Plot
Bob cancels his job interview with Naughty Nylons and Viv is secretly delighted. However, the Hopes receive a big surprise when Bob's brother Eddie shows up revealing that he is the sales manager for Naughty Nylons. An impressed Bob accepts a job with him. Rosemary meets with Ashley to reorganise the funeral plans. The King brothers continue to argue with her over every detail, but she is quick to point out that they in fact were originally trying to bury Tom without her. Meanwhile, as Paul and Diane continue to ignore Val over her treatment of Sharon, she spends a lonely birthday as she stews in her own misery. Eric appeals to them for leniency.
Cast
Regular cast
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Val Lambert - Charlie Hardwick
- Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
- Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
- Viv Hope - Deena Payne
- Rosemary King - Linda Thorson
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Grayson Sinclair - Christopher Villiers
- Perdita Hyde Sinclair - Georgia Slowe
- Belle Dingle - Eden Taylor-Draper
- Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
- Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Eli Dingle - Joseph Gilgun
- Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
- Jimmy King - Nick Miles
- Matthew King - Matt Healy
- Carl King - Tom Lister
- Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
- Paul Lambert - Mathew Bose
- Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
Guest cast
Locations
- Farrers Barn - Living room/kitchen
- Café Hope - Café and upstairs flat (living room/kitchen)
- Home Farm - Living room, woodland and hallway
- Wishing Well Cottage - Yard and living room/kitchen
- The Woolpack - Public bar
- Cemetery
Notes
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,920,000 viewers (11th place).
Memorable dialogue
Eric Pollard: (singing) "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Valerie, who's age shall not be mentioned because she looks so young and people wouldn't believe her, happy birthday to you."