Hilda applies to be Rita's assistant. Stan advises her to go easy on the make-up as Rita will see her as competition. Lucille wants to leave the betting shop and asks Rita to take her on. Rita agrees to hire her without an interview. When Hilda protests, Len insists they both have trials, sure that Hilda will fail however she proves her worth with her initial customers and gains Len's approval when she generously laces his tea with whisky. Douglas Wormold wants £7 a week for No.11. The Barlows take it. (thetvdb.com)