Episode 1043 (13th January 1971)

Plot
Dawn Painter insists Mavis Sidlow has only two weeks to sort herself out. Irma advises the Barlows not to leave England. Painter has enough of Mavis and fires her. Elsie refuses to sack her and is fired herself. Mavis reveals to Elsie that her husband left her a year ago - it was only an excuse. The Barlows decide to go to Jamaica. Alan is annoyed over Elsie's firing because of his debts.

Guest cast

 * Dawn Painter - Barbara Mitchell
 * Mavis Sidlow - Carmel Cryan