Episode 3965 (24th January 1996)

Plot
Maxine fears for her job with Denise gone but Fiona feels they should just keep on with their jobs and wait for Denise to return. Anne is flattered when Curly invites her to dinner. Alma hears about Denise leaving and calls on Ken, offering him support. Percy is stunned when Maud asks him to marry her. He tells her he needs to think about it but then becomes angry when Phyllis proposes. He accuses them of having a joke at his expense. Audrey tells Alf she's never recovered from having to give Stephen away. Alf apologises to her and tells her he is very welcome in their home. Alison calls on Ken and pleads with him to take Denise back as she wants Brian back. He refuses so she tells him she's as selfish as Denise. Jim discovers Des has taken on a new assistant at Skinner's. He confronts Sean over the new girl and is told Des had personal reasons for getting rid of Liz.