Episode 2030 (15th September 1980)

Plot
Audrey visits Gail and is envious of her nest building. Ivy misses seeing Brian all the time. She is annoyed to discover Audrey has seen them since she has. Deirdre and Tracy settle into the flat. Deirdre hates the smallness of it but is content. Mike's London sales manager Alan Skidmore pays him a visit. He sees Deirdre and falls for her. She lets him help her move into the flat. With Hilda away, Eddie refuses to give his rent money to Stan. Alan asks Deirdre for a date but she makes excuses about not having a baby-sitter. Brian invites his parents to Sunday dinner. Deirdre talks Alf into babysitting so she can go out with Alan. Alf worries that this might be a taste of the future.

Guest cast

 * Alan Skidmore - Dean Harris