Episode 3372 (17th April 1992)

Plot
Jim and Liz find that Andy has not slept on the sofa. Liz doesn't like the idea of him and Paula Maxwell sleeping together. Mike and Alma spend the night together. Rita urges Ted to find a specialist to talk about his tumour. He tells her he's been to Christie's and to Guy's but no one can help him. She is distressed that he's going to die. He tells her he wants to enjoy the rest of his life. Ken is stunned when Alma tells him she's going to marry Mike. Ken tells Alma she's making the stupidest mistake of her life. Andy is worried what his parents will say about him sleeping with Paula. Ted explains to Rita how he feels about his illness. She tells him she feels cheated; she thought she was going to happy for the rest of her life but that was a trick. Liz and Jim tell Andy they're disappointed in him. Liz feels that Paula can't have any self-respect. He apologises but assures them they took precautions. Mike announces his engagement in the Rovers.

Guest cast

 * Paula Maxwell - Judy Brooke

Notable dialogue
Ken Barlow:(about Mike Badlwin) "The man's a cheat and a liar and he gets his kicks out of manipulating other people's lives."