Irma has last minute doubts about emigrating. Stan is taken on at the building site for the maisonettes by foreman Wilf Jones. Val tells Ken that No.9 is getting on her nerves. Hilda tells Irma she sent Vince Boyle round. Irma accuses her of trying to wreck her marriage and they both break down. Les paints over the Barlows' name on the shop. The residents see the Barlows off as they leave for Australia. Jenny feels there's not much chance of Dennis and her ever settling down. She tells Minnie that Elsie is still making her feel uncomfortable. Minnie decides to tackle Elsie; if Ena can do it so can she.