Emmerdale — Series 2
A tremor of unease ran through Jack as he understood Frank possessed the manuscript of his book, a realization that left him on edge. Relief washed over him, however, when Frank readily agreed to maintain silence about it. Meanwhile, Marian…
Harry skillfully maneuvers Henry and Jack against one another in the hopes of securing a sale for his farm. A ripple of surprise spreads through the Sugdens when Bart discloses that Jack has achieved a degree of renown in London.
A court summons arrived for Joe, a disruption to the quiet of the Sugden household. The family settled into a new reality, the unexpected presence of a bestselling author within their ranks. And in a quiet, thoughtful manner, Frank made a p…
Harry maintains his tendency to pit Henry against Jack. Meanwhile, Jack and Marian mend their differences as she finalizes preparations for her voyage. Janie accepts Frank’s proposal, and he gifts her a ring of his own making.
A bitterness clung to Jack's conviction that Jacob had bequeathed him the farm out of malice. Yet, a sobering reality settled upon him when Marian arrived, bearing a few unwelcome truths.
As Jack’s enthusiasm for Jameson’s Farm waned, Harry attempted to persuade Henry to offer a higher price, but his efforts proved unsuccessful. Amos, emboldened by his feelings, proposed to Annie, who gently declined. With Marian preparing f…
A decade had passed since the establishment of Emmerdale Farm Limited. Jack was, it was said, enjoying a cruise with Marian, and Jameson's Farm now stood as the property of the Sugden and Wilks partnership. Sam strutted about in a new suit …
Sam desired a sheepdog puppy and pressed his friend Hilly for a bargain, attempting to persuade him to purchase a dog without proper pedigree. A scattering of refuse from The Woolpack drew the attention of the authorities, who warned its ow…
Jim finally abandoned his vigil, no longer willing to wait for Sharon to reappear from her seclusion within the abbey. Beryl Crossthwaite was consumed by anxiety. Annie suggested contacting the police. Jim made his way directly to The Woolp…
Annie requested Matt and Joe investigate the millhouse; she had observed a light within. Jack permitted Trash to remain at the millhouse on the condition that he run errands for him. Sharon surreptitiously removed her building society book …
In the millhouse, Jack wrestled with his second novel, the words stubbornly refusing to flow. Still, he hadn’t managed to convince Trash to bathe. At The Woolpack, Sam appeared with a new puppy, mentioning he’d spotted Jack in the village w…
Joe and Frank spoke at length about Marian and Jack. Henry informed Annie that Emmerdale Farm was in dire need of a telephone, and requested Peggy handle the company accounts. Later, Jack visited Frank to offer his support as best man. Laur…
Trash hands in evidence he believes will assist the police in finding Sharon, whilst Matt calls a doctor for an unwell Peggy.
Peggy requires a hospital stay for observation. Amos informs Reverend Ruskin of his intention to offer Alison a position at The Woolpack; the vicar is favorably impressed, unaware of Amos's underlying motives. George requests that Frank sho…
Driven by a surge of panic, Trash fled Mill Cottage, desperate to avoid another confinement. The escape ended with a fall from the second-story window. Subsequent inquiries into Trash’s past revealed a series of unexpected revelations.
With Trash gone, Jack made his way to London, tracking Laura’s path. Meanwhile, Alison, formerly involved in criminal activities, sought out Amos, hoping for employment at The Woolpack.
Frank and Janie consulted with Edward regarding their wedding arrangements, as Alison charmed the patrons of the Woolpack.
Distressed, Janie has been taken home by Frank, who then returns to speak with Reverend Ruskin privately. He offers them both his blessing. Peggy worries that Jack’s affair with Laura might strain the friendship between Henry and George. Po…
Jack found himself compelled to return to Beckindale, summoned for the inquest into Trash’s death. Separately, Matt Skilbeck made a grim discovery at Jameson's Farm: a rotten beam, a sign that the structure was dangerously unstable and thre…
The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death for Trash, and a profound sense of abandonment settled over Jack. He felt society had failed his friend. Determined to offer some semblance of closure, Jack arranged a funeral, only to find…
A cold resolve settled over George as he embarked on a quest for the one who had deliberately tarnished his reputation. The truth, revealed by Laura, pointed directly at Jack, and a sudden, fierce anger propelled George into a violent confr…
George arranged for a physician to visit Jack, but following the appointment, Jack began to grapple with a delayed sense of shock.
Following George’s assault, Jack was diagnosed with shock and a concussion. Penny arrived home, seeking her father, only to be overwhelmed by the devastating news of his recent passing.
A shadow of envy fell upon Joe as Jack and Penny’s affection deepened. Edward wrestled with a persistent guilt, the regret of not visiting an old woman before her passing, even as Liz offered gentle reassurances.
The village celebrated with joyous sounds as Edward and Frank exchanged vows, joined in marriage with Janie. Amidst the festivities, Penny confided in Joe, revealing the truth about Trash: a prior accident had left him deeply affected, his …
The loss of Mrs. Hinton weighed heavily on Edward, casting a persistent shadow of sadness. Joe’s simmering frustration finally boiled over when Penny, prioritizing Jack’s company over their planned outing, seemed to forget their arrangement…
Jack made it clear he held no romantic feelings for Penny, a revelation that paved the way for her and Joe to reconcile. Meanwhile, Matt and Peggy were making arrangements to move into Jameson's Farm, which would soon be christened Hawthorn…
Jim, consumed by a predatory gaze, fixated on Penny. Meanwhile, Joe witnessed Inglebrook House ablaze and hurried to summon the fire department.
The blaze at Inglebrook House proved to be an accident, ignited when a coal tumbled from the hearth and landed upon the rug. Meanwhile, Peggy experienced the arrival of new life, delivering twins – a boy and a girl.
Jim, driven by a desperate desire for connection with Penny, resorts to falsehoods concerning Sharon and Trash, attempting to draw her nearer. Elsewhere, Henry proposes to Alison, yet she hesitates, grappling with the prospect of a second m…
The scene unfolded with brutal immediacy: Jack and Edward stumbled upon Jim in the act of strangling Penny, and without hesitation, summoned the authorities. Elsewhere, Annie and Beryl were struck dumb by the chilling confession Jim offered…
As Matt and Henry clashed over the details of the piggery, Penny made arrangements for her friend Gwen to come and stay. Meanwhile, the Sugdens departed, leaving Henry to ponder their words.
Gwen, Penny’s friend, appeared in the village, but Jack was displeased to find she had come accompanied by someone else. Later that day, David discovered a skull at Mill Cottage.
Peggy brought the twins home from the hospital. Meanwhile, Henry was finding his footing in farm life, experiencing the novelty of milking a cow for the very first time.
A simmering frustration clung to Henry; the construction project stalled by the unexpected discovery of a skull felt like a personal affront. Meanwhile, David wrestled with a deeper anxiety – the unsettling fear that Jack would wrest Gwen a…
Joe resolved to purchase a motorcycle, as Jack and David once more found themselves embroiled in disagreement.
The construction of the piggery was brought to a halt when a young girl was inadvertently buried in the earth. She was quickly taken to the hospital, and as the ambulance sped away, Henry instructed Buckley to cease work on the farm buildin…
The newlyweds, Frank and Janie, returned from their honeymoon. Meanwhile, a fragile peace settled between Joe and Penny, mending the rift that had separated them. And David, unfortunately, found himself afflicted with a troublesome case of …
Penny’s dismissal of Joe’s proposal seemed to unravel him. He vanished, leaving no trace. Thankfully, a few hours later, Peggy discovered him.
Annie brought Sam to the doctor's office, and was taken aback to discover that Maurice Grant had been replaced by Clare Scott. Meanwhile, a visitor expressed considerable admiration for some of David’s paintings and ultimately purchased sev…
The transition from Maurice's work to Clare's was imminent. A sudden, searing pain brought Liz to her knees, the result of a devastating back injury.
Clare struggles to diagnose the source of Liz’s distress, while Matt relays to the family that Peggy objects to the twins being christened. Meanwhile, Nicholas extends a position as receptionist at his hotel to Penny.
Edward learned that Jim was confined to a psychiatric ward, awaiting his trial. Meanwhile, Joe acquired a motorcycle, a purchase that drew a disappointed reaction from Annie.
Jack returned from London, and Nicholas arranged for an art critic to examine David’s paintings.
David’s aspirations crumbled when Angus delivered the blunt assessment that he possessed no discernible talent. The shock deepened upon his return home, where he discovered Gwen and Jack sharing his bed. Elsewhere, Joe wrestled with mechani…
David erupted at Jack, a sudden, fierce outburst. But in Jack's response, David found a jarring clarity – the unsettling realization that he had been manipulated.
Amidst the birthday festivities surrounding him, David announces his and Gwen's decision to return to Cardiff that very day. His friends and the Sugdens listen with a mixture of surprise and understanding.
A simmering tension has grown between Penny and Joe, threatening to unravel their relationship. The strain seems to have reached a breaking point, compounded by Joe's failure to pass his motorbike license test.
Following the dissolution of Joe and Penny’s partnership, she departed for Birmingham, confiding in only Jack of her decision.
Amos sought a replacement for the barmaid at The Woolpack, but his efforts proved fruitless. Meanwhile, Joe wrestled with the idea of selling his motorbike, a consequence of Penny's departure.
A shadow of concern crossed Amos's face when the brewery staff mentioned a customer complaint, but it lifted quickly upon learning the cause was trivial. Jack’s mood soured when Janie inadvertently shattered one of his windows, while Henry …
Clare’s mother and her boyfriend visit, and during their time together, Simon proposes. Meanwhile, Janie assists an elderly woman who is deaf in reaching the doctor's office.
"I'm not ready for marriage," Clare told Simon. He resolved to return home with Mavis. She directed Liz to an osteopath for her back pain, while Sam and Peggy argued about the twins’ christening.
Annie assists Ronnie with the Crossthwaite family's relocation to Hull. At the same time, Alison returns and commences her search for employment.
Amos extended the offer of her position, but Alison politely refused. Meanwhile, Edward spoke highly of her to Amy, recommending her for a role.
Reluctantly, Peggy agreed to the twins' christening. But the ceremony was overshadowed by misfortune; Peggy collapsed, and was quickly taken to the hospital. In the ensuing chaos, Bobby fled from Joe, crying out that he had been struck.
The news arrived that Peggy had passed away in the hospital, and a shadow of grief settled over the Sugden household. Edward came to offer solace to the family and to begin the difficult task of arranging the funeral.
A pall of sorrow descended after Peggy’s funeral, and Henry’s grief manifested as a sharp rebuke to Amos. Just then, Bob appeared, extending to Matt an offer that seemed almost impossible to refuse.
Janie assists the Sugdens with their twins, providing much-needed care. Henry, typically reserved, displays a practical, businesslike approach to the task, prompting a gentle rebuke from Annie who finds him lacking in empathy.
Amy attempts to orchestrate a connection between Henry and Alison, all the while, Carol subtly influences Joe's affections.
Clare informed Amy that she would no longer be able to manage the shop. Meanwhile, Mr. Lodz spoke with Jack about the possibility of adapting his book for the screen.
At The Woolpack, Amos encountered his temporary substitute. Meanwhile, Joe was taken aback when Carol confessed her feelings for him.
Bob made a persistent effort to persuade Matt to accept the position of farm manager. Meanwhile, Amos and Alison were embroiled in a sharp disagreement, with Amos accusing her of manipulating both him and Henry.
Bob tries to talk Matt round to accepting the farm manager job. Amos and Alison row as Amos accuses her of playing off him and Henry.
Bob continues to try get Matt to accept the job, while the villagers prepare for the cricket game.
Mark begins working at Emmerdale Farm, and is disappointed to return home and find his parents are passing through Beckindale, but won't see him. Meanwhile, Amy considers selling the shop, and her reasons are shown when he is hospitalised a…
Mark talks to Annie about his father, and is left with good advice. Later, Ronald turns up wanting to take Mark back to London. Carol is annoyed when Joe can't get out of the cricket match.
Ronald is shocked when Mark refuses to come to London and threatens to disown him. However, George tells Ronald that Mark is always welcome with him. Meanwhile, Henry overhears Joe teasing Jack over Alison.
George sells Rose Cottage and informs Charlie that he will have new landlords. Matt finds a parcel delivered to Peggy, and discovers it's a gift for him.
Mick gets on the wrong sides of Matt and Alison, and has the audacity to call everyone else rude! Alison comforts Matt by telling him about her late husband and deceased child.
Joe passes his motorbike test, while Amos returns to York. Amy decides to sell the shop and gives Alison first refusal.
Charlie isolates himself from everyone except Jack, despite everyone trying to help him. Meanwhile, Matt tries to find a solution to his sheepdog problem.
Matt has been up all night looking for the stray dog; he wonders about Charlie's dog. Jack calls on Charlie, he has a hangover from the night before. Reverend Ruskin and Liz practice one of the hymns from choir practice. Charlie calls at th…
Edward makes clear to Clare that he doesn't like the way she's treating Charlie. Meanwhile, Charlie sustains an injury as a result of his feud between Andrew.
As Edward, Andrew and Clare try to help Charlie, his dog escapes. Henry tries to shoot him, but Bruce can't get back into the house.
Carol stops Joe from potentially killing Bruce, instead finding him injured and takes him back to the farmhouse. Believing he is the sheep killer, Henry thinks the dog should be put down. However, Clare points out that Bruce couldn't have k…
Sam has a funny turn and Annie calls in Clare, she diagnoses him with sunstroke. A search for Fred and Charlie leads the searchers to Fred in his crashed car but no sign of Charlie.
Charlie is found and Fred is treated in hospital. Annie reveals that Charlie let his wife die, which is why she is sour toward him.
George refuses to allow Alison to purchase the shop despite being talked to by Henry. Jim's mother Hilda arrives in the village for Jim's upcoming trial.
The Sugdens take care of a horrified Hilda, whilst Joe receives a postcard from Carol and decides to write her a letter.
Matt begins to get over Peggy, whilst Edward is informed that Hilda has been arrested.
Amos discovers his brother is dying and goes to see him, leaving Henry in charge. Mark leaves for agricultural cottage, whilst an infuriated Annie tells Josh to stop calling for Jack and come see him.
Matt receives a pleasant visit from his aunt and uncle, whilst Jack receives an unpleasant visit from Josh.
George sells his share of the village shop to Alison, while Henry purchases Amy's share. Jack backs out of the film contract and leaves the village, realising he shouldn't have returned.
Beattie has taken a drastic liking to the twins. Amos writes to Henry, informing him that his brother has died.
Matt discovers his uncle has gotten a job in the village. Edward questions his faith and reveals to the Bishop that he is unsure whether it can be restored.
Amos returns to the village following his brother's death. Annie and Beattie clash, and Sam worries how much time Beattie and Ben spend at the farm.
Beattie guilt trips Sam into allowing her to keep seeing the twins. Annie has a fall and injures her wrist.
As Annie is unable to use her wrist, Beattie is forced to do the housework. Henry offers to buy a share of The Woolpack.
Janie and Frank hit a rough spot in their relationship, whilst Henry and Amos agree to go into partnership of The Woolpack.
Henry is worried about Amos's thoughts on his partnership with him, and the other with Alison. A woman from the Milk Marketing Board visits the Sugdens.
Janie confides in Alison that she has fallen out of love with Frank. Alison discovers a prowler in her shop.
The prowler in Alison's shop turns out to be Charlie's dog. Henry warns Sam that he has an unlicensed coin in his possession, and could be fined.
Janie and Frank finally settle their differences, whilst Annie is upset when Matt decides the twins would be better off with Ben and Beattie.
George is shocked when Laura turns up, and the Sugdens are angry when Henry prioritises The Woolpack over the farm.
Gold digging Laura is not happy to discover George has decided to leave his money to Mark. Joe and Henry clash, and Annie asks Henry to go easier on Joe.
Janie is annoyed when Frank offers to do work for free for Edward. Henry decides to hire a barmaid for The Woolpack.
George and Laura continuously row over Laura's return. Beattie has a vivid nightmare about Sam and realises the twins should be at Emmerdale Farm.
Frank worries about the dangerous electrics inside St. Mary's Church, and warns Edward that they need to be fixed.
Edward is unhappy with Amos when Amos decides to be difficult with him. The Sugdens meet with Willy.
Annie pops out and leaves Sam in charge of her Christmas puddings. He gets whisked off by Joe to tend to a bull. Janie and Frank fall out over where to spend Christmas when she wants to go to her mother's. Annie's annoyed to arrive back to …
It's Christmas in Beckindale, and Jack has given his family a deep freezer. Meanwhile, the nativity play in the church doesn't go plan for Edward.
Frank is asked to apply for a teaching job in Essex, whilst Alison is offended by George's remarks. Janie is forced to tell Joe that Carol isn't coming back.
