Alec puts the prices up to make for the loss in sales and Bet tries to settle the feud with Deirdre. Deirdre tells her the house is still on the market, but later she ventures into the Rovers and makes up with the Gilroy's. Jack hitchhikes from Wales and when he returns home he lays into Vera about her fling with entertainment manager Lester. She rows about his drinking and lack of interest in her and Jack ends up sleeping on the sofa. Steve stands up for Tracy when Andy picks on her at school. Tracy is astonished to find Ken teacher her class and Mike hints to Audrey that Alf is earning money on her tax.