The Double Glazing Fitter pulled up in his van outside 3 Coronation Street to commence work at the property in February 1989 when Emily Bishop decided to get double glazing. Percy Sugden was momentarily impressed by his early arrival, but the pensioner wasn't so complimentary about his promise of efficient service with a smile, bluntly telling the eager workman that he'd see about the efficiency when the job was done. Percy kept a militaristic watch on the men as they worked, causing Emily to demand he keep his criticisms to himself, lest the men abandon the job mid-window.