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3rd August 1977: Betty Turpin's long career at the Rovers wasn't continuous and there were several occasions when she retired, resigned or was sacked. One such time was in the summer of 1977 when Annie Walker found that £45 was missing from her living room and suspected Betty, putting it down to a breakdown or her suffering "the change of life". When confronted, Betty stormed out, though most people were unaware of the reason why. Annie however made the mistake of telling Nellie Harvey what had happened and rumours shot round the back streets. Annie had meanwhile found out that Betty was entirely innocent and made an apology of sorts but Betty wasn't in the mood for being amiable when she heard about the rumours, storming round to the Rovers and threatening Annie with legal action for defamation and telling her that she could put her "best sherry where the monkey puts his nuts!"
 * For more information see Episode 1727 (3rd August 1977).