Episode 833 (16th December 1968)

Plot
Emily and Reverend James decide the panto will be Aladdin. Elsie returns, Ena tells her about Len taking Maggie out. Emily starts to blackmail the residents for cooperation. Marj Griffin arrives in the Rovers to the men's delight. Len can't cope with Elsie and Maggie and then Marj tells him she's left her husband for him. The Barlows entertain Martin and Jo Hepworth, Ken makes Val make ratatouille and is embarrassed when Albert calls round. Emily casts the panto. Ken tells Val he wants to spend Christmas abroad.

Guest cast

 * Reverend James - Eric Dodson
 * Marj Griffin – Marjie Lawrence