Episode 3412 (17th July 1992)

Plot
Alma doesn't like the idea of Mike suing Ken. Mike tells Des he wants him to be a witness as he heard Ken calling him a conman. Des tells him he doesn't want to get involved. Curly signs contracts on No.7. Alec's pal, Harry Norton, who supllies animals for acts, tries to interest him in renting a vivarium with a spider in it to attract customers. He lets him have one, with a Mexican mouse-eating spider within, on trial. Alec is pleased when it does stir trade but Bet tells him to get rid. Vera is thrilled when Lisa tells her she will be staying on when she hears Terry will be staying in Strangeways so that she's nearer to visit. Mike gets annoyed when no one wants to testify against Ken. Alma asks him to drop the case but he refuses. Don tells Ivy he wants her to stop visiting him. She is distraught. Mike tells Ken he'll drop the case if he apologises. Ken refuses.

Guest cast

 * Harry Norton - Keith Clifford

Notable dialogue
Alec Gilroy: "That's not a spider, it's a lavvy brush with legs!"

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Raquel Wolstenhulme: "It's waving it's 'orrible bits!"