Episode 3000 (4th December 1989)

Plot
Vera receives a cheque for £1,123 redundancy money. She takes the day off as a celebration. Deirdre confides in Emily that she and Ken are having problems in their marriage. Alec receives a phone call from Cyril Partridge in Blackpool who has a Rita Littlewood staying with him and says that Alec is her agent. Bet gets Alec to drive her to there immediately. Audrey wants Alf to throw his old furniture away whilst they're moving. Alf stores the furniture in the back yard. Vera buys a new dress and a suit for Jack for a big night out. The Gilroys arrive at the Strand Hotel to find Rita singing in the bar. She stuns Bet by asking her how Len is coping on his own.

Guest cast

 * Maurice Jones - Alan Moore
 * Det. Sgt. Crighton - James Vaughan
 * Eddie Ramsden - William Ivory
 * Cyril Partridge - Phil McCall
 * Pianist - Bryan Calvert