Episode 1389 (8th May 1974)

Plot
Hilda joins the Seaman's Union. Bet prepares for her working holiday at a camp in Morecambe. Gary Turner refuses to be a footballer as he wants to get a degree. Eric Turner tells talent scout Bob Maskell he'll have to tackle Gertie to get at Gary. Annie coaches Hilda on etiquette on board ship. Maskell tells Gary that if he joins the Rovers, they will pay Gertie thousands of pounds to look after him. Sir Julius Berlin summons Ken to the Warehouse. Gertie tells Gary they don't need the money - he's not to sign. The residents say goodbye to Hilda. Sir Julius offers Ken a job with £1,000 a year more - as Northern Executive Administrative Assistant, with a car.

Guest cast

 * Gertie Robson - Connie Merigold
 * Sir Julius Berlin - Leonard Sachs
 * Eric Turner - Clifford Cox