Episode 1336 (5th November 1973)

Plot
It is Bonfire night but there's no one to supervise the communal bonfire. Norma is devastated to learn Ken is married. She feels she can't take anymore humiliation and plans to leave. Alan agrees to supervise the fireworks. Len talks Ena into going to St. Anne's. Norma forces herself to wish Ken congratulations. The residents watch the fireworks. A spark lands in an open box of fireworks, setting them off and burning Mark Hillkirk. Ken smothers him with his jacket.

Guest cast

 * Mark Hillkirk - Mark Adshead

Notable dialogue
Ken Barlow: "Uncle Albert is your original crusty old codger. He actually spends a large part of his time thinking of things to grumble about."