Annie tries to get Hilda to sign a nomination form for the "Perfect Landlady" competition, but she holds out, asking for the sixpence an hour pay rise they discussed two months before. Dickie didn't home until 1.00am the night before and he shoots out again, saying he'll be just as late this time. Ena thinks Audrey ought to put her foot down. Val's knee is still hurting, and Ena tells her to get it looked at. Len has gone to Nottingham to see Stanley. Stan suggests to Ray that he looks out for yard work while cleaning windows. Val worries that there are money problems in the Fleming's marriage.