Alec tells Bet that he will only take Liz back if they sack Betty. He tells Liz that he can't re-employ her as the brewery have instructed him to have young bar staff. She is furious. Tracy is thrilled when Mark Jackson asks to listen to some of her tapes. Andy is taken on at Bettabuy, sweeping up. Jim shouts at Alec, accusing him of humiliating Liz. Alec snaps and calls Jim a stupid Irishman. Jim insults Raquel causing Des to have a go at him. Alec throws Jim out of the Rovers.