Episode 3121 (14th September 1990)

Plot
Dave wants to live with Deirdre. He proposes to her but she doesn't want to get married; she wants to live her life. He walks out on her. Derek tells Mavis how he swapped the budgies for her. She is horrified. Deirdre starts the divorce off by meeting Peter Blackstone, a fellow councillor who is a solicitor. Alf demands an apology from Jim. Jim refuses and resigns from Gregsons'.

Guest cast

 * Dave Barton - Dave Beckett
 * Frank Gregson - James Quinn
 * Peter Blackstone - Anthony Schaeffer
 * Brenda Thornton - Maggie Tagney