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Ken quizzes Dirk van der Stek about his intentions towards Deirdre. Audrey and Ivy are surprised by the Tilsleys' choice of names - Nicholas Paul as the baby is christened by Father Harris at St. Boniface. Elsie and Andy Rowlands are Godparents. Eddie and the crew clean their dustcart in the Street. The Tilsleys toast Nicholas Paul in champagne. Deirdre is sad to see Dirk leave for Holland. Bert asks Dirk if there is any chance of a job in Holland for him.

This is Geoffrey Lancashire's first script since 7th April 1971 and his final contribution to the programme after writing seventy-four episodes.
Last appearance of Audrey Potter until 21st September 1981.
TV Times synopsis: Will the christening of Gail and Brian Tilsley's baby go smoothly? Will Dirk Van Der Stek, the dashing Dutchman, make any declarations to Deirdre Langton before he flies back home?
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 18,050,000 viewers (2nd place).

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