Template:25 January

25th January 1978: Annie Walker led barman Fred Gee a dog's life in all sorts of ways but the main bone of contention was over her beloved Rover. Although Annie had passed her driving test in 1976, she much preferred to be driven everywhere and, without formally being told, Fred was fully expected to see to the maintenance of her car as part of his duties. When she sprung on him a sudden visit to Southport with some of her Lady Victuallers, Fred had a hard time getting the car through its MOT and was thoroughly brassed off. Bet Lynch stirred things up by persuading Fred to dress up as a chauffer, complete with peaked hat, in an attempt to send a sarcastic message but it backfired badly when Annie was delighted with the effect that it had on her fellow envious landladies. Guessing that Bet was behind the scheme, Annie bought her a present of expensive scent as a thank-you and Fred got his special present too - a car-cleaning kit...
 * For more information see Episode 1777 (25th January 1978).