Swindley completes the arrangements for the trip to the Blackpool illuminations with Jack. Doreen is taken on as the new Rovers' barmaid. Annie deputises her to keep an eye on Jack in Blackpool as she's looking after the pub for the night. Town Hall clerks Phil Braithwaite and Norman Dobson look for digs in the area. Len suggests they look at the cards in the Corner Shop window. Esther comes down with a heavy cold and decides not to go on the trip. Jed shows off a motorbike he's borrowed. Phil and Norman are not pleased to bump into Ena in the shop. She warns them off living in the area, based on the funny folk who live there. Frank is persuaded to go on the trip and joins the menfolk in the Rovers for a few pre-drinks. Jed, Christine, Dennis and Jean make up a foursome for the trip. Emily