Episode 1722 (18th July 1977)

Plot
Elsie returns after having had a laugh in Newcastle with Alan Howard. Annie returns from visiting Joan Davies in Derby to find the draymen on strike and only half the Rovers decorated. Elsie has landed a buyer for Baldwin's. She likes the idea of being a full-time rep but Mike tells her she won't get the chance. The factory goes back to full-time operations. Stan is horrified that Annie might start beer rationing. Elsie tells Len that she'd like to get back together with Alan. Stan and Eddie brew beer in the bath.