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Episode 180 (6 November 1986)

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Summary[]

Arthur tells everyone he is withdrawing the Christmas club money that day. At the end of the night, he invites Pete and Kathy back to their home but when they arrive, it appears that there has been a burglary. Doctor Legg interviews Doctor Singh as a locum and Carmel tells Doctor Legg that Ethel can return home soon but Doctor Legg says nobody is there to care for her. Sue and Ali meet a social worker about fostering and he recommends long-term fostering or adoption but they need to be vetted first. Sue tells people they will be adopting. Kelvin invites Ian over to meet two girls, Adele and Gina, but Tony catches Ian and Gina kissing in his kitchen. Pete accuses Pat of lying that Simon is not his son because Lou told him Pat did not have an affair, but Pauline tells Pete that Lou lied and Pat had an affair with Kenny.

A paranoid Sue cleans the café in preparation for the social worker's visit.

Pauline continues to be rushed off of her feet with her cleaning schedules, while Arthur is optimistic about the day.

Kelvin tells Ian that he has a few girls going over to his house in the evening as Tony is going to be out, but they then realise they have cancel their evening plans with Sharon first.

Pauline comes close to telling Doctor Legg about Arthur stealing the Christmas club money but he is interrupted by a phone call.

Pat then gets on Pauline's nerves when she begins cleaning the Vic before Pauline arrives.

Angie and Den plan a family evening with Sharon.

Pat winds Pete up and continues to hint to him that Simon is not his son, leaving Pete agitated.

The social worker visits Ali and Sue and advises them to foster long-term. He then tells them that they may be eligible for a child once they have been vetted.

Arthur goes round the Square informing the residents that he is going to the post office to draw out their Christmas club money. Pauline does not understand what is going on and panics when she hears that Arthur has told the residents they will have their money back by the evening.

Doctor Singh is interviewed by Doctor Legg for the locum position at the surgery. Carmel then tells Doctor Legg that Ethel can return home soon, but Doctor Legg says that no one is there to care for her.

James visits Debbie's house, interested in buying it. He gets the wrong idea when he sees Colin leaving her house, assuming they are a couple.

Pauline tells Pete that Lou has been lying to him and Pat had an affair with Kenny.

Ian and Kelvin tell Sharon they want an early night, but are caught out when the girls, Adele and Gina, show up.

Sue tells people that her and Ali are adopting.

Pat tries to seduce James but has little success.

Tony returns home early and catches Kelvin with Adele. He then goes into the kitchen and finds Ian kissing Gina.

Arthur invites Kathy and Pete back to the house after a night at the Vic, but when the family return home, it appears there has been a burglary.

Credits[]

Main cast[]

Guest cast[]

  • Social Worker - Paul Kelly
  • Adele - Lisa Lancashire
  • Gina - Charlotte Edwards

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Notes[]

  • Radio Times synopsis: 'I'm getting the Christmas Club money out of the post office today.'
  • Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 21,900,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).
  • First appearance of Jaggat Singh.
November 1986 episodes
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