Emmerdale Farm basks in the hot summer sun as the Sugden family and the people of Beckindale return for a new series, with the start of events that could change their lives in the months ahead.

After Henry's surprising announcement that he plays bowls, Sam watches him play and is encouraged by his skill, prompting him to consider his selection for the annual cricket match. At The Woolpack, Henry's intrigued to find out why Tom and…

Speculation is rife as the news spreads that Kathy is back in Beckindale. Meanwhile, in the middle of the night at The Woolpack, Amos wakes Henry because he's heard something. They investigate, find nothing but Amos is now still more certai…

Henry is hurt because Joe has not informed him about the impending sale of Hawthorn Cottage and tells Annie that he will give him a talking to about how to conduct business. Annie gives Kathy a lift home from the shops and tells Joe of her …

Sam is a man with things on his mind. He tells Annie of his disgust at the behaviour of young people although Annie makes it quite clear that Joe and Matt are grown men and can do as they like. This does little to disguise Sam's anxiety tho…

The evening of the great day has arrived and the cricket match is in progress, with Beckindale batting - but not with stunning success, especially since Phil Kitson is playing. Meanwhile, Joe and Kathy discuss their plans on the way to The …

Amos is insistent that The Woolpack ghost maybe a poltergeist. Henry goes birdwatching and spots Janet Thompson, an old flame of his thirty years ago.

Janet and Henry are doing their very best to re-establish their relationship of some thirty years ago. While driving Henry back to Beckindale, Janet invites him to her hotel in Bradford for supper. He declines the offer and instead suggests…

Annie is determined to pump Joe for information about his plans for the new cottage. But Joe is very reticent, only admitting that Kathy might be involved, which satisfies Annie - for now. Later on at tea, Janet tells Annie that for years s…

Henry is looking for an excuse to go see Janet in Bradford but Amos is in no mood to give way to him, especially as the poltergeist seems to have been active with some bottles of fruit juice.

Amos confides to Annie that Henry is getting more and more involved with Janet so his surprise is understandable when he discovers that Annie has invited both Janet and Henry to the farm for lunch. Joe arrives back from Hotten with the news…

It's the morning after the night before and Amos is grumbling at Henry that he can't get on with the cleaning because Janet hasn't come down for breakfast. Joe's informed that his offer for Demdyke Row has been refused prompting Annie to wa…

Joe informs Kathy that he is reconsidering his offer for the cottage in Demdyke Row despite Kathy's remark that them living together in the middle of the village would raise a few eyebrows. Meanwhile, Amos is far from impressed with the arr…

George looks set to ruffle a few feathers in The Woolpack after he suggests to Henry that the pub needs a barmaid, an idea that Henry thinks will horrify Amos. Joe is confused as to why the bank has refused his loan application. Annie is de…

Early in the morning and unexpectedly, the new priest in charge, the Reverend William Hockley arrives at the Vicarage. Joe is trying to find the right moment to tell Annie about him and Kathy.

Joe finally tells Annie that he and Kathy are moving in together, but only with the help of Sam. She takes the news better than was expected but still suggests that Joe should think again. On his way out of church, Matt bumps into Dolly Aca…

William seems determined that things will be seen his way, which upsets Sam. Meanwhile, Amos is still struggling to come to terms with the idea of Dolly working in The Woolpack. Joe and Kathy prepare for their first night in the cottage in …

Word starts to spread that Joe and Kathy are shacking up together. Henry is upset that Joe didn't tell him that Kathy was moving in with him. Sam has gone missing but is eventually found by William who invites him into the Vicarage to spend…

Annie decides to pay Kathy a visit in the new cottage. Amos has gone to follow Matt and William who have responded to a rescue call about a cow stuck on the fell. Eventually, Matt and William, returning with a dead cow in the back of the la…

Sam is still making his angry feelings about Joe and Kathy very clear. It is Remembrance Sunday and despite Annie's determination not to let the village gossip get the better of her, Sam is deep in thought about the day of judgement and thi…

Amos can't believe his eyes when his Swedish visitors, Asta and Olof, arrive. They also make a very unusual request - to go pot-holing.

Kathy's brother Martin calls round at Demdyke Row to inform her and Joe that he is off to join the army. Shortly after Henry comes round to discuss the ball but it is not too long before Kathy decides that she should go and attempt one last…

It is the night of the ball in Harrogate and Kathy and Joe are dressed up and determined to enjoy themselves despite Kathy being told by her parents that they don't want to see her again. A night that is meant for enjoyment quickly turns to…

The rescue search continues for Asta but conditions are beginning to worsen. As a hope of finding her alive fades, the rescue team decides to enter the cave from a back entrance to try and find her. The rescue ends in success when Matt find…

Sam's down in the dumps when a mystery letter from France brings back memories of the First World War.

The arrival of an old friend of Sam's spells chaos and confusion for everyone - but he's bringing the most remarkable news.

Sam goes to meet his old pal Gilbert at the airport.

Basil has fixed everything - there's going to be a meeting at The Woolpack, but landlord Amos doesn't want any rowdiness.

It's the morning after the old soldiers' reunion and there are thick heads all round, but what Basil has arranged now puts the cap on it for Sam.

Gilbert returns to France today, but first he attends an official reception at the Civic Hall in Leeds, accompanied by Sam and Basil.

Kathy is struggling to come to terms with the hostility that her and Joe are receiving from some of the other villagers, despite the fact that it was expected. Annie and Henry take a trip to Bradford and while they are there, Henry receives…

The Gunnarsons come to Beckindale to meet Matt in order to thank him for saving their two children Olaf and Asta in the pot-hole accident. A meal is organised at Emmerdale Farm for all the involved parties to congregate. It becomes clear by…

Annie and William come to blows over how the one thousand pounds that George Barrett left the church should be spent. Meanwhile, in The Woolpack, Dolly gives Henry an ultimatum - either Amos starts treating her with more respect or she will…

Kathy is far from pleased at the fact that Joe is staying up at Emmerdale. An argument is inevitable and when Joe goes to the cottage a fight begins until Joe leaves to go to Leeds. Mystery surrounds Amos's absence from the pub. He has told…

Dolly is becoming disillusioned with her job at The Woolpack and Kathy is becoming disillusioned with her relationship with Joe and contemplates moving back home with her father, despite their previous problems.

It's time for the Emmerdale AGM. The financial situation is dreadful so Henry suggests the idea of the boatyard business. Meanwhile, Amos is called to a road accident in his role as Beckindale reporter.

Annie tries to persuade William that there is enough talent in the village to support a concert. A health inspector visits Demdyke Row following complaints that there have been mice emanating from there. Kathy tries in vain to stop Joe from…

Amos drops a large hint to Henry that since his driving lessons with Mrs Morphet have been terminated he will need somebody else to teach him. Meanwhile, Dolly receives a phone call from George Bailey who appears to be offering her a job at…

Henry persuades Annie to appear in her own concert after being impressed with her piano playing skills.Lucy finds Matt and Dolly in a compromising position in the Village Hall after spending the evening at Emmerdale with Annie and Sam.

Sam is furious with Amos because of a misprint in the Hotten Courier and Amos makes the mistake of taking it out on Dolly.

As the concert draws closer more acts are recruited to perform. Without even realising he has done so, Amos agrees to do a comedy routine and following yet another row, Kathy reveals to Joe that she is learning to sing in public again so th…

Henry prepares to be a last minute stand-in in one of the sketches after a performer drops out with flu. Kathy is extremely upset after Henry's quips about selling the cottage reaches her as a true statement from Joe. Joe says its all a mis…

Kathy and Joe's relationship reaches a new low following the news that Jim has committed suicide and she is so upset at his death that she returns to pack her bags in preparation for departure.

Joe fails in his attempt to reassure Kathy that Jim's suicide wasn't her fault. She is still adamant on leaving and returning home to her farm and in a further bombshell to Joe she tells him that she can't marry him. Amos takes a stand agai…

William announces that Freda has left the village, Amos announces that he has been asked to write an obituary of Jim for the Hotten Courier. Meanwhile, Annie is concerned when she attempts to wake Sam from his sleep but there is no response…

Henry suggests to Matt that Lucy could move into the farm. Annie falls down the stairs and breaks her arm, and Henry has to take her to hospital which means that Lucy has to man the fort with Matt.

Help is on hand for Annie as Lucy has taken two weeks off work to come on help on the farm until Annie is better. Seizing his opportunity, Henry persuades Annie and Sam to go to Rome for a relaxing holiday, with the help of a little white l…

Preparations for the holiday are in full swing but Annie is concerned about what gossip will spread if Matt and Lucy are left to stay at Emmerdale on their own. Henry takes her heavy hints and agrees to stay at the farm for the duration of …

As Matt and Lucy prepare to spend their final day living together it is clear that they have grown fond of one another. There's a suspicious character in the area and it comes in the form of Syd Harker who has been released from jail. He's …

Syd is ruffling a few feathers since returning from prison, not least Joe's and their inevitable meeting is a heated exchange of words but this is only a taster of things to come! Meanwhile, at Emmerdale, Lucy has returned after an unsucces…

Joe informs Annie that Syd has been sleeping at Demdyke Row and speculation mounts that it is more than just a coincidence that Syd has arrived back in Beckindale at the same time as the sheep have been stolen.

Syd casually admits to William that he is responsible for the sheep thefts. He is calm because he knows that until evidence is found to prove that he did it then he is in the clear. Joe is determined to find that evidence but first he has t…

Annie speaks to Syd and is now convinced that he is trying to be a good lad after he tells her that he has got a job as a sheep loader and has moved back in with his mum. Henry visits the butchers in Manton but his reaction to his entrance …

As Lucy prepares to leave Beckindale for the final time, Annie tells her that everyone notices the way William has been looking at her but she denies any type of romance. Joe and Matt take up a vantage point above where they expect the late…

Clearing up after the storm, Annie also faces the problem of repairing Ray and Sarah's lives.

Henry and Joe are hatching a surprise for Annie, but her attention is focused on the imminent arrival of Sarah's baby.

Annie feels a mother's concern at Joe's thoughts of a move, but she decides she won't hold on if he wants to leave Beckindale.

Drama in the night as everyone waits for the birth of Sarah's baby, but the one person who should be there is missing.

Amos is up in arms over Ray's refusal to co-operate with the Hotten Courier, but that's all forgotten when the baby comes back to Emmerdale.

Amos has problems with The Woolpack clock, but that is soon forgotten when he gets an odd invitation which leads to an even stranger meeting.

There's a surprise phone call from Jack in Rome. He wants to write Sam's biography - to the astonishment of Amos and Henry. Amos goes for a tour around Ephriam's and is stunned to discover that his host for the duration will be Dolly. He is…

Sam prepares to embark on his trip to Rome so that Jack can write his biography. Henry and Amos are in conflict once again over whether or not to employ Dolly who has smoothed her path back into Beckindale by apologising to Annie for the ev…

There is a new vicar in Beckindale to replace the departed Reverend Hockley and he goes by the name of David Cowper but his entrance is not noticed because the rest of Beckindale is celebrating the Jubilee. Matt and Dolly enjoy a romantic a…

Henry is keen on having a barbecue as part of the Jubilee celebrations but he is stopped in his tracks by Amos and Mrs Bullock. Amos reaches boiling point with Henry over Dolly and the final straw comes when he finds her smalls hanging out …

Annie receives an odd phone call which may have something to do with the new vicar. Joe and Matt are determined to establish the real reason for Basil's arrival in Beckindale.

It emerges that the malicious phone calls that Annie has received are about David and his activities outside church. Annie tells Henry that the caller mentioned a girl called Julie and they speculate about who the caller could be. They also…

Jubilee day has arrived and Basil is keen to make sure that he is celebrating at Henry's expense by inviting Annie to dinner the following evening. Later on in the day, Joe receives a phone call from David who tells him that Dolly has falle…

The controversies surrounding David continue with Mrs Bullock demanding a reprimand for him following his 'antics' at the dance in Hotten. Joe assures Annie that nothing untoward happened at the dance but she points out that Vicars have to …

Allegations are being made by the caller that David has done a girl wrong. He explains to Joe that it was a girl that he was supposed to marry but he changed his mind and someone is still holding a grudge.

Joe and Matt are still deliberating over why Basil has really come to Beckindale with Joe overhearing Basil talking about his home life only fuelling their intrigue. Dolly packs away her things at The Woolpack as she prepares to move to the…

A fire brakes out at Emmerdale Farm in a stack of straw and the Beckindale Volunteer Fire Service is manfully fighting the blaze. During the fire fighting one of the members of the team is burned.

David is becoming frustrated at the length of time it is taking the people of Beckindale to accept him. Frank Armitage causes a stir in Beckindale when he announces to Amos, in his reporter role, that he plans to build a caravan site on his…

Amos interviews Ted for the courier. Matt and Joe discuss Frank's planned caravan site. Just as Joe is about to have dinner, but he receives a call about another fire in the village. Amos is also called out to the fire. Joe gets a hands-on …

Joe reveals his idea for stopping Frank's caravan site. He proposes that Emmerdale Farm should also apply for a licence for a caravan site, reckoning that they've got a field that's more suited and that if there is to be a site, it might as…

Frank has an inkling that Joe is up to something but has no idea to what extent his secretive antics will effect his caravan plans. It's the Robblesfield Gala and Amos is there in his roving reporter role to cover the procession of vintage …

Annie puts a dampener on Henry's plans to buy the cottage next door to Joe's, her reason being that she doesn't believe that the rich should corner the market for cottages and suggests he thinks again. Ted Barker launches a scathing attack …

David's scheme for bringing children to the Dales for holidays has come unstuck with one of the families and a girl called Angela has been left homeless. Somewhere else has to be found for her, which won't be easy as she's a difficult child…

Sam is back from Rome. He descends the long hill behind the farm and spots a girl in his vegetable garden. When he reaches her perplexed as to who she may be, he speaks brusquely to her, but all she will say is that she's staying at the far…

Amos is horrified when Sam says that he might write a piece for the Courier about his experiences in Italy instead of letting Amos interview him for his piece. Angela appears to be finally coming out of her shell after Henry takes her out b…

There's a change of vicar in the village and it puts Dolly's living arrangements in jeopardy once again. Angela and Sam go for walk up on the fell. All is going well until Angela continually plays with her radio and this prompts Sam to get …

There's plenty of cows roaming about after she left the gate open, but Angela hasn't been seen since she ran away from Sam. It emerges that a pregnant cow has fallen so the Fell Rescue Team has to be called out. Amos immediately smells a st…

The post induction-party gives the new vicar, Donald, a chance to introduce himself to Beckindale. One person that is missing though is Angela. She has decided that following the previous nights dramas on the fell, it would be best if she r…

It is night time, and Matt has just dropped Dolly at the Vicarage after a night out. As he drives past The Woolpack, a shadowy figure passes in front of his headlight, going away from the pub. Meanwhile in The Woolpack, Henry discovers that…

Joe and Matt come to the conclusion that the Butterworth Ball is in the hands of someone in Robblesfield. Then all of a sudden a girl appears and turns out to be Lesley. She is staying at Hawthorn Cottage with her grandparents. Dolly is not…

Annie receives a mysterious phone call at Emmerdale Farm but whoever the caller wanted is out. Meanwhile at The Woolpack, Amos is in big trouble when Fred Teaker enters the pub to examine the Butterworth Ball. When Amos prevaricates, Fred l…

In the middle of the night, there is a disturbance in the Vicarage garden which brings out Donald and Dolly. Getting no answer, Donald goes inside and phones the police while the intruder slinks away. Lesley is given a helping hand by Annie…

Amos is fighting a rearguard action against the Hotten Courier who are demanding that he produces an article about the Butterworth Ball. In the evening, Annie approaches Sam with a proposition. Mr and Mrs Gibson are getting married again an…

Lesley informs Joe that she's got a secret to tell him but Amos is in earshot. After Sam's refusal to be best man at the wedding, Annie turns to Henry who readily accepts. The only problem is that the football team will be left without a tr…

Amos complains to Dolly about how the whole village seems to be obsessed with the play. Up at Emmerdale Farm, Joe is repairing the drive when a young man, Richard Roper, drives past in a car, stops a bit down the road, then comes up. He tel…

Amos continues with his negative attitude towards the play but it turns out that his real grouse is that no one asked him to be in the play in the first place. Rumours persist about the man called Richard. Amos emerges with the theory that …

Dolly continues to fend off Richard's attempts for a reconciliation. He comes up against some stern opposition though in the form of Annie. When he tells her that he wants to marry Dolly, Annie turns on him and tells him that she knows abou…

Richard is all set to meet up with Matt to inform him of his plans to marry Dolly but Dolly intervenes and strikes a deal with him. Dolly promises Richard that if he doesn't meet up with Matt, then she will meet him in the New Year to discu…