Alma accuses Mike of petty-mindedness over the furniture. Liz starts work at Skinner's Bookies, keeping her job at the Rovers on for evening work. Mike tells the police all about Ken wanting his furniture. The policeman, P.C. Bathurst, turns out to be an ex-pupil of Ken's and is sympathetic as he can be to his cause. Betty is furious when Audrey makes catty remarks about her weight. Bet is annoyed to hear that Sean has employed Liz. Liz assures Bet that she'll still work evenings but Bet is disappointed as she wanted someone on call whilst Betty was mayoressing. PC Bathurst suggests to Mike that he and Ken sort it out themselves but Mike insists that Ken is charged and he is taken in to make a statement.
