Ivan becomes deliriously happy over the birth of his son. A worried Esther opens her heart to Brian Foley, her boss, about Tom. He says he'll have a word with Tom. Jack starts a penny pile at the Rovers for charity. The residents gather to celebrate the new birth with Ivan. Florrie wins the 'weight' bet, collecting £2 10/-. Esther and Christine, fresh from the Billy Graham crusade, have both given their lives to Christ but Christine admits she has backslided. Ivan is horrified to learn he did a striptease whilst drunk at the party. A second division London club offers Weatherfield County FC £1,000 to transfer David. The Barlows celebrate until they realise that David will have to live in London.