Template:9 February

9th February 1976: The presence of a TV detector van in Coronation Street struck fear into the residents, especially Stan and Hilda Ogden who rented a television but didn't hold a licence. Stan was worried that they would call at No.13 and, in the process of moving the bulky device, clumsily dropped it, only later learning that Hilda had gone out to get a TV licence. Instead of paying for the set to be repaired, Stan hit upon the idea of setting fire to it and telling the rental company that it had done so of its own accord. As per usual for the Ogdens, things went from bad to worse as Stan's poorly disguised handiwork didn't fool the rental company rep, and they had to pay out £75 for a new television, adding to their neverending financial woes.
 * For more information see Episode 1572 (9th February 1976).