Annie almost catches Jed adding to graffiti about Jack on the viaduct. He tries to get Doreen to agree to a date with him but she easily escapes his charms. Joe starts work on Gamma Garments' water heater as Swindley has given him the job. Len mouths off in the corner shop about Swindley. Emily walks in and fearlessly lectures him about evading his responsibilities. Martha and Minnie spread the news that the rents are going up on both Coronation Street and Mawdsley Street.