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Claire is upset that Des won't commit himself to her. Ken organises the Autumn fair at school. Becky is upset when Claire tells her that she is splitting from Des. She thinks that it's because of her. Alf is forced to walk as his driving licence has expired on his seventieth birthday and he refuses to apply for an extension as he may be refused on health grounds. Ken goes to Southport with Sue Jeffers and Deirdre warns him to be on his guard. Derek's plans to decorate the spare room are shelved when Norris tells him that he's to accompany him to a trade fair. Curly tells Raquel that he feels out of things now that she has got a job and new friends. She tells him that he must accept that things are now part of her life. Ashley's plans to go out with Kelly are spoiled when Don drags him onto a poker game. Kelly is furious when he stands her up as he enjoys the game and wins the others money. Becky accuse Des and Claire of not being honest with her and telling her that she was the cause of their split.