Viv sends Kelly into a rage when she asks Terry to come and help re-open the Post Office. Kelly can hardly believe what her step-mum is doing with Vic barely in his grave. And Viv's ill-advised offer causes friction between Scott and Kelly …

Laura is determined to get Chris to set up and take notice of her. She's invited him round for a swish meal, and set the scene with low lights and romantic music. But Chris doesn't get the game and leaves his host deflated when all he wants…

Life is a big gamble - especially if you're called Zak Dingle. For unknown to Lisa he takes his new-born on an important errand to Hotten - to the bookies. But in the excitement of winning an all or nothing bet the dozy dad, and his son But…

Kim and Steve have been though so much together. But tonight they sit in the dock, very much enemies, and both facing possible prison sentences. Kim pleads not guilty to the theft of Orsino, a £300,000 thoroughbred and not guilty to obtaini…

Chris has been dreaming of the day his former step mother was brought to book. He blames her for the death of his father and has worked tirelessly to help build up evidence of her involvement in the stud farm theft. But when Kim gives evide…

Seth has been running an unofficial book on Kim's changes of being acquitted. It's ranged from three-to-one at the stat of the trial to twenty-to-one following Kathy's testimony. But events tonight will send those odds tumbling. Kim appears…

Kim gets ready to leave the village, but not before going to Home Farm for a confrontation with Chris to get her money back. Chris offers to swap the money for James. Kim tells Chris she knows he wants her and kisses him. Kim gives a great …

The village gears itself up for the verdicts in the Kim and Steve trial. Steve is accused for the robbery and hit and run, while Kim just escaped having set Steve up. In the end, Steve is sentenced to 10 years. Seth and his dog Charlie make…

Scott shows little or no consideration for his mum Viv when he ups and leaves - to get his head together. With the shock of Vic's death still weighing heavily on her mind Viv needs to re-open her business. But her offer to Terry to help out…

Will receives bad news that his father has been injured in a climbing accident in Germany - and makes plans to fly out there immediately. But the Farewell bash his mates throw in The Woolpack turns into a fiasco as Will gets drunk and one b…

Employment problems dominate the lives of the villagers. Lisa wants to take on Roy at the garage but when she suggest it must be above board - National Insurance and all - Zak nearly has kittens about it. Chris is joined by Kathy and Laura,…

The day has finally arrived when devious Eric can realise the worth of the Steiff teddy bear he swindled from Ned. Ned's far from a happy man having had an earful from Sarah the night before about his over-extended stay at the farm - and th…

Mandy and Tricia have been at each other's throats since Alan announced he's looking for a new bar manager. But when Betty instigates a role playing exercise for the two girls, the whole situation turn to farce. Later Mandy and Tricia conti…

Mandy and Tricia are crestfallen when Alan announces neither of them will be the new manger - he's hiring Bernice. Zoe meets up with Denise again and invites her back home for the night. Laura upsets one of the haulage firm drivers who imme…

Zoe feels a complete failure after her date tells her it was just a one-night stand. She turns to Chris for comfort and meets him for a drink at The Woolpack. But after one too many she leaves him deeply embarrassed by revealing hidden desi…

The Vets practice is in turmoil when Zoe fails to turn up, nursing a giant hangover. Paddy is trying to hold things together but when Jack phones to say he's an emergency on his hands, he finds himself stretched. He tells Lyn to get out the…

Zoe appears to have lost her sense of judgement following the episode with Kim. She fires poor Lyn, who receives a second blow when she receives her mock A' level results. Then she clumsily tries to smooth things over with Jack causing anot…

Kathy leaves Chris heartbroken when she says they cannot get back together again. But Zoe gives him pause for thought when she says that the fact it took Kathy three days to make up her mind means she's not sure. Zoe staggers Paddy by sayin…

Chris proves he can be just as manipulative in love as he can in business. He's still working on getting back with Kathy and visits Alice's birthday party to make his latest play. He tells Kathy that he's got a date with Laura, a move calcu…

Lyn has Marlon wrapped around her little finger. She knows he's desperate to get back with her and sets him some tasks to prove he really does care for her. First she tells him to phone into work sick, then order him to sit out in the freez…

Scott is determined to get Kelly to admit she is attracted to him. And he's equally determined to nip any possible chance of a relationship between his step-sister and Roy in the bud. Kelly is desperately resisting him, but the strain is be…

Stella's party at Home Farm turns into a riotous romp as Marlon carries out Lyn's orders and does a 'Full Monty'. Scott and Kelly find themselves alone in the bedroom that once belonged to Kim. After their Christmas kiss will the stepbrothe…

Eric's little plan - to damage Stella's car and blame the rowdy villagers - worked a treat. She tells him she wants him as her estate manager. Chris needs a service contract for his haulage business. Stella suggests he use Lisa. But when La…

Mandy and Tricia have had enough of bullying Bernice and decide to take a peek in her room to find the little book she keeps writing notes in. They find the book under the mattress and are in hysterics at its contents - a fully mapped-out l…

There's a real Dingle-wrangle in the offering when Zak finds out Lisa's gone against his wishes and booked a christening for Baby Belle. He wants a traditional naming ceremony and has invited Dingles from all over the country. What would th…

Bernice takes the girls by surprise and calls a team meeting. And both Mandy and Tricia are left shame faced when she tells them of the heartbreak of a broken marriage and how her hopes of happiness were wrecked. She says they are both youn…

Roy takes Kelly to a night club with the bonus Lisa paid him. But he's got much more than dancing and drinking on his mind. Chris give Laura a shock when he reveals he's leaving Home Farm, and invites her to his new home - the cottage once …

Zak finds himself in a real dilemma when his cousins make plans to profit from baby Belle's christening. Viv twists the knife still further into the Sugdens and Andy when she gives her version of events to social workers. She determined to …

Andy, who misunderstands what they were discussing, overhears Jack and Sarah's private chat about the social workers. And instead of going to school the youngster jumps on a bus and heads off to the city. Graham raises the alarm and after a…

The Sugdens are living on their nerves, as a full-scale search is underway to find Andy. Donna, who blames herself partly for Andy running away, secretly conducts her own search. She is certain she knows where he is. Andy has been slumming …

Zak has masterminded a brilliant Dingle plan to bring in revenue - and get Lisa off his back. With Stella and Eric away he has persuaded a mate to bring a coach load of American tourists to Home Farm. Posing as tour guides, Zak and Butch te…

Andy is overjoyed when the social workers decide he can stay with the Sugdens. But there's one even bigger surprise for the troubled lad when Jack and Sarah announce they want to formally adopt him. As the family celebrates later at Kathy's…

Chris revels in his business dealings, which he believes will be the start of the end for rivals, Reynolds Haulage. He's undercut them to win back a two-year deal from a big company. But Laura questions Chris's actions saying their first bi…

Poor Mandy is left at the pub like Cinderella while Tricia and Bernice swan off to the Vets Ball with Paddy and overbearing Daniel. But Zoe appears like a fairy godmother at the last minute to wish Mandy to the ball and try to bring her tog…

Kelly and Mandy are astonished when they realise both accepted proposals of marriage the previous evening. Both realise independently the path to true happiness will not be smooth. Mandy will somehow have to get Butch to end their sham of a…

Ashley is a wanted man - at least as far as Mandy and Kelly are concerned. First Mandy tells him she wants to end her marriage to Butch, then Kelly arrives to fix a date for her wedding to Roy. Chris goes off at the deep end in trying to ex…

Chris decides to play Sean at his own dirty game, and ropes in Terry for a it of an industrial espionage. Posing as a prospective customer, Terry steals a number of computer discs, while Sean's back is turned. And Chris is overjoyed to lear…

Mandy wakes up to find that she is a prisoner in her own home. And even her pleas to Butch fall on deaf ears. In a fit of anger, Mandy changes tact and attacks him, brandishing him a coward, who will never find love if he can't decide for h…

Angie steps into the ring with Sean and Chris to try and bring some sense to the battle between their companies. But her visit to Chris is in vain when he says there is no chance of an agreement. Later, Laura goes to Sean to see if he is an…

Chris faces some important decisions over the survival of Tate Haulage. The devious businessman informs his clients that he will undercut any offer made by Reynolds Haulage. On hearing this news, Sean bites the bullet and approaches Chris t…

Paddy is a troubled man. The genial vet has managed to repair his relationship with Mandy, but his happiness has been short lived after learning of his mother's illness. He decides to visit his mother and build bridges, but is shocked to le…

The course of true love has taken a detour for Biff and even Marlon's attempts to persuade him to admit his feeling for Kathy have hit a wall. Marlon changes tact and approaches Kathy about Biff's recent change of mood. On his advice Kathy …

Biff rues the day he revealed his feeling for Kathy. He ties to talk to her but gets the cold shoulder. And when Pete arrives to ask her out to dinner, poor Biff is left feeling defeated. But Kathy and Pete's night out does not go to plan. …

Biff and Kathy decide to keep their relationship quiet, but it's not long before tongues around the village start to way. A comment from Alice alerts Marlon and Betty to the news. And after giving Biff a grilling, the pair promise to be sec…

Mandy suggests to Paddy that they should put their relationship on hold, so that he can help his mother through her illness. Paddy refuses, but it is clear that the pair are troubled by the situation. Mandy turns to Terry and Viv for advice…

Graham is doing everything he can to persuade Rachel to quit her job and become a full-time housewife. Even when she insists she wants to continue, he keeps up the pressure by suggesting to the headmistress Miss Strickland that Rachel is un…

The game is almost up for Paddy's conniving mother. She's had her son in a spin since she revealed that she only had a short time to live. Already she's caused Mandy and Paddy to split again and even suggested as a dying wish that Paddy mig…

Mrs Kirk is about to meet her Waterloo when Mandy puts Paddy in the picture about her dealings. And after putting their heads together they decide on the perfect plan to show Mrs Kirk that her game is up. In hilarious scenes Paddy goes to h…

There's a shock in store for Kathy when Chris takes her out to dinner to the hotel where they spent their wedding night - convinced that he can destroy her relationship with Biff. Over a meal Chris turns on the charm and he is delighted to …

Chris's plan to destroy Kathy and Biff's relationship failed miserably - but even he can't imagine the fallout to follow. Biff tackles Kathy and demands to know what happened and when she fails to satisfy his curiosity, he visits Chris for …

Emotions run high when Biff questions Kathy about discussing their sex life with Chris. Kathy criticises Biff for believing Chris's version of events, but fails to appease him. Kathy confronts Chris and warns him to stay out of her life as …

Tricia reckons her bar manager Bernice is a measure short of a pint. She's convinced Bernice's boyfriend Gavin is a figment of her imagination. But when her bedroom door is opened by mistake in the middle of the night - she very quickly cha…

Lyn cringes with embarrassment when Gavin introduces himself. For in earshot of him, she'd just spent the last few minutes telling people he didn't really exist. Graham talks Rachel out of phoning Miss Strickland and convinces her it would …

Rachel discovers the truth that Graham's been applying for new jobs away from the village. At home her suspicions are confirmed when she discovers a pile of application forms hidden in a drawer. Unaware Graham has gone to Eric's antique sho…

Rachel's relationship with Graham has been an emotional rollercoaster. Since they started living together he's slowly, but surely, started to control every aspect of her life. And on the occasions she's tried to fight back, he's flown into …

Graham is stood at the top of the cliff at Burview Crag, shocked that he just pushed Rachel off the cliff. Graham tries to cover his tracks, leaving a message on Rachel's answer phone claiming he is waiting for her at the car. He calls Chri…

Graham is a haunted man and pours his heart out to Kathy. Then he turns to Ashley, but even his words of wisdom, fail to appease the devils in Graham's head. A regretful Chris tells Laura he can't remember the last time he spoke a kind word…

Emotions run high on the day of Rachel's funeral. Ashley has a run in with Kathy who is consumed with anger at a friend being snatched away so prematurely. She tells him she wants to make a speech, but he begs her not to go over the top. Wh…

Eric is a man on a mission. The amateur sleuth is convinced that Graham is responsible for Rachel's death, and is desperate to find someone who will believe his theory. Eric reveals his thoughts to Stella but she doesn't believe him. And wh…

Tricia loses patience with Bernice after weeks of servitude and locks her in the pub cellar. As the incident rumbles on Alan starts sacking his staff, including Bernice who insults Tricia. Betty then mocks Tricia, then saying she is not bac…

It's a night of celebrations in the village as Kelly and Roy enjoy their last night of freedom. But while Kelly's evening goes without a hitch, the same cannot be said of Roy's. For the groom-to-be have reservations about the wedding. And w…

The big day arrives for Kelly and Roy - but their wedding is bound to be anything but smooth. For although there are no pre-wedding jitters, there are a few mattes that need resolving. Mandy tackles Kelly and asks if she is sure about marry…

Kelly's happiness with married life is short lived. The new bride can hardly contain her disappointment at having to spend her honeymoon surrounded by Dingles. And when Zak asks the newlyweds to take Belle on a walk, Kelly breaks down and a…

Loves young dreams Roy and Kelly order room service for one last time as their honeymoon in Paris nears an end. Bernice has an appointment at the hairdressers and then the bank where she hopes to secure a loan to buy The Woolpack. Tricia is…

Roy is staggered when he comes to sign the hotel bill for the honeymoon. Poor Chris, whose business is struggling, may regret agreeing for the couple to travel at his expense when he knows how much they've blown. Laura visits Chris and tell…

Terry gives lovelorn Butch the benefit of his experience with women as he tries to woo Emily. But the genial Dingle is left with a heavy heart when she breaks a date at The Woolpack. Eric leaves Mandy smarting when he boots her out of the B…

Eric is determined to learn the truth behind Rachel's death. He attends Rachel's inquest and watches with interest as Graham takes the stand to give evidence. But, it is all he can do to sit still, when Graham begins to tell his 'version' o…

Bernice charms Alan into letting her hold a 'Camelot' theme night. Tricia warns Gavin that unless he helps her to persuade Alan to let her hold her own theme night - she will tell Bernice of their afternoon of passion. Chris feels like the …

Chris is on cloud nine when Zoe says she will invest in Tate Haulage. But his happiness is short lived when his sister insists that Chris's ex-girlfriend Laura will be her representative on the board. Tricia and Terry's attempt to find inve…

Ye Days of Olde return to Emmerdale when Bernice holds a 'Camelot' Theme Night in The Woolpack. While she looks resplendent as Guinevere, and Gavin as a dashing Lancelot, Tricia is the laughing stock of the village when the costume her boss…

Kathy is concerned by Graham's failure to come to terms with Rachel's death. She visits the grieving teacher's house, and when there is no response uses her own key to enter the property. Inside, her concerns turn to panic when she discover…

Biff is surprised to find Kathy has spent the night playing nurse-maid to Graham. And he is taken aback when he learns of Graham's suicide attempt. Fearing for his safety, Kathy suggests that Graham should stay with her for a while. Biff de…

The course of true love is running anything but smooth for Biff. With Graham's constant presence ruining his relationship with Kathy, Biff invites her out for the evening, intent on spending time alone with her. But he is annoyed to find th…

The glitz and glamour of the 'Tinsletown' envelopes Emmerdale when Tricia holds a 'Hollywood' theme night in The Woolpack. The pub quickly fills with the stars of the sliver screen, and Tricia basks in the glory dressed as sex bomb Emma Pee…

Biff is heartbroken by Kathy's reaction to his proposal. Graham offers Kathy support, and suggests that she should go and see Biff to repair to the damage. But will she take heed of his advice? Bernice's dream of buying The Woolpack, is boo…

Zak and Butch welcome their new neighbours in a traditional style - by pinching some boxes of goods when the removal van arrives. But they're left in a right sweat when they twig who the crates belong to - police woman Angie Reynolds' famil…

Zak plays the thief with a conscience when he tries to return the Reynolds' stolen goods. But he's caught by Angie and his story that he found a crate the thieves must have dropped is hardly plausible - especially to a policewoman. Zak know…

Jack and Sarah's relationship reaches a new low. Sarah is determined not to end up a traditional farmer's wife like Jack's mother Annie. And when he launches into her for time wasting she tells him she's going on strike. Until things change…

Mandy is in deep water at the Summer Fayre as she tries to wipe the smug smile off Eric's face after he deliberately gets her in trouble with trading standards officers. Mandy's attempts at retribution go dramatically wrong and end with her…

Mandy appears in court charged with common assault and assaulting a police officer. But her big mouth gets her into even deeper bother with the magistrate when she interrupts her solicitor to explain that she didn't mean to hit Stella, she …

Butch makes a startling and upsetting discovery when he escorts Emily home. And his waif-like girlfriend begs him to leave before he makes matters worse with her father. Kelly is astonished when she learns that Mandy has been sent to jail f…

Butch has the problems of the world upon his shoulders. The hapless Dingle, sickened by the abuse Emily has been suffering at the hands of her violent father, turns to Seth for advice. But the ex-gamekeeper gets hold of the wrong end of the…

Butch is concerned when Emily fails to turn up for work. The love struck Dingle buys some flowers and sets out to see her. When he arrives at her house, he is shocked to discover that she is covered in bruises. And to make matters worse, sh…

The course of true love is running anything but smooth for Butch. The young lad turns to Betty for advice about Emily, but their conversation leaves her confused. And when Viv tells her that Emily is terrified of Butch, Betty is left speech…

Tragedy strikes when Butch confronts John and accuses him of acting violently towards his daughter, Emily. John flees the scene accompanied by Emily. Convinced he can force a confession, Butch pursues their Land Rover at speed. Clouded by h…

Butch keeps a vigil over Emily's hospital bedside. Learning that her father is in a coma and that she is being discharged, Emily confesses to Butch that she has never been on her own before, but he promises to look after her. Graham's inten…

Kathy's wedding preparations hit a snag. With the big day just around the corner the bride to be is overwhelmed with things to do. Graham offers to help Kathy find a photographer. Later, she is taken aback when Graham asks her to wear Rache…

With her wedding to Biff around the corner Kathy is beginning to have niggling doubts about her feelings for Graham. Biff is unaware of the gift Graham gave her and goes up the wall when he finds out. She must tell Graham she is not interes…

Fury erupts between Biff and Graham in a confrontation over the gift to Kathy. Could this spell the end of their wedding plans? Conniving Gavin spends a day at a health club with Stella - unbeknown to Bernice. He's got his eyes set on The W…

Biff takes off his and Linda's wedding rings in a symbolic gesture to Kathy. And he offers his hand and sincere apologies to Graham for punching him. The couple announces to the Diner that the wedding is back on. Butch and Emily go shopping…

Kathy and Biff's big day is approaching, with one big issue to resolve…the ring Graham gave her. But Biff is relieved when Kathy agrees to return it. Kathy explains to Graham that their friendship has not been affected, but after she leaves…

With her wedding only a day away, Kathy is having serious doubts about her future with Biff. Laura suggests that she may be making a terrible mistake by marrying Biff if she still has feelings for Graham, who secretly seems hell bent on des…

Kathy and Biff's wedding day arrives, but with so many secrets in the air, trouble is just around the corner. Graham confronts Biff and tells him that Kathy has feelings for him and when Graham reveals that they have kissed, Biff explodes i…

Kathy has the world's problems upon her shoulders. Betty tries to console Kathy, but her heartbreak is evident when she reveals that she brought the nightmare of her wedding day upon herself. With the whole of the village gossiping about th…

Emily faces an uphill struggle with her father John, when she tries to persuade him that Butch's intentions are honourable. Meanwhile, fed up Butch can't believe that Emily doesn't want to see him anymore. Lisa visits John and tries to win …

Sarah tells Angie of the previous night's activities and her troubles with Jack. Angie points out that the marriage needs spicing up and the two agree to meet later for drink. Later in The Woolpack Angie tells Sarah she needs to keep Jack o…

Zak decides to help Butch with his complicated love life, and ignoring his pleas not to interfere, confronts John. But for once the tempestuous Dingle uses a diplomatic approach rather than his fists. And his words of wisdom seem to strike …

Intrigue is rife when Eric, Viv, Alan, Ashley, Bernice and Butch receive a letter from Stella inviting them to a meeting at Home Farm. Viv thinks Stella is going to lend her money for Kelly's house deposit. And Alan believes she must have d…

Life is looking rosy for Bernice. With the deposit money for the Woolpack in her bank account, her life plan finally seems to be in order. Tricia warns Gavin that unless he lets Alan and her continue living at the Woolpack - she will tell B…

Emily gets her dad prepared for the day of the cricket match. Scott gets little sympathy from Viv. Roy tells Kelly she is being silly. Nobby and Gavin toss. The Emmerdale team are a sorry lot. Seth and Ernie bet on the result. Sarah is bitc…

Emily is torn but she goes with Butch. The cricketers are all having a drink in the pub. Bernice asks Ashley if he has ever been in love. He tells her about his past love affairs. She waxes lyrical about being a vicars wife. Emily is tortur…

Love's young dream Butch and Emily appear to be heading for a fall. For when Emily visits Viv to apologise for her absence from work, father is watching her every move. John follows Emily to Home Farm, and forces his way in to the house, in…

Sweet-natured Lisa comes up with the perfect plan to melt the cold war between Butch and Emily. Butch thought Emily had tramped back home to dad after he gave him a good wallop for threatening her. But Lisa uses her womanly wiles to persuad…

Chris goes behind Sean's back and sends Terry off collecting debts from former Darrow clients. When things turn nasty Terry proves he can handle himself and comes up with the goods … but hates himself in the role of enforcer. Emily shows he…

The power struggle between Chris and Sean intensifies when details of Terry's strong-arm tactics to call in outstanding debts are aired. Jackson, who was on the end of Terry's threats, calls at the haulage yard to pay up - and promptly canc…

After the confrontation with his policewoman neighbour Zak thinks it wise to disconnect the free electricity supply he's rigged up from the Reynolds house. Once again Ollie is sniffing round and agrees to help. But as she tries to disconnec…

Ollie recovers in hospital from the effects of smoke-inhalation. Sean charges off to sort out Zak once and for all. But at the hospital Ollie tells her mum that Zak is a hero. She decided to search the cellar and when the accident happened,…

Kathy arrives back from her holiday with Alice to find Graham loitering outside her home. But when he starts to talk about a possible relationship she tells him all she wants to be is friends. Unseen by Kathy, his face turns to thunder. Kel…

Kathy is furious with Marlon for making changes to the diner while she's been on holiday. When she discovers he's even made new appointments she loses her temper completely and sacks him. And just when she thought things couldn't get worse …

The campaign against Chris reaches new proportions when the Tate Haulage offices are ransacked and covered in graffiti with threatening messages. Chris is convinced it is Jackson, but Sean assures him it is not his style. Chris recovers his…

Butch and Mandy meet at the County Court to have their marriage annulled. When they arrive back Paddy tells her they can now start planning their wedding. Chris is appalled when he finds his father's gravestone covered in graffiti. Later th…

Chris has succeeded in alienating half the village at a time when he could do with some friends. Zoe tells him she wants no more to do with him, Terry storms out and tells him to find another bodyguard. Angie catches the rough end of his to…

The mystery surrounding Chris heightens when Zoe discovers her brother didn't return home the previous evening. And when Angie arrives at Zoe's that evening she is the bearer of bad news. Kathy visits her brother Nick in prison to tell him …

Chris is now officially a missing person and Angie begins interviewing everyone at Tate Haulage - including her own husband. He reveals the strong-arm tactics Chris employed to get money from Jackson. Sean appears to be enjoying Chris's abs…

There are ructions in the Sugden household when Jack catches Robert and Andy filling in forms for work experience. Jack tells the lads they can do their work experience on the farm. While Andy agrees Robert tells his dad he'd like to do a c…

Kathy can not help but worry about Elsa's sudden involvement in Alice's life. Elsa confronts Alan and demands to know why he kept Kathy's recent psychological problems a secret from her. He manages to defuse the situation, but all his hard …

Kathy's role as Alice's guardian is becoming increasingly insecure. In desperation she turns to Laura for legal advice. The legal eagle suggests that having Nick on her side should strengthen Kathy's case. Kathy visits her brother in prison…

Kathy's distraught about Alice's future, so Graham decides it is the perfect opportunity to become more involved in her life. But it soon becomes clear that Kathy is not as weak as Graham first thought. When Elsa arrives demanding to see Al…

Elsa is dismayed to find that Alice is refusing to talk to her. But little does she know that she has an ally in her corner - Graham. The despicable schoolteacher's mind begins to whirl when Alan tells him that he cannot help but feel sorry…

Time is running out for Eric. With Zoe about to move in to Home Farm it seems that his antiques theft is about to be discovered. Eric tells Butch that if anything is missing from Home Farm he will get the blame. The crooked businessman sugg…

Chris is at the end of his tether. His attempts to discover the identity of his gaoler have ended in failure, and his constant goading is only making his already precarious position even worse. In a last ditch attempt to end his nightmare, …

With his kidnapper's identity finally revealed Chris can do little to contain his fear. Filled with panic he desperately tries to discover the reason behind his abduction and learns that it is not money motivated. His terror reaches a new l…

With Mandy and Paddy's wedding only a day away, the village celebrates the couples last night of freedom. Mandy leaves her hen night early to make sure nothing ruins her big day. Along with Butch, she discovers antiques hidden at the Dingle…

The big day finally arrives for Mandy and Paddy, and it seems nothing can spoil their wedding now. Mandy admits to Lisa that she is suffering from last-minute nerves. But they counted without Eric. He's reported Mandy for assault and the po…

Mandy and Paddy's wedding is in danger of being wrecked when the police arrive. She is determined no one will spoil her big day and urges a bemused Ashley to continue with the service. It needs a miracle to save the day as Eric watches smug…

Paddy's secret honeymoon plans hit a snag when he learns that the police need Mandy's passport in case she tries to flee the country. Mandy thinks she is going to Scarborough, and remains blissfully unaware of Paddy's problem. The newly wed…

Zoe's world is in tatters. Her brother is missing, and one of her business partners has been organising dodgy deals behind her back. And her day gets worse when Sean tries to apologise for his behaviour and Zoe fails to notice that Joseph h…

Chris is becoming increasingly frustrated. His attempts to get a straight answer from Liam have ended in failure. A mysterious letter arrives at The Woolpack addressed to Zoe from Chris's kidnapper - can she trust the police a second time? …

The police are at a loss as to who is responsible for Chris's disappearance and everything seems to be going to plan for Liam. Zoe follows his instructions to the letter and arrives at the phone box, but Liam is shocked when she refuses to …

Alan takes the bull by the horns and tells Kathy and Elsa they must stop thinking about themselves and start putting Alice first. Jack asks Robert and Andy to help on the farm at half term causing another row with Sarah. He turns to Zak and…

There's high jinx on the camping trip and Ashley and Bernice look like having their work cut out. The kids - led by Ollie - are in a mischievous mood and deliberately soak Ashley's ground sheet, forcing him to share a tent with Bernice, muc…

Ashley flees the tent to make breakfast after waking to find Bernice's arm draped across him. Later Gavin gently winds Ashley up asking what he thinks about Bernice. After all they slept in the same tent. Scott sounds the alert at the cotta…

Zoe is convinced that she will never see Chris again. Her faith in the police investigation has reached an all-time low and when DI Spalding visits her, he is furious to discover that she has been keeping back vital evidence. Liam terrifies…

A new chapter is beginning in Kathy's life - but will Alice be a part of it? Her decision to put Alice's happiness before her own is bound to leave her heartbroken. Kathy asks Alice if she would like to go and live in Australia with Elsa. W…

Liam decides to spend his birthday with family… Chris and Zoe! First he shares a bottle of wine with his imprisoned half brother. Then he joins Zoe in The Woolpack for a celebratory drink. When Eric launches a cheap shot against Chris, Liam…

Zoe's suspicions are aroused when Liam arrives unexpectedly and asks for news on Chris. Zoe asks Terry his opinions on Liam and more alarm bells begin to ring when she discovers Sean told Liam about the police stakeout. Roy prepares for cou…

Zoe is convinced she has discovered the identity of Chris's kidnapper, but with her faith in the police investigation at an all-time low and with no real proof, she decides to keep her suspicions from them. She is determined to trap him eve…

Zoe believes she's got Liam out of the way on a haulage job to Portsmouth. But the kidnapper smells a rat and swaps the run with Pete. Zoe enlists the help of Terry and sets off to search Liam's house - but the two are in for a shock. Kelly…

Zoe's decision not to tell the police her suspicions lands her and Terry in a dangerous situation. Liam has caught them at his house. He ties Terry up in the cellar and takes Zoe to the disused farmhouse where Chris is being held. Chris tel…

Liam is dead; killed by a single gunshot wound to the chest by Zoe, who debates with Chris about what to do when the police arrive - Zoe wants to lie to the police and tell them that she shot Liam when he tried to lunge at her, but Chris, w…

The police try to get to the bottom of the kidnap drama and its shocking outcome. DI Spalding still can't believe Zoe chose to withhold information placing her life and Terry's in such danger. Kelly is full of guilt and remorse over Scott a…

Racked with guilt, Kelly avoids going to the prison to see Roy so Scott takes her place. Roy's disappointed and asks Scott why he told him he slept with Kelly. Scott hesitantly says he lied because he was jealous of their happiness. Meanwhi…

Kelly and Scott begin to plan a surprise party for Roy on his release from jail. Tricia turns on all her charm to seduce Richie, but is hurt by his reaction. Kathy remains deeply upset about losing Alice as she composes a letter to the cour…

Roy is released from prison but his coming-home party is a wash-out when he leaves early. Bernice's mum Diane arrives and immediately catches Alan's eye. Eric tells Kathy he doesn't want to buy the Diner but would consider becoming partners…

Ashley is given the run-around at the opening of the youth club. He's horrified when the children start playing truth or dare and finally cracks when he returns from an errand to find Ollie playing an 18-certificate video. He sends her home…

Richie settles into the Sugdens and makes an immediate impact rustling up a first-rate lasagne. Emily confides in Butch that she is worried about her father spending Christmas alone. Ashley admits kids like night clubs not youth clubs, afte…

Chris infuriates Zoe when he tells her he's paid for Liam's funeral and insists on attending. Richie is furious with Scott for selling a computer to Lyn at cost price. Diane flirts endlessly with Alan during an organised ramble and invites …

Diane has Eric and Alan in a spin when they both arrive expecting to spend an intimate candlelit dinner with her. Viv is furious when she discovers Tate Haulage has laid on a courtesy bus service to take villagers to the local supermarket. …

Kelly is in a state and confides in Mandy that perhaps Chris was right - she'll never be happy with Roy. Zoe offers Terry extra money to look after Chris and keep him company. Paddy's cousin Jason turns up out of the blue saying he's fallen…

Bernice is making up for lost time. With her mother safely out of the way, she presses Gavin to name a date for their wedding. But like a seasoned politician he carefully avoids giving an answer. Bernice shares her concerns with Betty. And …

Concern is growing for Kelly. When Zak comments about her looking unwell, Viv changes the subject, but it is clear that she is also worried. Ashley is devastated to learn that Bernice is getting married. The love-struck vicar asks her if sh…

Ashley is facing a dilemma, should he tell Bernice about Gavin's infidelities or should he keep quiet? Angie tells Sean that he is going to have to take responsibility for organising Christmas. Kathy receives an official letter confirming t…

Kelly's hopes of escaping her problems are dashed when Roy turns down an invitation to spend Christmas in Ibiza with his father. And her day gets worse when Paddy criticises her for making one mistake too many at the vets. Roy's temper crac…

All is not well in the Tate household. Chris's anger gets the better of him when Terry complains about being treated like a dogsbody. But Chris is heading for a fall. When the temperamental Tate tries to order Alan around, the Estate Manage…

It's the day of the Emmerdale Christmas Show, and Ashley is in a panic. With no star turn, the Reverend desperately tries to find someone to fit the bill. The Show begins, but with no sign of the star act, the pressure begins to get to him.…

Chris tries to put his recent problems behind him by returning to work. While he is relieved to be back behind the driving seat at Tate Haulage, his partner Sean doesn't quite see it the same. Ashley admits to Gavin that he knows about his …

Eastern Promise fills Emmerdale when Marlon holds an 'Aladdin' night in The Woolpack. Dressed as the Genie of the Lamp, the excited Dingle offers to make everyone's dreams come true. But unlike a fairy tale, the night is destined to end in …

Bernice's hopes of a blissful future with Gavin are in tatters. Having witnessed his betrayal, the heartbroken girl refuses to listen to his explanation and throws him out of the house. When Tricia tries to talk to her, Bernice refuses to d…

Ashley is a man on a mission - he is determined to find out the truth behind Gavin's sudden disappearance - and nothing will get in his way. Alan puts him off the scent when he tells him that Gavin is visiting his parents. But his suspicion…

Christmas is a painful time for Andy. Overcome by guilt, the young lad visits the Windsors and tries to apologise for the tragedy, which resulted in Vic's death. Viv refuses to listen and orders him out of her shop. But his mind is put to r…

Emily's face is a picture when she gets the Christmas present she prayed for - a visit from her dad. John makes the Dingle party complete as he joins them for Christmas dinner. And for the first time John recognises how much his daughter ca…

Bernice arrives back at the pub with Gavin's cheating ways still weighing heavily on her mind. Later Alan catches her furiously ripping up her cheating boyfriend's clothes. Christmas seems to have mellowed the troubled Sugdens and Jack and …

Viv arrives home from her break and tells Emily she's been over the books and the shop is faring worse than even she thought. She tells Emily she's thinking of selling up, but is shocked when Emily says she'll work for nothing to get the bu…

Bernice tells Kathy that she has chosen a neutral venue - the vicarage for her meeting with Gavin. When Kathy asks her if she if she is ready to see her fiancee, Bernice's emotions bubble to the surface. Gavin unexpectedly walks into The Wo…