episode 2286 (28th February 1983)

Plot
Mike is annoyed that the Barlows have left for Malta. Betty returns to work. Bet worries that Annie will replace her with Suzie. Alf trips on one of Bet's shoes and falls down the stairs. Annie tells the staff that Suzie has to leave as Betty is back. The doctor tells Alf his ankle is sprained. He has to rest up for a few weeks. Alf asks Bet to look after the shop but she refuses as she has to work at the Rovers. Syd Kippax tells Hilda Stan owes him £185 and has twenty-four hours to pay up. She breaks down, upset that Stan has resorted to borrowing money. Stan tells her he hasn't been able to work and spends all his days at the pictures. He is distraught to see Hilda so upset and weeps in frustration.

Guest cast

 * Syd Kippax - Brian Lawson