Episode 1263 (21st February 1973)

Plot
Norman Leach forces Alf to write a cheque for £200. Ernie takes photographs of the Ogdens ala the Queen and Prince Philip. Ken buys a new cooker for No.1 but Albert is not impressed. Bet threatens Leach with the police, guessing he's got form. He gives her the cheque back. Lucille entertains Keith Burgess in the Howard's absence. The residents get ready for the coming of VAT.

Guest cast

 * Norman Leech - Freddie Lees
 * Keith Burgess - Eamon Boland