Episode 1042 (11th January 1971)

Plot
Elsie is summoned by her boss, Dawn Painter. Alan wants her to ask for an extra £3 a week to help pay off the debts. Painter tells her Mavis Sidlow didn't sell anything for a month and wants to know why. Minnie prepares for Handel's arrival back from Whaley Bridge but Albert refuses to have a conchie in the house. Ken is afraid that there is too much poverty in Jamaica to feel comfortable there. They worry about Albert living on his own and try to get him interested in living with Beattie Pearson. Handel looks for accommodation. Mavis tells Elsie she's had a breakdown. She asks Elsie to let her do her area a bit at a time. Elsie says she'll do her best. Albert agrees to Handel staying at No.1 when Minnie threatens to return home with him. Mavis tells Elsie she had a breakdown because her husband left her.

Guest cast

 * Handel Gartside – Harry Markham
 * Dawn Painter - Barbara Mitchell
 * Mavis Sidlow - Carmel Cryan