Rita has a breakdown and has returned back to 1978. Bet is concerned for Rita's sanity and stops Alec contacting the police. Alan tells Jenny that Rita has ruined his life, while Alec returns home and tells the police that Rita is in Blackpool. Bet pretends to be ill to lure Rita to the hospital, but once there Rita seems to disappear. The Roberts move out of No. 11, but when they arrive at Hillside Crescent they re told they can't move in as the chain has broken down. Distraught they return to No. 11, but are too late as the McDonald's are already moving in. Jim is furious to find the back yard full of Alf's junk and the Roberts have no choice but to book into a hotel. Audrey becomes more upset when the Duckworth's see them there.