Episode 1172 (10th April 1972)

Plot
Ray leaves Vicki Bright to make up her mind; the offer is still there. The decoraters let Annie down at No.3 and Annie threatens to bar the regulars if they don't all lend a hand in readying the house for the Bishop's return. Hilda tells Ray she saw Vicki leaving on the Preston bus. Hilda and Elsie start work on the decorating. Vicki comes back from Preston and tells Ray she might have the baby adopted. Ken is made temporary sports master in order that Bessie Street School can beat Regent's Road in football.

Guest cast

 * Vicki Bright - Clare Sutcliffe