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Episode 169 (30 September 1986)

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Summary[]

Den leaves the church early. Michelle tells Arthur she cannot go through with the wedding so he takes her home. Simon tries to cheer up Lofty when they get home but he wants to be left alone and breaks down in tears. Michelle apologises to Pauline and tells her that she loves Vicki's father and will not marry anyone if she cannot marry him. Kathy worries about Arthur's debt. Pete says they cannot help because business is down on the stall. Den takes Roly out and Roly and two other dogs trample one of the allotments. Den, unaware that Michelle did not get married, is surprised to see her at home. She tells him and says she has hurt people and she hates herself. He leaves when Michelle starts crying. Angie tells Kathy about Den wanting another pub and Kathy tries to help Angie cut down on alcohol.

Michelle is stone-faced. She turns to Arthur and says she cannot marry Lofty, so Arthur takes her home.

Den leaves the church early, claiming he needs some air.

Reverend Hodges takes Lofty and Simon to one side and informs Lofty of Michelle's disappearance. Lofty walks up the aisle and out the church, the wedding guests watching him leave.

Den returns to the Vic and takes Roly for a walk.

Everyone returns to the Square. Michelle refuses to see anyone.

Simon tries to encourage Lofty to have a drink with him but Lofty refuses. Ethel visits and reassures Lofty that everything will be okay.

Den goes to Jan's flat to see her but she is not there.

Pauline asks Michelle to let her into the bedroom, and then tells her that she should not have led Lofty on for so long. Michelle admits she still love's Vicki's father. Michelle tells Pauline she would understand if she wanted her and Vicki to move out. Pauline tells her she does not.

Pete tells Kathy that they are struggling with money.

Dot works in the launderette and when Lofty arrives she tells him that he had a lucky escape. Lofty tells Dot to never talk badly of Michelle.

Angie tells Kathy about Den wanting another pub and her recent low mood. Kathy suggests Angie cuts down on alcohol and agrees to help her. She then sees Simon at tells him to take Lofty out for a drink to take his mind off of Michelle.

Den visits the allotments. Roly sees two other dogs at the allotments and the three dogs play, trampling one of the allotments in the process.

All the conversations are about Lofty and Michelle's wedding at the Vic. The band wonder how they will make themselves successful with so few gigs.

Den visits Michelle and learns that she did not marry Lofty. She cries once he has left.

Simon takes Lofty to the Vic. Afterwards, Lofty returns to his flat and asks Simon to leave him alone. He picks up a present he left on the table for Michelle to open once they had married and breaks down as he holds it in his hands.

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  • Radio Times synopsis: "...I work hard, I don't smoke, I don't gamble, I try my best Kath. The only thing I do is drink."
  • Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 22,350,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).

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September 1986 episodes
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