Episode 2169 (13th January 1982)

Plot
Mike stops the three-day week and starts a four-day week. Ivy feels Bert should tell Longshaw's Foundary that he has to attend a funeral but Bert wants to tell the truth. When Alec Hobson disappears with her teasmade and toaster, Annie calls the police. She feels awful when Alec returns with the repaired items and has to cancel her complaint. Ivy is furious that Bert is going to risk his job by telling the truth about the court case. Gordon tells Betty she can bring Annie to the wedding, Betty tells him she will if Caroline agrees. Bert tells Longshaw's about his court case. They tell him that if they'd known about the case they wouldn't have employed him. Caroline tells Betty she must bring Annie. She snootily tells Gordon she's not surprised the Rovers aren't bringing a charabanc. Longshaws admire Bert's honesty and keep him on. Gordon and Caroline return to London. Betty worries that he's making a mistake marrying Caroline.

Guest cast

 * Alec Hobson - Tom Price
 * Caroline Wilson - Elaine Donnelly