Episode 2171 (20th January 1982)

Plot
Betty enjoys looking after Alec but begins to wonder if he's taking her for granted when he repairs his van on her drive. Annie and Betty go to Altrincham to buy outfits for Gordon's wedding. Emily still decides to buy the hospital bed and tells Margaret Swain that she deserves the £2,000. Emily gives her a cheque. Mike asks Alec to do some industrial repairs at the factory. Gordon phones Betty and tells her he and Caroline Wilson have got married suddenly in a registry office. She is upset. Fred decides that he should escort Annie to the brewery dance, with the hope that he can chat up Sarah Ridley.

Guest cast

 * Alec Hobson - Tom Price
 * Margaret Swain - Charlotte Mitchell