Episode 3246 (1st July 1991)

Plot
Ivy refuses to stop on at the shop anymore out of loyalty. She's starting at Bettabuys. Emily enjoyed the peace and tranquility of Ross-on-Sea. Deirdre discovers the arcade managers haven't been paid recently. Dean Lockwood tells her Phil often has cash flow problems. Alma and Gail tell Audrey to pull herself together. Rita feels sorry for Alf. She finds herself in a corner when he tells her she's the only woman ever to understand him. Ralph Dobson contacts Jackie and arranges a private meeting. Rita lectures Audrey on what a mess she's making of her life. She makes her see that she needs Alf. Audrey goes to make up with Alf but when she sees Ivy at the shop she changes her mind. Phil tells Mike he needs money for a deal and asks for a £6,000 loan. Mike says he can't help him until after the wedding. Ralph tells Jackie his new firm wants to buy Ingrams. Ivy calls on Audrey and tells her Alf has collapsed in the shop and has been taken to hospital.

Guest cast

 * Ralph Dobson - Michael Lees
 * Phil Jennings - Tommy Boyle
 * Dean Lockwood - Chris Hargreaves