Episode 1242 (11th December 1972)

Plot
Rita worries that Alan is drinking too much. When Albert mislays the Community Centre Christmas decorations, Ernie orders him to find them. Albert threatens to resign. Stan thinks of retiring and letting Hilda do all the work. Elsie becomes suspicious of Alan's involvement with Rita. Bet, Norma and Elsie go to the Capricorn Club along with Ken, to Alan's surprise. Ernie and Emily organise a 40's night at the Rovers. Ernie gets Albert to take back his resignation. Lucille tells Hilda that Stan is thinking of retiring.