Val is sick of Ken's obsession with the play. Harry writes Lucille a note, telling the school that she went to London without his consent. Emily finds it hard running Gamma Garments without Doreen. Myra lends her a hand. Val is furious when Ken and Dave take all her furniture to be in the play. Ena catches Lucille skiving. She makes her see that Harry is making her shoulder her responsibilities and sends her off to school. Walter's personal appearance in London was a huge success. Val is annoyed when Dave turns up with his suitcase after his landlady has to go into hospital.