Annie has gone to Derby for a while. Emily thinks she should do something to stimulate the social life of the street. Len warns an unconcerned Cyril that Hilda is on the warpath about Betty and Stan. Elsie returns from a short holiday to a letter from Dave Smith upbraiding her for timekeeping. She resigns on the spot. Hilda tries to follow Stan when he goes out but he sees her, and he and Betty avoid being spotted. An old man starts to follow an unnerved Hilda instead. Dot turns up at No.11 in a state as Walter has left her. Hilda gets back to the street and tells Len she's being followed but he can't see anyone.