Episode 1431 (2nd October 1974)

Plot
Billy returns, to Deirdre's delight. Ernie is annoyed that he and Emily have to clear up whilst Sheila is in bed. Jerry apologises to Mavis. She is short with him. Billy proposes to Deirdre and she accepts. Sheila makes Emily realises that she and Ernie are always falling out. Mavis accuses Jerry of living on memories of a woman he can't have and asks him to leave her alone. Annie fears something is going on between Billy and Deirdre and takes to her bed. Bet is told they've won the competition - a holiday for two in the Bahamas.