Episode 3537 (5th May 1993)

Plot
Doug spends the night in the dormobile. Emily is stunned when Percy tells her he's going to propose to Olive Clarke. She's delighted for him. Jack refuses to give Doug any of his clothes until he pays the rent arrears. Emily looks forward to a life free of Percy. Harry Potts tells Bet about the Council's plans to widen Rosamund Street - demolishing the Rovers. He promises her he's fighting for her so she gives him free ale. Phyllis finally acknowledges the fact that Percy has no interest in her. Alf is shocked when Les Curry dies in hospital. He decides that Audrey is right and tells her they will sell up. Doug goes into the Rovers in his underwear, telling everyone Jack is keeping his clothes. Bet orders Jack to dress him. Neil is cool towards Hanif. Angie gets fed up when it's obvious he's still jealous of Denise. Percy tells Olive how hard it is living with someone who doesn't want to be with him. She is astonished when he proposes on one knee. He is amazed when she turns him down, saying she likes him as a friend but that's all. To save face Percy admits he was joking and blinks back the tears.

Guest cast

 * Hanif Ruparell - Ayub Khan-Din
 * Neil Mitchell - John Lloyd Fillingham
 * Harry Potts - Russell Dixon
 * Olive Clarke - Joan Scott