Episode 55 (21st June 1961)

Plot
Jack forgets to send his holiday booking to the hotel but gets Billy to send it behind Annie's back. David's workmates give him a travelling clock as a farewell present. Ida is upset as David starts to pack. She discovers the Australia brochure in Ken's case and breaks down. Doreen is fed up of the groping foreman, Harold Pilkington, at Ellistons Raincoat Factory. Brian has tea with Esther and Tom. Brian tells Tom he's driving Esther to a nervous breakdown. Tom refuses to settle down and decides to move on. Ken tells his parents the Australia papers were for a friend. Billy tells David his boss's son is opening a garage in Chiswick and he wants to join him in moving south.

Guest Cast

 * Tom Hayes - Dudley Sutton
 * Brian Foley - Denis Holmes

Notable dialogue
Billy Walker: "As far as I'm concerned, you can stick Coronation Street; it's like bein' buried alive."