Episode 2188 (22nd March 1982)

Plot
Rita and Len decide to throw a party for Sharon's seventeenth birthday as she's never had a party before. Gail is upset that she hasn't heard from Brian for a while. Ron Sykes returns home on leave. Alec also returns and Betty is thrilled to see him. He gives her her £40 back. Elsie is sad she's finished with Wilf. Betty hopes Alec will move back in with her but he wants to live in his van. Sharon is thrilled that she can have a party for her friends. Len has misgivings. Ivy hears Ron is back. She and Gail are upset that Brian didn't return with him

Guest cast

 * Ron Sykes - Bobby Knutt
 * Alec Hobson - Tom Price