Alec is looking forward to the day's local election - Audrey is being left to mind the shop and Vivian Barford arrives to lend Alf a hand and moral support. Don arrives in the Rovers with a copy of the Gazette, The headline reads: "Councillor's husband threatens opponent" accompanied by a very large photograph. Raquel leaves work early for her session with the photographer. On election night - Alf wins the fight with 1,515 votes but loses the battle when Audrey runs off, annoyed at Vivian's presence when the two jostle for a place with Alf on the platform.