Rita is curious to see who her new neighbour is when No.12 is sold. Reg takes a couple of days off work. Liz overhears Alec telling Bet that he's glad Vicky's back at school, away from the bad influences of the Street. She calls Alec a jumped-up snob and walks out of the pub. She apologises to Bet, saying that she's had some bad news. Des shows Frank Worral round the house. Ken encourages Alma to stick at her lessons. They are both relieved when he kisses her and she tells him that they needn't rush each other. He is pleased. Angie tells Vera about Reg stopping Curly's promotion. She is snide to him in the Rovers. Jim thinks that Liz has cancer but she tells him that in fact she's pregnant.