The Tilsleys find it hard coping in the bedsit but like being alone. Terry uses the car to take Andrea out, telling Curly and Kevin that he's taking it to show a buyer. Curly and Kevin clean the car for him. Vera looks a state in the silver lurex dress. She feels it makes her look old and fat. She begs Connie to alter it. Ivy expects Alf to pull strings in getting the Tilsleys a council house. Connie works flat-out on Vera's dress. The Duckworths go to the dance. Emily and Ivy see Terry with Andrea in the car.