Jan 2, 2003
Nicola is determined not to let Neil out of her sight and insists that he join her for dinner later in the day. But as Syd warns Neil that she can be a bit of a handful, he makes it perfectly clear that he is just out for a bit of fun and isn’t looking for a serious relationship. And Steph comes to his rescue when she ignores Nicola's words of warning to stay away and returns home slightly worse for wear – interrupting Nicola and Neil. He's grateful for the diversion and makes a sharp exit. Viv is revelling in the gossip following Zak’s departure and speculates on why he would abandon his family.
Jan 3, 2003
Louise starts to feel pressure as the police begin asking probing questions, Steph and Nicola's game of wits escalates and Tricia plays a trick on Marlon to make him break his resolution.
Jan 6, 2003
The cracks are starting to appear, as Louise is under immense pressure from the police. They suspect murder and begin to look for a motive. Louise is terrified as they ask her to meet them at Mill Cottage for further questioning. But just the thought of returning the scene of the murder is enough to make her physically sick. As the police remove the cordon, the cottage is exactly how they left it and bitterly cold. Blood is still on the stairs, and in her mind's eye the body is still in a dishevelled heap at the bottom - will she ever be free of his haunting image?
Jan 7, 2003
Jarvis gives Len a helping hand in preparation for the dance competition, and Rodney takes matters into his own hands in order to rid himself of Steph.
Jan 8, 2003
Betty is intrigued by her Edna's stubborn enthusiasm for the dance contest and it is clear she is more determined than ever to win it. Finally admitting her reputation, and money, is on the line, Edna is even prepared to put her strong morals aside to get the better of Viv Hope - putting Len under more pressure than ever! Len thinks all the extra tuition has paid off until his confidence gets the better of him as he tries a tricky move and his ankle buckles - throwing them both to the floor!
Jan 9, 2003
Len hasn't got the heart to tell Edna he won't be competing in the dance competition and her archenemy, Jarvis, will be taking his place! He tentatively tries to broach the subject, but at the first mention of Jarvis's name Edna begins spitting feathers! Cowardly assuring Edna he is fine to compete, Len tells her to get changed as they are going to the competition after all! Len fears for his life, as he anticipates the wrath of Edna when she claps eyes on Jarvis with his dancing shoes on. Will Edna go through with the competition, or will her stubborn streak prevail and let Viv win the competition?
Jan 10, 2003
Steph's car boot sale is a roaring success while Rodney's antique barn is empty. He is miffed as there isn't a soul about, compared to the hustle and bustle that is gathering around the stalls in the street. Danny and Steph are having great fun parting people with their cash; they agree to bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones. Rodney is forced to swallow his pride and accept that Steph did enhance his profit margins. They agree to work with each other again - with Danny in tow.
Jan 13, 2003
Chris is growing increasingly annoyed with Jack for being too easy with Wilf – his tenant farmer. With his patience running out, Chris sends Jack back to the farm with the threat of eviction if Wilf doesn’t pay up. But Jack is stunned by the poverty that greets him, and it soon becomes apparent that Wilf is struggling to keep his head above water. He has been struck by the foot and mouth epidemic, and his wife has left him. It comes as some surprise to Chris, then, when Jack returns with a wad of cash from Wilf – but all is not as it seems.
Jan 14, 2003
Louise worries about Ray's inquest. Diane tries to reassure her. Jack tells Alan about Wilf's dire financial situation, Alan tells him that Home Farm have become far more harsher since he was estate manager. Their discussion turns into an argument and Jack accuses Alan of siding with Chris. Ollie gives Danny a telling off for leaving his plate out before leaving for college. Chris visits Wilf and tells him to pay up or meet the bailiffs. Terry arrives to give Louise some moral support.
Jan 15, 2003
Louise is sour with Terry when he comes round to check on her. She comes round when Terry explains his actions, and assures her that it'll work out. Chris is still hunting for Jack. Brian continues to try get into his good book by telling Chris what he wants to hear. Louise worries that Ashley will find out the truth. DI Dove visits Laurel and gets her to go back over her story. Seth tries to help Laurel remember. Brian tells Jack that Chris is looking for him. Jack says Chris will have to wait and gets in his car, as Brian smirks.
Jan 16, 2003
Louise is walking Bolan, she meets Terry in the Main Street. Louise tells him she is thinking of going to away for a bit. Terry tells her that will make her look more guilty. He also says that if she can just get through this meeting with Dove then all this could well be over. Charity mentions to Chris that Chloe didn't come home last night. Chris tells her that Jack has resigned. She is angry but Chris is convinced Jack will ask for his job back soon. Terry opens the kitchen door to Dove - she has come to ask him some questions.
Jan 17, 2003
Terry thanks Charity for helping Louise get out of trouble with the police yesterday. Brian calls around to Butlers Farm and informs Stephen and Wilf that because he can't pay rent, Brian will have to issue them an eviction notice. Stephen grabs Brian but Wilf stops him from attacking him. Debbie wants to help Paddy at the vets. Zoe and Charity talk about a cesarean section, Zoe is unhappy with Charity's advice. Chris is unhappy that Brian has given Wilf 24 hours to pay up. Charity and Chris talk bad about Brian behind his back. Jack talks to Diane about his resignation.
Jan 20, 2003
Zoe goes on a mad dash to the hospital, Louise realises how little she knew about Ray when his brother turns up, and Katie receives shocking news.
Jan 21, 2003
Louise feels the pressure on the day of Ray's funeral, and Katie is forced to choose between Brian and Andy.
Jan 22, 2003
Louise hopes for closure when she scatters Ray's ashes and sells the house to his family, Chloe grows frustrated with Zoe's demands and Katie is desperate to stay in the village.
Jan 23, 2003
Scott arrives to pick up Zoe. Emily and Paddy are nervous about talking to Debbie about the pig. They chicken out about telling her. Robert teases Debbie, Ollie sticks up for her but Debbie fights back. Zoe takes Scott to the baby shop, saying the social worker thinks that it would be nice for her to buy things for the baby despite her being set on not keeping it. Tricia is shocked to hear that Louise is giving Mill Cottage to Ray's brother. A shop assistant mistakes Scott for Zoe's baby's father. Brian and Katie begin packing. She finds her baby clothes and gets upset.
Jan 24, 2003
With no help from Scott, Zoe has made it to the hospital and is heavily in the throes of labour. With Chris and Charity on their way, Chloe berates Scott for letting them down. Not wanting to raise suspicion he agrees to come to the hospital straight away. In the delivery room the midwives check Zoe's records noting her schizophrenia with some caution. As the baby is born, Zoe tries to stay detached from it but can’t help feeling some anxiety as it struggles to breath and when the midwife suddenly thrusts in to her arms and asks Zoe what the baby is called, she finds herself naming her daughter Jean after her mother.
Jan 27, 2003
Tricia's resolve is strengthened and hatches a plan to give Marlon the surprise of his life, while Paddy and Emily struggle to believe anymore of Debbie's stories.
Jan 28, 2003
Andy's birthday night out goes badly wrong, Tricia throws Marlon off the scent as she continues to plan their secret wedding and Zoe takes action as her mental health deteriorates.
Jan 29, 2003
Katie is still shaken after being mugged and to make matters worse, tension is building between her and Andy as the idea of living together is taking some getting used to. Their latest argument is interrupted by a knock at the door, and Andy is stunned to see Stephen has retrieved Katie's mobile from the gang, explaining he knew the lads who stole it. But Andy is furious to discover that Katie lied to him and knew all along that Stephen was involved in the mugging. As a few home truths are aired, it becomes apparent that, although they are engaged and living together, there is a lot they don’t know about each other.
Jan 30, 2003
Lisa doesn’t thank Cain for reminding her that they could lose their house if they don’t keep up their mortgage repayments. But the bank isn’t the only ones who have got their eyes on their land. Chris is secretly hoping the Dingles can’t repay their debts as he has plans to develop their land, along with Pollard’s Factory and the Reynolds house. Lisa is forced to go on a begging mission to Home Farm. She pleads for extra time to settle their debts, leaving Charity frustrated as the pressure mounts from Chris. Expecting the third degree from Chris,
Jan 31, 2003
Cain is furious after Charity serves the eviction notice on the family and vows to sort their debt to the Tates out once and for all – without handing over a single penny. Having been betrayed by his own blood, he decides to pay Charity a call intent on getting back the deeds back to the Dingles home. But when Cain barges in, throwing his weight around, Charity is in no mood to be threatened. Playing him at his own game, she suggests he keep his mouth shut - unless he wants his involvement with Angie’s death to be common knowledge. Cain is forced to back-down, knowing full well that Charity could have him arrested at a moment's notice. Back to square one, he is forced to come up with another tactic to save the house.
Feb 3, 2003
Unable to pay their debt to the Tate's, the Dingles' fear nothing short of a miracle will help save their home. Cain’s desperate to stop his family from being evicted and thinks his luck is in when he unearths a skeleton from Charity’s past. With blackmail in mind, the fact that she’s a Dingle by blood means nothing to Cain who intends taking drastic actions to reclaim the deeds to the house. Later at Home Farm, Charity can’t believe her ears, when Cain drops the bombshell. With Chris in earshot, she is forced to comply with his demands, hoping he won’t learn her dark secret. Triumphant Cain leaves Home Farm issuing Charity with an ultimatum: she has 24 hours to do the right thing.
Feb 4, 2003
Charity confides in Zoe as she tries to make sense of Cain’s revelation. She's finding it hard to cope with the pressure she's under. Unable to believe Cain's accusation, Zoe tries to brush it off as scare tactics – but Charity is not so sure. The more she thinks about it, the more she is convinced Debbie could be the daughter she gave up nearly 13 years ago! Having built a marriage based on trust, friendship and business, Charity fears it may all come crashing down if Chris learns the truth about Debbie.
Feb 5, 2003
Lisa is still puzzled and overwhelmed that their financial worries have dramatically disappeared overnight. With the deeds to their house back in safe hands, things are beginning to look up. Meanwhile, at Home Farm, Chris is none the wiser as Charity does a great job of concealing her turmoil. He's furious, though, when he learns she's given the Dingles back their land. Chris's attempt to intimidate the Dingles backfires on Charity, when Cain decides to tell Debbie her real mother is closer than she thinks. Debbie arrives at Home Farm in a desperate bid to meet her real mother.
Feb 6, 2003
While Chris and Charity tear each other to shreds, Zoe sits with Debbie in the next room at Home Farm. Zoe does her best to cover for Charity and diplomatically answers questions about why Charity might have lied. Debbie's world has just fallen apart, and Zoe is left trying to pick up the pieces. Charity finally comes to her senses and realises she can’t just throw Debbie out – she deserves an explanation. But when Debbie asks questions about her father, it is all too much for Charity, and she quickly tells her he is dead.
Feb 7, 2003
As the dust settles at Home Farm, Chris panics, convinced Debbie won’t keep Charity’s secret. Determined not to let the revelations of the past days rock his world, he demands to know what Charity is going to do about the situation. But Charity is determined to get Debbie out of her life as quickly as possible as she has no maternal feelings what so ever. She knows she will have to tread carefully or the whole village could find out! Having agreed to meet Debbie and take her out for a drive, Charity puts on a brave face, as she prepares to let Debbie down gently.
Feb 10, 2003
Jarvis and Edna are a bag of nerves as the dance competition approaches and the Reynolds prepare for their move to Jacobs Fold.
Feb 11, 2003
Marlon's quiet night at the Woolpack hots up, Jack does everything he can to help a friend in need, and Len and Ollie start a new chapter in their lives.
Feb 13, 2003
Marlon wakes up with a sore head, but the already dull ache is made worse when he realises he still hasn’t told Tricia about Steph’s advances. A hangover from hell doesn’t help his paranoia, as Marlon is more convinced than ever that Steph is up to no good, as she kept trying to get him drunk last night. Confiding in Paddy, Marlon expresses his fears that Steph is trying to split him and Tricia up again. Paddy does his best to reassure his friend, that although Steph is acting out of sorts, he has nothing to worry about and persuades him to keep his trap shut for now!
Feb 14, 2003
Marlon is in for a huge Valentine's surprise.
Feb 16, 2003
Fresh from a break in Spain, courtesy of Bob's ex-wife - Terry returns to the village with a new romantic interest in tow. But Louise, who has also returned from her holiday is surprised and uncomfortable to discover that she is half his age! Gossip of Terry's holiday romance spreads like wildfire - The Woolpack is a hive of activity as the local's make assumptions. Bob is quick to criticise those who are being judgmental, happy that his pal has met someone special - until he realises that the woman on Terry's arm is a very familiar face. Viv is far from impressed when she learns Chloe and Scott are back together, branding her a hussy she is quick to remind him of her infidelity.
Feb 17, 2003
Bob is struggling to comprehend that Terry has brought his teenage daughter, Dawn, back from Spain as his girlfriend. Knowing full well that Terry was in love with Louise - he finds it hard to believe that he could change his mind to rapidly! Naturally protective over his daughter, things go from bad to worse for Bob, when Dawn makes a shock announcement! Bob is flabbergasted and, not hiding his thoughts, he resolves to put her on the next plane home to her mother. Until that is, the entrance of another familiar face causes an even bigger stir! As all hell breaks loose in The Woolpack, Scott tries to disperse the gathering crowds by inviting them back to his.
Feb 18, 2003
With their relationship under scrutiny Terry and Dawn are determined to show the village how serious they are about one another. Terry's first port of call is the church, where he asks Ashley to marry them. A little taken aback by his urgency, Ashley suggests they attend pre-marital sessions first. Deliriously happy, Terry agrees to the sessions as Ashley confirms he can keep his side of the bargain and marry them in three weeks. Time is now ticking for Bob, and with only weeks to stop the marriage he decides to try another tact.
Feb 20, 2003
When Mack asks Nicola out on a date, she has high hopes that her disastrous love life is set to change! But when Alan collars Mack and cleans him out of cash for rent arrears at the B&B - suddenly the prospect of a date look slim to none. However, Nicola is determined not to let this penniless builder get away and offers to pay for the date - to which Mack gratefully obliges. With the aid of several vodkas, she begins to see womanising Mack in a whole new light, despite Rodney's warnings to stay away. It doesn't take long for Mack to persuade Nicola to take him home - but will she still see him as prince charming in the morning? Jean takes her daughter aside for a heart to heart. But Dawn isn't for listening and makes her intentions clear, insisting she wants to make a new life with Terry in Emmerdale.
Feb 21, 2003
At Home Farm, Chris' insecurities about Charity are fuelled, as he realises that Zoe knew that Debbie was Charity's child and didn't tell him. Meanwhile, Charity's concerns are elsewhere, as she can't wait for Pat to recover and be released from the hospital so that Debbie will be out of her life forever. Pat, however, is seemingly getting worse, not better, and Emily wonders whether they should prepare Debbie for the worst-case scenario. The path of love never runs smoothly for Nicola as she wakes up in bed alone.
Feb 24, 2003
Lisa and Laurel are relieved as they see new troops arriving to help with the huge workload at Pollard's Factory and there's a bonus too for Laurel as she gets all in a fluster about one of the recruits and Lisa plays cupid. But the excitement surrounding the new arrivals soon wears off when Lisa finds out they are on a far higher wage than everyone else! Her angry tones fall on deaf ears, however, and Eric tells her to get on with her job - while she still has one! But Lisa isn't about to let him ride roughshod over her workforce and decides to hit Eric where it hurts.
Feb 25, 2003
With his staff on strike, Eric's attempt to meet the huge order deadline single-handedly is doomed to fail. Having spent the entire night in the factory, yet barely making a dent in the order, he feels deflated and defeated. Lisa, however, is doing a stern job at the front of the picket line, making sure no one backs down. Time is ticking away and Eric is all too aware that the time has come for some tough negotiations. Lisa holds her head up high as she leaves the picket line for a showdown with the boss - determined not to let her troops down. Meanwhile, Debbie's adoptive mother Pat is weakening in hospital and has been given only weeks to live.
Feb 26, 2003
Pat hasn't made it through the night and Emily fears the worst when she gets a call from the hospital telling her Debbie disappeared shortly after Pat passed away. Distraught, Debbie is struggling to deal with her grief and doesn't know who to turn to. Alone and with tears streaming down her face, she finds herself drawn to Home Farm. Charity is late for a meeting and rushes out the door, the last thing she expects is to be confronted by a desperate Debbie.
Feb 27, 2003
Emily is still deeply confused about Debbie's belief that Charity is her mother. But when Debbie confesses Cain has been encouraging her, Emily is outraged that he could fill her with such false hopes. Determined to confront Cain, Emily goes to the Dingles' to shed some light on the matter. But the last thing she expects to uncover is the truth, and Emily and Paddy are left reeling with the news. As they head to Home Farm for a showdown, Charity braces herself as she realises she can no longer remain anonymous in Debbie's life.
Feb 28, 2003
Debbie is heartbroken after yet another rejection from Charity, while Paddy and Emily are left to pick up the pieces. Still holding a glimmer of hope for their relationship, Debbie hopes that Charity may change her mind, given time. Paddy and Emily have bigger worries on their mind, though. With Debbie's birth mother being so close to home, they are sure that social services will move her away. Torn as to whether or not to call social services, they are dealt a massive blow when Charity beats them to the punch.
Mar 3, 2003
Zoe makes a momentous decision about her baby, Tricia is already experiencing the troubles of married life and Bob does everything he can to stop Terry and Dawn's wedding.
Mar 4, 2003
A new Tate is welcomed to Home Farm, Marlon is concerned when he stumbles across in one of Tricia's magazines, and Pancake Day leads to chaos at the Sugdens.
Mar 5, 2003
Zoe takes to motherhood easily, which puts Scott on edge. Meanwhile, Charity rejects Debbie in no uncertain terms, and Marlon is overwhelmed with paranoia.
Mar 6, 2003
Debbie absconds, leaving Paddy, Emily and Charity panic-stricken. Meanwhile, the Dingles receive a surprise from Zak, and Mack is put out of action.
Mar 7, 2003
Charity is wracked with guilt as the search for Debbie continues, Betty returns from Down Under and Alan evicts Mack from the B&B.
Mar 10, 2003
The Marsdens arrive in Emmerdale; however, the road is far from smooth as their removal van becomes ditched in the middle of the village. Ronnie Marsden is forced to abandon his vehicle and transport his family's belongings on foot, while the villagers start to gather around, intrigued by the newcomers. With the road blocked Ronnie is quick to make acquaintances and is grateful when Jack, arrives on the scene to offer a helping hand. It is abundantly clear that Ali, his youngest son, is far more interested in the local girls than helping out his dad. Meanwhile, at the Reynolds former old house,
Mar 11, 2003
Keen to befriend her new neighbours, Frances invites the Dingles over for a drink. The atmosphere is tense though and Cain is unnerved by Elaine’s persistent questions about the previous owners to the house. Getting up for work, Scott is annoyed to find the house is littered with the remnants of Mack and Syd’s previous night's drinking binge. When Syd emerges with a hangover, he is in no mood to battle with Scott so meekly apologises for the mess promising to clean it up at the first opportunity. When Syd arrives, he sees Mack is already at work and scolds him for letting him oversleep when they have such a big job to finish.
Mar 12, 2003
Living conditions aren’t getting any better at Pear Tree Cottage making Scott livid. To make matters worse Mack makes a suggestive comment about Chloe, which pushes Scott over the edge. He is quickly tiring of Mack treating the place like a doss house and is angry with Syd for not throwing him out as he’d promised. But when Syd finds out where Mack’s loyalties lie, he takes swift action, and his building buddy soon finds himself between a rock and a hard place. Frances is keen to find a job in Emmerdale but she soon finds out there are little or no vacancies to choose from. Viv points her in the direction of Pollard’s Factory in the hope that Lisa is feeling in a charitable mood.
Mar 13, 2003
Jealous of all the male attention Ollie has been getting recently Donna decides to stir up a bit of trouble by telling Danny that new boy Ali has been after his girl. Danny doesn’t take kindly to the news so, unaware of his heart condition, gets physical with Ali. But when Ali hits the floor, motionless, panic spreads as Elaine confirms that he has a heart complaint. Frances has been on edge for a couple of days but Ronnie puts her anxiety down to starting a new job at the factory. Little does he know she is expecting test results from the hospital at any time after a health scare.
Mar 14, 2003
Bob and Jean are still busy masterminding their plan to stop Dawn from walking down the aisle with Terry. They are convinced that if they can make it obvious that Terry is still in love with Louise, Dawn will be sure to call the whole thing off. Louise is disgusted to learn of Bob's underhand plan but, to prove a point, she reluctantly agrees to play along. Meanwhile, Terry heads out to celebrate his stag night, while Dawn marks her last few nights of freedom with the girls. Meanwhile, Jean and Steph get well aquatinted over a few bottles of wine. As they gossip, Steph lets slip that Viv had a one-night stand with a limo driver! Jean revels with delight as she realises she has some dirt on Viv. Edna finds a homeless Mack alone in the church.
Mar 17, 2003
Edna’s new lodger is making himself comfortable, but when she makes it clear that the charity will not extend longer than three days Mack decides to do some DIY ‘on the house’. When Betty witnesses Mack leaving Edna's place, she reveals in gossiping about the new friendship. Louise has a chat with Terry about his pending marriage to Dawn hoping to get to the bottom of it once and for all. When Terry reiterates that he only has feelings for Dawn, she feels convinced that he's getting married for the right reasons. After being let down by his best man, Terry calls on his employer Chris to help out.
Mar 18, 2003
It is the day of the wedding, but Bob is more determined than ever to stop it going ahead. Meanwhile, Jarvis' pleas fall on deaf ears.
Mar 19, 2003
Outside the Hopes' shop, Viv is worried about Bob, Donna takes Bobs side, Viv is leaving to find Bob, Jean comes out and makes fun of Viv, she says that she probably won't ever see Bob again; at Terry and Dawn's they are drinking tea and looking happy, Dawn is worried about Bob, she is angry that Bob and Viv almost ruined the whole wedding, Terry is shocked about Vivs cheating, Dawn says that he will turn up soon, probably with another woman; at Edna's Mack has bought tootsie some food, Edna makes him some tea whilst he pretends to look for somewhere to live,
Mar 20, 2003
Terry arrives at the Zoo to find Bob, he is stopped from entering as it is nearly closing time, Terry pays the man off to let him in; at the Vets, Nicola pays Robert to drop flyers for her cleaning service, the phone rings and she ignores it, Paddy walks in, it is him ringing the surgery phone, he tells her off; at the zoo Terry finally finds Bob, he is drinking, he apologises to Terry about ruining the wedding, Terry tells him that Viv is heartbroken, Bob says Viv is wasting her time as the marriage is over, Terry wants him to go home, Bob says her family is screwed up; in The Woolpack Nicola and Paddy talk about Nicola not working due to her cleaning company, Nicola promises to work harder; Jean and Dawn enter The Woolpack, Diane tells Jean she is stilled barred,
Mar 21, 2003
Outside The Woolpack, Diane tells Bob to come in for breakfast, Bob asks why she didn't tell him about Viv's cheating, Diane apologises, Bob thanks her for letting him stay; at the Hopes, Donna is making toast for Viv, she tells her to pull herself together and not give up on Bob, Viv wants to know if she is a nasty person, Donna says yes; at The Woolpack, Louise tells Bob not to take Viv back, Diane disagrees, Bob says he loves Viv but doesn't think he can forgive her, Jean arrives to see Bob, they go for a drink in the bar; at the Hopes shop, Charity asks where Viv is,
Mar 24, 2003
In the Main Street, Steph arrives back in a taxi, Rodney sees her and wonders what she is up to; at the Kirks, Emily shouts for Debbie to hurry up as she is going to the Dingles, Paddy asks if she is ok as it is Butch's anniversary, Marlon teases Debbie about school; Marlon pretends to be Cain to see if Paddy could stand up to Cain, Paddy shouts and grabs Marlon, Marlon is scared and agrees Paddy could stand up to Cain; at Tricia's Cottage, Steph tells Tricia and Alan that she is moving to France to live their, Tricia is upset;
Mar 25, 2003
Nicola shatters Steph's dreams - literally, while Eric sets his sight on becoming Employer of the Year, and Viv has a change of image.
Mar 26, 2003
Eric instigates a dastardly plan to prove that he is a model employer, Sam is disheartened at the loss of a personal friend, and Chris gets to know Debbie better, to Charity's fury.
Mar 27, 2003
Outside the Marsden's, Ronnie is leaving for work. Paul and Siobhan come to drop off some letters that were posted to their old address. Frances shows him the postman job that is being advertised in the local paper. Siobhan isn't impressed. In the shop, Viv mentions to Donna and Debbie that they are going to be late for school, they leave. Diane enters and Viv asks her if she thinks Bob might come back to her. Diane avoids the question and leaves. Jarvis enters and buys some tights. Edna enters and makes comment about him buying tights
Mar 28, 2003
Paddy and Emily walk up to their front door to meet Debbie. Paddy has an operation to do so he won't be going to Home Farm with them. Debbie mentions that it is Mother's Day and that she would like to buy some flowers and put them on Pat's grave. At the Marsden's, Paul enters with a bunch of flowers for Frances. Frances asks Paul if he would like to go to church with her. He agrees. Edna meets Len in the Main Street and she asks him if he found out about the tights.
Mar 31, 2003
In Hopes kitchen Viv and Donna have breakfast. Viv sees an advert in the paper for a course called "Heal your Life". She considers it is saying that it may help her get Bob back. At Smithy Cottage, Debbie is still raving about how she played tennis with Charity. Paddy sends her out to feed Little Cain, and when she's gone, he and Emily comment on how things seem to be working out with Charity and Debbie. At Annie's Cottage Andy, Jack, Robert and Katie all sing Happy Birthday to Victoria.
Apr 1, 2003
Terry tries to put the rubbish out but can't get the lid off the rubbish bin. Marlon comes out of his house and Dawn comes to find Terry. She enquires where Tricia is and Marlon says she went out at the crack of dawn. Marlon then admits that he glued the lid of the Terry's bin on as an April Fool joke. In the Main Street Tricia arrives back with a pregnancy test. Viv comes out of the shop and asks about Steph but Tricia hasn't seen her for a while. In The Woolpack Louise, Diane and Bob talk. Bob tries to get out of going to the self-help group but Diane insists he must go.
Apr 2, 2003
Bob sits in Connelton View, he talks to Terry and Dawn about Viv. Bob tells them he is going to book a limo and meet the driver who Viv slept with. In Hope's sitting room Viv shouts at Donna about the piercing. In Mill Cottage, Rodney tells Nicola that when Steph finally does come downstairs she will be out on her ear. In The Woolpack, Diane tells Louise that she wants to sort things out with Jack - she leaves to talk to him. In Connelton View, Bob books the limo and asks for Matti to drive it. Terry insists that he is going to go with Bob. In Annie's Cottage, Katie and Robert tell Jack to go for it with Diane. Jack isn't so sure.
Apr 3, 2003
Viv and Bob unite in their worry for Donna when she has a medical emergency. Meanwhile, Nicola and Rodney devise a plan to get rid of Steph.
Apr 4, 2003
Bob is unable to bring himself to return to his family, Edna pulls some strings to get Mack the roofing job, and Jack and Diane have their big date.
Apr 7, 2003
Times are tough for Mack and he feels he's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Having burnt his bridges and fallen out with close friends, work has dried up in the village and he is financially strapped. But that doesn’t stop Alan from trying to reclaim the unpaid debts from the reluctant builder, leaving Mack in a financial dilemma and nowhere to turn. With a contract for work on the village hall roof up for grabs, Mack is despondent as he is convinced his lack of friends in the village won’t do him any favours in winning the bid.
Apr 8, 2003
Despite Edna’s efforts to boost Mack’s low morale, he has convinced himself that he has little chance of winning the contract for the village hall roof. Tossing aside her usual moral stance, Edna decides to take matters into her own hands and uses her position on the parish committee to give him in unfair advantage. Mack can’t believe his luck when he realises Edna has given him a head start on his competitors and, smug in the knowledge his bid can’t be beaten, he hands in his quote.
Apr 9, 2003
Paddy is keen to take an anxious Emily out for a meal, hoping to take her mind off the increasingly tense situation with Debbie. When Debbie suggests they ask Charity to baby-sit, however, Emily can’t help but feel jealous but knows she is in no position to object. Debbie is elated when Charity agrees to come over for the evening - bringing along Chris who is warming to the idea of family life. But how will Emily react after returning from her evening out to discover the cosy Tate family scene in her own living room?
Apr 10, 2003
Ali's party exceeds everyone's expectations - especially his parents', Cain comes to Debbie's rescue when her party plans lead her into danger and Danny's altruistic deed infuriates Nicola.
Apr 11, 2003
Although Emily is relieved that Debbie is returned safely from her ordeal, she is furious that she sneaked out to the party in the first place. Emily points out that if she hadn’t been rescued when she was, anything could have happened. Worried that Debbie is out of control, she grounds her for her stupidity. Concerned about the events of the night before, Charity calls round to see Debbie. But with tensions high she and Emily are soon at loggerheads as to the punishment that should be doled out to Debbie. Paddy is confused by Emily's harsh actions, questioning whether she grounded Debbie deliberately to stop her seeing Charity.
Apr 14, 2003
Emily stands firm by her decision that Debbie would be better off with another care family. Sure that she has let Debbie down and unable to withstand the pressure of competing with Charity for her affection - giving her up seems the only option. But Emily still dreads her reaction when she tells her the heartfelt truth about her future - convinced her departure will ultimately lead Charity to loose interest as well. Meanwhile, Debbie is upbeat telling Paddy and Emily how much she enjoys spending time with her real mother.
Apr 15, 2003
Bad news travels fast in Emmerdale and it doesn’t take long for Debbie’s departure to reach Charity at Home Farm. She berates Emily for her action demanding to know why she let Debbie go back to a care home. Emily is distraught as she admits the situation became unbearable and care was the only option. Although Charity has never wanted to play happy families, she is furious that the decision has been made without her consent and sets about taking the issue up with social services. After a bitter row with Paddy and Emily, Charity has some life changing decisions to make - will she allow Debbie to be taken away or decide she has some maternal feelings to offer after all?
Apr 16, 2003
It's pay-day for Mack as the cheque for the funds for the village hall roof has cleared and he intends to finally get his hands on the money – all £8,000 of it! Viv jokes that he’ll have to watch his back and make sure he doesn’t get mugged before he buys the materials - but he has a better use for the money in mind. Syd is confused by Mack's almost nostalgic manner towards him, but brushes it off as a patronising comment.
Apr 17, 2003
Edna is devastated to learn that Mack has done a runner after playing her for a fool! She is forced to admit to herself that, despite her benevolence toward him - she always feared he was capable of this. As word starts to spread of his disappearing, people start to ask questions – but Edna still can’t bring herself to face the truth after becoming so attached to her friend and lodger. It isn’t long before the police arrive, intent of gathering evidence, but Edna is still in denial and refuses to say a bad word against Mack.
Apr 18, 2003
Football fever is set to take Emmerdale by storm as the residents decide to compete in a village tournament. But the friendly competition soon turns sour as they scramble to assemble the best possible teams. With good sportsmen in short supply, though, The Woolpack and Marsden teams grapple to ensure they secure the best players. Ronnie is keen to do a last minute bit of training and goes for a jog around the village. But when he hears a familiar voice behind him he stops in his tracks and turns round. Face to face, Louise and Ronnie share some flirtatious banter over the football competition before she warns him she likes to play dirty – a twinkle in his eyes tells her he is keen to know more!
Apr 21, 2003
Competition is fierce at the charity footy tournament as the teams eagerly limber up on the lawn. But certain team members are banking on scoring off the pitch as well as on. The heat's on with the crunch game set between the Marsdens and The Woolpack but when Louise takes a tumble Ronnie seems a bit too eager in offering a helping hand to the rival team member. Meanwhile, wife Frances is getting into the spirit of things on the sidelines with Diane, who's bought along some booze. In the last minute of the game, and with an equal score line,
Apr 22, 2003
The Bollywood film crew set up in the village, much to the amusement of the residents. Inspired by the glamour, Tricia sets about finding a way to muscle on to the set. So while hubby Marlon is failing to impress at his job interview, Tricia manages to get invited to audition as an extra in the film. Elsewhere, Edna is still beating herself up about Mack taking the village hall money, despite Ashley insisting that she acted like a good Christian by taking Mack in when all others had rejected him. Danny is driving Ollie up the wall as she tries to concentrate on finishing off her important homework.
Apr 23, 2003
Louise finds herself in a sticky situation at the Marsden's while running an errand for Diane. Uncomfortable at interrupting a cosy marital scene Louise is quick to make her excuse to leave. Having had his offer of a lift back to The Woolpack declined by a nervous Louise, Ronnie catches her up in the car to offer his services once again. The reality of the situation brings Louise back down to earth with a bump when they both arrive back at the pub to find Frances waiting at the bar.
Apr 24, 2003
Tricia and Dawn can’t believe their luck after getting parts as milkmaids in the Bollywood film. But the novelty soon wears off as the scene is repeatedly filmed over and over again. To make matters worse, Tricia grows frustrated to learn the lead lady hasn’t turned up for filming, which can only mean more hanging around. But when the director sees Tricia he decides that she's ideal for the dream bride. Star struck Tricia quickly steps into the breach also agreeing to travel to India for six months with the film crew.
Apr 25, 2003
It's Tricia’s big day on the film set playing the lead role as bride, but Marlon is still unaware that his wife has agreed to jet off to India for six months. Marlon proudly looks on as a stunning Tricia plays her part and is pampered by the film crew. But when Dawn realises he still doesn’t know the truth she takes Tricia aside to talk some sense into her. ealising she can’t put it off any longer Tricia decides to confront Marlon however he flatly refuses to even entertain the idea, telling his wife that it just isn’t going to happen.
Apr 27, 2003
The Bollywood film crew prepares to leave Emmerdale to complete the rest of their film in India, but Tricia and Marlon are hardly speaking. Marlon has taken the news of his wife's departure badly and can’t believe she would leave him again so soon after their wedding. But starry-eyed Tricia has her heart set on following her dreams and had made up her mind to go - she only wishes Marlon would give her his blessing. However, level-headed Marlon has his feet firmly on the ground until Diane makes a suggestion that sends everything into a spin.
Apr 28, 2003
Dawn has been feeling under the weather, giving Terry the perfect opportunity to take an eager break from his fitness regime and visit his friends in the pub. But a heart to heart with Louise has a surprising outcome as she reveals the she is seeing a married man. Terry is taken aback when he realises the severity of the situation, questioning whether she is in her right mind. But as he dwells on her revelation he can’t help feeling slightly disjointed about her blasé approach to the relationship, so soon after rejecting him.
Apr 29, 2003
Unnerved by Dawn's revelation that she might be pregnant, Terry is keen for her to take a test to find out for sure. Dawn confides in Siobhan she would made up at the thought of having a baby, but she begins to doubt Terry, as has remained very quiet about the subject. Little does Dawn know, Terry is preoccupied with finding out the identity of Louise’s new flame. Desperate to find out more, he plagues Diane for a name. Although Diane has huge issues with Louise's affair she remains loyal to her friend and will not be drawn on his identity, leaving Terry frustrated.
Apr 30, 2003
After all the commotion over their wedding, Terry is afraid to tell Bob about Dawn’s pregnancy. He is relieved when Dawn offers to break the news for him. Dreading another outburst, Dawn tentatively plucks up the courage to approach Bob about the baby. Prepared for the worst, she is shocked by his reaction. Nosy Nicola can't help earwigging the baby news and later tells Viv she would make a perfect grandmother. But Viv gets the wrong end of the stick, thinking Scott must have got Chloe pregnant and sets about giving him an ear bashing.
May 1, 2003
Having befriended Frances, Diane struggles to understand Louise’s selfishness, as she remains unconcerned for the trouble her affair may cause. Meanwhile, Louise is jealous of her friend’s growing bond with Frances but is determined not to back down over Ronnie. Diane sets about changing Louise’s perspective – if she can only make her see who the real victim is, then maybe she’d leave the Marsdens’ alone. While Bob is overjoyed at the prospect of being a grandparent, Viv however is not so sure as the villagers tease her with granny jokes!
May 2, 2003
Temperatures are soaring again for Ronnie and Louise. Despite spending time with Frances, Louise still has no intention of ending the affair. Ronnie is shocked that Louise has been spending time with his wife, but shows little sign of guilt. At the meet at The Woolpack they are conscious of being spotted, so Louise takes Ronnie somewhere more intimate. But their intimacy doesn’t last long, when Diane catches them in an uncompromising position in the pub cellar!
May 4, 2003
The frosty atmosphere in The Woolpack is too much for Diane as she decides to have it out with Louise over her affair with Ronnie. However, Diane's stern words seem to go in one ear and out the other for Louise, as instead of cooling the relationship, she makes arrangements to see Ronnie later that day. Much to Dawn’s relief, Terry is bubbling with excitement, as they go to the hospital for the first baby scan. Proud to be an expectant father he can’t wait to take the image to the pub to show all his pals.
May 6, 2003
Sensing her unhappiness, Emily is concerned about Debbie living up at Home Farm. To make matters worse Cain is intent on adding fuel to the fire by filling Debbie's head with cruel ideas about Charity, escalating her insecurities. Incensed by his words, Debbie decides to confront her mother and ask if she is really welcome or just an inconvenience, as Cain described. Charity can’t believe her ears when a distraught Debbie tells her she has packed her bags and is leaving Home Farm.
May 7, 2003
Chris’s new philosophy on Debbie has left both Charity and Zoe bemused. But they both agree adoption would be the perfect option, to give her a proper place within the Tate home. Alone, Zoe takes Charity aside and questions whether she is going to tell Chris who the real father is, but her request falls on deaf ears. Meanwhile, Chris is convinced that her real father is dead, and Charity can’t bring herself to drop another bombshell by exposing a further skeleton from her closet. At the Dingles, Shadrach insists he stay for dinner much to the annoyance of Cain, as they don’t see eye to eye.
May 8, 2003
Charity is well aware it won’t take long before her secret is out - her financial offer to Shadrach will have only bought her some time. Zoe reinforces her fears and insists that she come clean to Chris, before he finds out from others. Charity braces herself as she knows what she must do. Meanwhile, Chris is bonding with Debbie. Having her around has brought him and Charity together and he has grown very fond of having her around. At Home Farm, Chris sees Debbie feeding the horses, touched by how well she has fitted in, he offers to buy her a pony and riding lessons.
May 9, 2003
Chris is furious with Charity, every time she regains his trust another bombshell drops. But the revelation that Cain is Debbie's father is the final nail in the coffin, he can’t believe the lies and deceit he has been subjected to. Having begun the adoption arrangements, Chris now has other things on his mind. Desperate to salvage what is left of his family and distance himself from the Dingles he wonders how much money it will take to pay Cain off. At the Dingles, Cain is confused, but intrigued as to why he has been invited to Home Farm. But his curiosity gets the better of him and he agrees to go.
May 11, 2003
The Tate household is coming under increasing pressure as the news that Cain is Debbie’s father continues to drive a wedge between Charity and Chris. Chris is furious that he always seems to be the last person to be told anything – particularly where Charity is concerned. Zoe tries to reassure him that she had good reason for keeping the dark secret from him, but Chris isn’t so sure.
May 12, 2003
As Diane prepares for a girl's night out with Frances, Louise can’t help but feel pangs of jealousy – not least because she can’t get to see Ronnie because she is stuck at work. But Ronnie has plans of his own to meet up with Louise – even if it means lying to his wife as to where he will be that evening. After telling Frances that he is going to The Malt Shovel pub for a pint, he instead makes a beeline for The Woolpack, intent on catching up with his favourite landlady.
May 13, 2003
Trouble is brewing at The Woolpack and Louise is about to find herself public enemy number one! Frances has worked out that the landlady is the reason for Ronnie’s frequent visits to the pub and, given his track record, it doesn’t take much for her to realise that Louise is serving up more than just a pint to her husband. Louise is surprised when Frances arrives at The Woolpack instead of attending church and assumes she is there to see Diane. But Frances quickly lets Louise know that she isn’t there to see Diane and knows all about her sordid affair with Ronnie.
May 14, 2003
As Frances tries to carry on business as usual after discovering Ronnie’s affair, Paul can’t help but notice that something is amiss with his mum. Desperate not to force her problems on to the rest of her family, however, Frances confirms that they have had a row, but nothing serious. Instead she saves her true feelings for Diane and rips into her for her deceit at keeping the affair secret from her. Diane is angry with herself for how she handled the situation and finds herself feeling sorry for Frances having to suffer Ronnie’s straying.
May 15, 2003
Lisa starts to realise that she has taken too much on trying to get the Japanese order finished on time. It is taking its toll on the workers, and it is only a matter of time before the whole order is cancelled. With her back against the wall, Lisa hits on a way out and decides to order ornaments from elsewhere to complement Eric's batch. Sam, meanwhile, is surprised to find himself warming to Tomiko. After trying to offload her by giving her the job of mucking out the pigs. He is suddenly taken by her approach to the job and her happy-go-lucky attitude to life.
May 16, 2003
Lisa starts to worry that Sam is heading for a broken heart as he is seemingly growing more and more fond of the visiting Tomiko. But that’s nothing compared to the worry she faces when she and the workers at Pollard’s Factory start to unpack the extra ornaments that have been delivered to finish the order. Much to Lisa’s horror, all of the ornaments are labelled “Made in Japan” and the clock is ticking before Mr Tashiro’s return. She demands that the workers knuckle down to re-label the entire stock or the order will be a washout.
May 18, 2003
It breaks Sam’s heart to hear that his newfound friend Tomiko is about to leave the county just as he's found love. To make matters worse, her father ruins Sam's plans for them to spend their last day together in Emmerdale by insisting she spends the day with him. After a bit of advice from Jarvis, Sam plucks up the courage to stand up to her father – with disastrous results for Eric, who is desperate to clinch a deal with the Japanese. But Sam's attempts don’t go in vain and his persistence finally pays off.
May 19, 2003
Robert is still reeling from Andy’s outburst and realises that his own brother may well be homophobic. Andy is defensive insisting he only joined in their taunts to shut them up – but Robert is not so sure, worried there‘s a deeper issue. When Donna gets wind of their gossip about Stephen’s sexuality it all seems to fall into place. She is convinced it is the reason why he wouldn’t sleep with her. To make matters worse, Donna decides to confront him over the rumours - determined to repair her bruised ego at Stephen's expense.
May 20, 2003
Debbie is determined to spend the day with Cain and Charity knows she has no right to stop her. However Charity is convinced that Cain will soon get bored of Debbie hanging round and quickly send her packing for cramping his style. Cain has different plans, though, and is intent on proving them wrong by surprising those close to him with his new paternal outlook – even if his motive may not be true. But he soon reverts to type and leaves Debbie high and dry under the watchful eye of Sam as he heads for a liquid lunch!
May 21, 2003
Lisa tries to talk some sense into Cain over Debbie, but he refuses to listen, hoping if he ignores the situation, it will go away. But Debbie will not be dissuaded, she bunks off school and follows an unimpressed Cain on a poaching trip. As she follows him through the woods, Debbie grows tired and asks Cain to slow down. Keen to lose her, he insists on ploughing on - leaving Debbie alone in the woods. Exhausted Debbie is convinced her father will come back for her, but as time goes on, Cain is nowhere to be seen.
May 22, 2003
Andy ups sticks in order to save his relationship, Charity is concerned at Debbie and Cain's growing closeness, and the pub is a war zone as hostilities between Louise and Diane continue.
May 23, 2003
Jack is not pleased when Andy leaves home, while Debbie brings Cain to Home Farm, and Bob and Marlon conspire to fix Diane and Louise's relationship.
May 26, 2003
Laurel feels ready to spread her wings, and Andy risks landing himself in trouble with Chris.
May 27, 2003
Nicola plans to bring Laurel back to the cleaning business - by any means necessary, Jack is under pressure to evict Andy and Katie from Butlers Farm and Bob lets his plans for the Woolpack go to his head.
May 29, 2003
Bob's time in charge of the Woolpack goes from one disaster to another, while Nicola enjoys being in control again as Laurel laments about her failure, and Cain and Debbie incur Charity's wrath.
May 30, 2003
There is tension in the Tate household as the fallout from the previous evening's rumble still reverberates, with Charity furious at Chris for going to the function without her and Debbie. Chris has other concerns on his mind, though, and can’t get over the trouble Cain is causing his family just as he thought everything was working out for the best. To make matters worse, the idea that Charity once loved Cain is driving him insane with jealousy and he continues to struggle to deal with the divide it is causing between him and his wife!
Jun 1, 2003
Cain and Charity come to blows over Debbie, while Ollie feels the pressure of exams and busies herself with revision - neglecting Danny in the process.
Jun 2, 2003
Charity and Cain momentarily put their troubles behind them to search for Debbie after she witnessed their fight. But when they finally track her down Debbie says she wishes they were dead! Chris has similar thoughts for Cain when he spots the swelling on Charity's face after her confrontation with him. Charity tries to explain it away but Chris soon sees through her lies and declares that the police should be brought in immediately. Charity is uneasy as she wants the best for Debbie, but she also knows that the right thing to do isn’t always the easiest. She heeds her husband's advice and Cain is soon under arrest for assault.
Jun 3, 2003
After another sleepless night, thanks to Marlon’s insomnia, Emily and Paddy decide that he's overstayed his welcome so make the suggestion he move into the Dingles where he obviously feels more secure. Marlon thinks that they may have a point and that the only reason that he had a decent night's sleep at the Dingles was because it was a family house.
Jun 4, 2003
Chris starts to wonder what Charity really wants from their relationship after discovering that she has dropped the charges against Cain. He opens his heart to Terry and admits that he struggles to understand why Charity acts like she does. Such is his hate for Cain, he even admits that he would do anything to see the back of him and only the threat of prison is stopping him.
Jun 5, 2003
Shadrach is stunned when he discovers that Marlon has taken it upon himself to permanently rid the Dingle home of his foul trainers and burn them in the yard without his knowledge! But he isn’t about to take it lying down and Lisa forces Marlon to dig deep and cough up way over the odds for a new pair. Shadrach decides to head off to The Woolpack, shoeless, for a free meal and several pints but he finds himself in a predicament after choking on some crisps. It's Marlon who is forced to save the day with an abdominal thrust.
Jun 6, 2003
Katie and Andy talk about leaving Butlers Farm: they assure each other they'll find somewhere. Scott and Chloe tease Syd over a phone call from Yolanda. Shadrach comes downstairs with pains in his ribs. Marlon accuses Shadrach of putting on an act - Lisa quickly has enough. Paul goes to deliver the mail to Wishing Well Cottage but gets a fright when Alfie comes up and barks at him. Viv is rushed off her feet in the shop. Betty, Len, Jarvis and Ashley worry about Edna who has barricaded herself in her home after being humiliated by Mack.
Jun 8, 2003
Jack is fuming when Andy and Katie manage to put off potential new tenants to Butler's Farm, by exercising their squatting rights. Unfazed by his father's disappointment, Andy has bigger fish to fry as he and Katie rehearse for his meeting with Chris about becoming official tenants and managing the farm on their own. Later at Home Farm, Chris has been preparing for their meeting too and has decided to make Andy an uncharacteristic offer.
Jun 9, 2003
Katie is thrilled with the fact that that she and Andy now run Butlers Farm, but Andy feels Jack is just waiting for them to mess up. Diane tries to show Jack that he's doing the right thing. Shadrach teases Marlon and pushes him so far he snaps and unleashes at Shadrach before threatening him with his iron. Scott teases Syd and gets a smack from Chloe when he makes a disgusting joke about Yolanda. Zoe tells Cally that she feels that Cally has reacted differently towards her after discovering her condition.
Jun 10, 2003
The novelty of having a lap dancing girlfriend has certainly worn off quickly for Syd, as Yolanda makes herself at home, oblivious to Scott and Chloe who all live under the same roof. However, Scott takes great pleasure in Syd's discomfort as the dancer wont take no for an answer providing a permanent floor-show. Meanwhile, Chloe can’t help feeling a little bit jealous as she feels neglected. Scott seems to be more interested in Yolanda's antics than her. After making an embarrassing entrance into The Woolpack,
Jun 11, 2003
After a sleepless night, Terry and Dawn make their way to the doctor's surgery. The thought that pregnant Dawn may have contracted rubella is weighing heavily on their minds as they wait in silence. At the surgery, the atmosphere is tense as the doctor calls them in for a test that could determine the health of their unborn child. The idea that their child could be born deaf is terrifying, as they anxiously await the results. Will their worst fears come true or will Dawn be in the clear?
Jun 12, 2003
It is the morning after the night before, and exhausted Dawn and Terry are devastated. The test result confirmed their worst nightmare - that Dawn has contracted rubella. Speechless, they find it difficult to console each other – both are shell-shocked that their child may be born deaf. After their heartfelt discussion the day before, there is an unusual tension between Chloe and Syd. Chloe is desperate to get a reaction out Syd and asks him suggestively what he thinks of her outfit for the christening.
Jun 13, 2003
Unable to talk freely about the future of their baby, Terry tiptoes round Dawn not knowing what to say. His continuous fussing irritates her and she vents her frustration on him. Trying desperately to support Dawn, Terry tells her he will stand by her no matter what she decides to do. Dawn's crushed at being expected to make a decision all by herself and is secretly alarmed, fearing that Terry would prefer an abortion. Chloe is determined not to be given the brush-off by Syd.
Jun 16, 2003
Dawn has taken the news that she has contracted rubella extremely badly. The possibility of her child being born with a disability is weighing heavily on her mind. Meanwhile, Terry is also struggling to come to terms with the news. Dawn is devastated as he has clammed up emotionally and is making himself scarce. Taking Terry's evasive behaviour to heart, a depressed and lonely Dawn is forced to contemplate taking drastic action.
Jun 17, 2003
After a sleepless night, Zoe is exhausted as she tends to baby Jean, who has been crying all night. Oblivious to the previous night's events, Zoe has no idea that something is drastically wrong. In a panic Chloe tries to cover up the accident, scared that Zoe will sack her for negligence if she comes clean. Having ignored Syd’s instructions to take Jean to hospital, Chloe tries to convince herself that Jean is OK and that her mistake will go unnoticed.
Jun 18, 2003
Danny is concerned as Ollie has been acting out of sorts over the last couple of months. He had initially put it down to exam stress but he now fears there is more to it than meets the eye. Unable to understand her violent mood swings, his suspicions are heightened by her defensive manner when he asks her if she has been taking drugs. Danny is right to be suspicious,
Jun 19, 2003
Still very concerned about Ollie, Danny decides to find out once and for all whether drugs are responsible for her violent mood swings. Home alone, he decides to go through her stuff to see if he can find any evidence of drug abuse. He is gutted when his worst fears are confirmed and he discovers a substance in Ollie's bag just as Len walks in to the room. Will he cover for Ollie, or will Len think the drugs are his?
Jun 23, 2003
Ollie is still struggling to deal with the pressure from her exams, but her methods of alleviating stress are giving Danny cause for concern, as he struggles with the realisation that she is taking drugs. To make matters worse, Len has noticed her odd behaviour and is starting to ask questions. Worried about her health, Danny decides to come clean about Ollie's addiction. While Ollie is still scoring drugs to get through her final exams, Len and Danny get a plan of action together to combat her addiction. But how will Ollie react to their plotting?
Jun 24, 2003
Jack and Andy put their differences aside as they wait anxiously at Victoria's bedside. Meanwhile, Louise is greatly embarrassed following last night's party, and Betty is on the warpath.
Jun 25, 2003
Jack and Ronnie come to blows in the Woolpack, Laurel gives Sam food for thought about his egg empire's logistics, while Ollie begins her job at the vet's.
Jun 26, 2003
Determined to overcome their problems and face facts about the baby's health, Terry and Dawn come back from Spain headstrong. Bob is thrilled to see his daughter ready to face the world. He offers her unconditional support, hoping to make up for his absence during her upbringing. Meanwhile, Louise is feeling desperately lonely so is also relieved to witness Terry’s arrival. Catching up with her old buddy in The Woolpack, Louise ends up confessing all to Terry about her affair with Ronnie.
Jun 27, 2003
Louise reveals the truth about Ray's death to Diane, but does she get the support she was hoping for? Meanwhile, competition hots up for Nicola , and Marlon and Paddy rediscover their Dingle heritage, with some help from Sam.
Jun 30, 2003
Terry is surprised when Diane turns up at Home Farm and asks for him. She gets straight to the point and confronts him about Ray’s death, leaving Terry shocked that Louise had confessed. Terry fears irate Diane will go straight to the police and blow their cover, but admits that he only got involved to try and get closer to Louise. Later in The Woolpack, Louise is still struggling to deal with Diane's reaction to her revelation. Expecting support, Louise is upset that Diane has turned her back on her. But Louise will not be swayed by Diane's advice to steer clear of Terry.
Jul 1, 2003
Chris suggests that he and Charity forget where they left off for once and start the day on a positive note. Charity is suspicious of Chris's turn around, but Chris admits he was over-acting yesterday. Meanwhile, Debbie visits Cain to tell him about the day trip she's planned for him, her and Charity. After some persuasion, Cain agrees to the day out. Later, Chris surprises Debbie and Charity with a trip to Eurodisney – on the exact day of Cain and Charity's trip with Debbie.
Jul 2, 2003
Syd is finding Scott and Chloe’s smooching a bit too stomach churning. Later, Chloe begins talking about baby Jean, and Scott misinterprets this as broodiness. But, it seems, Chloe is not thinking about motherhood yet. Rodney enlists the help of Diane to prepare a surprise 50th birthday party for Steph. He finds Steph in a surprisingly light mood considering her reflective frame of mind yesterday. Interested by Nicola’s comments about Rodney's fortunes, Steph does some fishing of her own to try and find out how much Rodney is really worth. It's still a bit tense between Chris and Charity.
Jul 3, 2003
Nicola tries hard to humour the newly engaged Steph and Rodney at breakfast, but even Rodney doesn’t sound confident he knows what he's got himself into. Later, Alan pulls Steph aside for a quick chat. He asks Steph why she's suddenly taken an interest in Rodney – he's worried that the marriage is a quick fix solution to Steph's mid-life doubts. She doesn’t entirely convince him otherwise. In The Woolpack, Rodney announces an engagement party in Mill Cottage tonight, and everyone's invited.
Jul 4, 2003
Steph takes a peek through Rodney’s bank statements and finds the confirmation she dreaded – Rodney is not the rich man about town she took him for. Meanwhile, Rodney shows Nicola the modest engagement ring he's bought. He catches Steph at lunchtime and proposes – but Steph's already getting cold feet! She tells Rodney they should wait a while and not rush into things. Rodney soon realises that Steph was only interested in his money.
Jul 7, 2003
Charity, Cain and Debbie arrive at their day trip destination – Almscliffe Crag. Cain begins strolling down memory lane, explaining to Debbie that this place has significance for him and Charity. It's the very spot Debbie was conceived, but the whole situation makes Charity uncomfortable. The mood lightens, however, when Debbie initiates a mud fight that covers all three of them in dirt. Is that a smile creeping onto Charity's face? It soon fades, though, when they try to leave and Cain can’t find the car keys
Jul 8, 2003
Terry arrives at the hotel to pick up Charity and Debbie, but is surprised to see Cain has also stayed over. Charity arrives home to see Chris – she lies about last night, telling him that Cain did not stay in the hotel with her and Debbie. Later, Chris grills Debbie about the previous night, but she doesn’t crack and tell the truth – she's too similar to her parents to be caught out so easily. But it's Terry who let's the cat out of the bag, confirming Chris's worse fears. Chris erupts at Charity, accusing her of cheating, but it's Charity who leaves, disgusted that Chris doesn’t trust her.
Jul 9, 2003
Shelley’s Salon merchandise and equipment arrives, much to Alan’s annoyance. He demands it be taken back, but as soon as he's gone, Steph tells the delivery man to take it round the back of The Woolpack. Thinking that the girls have returned they’re purchases, Alan feels slightly guilty and gives them one hundred pounds to go towards their business. Steph, unsurprisingly, thinks this is no more than an insult.
Jul 10, 2003
Locked in a cell together and with no distractions at all, Diane has the best opportunity yet to tell Louise what she's been going through all week. Diane breaks down telling Louise she can’t cope, and that she needs someone to talk to. Diane accuses Louise of being reckless and bringing on all of her problems herself. Although Diane feels sorry for Louise, she says she doesn’t know if she likes her any more, hurting Louise deeply.
Jul 11, 2003
Steph and Shelley hatch a plan to set up a nail bar in the B&B. They set about spreading the word throughout The Woolpack, and Laurel and Diane are among the first to make appointments. They manage to persuade Bob to come along too. Alan almost can’t believe his eyes when he returns from Hotten to find a nail bar. He tells Steph that she is taking advantage – she retorts that at least now she is living up to her father's expectations.
Jul 14, 2003
Zoe has suffered a tense night at hospital after Jean’s emergency operation. Watching over her baby on a ventilator she confides in Chris that she's being punished for initially giving Jean away. Meanwhile, Scott and Chloe are both worried sick about the baby's health, but as they head off to hospital Syd warns Scott to keep his paternal concerns under wraps. Zoe gets word from the doctor that her daughter is on the road to recovery having responded well to the treatment. But Zoe's relieve comes to an abrupt end when she learns of an undetected earlier injury to her baby which must have occurred in the past few weeks.
Jul 15, 2003
Although baby Tate is off the ventilator her family are in turmoil over the shocking revelations that Jean may have been abused. The hospital social worker begins her investigation with Zoe, who is initially un-cooperative, still in denial that they could suspect her of hurting her child. After Chloe once again pointedly denies knowledge of any earlier accident, the social worker can’t rule out the possibility that Zoe's schizophrenia could be to blame. The other residents of Home Farm don’t escape interrogation from social services. Chris is quick to point the finger of blame at young Debbie - she is a blood Dingle after all.
Jul 16, 2003
A distraught Zoe confides in nanny, Chloe, over the Tate solicitor's confirmation that social services could place the baby into a temporary care home, based on the current facts of the investigation. Chloe fights with her conscience as Zoe begs her to rack her brains for any incident that could explain the injuries to Jean. As Chloe begins to crack under the pressure, Zoe's mobile phone rings, distracting her from learning the important truth. Meanwhile, having been given his marching orders from best mate Syd,
Jul 17, 2003
Zoe is confronted with the face of Jean’s father, but she has no recollection of the conception. Chris is taking no prisoners and, convinced that Scott is a rapist, he's after blood. Scott tries to explain the true events but the situation in the hospital becomes unbearable for Zoe as she begs her brother to take her home. Back at Home Farm, Chris tries to persuade Zoe to call the police, seeking revenge for all the agony his sister has endured over the pregnancy. However Zoe doesn’t want to jump the gun before hearing what Scott has to say.
Jul 18, 2003
The police arrive at Home Farm to discuss the Tate’s allegations against Scott, and Chris does his best to discredit Scott by filling them in on the darker side to his past. However, after tracking down the man in question to get a statement they decide that there is no case to answer. Having already dealt with the cops Zoe turns her attentions to a visit from social services, the outcome of which leaves her in trepidation of a subsequent child protection meeting
Jul 21, 2003
The revelations of the past few days have left Chloe jobless, without a boyfriend and alienated so she decides to pay Zoe a visit to try to mend one of her bridges. The ex-nanny receives a frosty welcome as she launches into her apology to Zoe closely followed by a plea to refrain from mentioning the child neglect incident in any future job references. A shocked Zoe delivers a sobering speech, emphasising that she’ll do everything in her power to stop Chloe from ever working with children again.
Jul 22, 2003
Scott attempts to confront Chris over his unlawful eviction but the prospect of engaging in a retracted court case fighting the Tate's top class lawyers leaves Scott with a feeling of trepidation. When Scott tries to explain that he is innocent of rape Chris gets violent, throwing objects from his desk at the unwelcome guest. While the villagers gossip and pass judgement on the latest goings on, Chris continues his revenge campaign against Scott by commissioning some artwork across the garage doors.
Jul 23, 2003
The bad atmosphere between Charity and Chris, that has been progressively worse, mars the happy occasion of Jean’s homecoming. The situation deteriorates when a row erupts over the circumstances of Debbie leaving. While Chris embraces the fact they are alone again, Charity is suffering over her daughter's decision to leave Home Farm because of Chris. Fed up, Charity escapes to the Dingles to join them for the evening and by the time Cain returns home from The Woolpack, Charity is quite sozzled on Sam’s homebrew.
Jul 24, 2003
Emily is worried about Debbie’s move to the Dingle resident but is reassured when Lisa explains that Charity was not the reason. Instead she puts her mind to helping Sam grasp the high way code, using his eggs as teaching tools! Robert and Katie’s plan to get Jack onto the shearing job goes swimmingly. With Jack teaching his son some tricks of the trade it seems that their relationship is back on track after the troubles of late. Later, a BBQ at Butler's Farm causes embarrassment for Laurel after she gets the wrong end of the stick about the new shearer.
Jul 25, 2003
Terry advises Chris to start trusting Charity or he could make himself ill for worrying. But Chris has tunnel vision despite Terry’s assurances that it's only Cain trying to make him jealous. After dealing with his boss Terry looks for refuge in The Woolpack but is soon confronted by an angry Viv, who gives him grief over his lack of support for Scott. When Robert interrupts with news of a fire at the garage the villagers rush outside to watch the drama unfold.
Jul 28, 2003
It's the aftermath of the garage fire with both Terry and Scott on the warpath. When Terry bumps into Charity he's quick to let slip that the arson was on Chris’s orders. Charity is further stunned to learn that Terry stalked her and that Chris is in the process of arranging for Cain to be beaten to a pulp. Confronting Chris over his dastardly plans Charity is sickened to hear that Cain shouldn’t be able to walk again after the thugs have finished with him. Unable to locate Cain and Debbie anywhere Charity fears for their lives.
Jul 29, 2003
After yesterday Charity decides to try a different tactic to persuade Chris to call off the deal to beat Cain up. Fuelled by her guilty conscience she declares her love for Chris, assuring him that her concern is for Debbie, not Cain. He agrees to stop the thugs, but later reveals to Terry that it's only until he gets solid evidence that Charity and Cain are sleeping with each other. When Charity goes to pick Debbie up she takes advantage of a private moment alone with Cain to tell him that Chris has called off the assailants.
Jul 30, 2003
Shadrach’s been hijacking Paul the postman daily to filter out Zak’s letters home. However his master plan to win Lisa’s heart goes horribly wrong when he forges a letter in Zak's name. The strategically placed letter, declaring that Zak has found another family in Chile, is found by an excited Sam who rips it open eagerly. When he reads the contents he furiously chucks it in the pigpen leaving Lisa to forage amongst the hogs to find it! As she reads a section of the mauled letter her suspicions are immediately aroused by the dodgy handwriting and inability to spell
Jul 31, 2003
The Dingles action their plan to punish Shadrach for his deception. Intercepting another letter from Zak, Shadrach is horrified to learn that his brother plans to return to the village any day. Unaware that the letter is a forgery he is spooked by the threats that he's after Shadrach's blood for trying it on with Lisa. Taking the bait he packs his bags, but as he leaves Marlon appears excitedly announcing that Zak is back and wants to see him.
Aug 1, 2003
Elaine is suspicious when Robert runs out of petrol during her driving lesson. She rebuffs his flirtations as they abandon the car by the roadside, proceeding on foot back to the village. Meanwhile, Ronnie is driving his wagon and comes across Robert's broken down car, but thinks nothing of it presuming Elaine is at work. Feeling guilty for not giving his daughter driving lessons, Ronnie calls by at the factory to take her out. But when Eric admits she hasn’t shown up, he finally tracks her down and is furious to see she is with Robert.
Aug 4, 2003
The pensioners are keen to continue the summer frivolities at a picnic in the pavilion. After a complement from Len on her appearance, Pearl’s convinced that she's the object of his desires. Meanwhile, Len finally admits to Jarvis that it's Edna he really wants as a companion. Taking the initiative Jarvis decides to test the water during a little chat with Edna. It's clear that she's privately jealous of Pearl's success with attracting Len's attention - food for thought for Len.
Aug 5, 2003
Having missed the opportunity to open his heart to Edna the previous day, a demoralised Len has been up all night trying to occupy his mind by building an old-fashioned racing cart. Deflated by the set back he resolves to spend the rest of his life alone. But Jarvis isn't standing for the apathetic attitude so challenges his friend to renew his youthfulness by partaking in a wagon race. Edna and Betty look on in amazement as the pensioners’ zoom through the village on their carts, crashing into the ford.
Aug 6, 2003
Shelley and Rodney both have a spring in their step today, having enjoyed a nightcap following their champagne celebration. Danny’s particularly pleased that his boss has finally got some distraction from work. On the other hand, Steph is not so supportive, accusing Shelley of accepting her cast offs. Alan takes a turn for the worse after Steph refuses to help Shelley carry some hairdressing kit to Betty’s place. Alan is left to share the burden but has heart pains and is taken off in an ambulance.
Aug 7, 2003
Alan returns from hospital having been diagnosed with over exertion. After the bombshell that she has been cut out of her father's will, Steph decides to put on the compassionate daughter act. Over a nice cup of tea, Steph suggests that it would be sensible for Alan to get his affairs in order. But her plan backfires when Alan reconfirms that she's not a beneficiary of his will and that everything is being left to Tricia. Having seen a large sum of money previously given to his daughter squandered, Alan still feels that Steph hasn’t learned the value of money.
Aug 8, 2003
Laurel’s on tenterhooks as the competition replies arrive on people’s doorsteps. Having used the villager’s names in the hope of winning a luxury cruise Laurel’s sure luck is just around the corner. Little does she know that Viv has actually won first prize, and has no intention of letting on or handing it over to Laurel. Along with the winner’s letter comes Viv’s replacement eternity ring, which looks nothing like the lost original. Steph gets more than she bargains for after promising her dad that she’s willing to do any job that crops up.
Aug 11, 2003
Laurel’s hopes of cruising the Caribbean sea with Sam are dashed when she hears the local radio advertise that the competition winner is due to be announced live on air that evening. Certain that she would have heard something by now she resigns herself to a normal day in the village. Meanwhile, Donna’s pleas for her mum to consider the ethical side of the situation fail miserably, as Viv has her heart firmly set on taking the prize, even if it means having to lie to Bob.
Aug 12, 2003
The feud over the competition prize recipient finally reaches a resolve after Bob refuses to join Viv on the cruise unless she first makes things right with the winning slogan writer, Laurel. A showdown commences when Betty and Nicola persuade Laurel to stand up to Viv with a compromise being reached – Viv gets the cruise and a beaming Laurel prepares to be the new face of Shift toilet-cleaner. Donna is not impressed that her mum has insisted that she join them on the cruise.
Aug 13, 2003
Scott’s hot date with Yolanda goes off with a bang when he decides to show her off in The Woolpack. As they smooch at the bar a jealous Chloe retaliates by exaggerating her affections towards Syd. The tension rises and a row erupts between Yolanda and Chloe as each one insults the other in front of a captivated pub audience. But before the argument turns physical Scott leads Yolanda back to his place and it's not long before she embraces him passionately, ripping off her shirt.
Aug 14, 2003
Scott vehemently protests his innocence, Chris and Charity have another row after she causes an important client to cancel their contract, and it's results day for the teens.
Aug 15, 2003
Scott is let out on bail and immediately starts throwing accusations in Zoe's direction, while Chris imparts a big secret to Terry.
Aug 18, 2003
Chris goes in for his CT scan and is unnerved by the results, Charity heads straight into Cain's arms, and Scott confronts Yolanda at the lap dancing club.
Aug 19, 2003
Chris recovers from his biopsy, Scott drowns his sorrows, Sam prepares for his written driving test and Cain hits a nerve with Charity.
Aug 20, 2003
Zoe seeks answers from Yolanda and is left shocked by the dancer's aloof attitude, Terry tries to convince Chris to tell Charity about his illness and Scott is forced to close the garage.
Aug 21, 2003
Chris discharges himself and returns home, but finds himself put through the third degree by Zoe, who issues ultimatums to both Yolanda and Scott. Meanwhile, Katie has happy news for Andy.
Aug 22, 2003
Chris' world falls apart as he receives the results of his biopsy, and a nervous Scott receives a call from the police over the rape allegations.
Aug 25, 2003
Chris is highly suspicious as to Charity’s whereabouts the previous evening. She claims to have been out clubbing with Louise but disbelieving Chris heads to The Woolpack to check out her alibi. Charity manages to catch Louise in time and begs her to cover for her. Remembering how she owes Charity a favour over Ray’s death, Louise reluctantly backs up the story, but Chris is sure she's lying. Chris later cries tears of frustration when the reality of his illness hits home. He tries to spend the evening with Joseph to make the most of their time together, but his tired son falls asleep.
Aug 26, 2003
Syd is put in an awkward position, but he is desperate to help Chloe. Meanwhile, Rodney catches up with old friends when the fair comes to the village, and Chris spends some precious time with Joseph.
Aug 27, 2003
Syd tries to make amends over the blazing row with Chloe the previous night but with little success. Later Chloe instantly forgives Syd after finding out the police charges have been dropped. However, just as the relationship starts to get back on track, Syd overhears Chloe asking her mum whether the job in France is still available. Furious at Chloe's persistent deception, Syd tries to play it cool but can’t resist her for long and the pair end up back in each other's arms. After a night in Juanita’s caravan, Rodney is flying high.
Aug 28, 2003
Chris is forced to abort a cricket game with Joseph due to his failing health. Set on protecting his son from the truth he packs him off to a friend's for the holidays. Shocked at how quickly his boss is deteriorating, Terry does his best to comfort the dying man. When Chris resorts to alcohol Terry tells his a few home truths about his life in a bid to provoke him into positive action. Syd is thrilled when Chloe announces that she has decided not to take the job in France and that she loves him.
Aug 29, 2003
Edna corners Terry to give him an earful about squatters frequenting Pear Tree Cottage after hearing suspicious voices and noises coming from the empty neighbouring house during the past couple of weeks. Initially Terry thinks nothing of it, until he spots a flustered Charity heading towards the cottage. He starts to think that perhaps Charity is up to no good. Meanwhile, determined to catch Charity out, Chris decides to play happy families by cooking her dinner. Later in The Woolpack, he reminds Charity that the school holidays are nearly over so Debbie can move back in, meaning that Charity won’t have to see Cain any more.
Sep 1, 2003
When Terry spots a flustered Charity leaving Pear Tree Cottage, at the same time she's due to meet Louise for a lunch date, he concludes that Chris was right about the affair. Meanwhile, Charity and Cain reach an agreement over Debbie returning to Home Farm now that the summer holidays are over. It soon becomes clear that Cain has another motive behind allowing Debbie back into the Tate household. Confiding in Debbie over his relationship with Charity, Cain tells his daughter that her moving back may help to drive Charity and Chris further apart. Having refused to take the life-prolonging medicine Chris starts to put his affairs in order.
Sep 2, 2003
Cain packs Debbie off to Home Farm to be his eyes and ears, but the teenager can’t keep her secret for long, soon revealing to Charity that she knows about the affair. A hard slap round the face is Charity's knee jerk reaction to being accused of being a gold digging tart. Upset and scared Debbie flees from the house to phone Cain, who immediately makes his way to the Tates, to demand an explanation. Meanwhile, forced into investigating Pear Tree Cottage after more complaints from Edna about squatters, Terry discovers Charity's necklace.
Sep 3, 2003
Having discovered the truth about his wife's affair first hand, Chris is in a terrible state. After hitting the bottle he turns on his only ally Terry for not informing him sooner. When Terry explains about finding Charity’s necklace at Pear Tree Cottage, Chris's imagination goes into overdrive, declaring that he wants them both dead. Later, alone in the house Chris loads up his shotgun and waits for Charity to return. Meanwhile, Charity makes peace with Debbie following the reactive slap she dished out to her daughter previously.
Sep 4, 2003
The atmosphere at the Tate breakfast table is stale, with Chris refusing to discuss the dramatic events of the previous night with a frustrated Charity who is keen to salvage her marriage. The situation is no better over at the Dingles, as Cain dishes out insults to his family including young Debbie. Having sorted Cain out with a good slap round the chops Lisa tells him that Debbie is the victim not him. When Chris finally agrees to talk, Charity pours her heart out to him, assuring him that she regrets the affair and loves Chris more than ever.
Sep 5, 2003
Terry’s worried that Chris means to do something reckless to harvest revenge on his estranged wife. So he’s relieved when Chris reveals that he’s merely planning to divorce Charity on the sly. Meeting with the Tate lawyer, Chris stipulates that the divorce settlement must leave Charity with as little as possible. Meanwhile, ignorance is bliss for Charity, as she plays the attentive wife. It never rains but it pours for Lisa, who is summoned up to Carlisle by Granny Clegg for family business. Marlon is left holding the Dingle fort, including keeping Cain out of trouble and being nursemaid to an ungrateful Shadrach, whose first port of call from hospital is The Woolpack.
Sep 8, 2003
Bitter Chris begins to privately discuss divorce proceedings with his lawyer. When she informs him Charity will still get access to their joint accounts Chris makes plans for a major spending spree. Knowing his days are numbered, Chris is determined to bankrupt Charity and begins by buying Debbie a horse. Unbeknown to Charity, Chris has a hidden agenda, just when she thinks he is making an effort with Debbie, he is really planning to make their lives hell.
Sep 9, 2003
Louise gets a fright when she spots a mouse in The Woolpack. The sighting forces Diane to withdraw her interest in purchasing Eddie’s double-glazing to concentrate the funds on more pressing issues. Eddie is still trying to keep the wolf from the door as his boss is harassing him to meet impossible targets. The floundering salesman finds trying to flog Betty double-glazing a tough task.
Sep 10, 2003
After a romantic night in the bedroom with her husband, Charity feels she is beginning to win back Chris’s affections after her misdemeanours. As the day progresses she becomes increasingly amazed by Chris's generosity as gifts are showered on them including a helicopter, holiday and mystery package. Charity is knocked for six when the lord of the manor announces that the gifts are actually all for him and that he has filed for divorce with the intention of leaving her penniless.
Sep 11, 2003
Rodney bites the investment bullet by buying the mill for one million pounds in a property auction. Despite paying over the odds, he assures Nicola that he's set to become a millionaire. The only problem is ensuring that Eric gets planning permission passed within two weeks. Always keen on making a quick dollar Eric accepts the bribe of fifteen grand, but will he be able to deliver the goods in time for Rodney to clench the deal?
Sep 12, 2003
Zoe tries to come to terms with the news of her brother's imminent demise. Having filled Zoe in on the deterioration symptoms, Chris makes her promise to leave Charity in the dark. If his wife learned of Chris's terminal illness her solicitor could detest his will on the grounds that his mind was not fit. Chris asks Zoe to stay at Ashley’s place for the time being, fearing that her and Jean may be in danger at Home Farm. Marlon tells Cain, who has been out drinking all night, about Chris throwing Charity out the house.
Sep 14, 2003
It's the morning after the night before and homeless Charity wakes up next to Cain in a hotel bedroom. Her heart sinks as she realises her predicament has been worsened with Chris. To further the blow Charity is shocked when her credit cards are refused as she tries to settle their hefty hotel bill. Embarrassed she is forced to leave her designer watch as security. A later call to the bank reveals Chris has spent up to the limits on all of her cards, leaving her practically penniless.
Sep 15, 2003
Tempers flare in the Woolpack, and Elaine seeks advice from Siobhan.
Sep 16, 2003
Chris is overwhelmed by his hatred for Charity, Steph and Eric join forces to dupe Rodney and Robert is frustrated to find he cannot resist Donna's advances.
Sep 17, 2003
The day begins on an emotional note for Chris Tate, having visited Joseph at boarding school in the knowledge that it may be the last time he sees his son before his death. Tearfully, Chris asks Zoe to take care of Joseph after his demise. Reasserting his overwhelming hatred for Charity he says that he’d rather see the bitch dead than get one penny from him. Charity, on the other hand, has high hopes regarding the pending liaison with Chris, even borrowing money from Debbie for the hairdressers in a bid to impress.
Sep 18, 2003
As the police forensic team arrives at Home Farm to investigate Chris’s suspicious death, a distraught Charity tries to describe the events leading up to her husband's dramatic and unexpected death. Asked to describe Chris's state of mind prior to his death Charity recalls his weird mood swings from anger to the calmness when he said that killing her would be too easy. Meanwhile, oblivious to the tragic events down the road, the villagers gather in The Woolpack to enjoy the talent night.
Sep 19, 2003
Gossip is rife throughout the village as many theories about Chris' death are posed.
Sep 21, 2003
The horror of the events at the manor reverberate around the village, as the locals try to get to the bottom of the tragedy and gossip about possible motives for Chris’s murder. Meanwhile, the police continue their investigations and Zoe is surprised at how well Joseph has taken the news. After learning the cause of death from the post-mortem detectives begin to dissect the crime scene and remove the computers from the house hoping they might find some evidence.
Sep 22, 2003
As the murder case evidence continues to mount up against Charity so does the pressure on Zoe, who is finding it increasingly difficult coping with the suspicious circumstances surrounding her brother's death. At the police station, Charity is informed that traces of poison have been found in her car. The pleas that the evidence must have been planted there seem far-fetched to the police.
Sep 23, 2003
The Dingles are thrown into turmoil when Marlon insists on talking to the police, while Rodney faces financial ruin when his plans for the Mill hit a stumbling block.
Sep 24, 2003
Cain is now the prime suspect for the murder of Chris. The manhunt includes a national TV appeal for people to come forward with information of Cain and Debbie’s whereabouts. When the police visit the Dingle household it's Marlon who lets the cat out the bag again telling them that Cain and Debbie had been staying with Chastity. With both Marlon and Charity in the Dingle doghouse they are left to console each other over a bottle of wine. Marlon promises to stick by Charity through her ordeal however he gets more than he bargained for when she makes a pass at him.
Sep 25, 2003
It is the morning after the night before for Marlon as he wakes up in bed with another woman by his side and is appalled by what he's done under the influence. He tries to sneak out but trips on the stairs and wakes up Charity. With a guilty conscience, he tells his friend that she seduced him and it was against his will, but Charity tells him to get over it – it was just drunken sex and it happens.
Sep 26, 2003
Gloria arrives seeking the truth about what her husband has been up to in her absence. Rodney’s only too pleased to fill her in on Eric’s dodgy dealings and alliance with Steph. Sure that Gloria will persuade Eric to keep his nose clean Rodney buys himself a few more hours with the loan shark
Sep 29, 2003
Elaine wishes she had listened to her father's advice when a drive with Robert leads to danger, while Rodney has clearance to pay his debts, and Danny worries for his relationship with Ollie.
Oct 1, 2003
The guilt over the accident weighs heavily on Robert's mind, Ollie says goodbye to the village, and Louise saves Ashley from a disastrous date.
Oct 2, 2003
Elaine questions Robert about the accident, Eddie's put under further pressure, Ashley and Louise cause a stir when they accompany one another to the Tea Dance, and Andy frets for his future.
Oct 3, 2003
Bob promises to stand by his brother as the extent of Eddie's financial worries become evident, while Ashley relishes riding the wave of gossip, and Andy and Katie take the momentous step of setting a date for their wedding.
Oct 5, 2003
Bob pulls out all the stops to ensure things turn around for Eddie, Charity is worried when she is informed Cain and Debbie have been found, and Andy and Katie impart some big news.
Oct 6, 2003
Eddie breathes a sign of relief, as the villagers agree to rally round and help him out of his sticky situation. Luckily Bob has uncovered a clause in the legally binding contracts. This will prevent anyone from being left out of pocket. Elated Eddie decides to tell Garry where to stick his job. Getting carried away, he decides to give bemused Garry back everything that goes with the job, including his suit, which he strips off and discards at his boss’ feet.
Oct 7, 2003
Cain tells the police that she saw Charity standing over Chris's body and knew she had killed him straight away. Lisa leaves to meet with Eddie. Charity tries to get Debbie to go on the run with her, but Debbie doesn't want to go without Cain. Dawn and Terry are weirded out by Bob's baby video diary. Robert visits Elaine. Charity asks Louise and plays on her knowledge of Louise and Ray and blackmails her. Bob drives Dawn mad with the video diary. Donna is thrilled to see Viv but is disappointed when she doesn't take an interest in her.
Oct 8, 2003
In a cell, Charity’s pleas for justice are ignored by the police. When her solicitor finally arrives, Charity can not believe her ears when he is doubtful she will be granted bail. Charity feels as though she is going out of her mind as she resigns herself to the fact that she could be in a cell for a long time. Later that day,
Oct 9, 2003
Andy is given the shock of his life when an unwelcome baby-faced visitor arrives at Butlers. Meanwhile, Debbie struggles dealing with her warring parents, and Ashley is worried he has caused a rift to develop between him and Zoe.
Oct 10, 2003
Andy decides to pay his estranged dad a visit in prison to ask about brother Daz. Billy is elated to see his son and declares that he is now a changed man. He asks Andy to give Daz a chance, particularly as his dad is locked away and his mother is a waste of space. However the words fall on death ears as Andy is determined to have nothing to do with Daz or his father. After talking the situation over with Jack, Andy informs his devastated half-brother that he is being handed over to social services the following day.
Oct 12, 2003
As if they haven’t got enough on their plate maintaining the farm, Daz decides to do a runner when he is due to be taken to social services by Andy and Katie. When Andy finally gets his hands on his tearaway brother, he shares a few home truths about Billy that shatter Daz's illusions about their incarcerated father. Cold-hearted Andy is in no mood for his little brother's sulky attitude, telling him that as soon as his mother gets back in the country he can pack his bags and move out. Pregnant Dawn panics after a false alarm.
Oct 13, 2003
Although he's having doubts about the termination, Paul holds his tongue as Siobhan is determined to go through with the procedure. It doesn’t take long before Frances puts two and two together. Noticing Siobhan is under the weather at Paul's birthday party, nosy Frances questions the patter of tiny feet. She is horrified when flummoxed Paul confirms her suspicions but nervously admits they have decided on a termination.
Oct 14, 2003
Siobhan runs the risk of terminating her marriage to Paul as she heads to the abortion clinic, Lisa and Eddie prepare for their date and Chris' will is read out.
Oct 15, 2003
Having panicked and lied to her husband in order to save her marriage, Siobhan is forced to now stick to her story about not being able to go through with the abortion. When she confides in Louise about her plan to fake a miscarriage, Louise is horrified and warns her friend that she's taken her relationship with Paul into a completely different place.
Oct 16, 2003
On the morning of Chris’s funeral, Zoe composes herself for the emotionally testing day ahead. But nothing can prepare her for the unwanted guest who is determined to cause a stir. Amid gasps from the congregation, a bedraggled Charity is escorted into the church handcuffed to a police officer.
Oct 17, 2003
At the cemetery, Chris is finally laid to rest as the coffin is lowered into the ground. A tearful Charity stares into her husband's grave as Joseph throws earth onto the coffin. Back at Home Farm, turning on the Dingle charm, Zak manages to worm his way out of a very sticky situation up at Home Farm, as Zoe finally surrenders the shotgun she had been brandishing threateningly.
Oct 19, 2003
Terry tries and fails to comfort his teen wife who is in immense pain during labour. Encouraged by the midwife, Dawn give one final push and finally her baby boy is born. Terry weeps with happiness and there is a huge sense of relief as Dawn holds her baby for the first time.
Oct 20, 2003
After a complicated birth, exhausted Dawn and ecstatic Terry patiently await the results of their baby's hearing test. They are hugely relieved when the doctor assures them their baby has perfect hearing. Meanwhile, Terry is determined to call the tot Terry Junior, despite Dawn's intentions to call him Harrison. Playfully they bicker about the baby's name but it seems that Terry has got his heart set on TJ.
Oct 21, 2003
Terry is the proudest man in the village as he shows off the newest addition to his family. Everyone is keen to sneak a peak and offer congratulations to their friend. The celebrations begin at The Woolpack as Terry wets the baby's head with friends, while Dawn stays at home to spend time alone with her new born. But tragedy strikes as in the midst of the celebrations Terry collapses and it soon becomes apparent that something is gravely wrong. Louise bends over Terry begging him to respond before shouting for someone to call an ambulance.
Oct 22, 2003
No one can believe their eyes as Terry lies motionless on The Woolpack floor. With the ambulance on its way, Bob shouts for Dawn and she arrives at scene cradling baby TJ. At the hospital, Dawn is forced to make a life-threatening decision on Terry's behalf – whether or not to give him a new drug that could help cure the blood clot that has caused the stroke.
Oct 23, 2003
After a sleepless night by Terry’s bedside Dawn is totally exhausted. Encouraged by the fact that her husband has made it through the night Dawn remains positive that Terry will pull through. But later on that day Dawn begins to see the severity of Terry's illness. The nurse tries to comfort her as she realises how many things Terry will be unable to do and she later breaks down by his bedside, clinging tightly to TJ.
Oct 24, 2003
The news that Terry’s recovery could take years hits Dawn hard, but the doctors tell her she has to be strong for him and that he is lucky to still be alive. Meanwhile, Bob is feeling guilty about upsetting Dawn the day before, but can’t help feeling Terry is now going to be a huge burden on her life and she is too young to deal with the pressure. Viv insists that Bob rectifies the situation with Dawn and offer his support in these hard times.
Oct 26, 2003
Zak decides to return to South America, forcing Sam to take drastic action. Meanwhile, Dawn struggles to cope with Terry in his condition, and Elaine has another flashback to the day of the crash.
Oct 27, 2003
The truth about the crash finally becomes clear to Elaine, Dawn tries to remain optimistic and Zak and Lisa put aside their differences.
Oct 28, 2003
Robert finds himself on the receiving end of Ronnie's wrath, and Eric is in for a shock when he invites Gloria's assistant to stay.
Oct 29, 2003
Ashley and Louise prepare for their date, Elaine is forced to choose between Robert and her family, and Eric invites Hillary to dinner.
Oct 30, 2003
Having babysat for Ashley, Chas has spent the night at the vicarage. On her cleaning rounds, Laurel jumps to the wrong conclusion when she finds the brash barmaid in Ashley's dressing gown! Grateful for looking after Gabby, Ashley asks Chas if she would like to move in with him as a lodger knowing she is looking for somewhere to live more permanently.
Oct 31, 2003
The charity slave auction is proving to be a huge success at The Woolpack. The men wait with bated breath as the ladies bicker over the highest bids for each male villager. Donna finally gets her own back on Elaine, by out-bidding her for Robert, while toga clad Ashley nervously anticipates his sale.
Nov 3, 2003
It's the morning after the night before as Ashley and Louise blissfully wake up in bed together after the slave auction. With no regretful feelings the couple decide to start dating officially. Diane is amazed to return home to find a toga-clad vicar holding a breakfast tray for two and a barmaid with a smile on her face! Later on Diane gives her friend's relationship with Ashley her seal of approval.
Nov 4, 2003
While Steph is off on a shopping spree spending her anticipated blackmail money Gloria, determined not to be bullied by the likes of Steph, sets about digging for dirt on her enemy. Pulling out all the plugs the politician is delighted to discover that Steph has been imprisoned for fraud and deception. In light of Steph's criminal record attempted blackmail would not be viewed lightly by the police. With Steph under control Gloria asks Hillary to leave the village so she can get her marriage back on track.
Nov 5, 2003
Steph decides to seek revenge on Gloria. With a hot story about a local married MP having an affair with a toy boy she approaches the local tabloid offering them the scoop. Steph uses Hillary as the bait, persuading the lovesick researcher to try one last time with Gloria before leaving the village. With reporter and photographer in tow Steph eagerly follows Hillary who arranges to meet Gloria outside the village hall.
Nov 6, 2003
Gloria’s constituents are amazed to read about the local MP's affair with her researcher in the local tabloid. As the shocked factory girls pour over the article, smug Steph admires her handiwork. With Gloria holding a constituent surgery in the village hall the interested locals queue up to speak to the philandering MP. However Gloria is blissfully unaware that her secret is in the public domain, until a discourteous Viv presents her with the article.
Nov 7, 2003
Eric’s devastated despite Steph assuring him that Gloria is not worth the upset. Meanwhile, disgraced Gloria wakes up with a hangover, having spent the night at Edna’s house after drowning her sorrows. Later, Gloria insists to Eric that she wants him back and they can start over but he refuses to listen, telling her to go back to join her boyfriend in London. Desperate, Gloria tells him that she has resigned as an MP because her marriage is more important.
Nov 10, 2003
Paul has spent the night at his parents following Siobhan’s revelations about her abortion. All hell breaks loose at the Marsden's when Siobhan arrives to try and make peace with her husband. With emotions running high Paul informs his shocked parents about how Siobhan pretended to have the miscarriage
Nov 11, 2003
Charity prepares for her bail hearing, but nothing can prepare her for the shock she's about to face when she collapses after standing before the judge, while Ronnie's interference in Paul and Siobhan's marriage proves to be more trouble than it's worth.
Nov 12, 2003
Knowing the father of her child could be one of three men - Marlon, Cain or Chris, pregnant Charity decides that she might be able to use her condition to her advantage. First she persuades Marlon to let her stay at Pear Tree Cottage, promising not to mention their night together. Charity then pays Zoe a visit to inform her that the baby she is carrying is Chris's, hoping the news will encourage Zoe to change her statement.
Nov 13, 2003
Andy gets an unexpected call from the Manchester police saying that Daz has been caught joyriding. With his mum refusing to pick him up from the station Andy has to take responsibility. The unruly boy is scared to face the wrath of his mum alone so Andy accompanies him into the house.
Nov 14, 2003
Following his brush with the law, Andy reluctantly lets Daz stay another night to keep him out of trouble. Whilst working on the farm, the brothers spend a surprisingly enjoyable day bonding. However, when elusive Denise turns up unannounced to collect Daz, Andy is caught off guard and can’t help but feel protective.
Nov 17, 2003
Trying to take troublesome Daz under his wing, Andy warns him to stay out of trouble while he's working. However it's not long before Daz is up to his old tricks again. Having dropped Katie off at Butler's Farm after her shift, Robert absent-mindedly leaves the keys in the car ignition, leaving Daz with the perfect opportunity for some fun.
Nov 18, 2003
The pressure of having to deal with a newborn baby on her own is taking its toll on Dawn, as Terry remains incapacitated in hospital. Juggling household duties and coping with TJ becomes all too much and Donna is left to pick up the pieces as the teenage mum sheds a few tears. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Terry can’t help but notice his wife's fraying nerves
Nov 19, 2003
It seems that baby TJ can sense Dawn’s distress, and spends the entire night crying. Without a wink of sleep, wild thoughts go through Dawn's head as she angrily looks at the helpless child bawling its eyes out. In desperation and deprived of sleep, will Dawn harm her beloved baby? Viv eventually comes to her rescue and takes TJ, to give Dawn some much-needed time out in the pub.
Nov 20, 2003
Downhearted Dawn relieves a weary Viv of baby TJ after another night of continual crying. Having thought about her situation over night, Bob is concerned when Dawn admits she can’t cope with Terry and the baby and can’t bring herself to visit him that day. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Terry is making good progress and with the aid of his physio has taken a few steps.
Nov 21, 2003
Emily exposes Eddie’s scam in the village shop. She discovers that he has been secretly been planting cockroaches and dead mice in the food deliveries and been refusing to pay the suppliers. But his intentions aren’t completely devious, as all the money he had been pocketing was to pay the Hopes back the money he owed from Donna’s birthday fund.
Nov 24, 2003
Eddie takes drastic action to sort out his financial problems, but may end up ruing the day when he is caught. Meanwhile, Nicola realises she has a new admirer and Terry is dismayed that he'll be missing Jack's party.
Nov 25, 2003
Jack's birthday festivities get underway, where Robert and Katie's passion intensifies. Having been cast out by his brother, Eddie resolves to leave the village.
Nov 26, 2003
Andy asks Robert to be his best man, Nicola enlists Simon's help when she receives a huge delivery of leaflets, and Bob and Eddie say their goodbyes.
Nov 27, 2003
Marlon succumbs to Charity's emotional blackmail, but ends up finding himself at the mercy of his family, Paul and Siobhan's relationship hits a new low, and Katie struggles to put Robert out of her mind.
Dec 1, 2003
Marlon steels himself when he has to face living with his wife and his lover. Meanwhile, Siobhan is shocked when Ronnie offers her a bit more than comfort, and Chas' fiery temper is unleashed.
Dec 2, 2003
Convinced he has unfinished business with Siobhan, Ronnie just can’t help himself and goes to see her. But his apologies fall on deaf ears and he is forced to leave after Siobhan gives him a frosty reception.
Dec 3, 2003
Ronnie admits defeat, while Gloria turns up in the village, determined to win back Eric, and Tricia has a proposition for Marlon.
Dec 4, 2003
Charity's disheartened when she goes to see her new lawyer, Elaine struggles with the recent revelations in her family and heads to Paul and Siobhan's, and Edna gives Gloria some tough love.
Dec 5, 2003
It's the morning of the hearing and Charity prepares herself for the worst but is grateful for Marlon's show of support. Zoe is left fuming when Charity pleads a defiant not guilty leaving the judge to call for a date for the murder trial. As the court is adjourned, there are huge tensions between Charity and Zoe as they make their way outside. After a comment from Zoe about 'Chris winning',
Dec 8, 2003
Steph is furious to discover copies of her police mug shot spread around the village, allowing Eric to see how vindictive his wife can be, and Alan is shocked to discover the reason why a film crew is coming.
Dec 9, 2003
Tricia tries to fathom why Marlon is giving her the cold shoulder, Alan tries to rally the villagers against the documentary, and Eric turns Gloria away.
Dec 10, 2003
Having burnt her bridges, Gloria makes plans to leave the village, but it might not as straightforward as one might think. Meanwhile, Paddy issues a stark warning to Nicola, and Diane takes Frances under her wing.
Dec 11, 2003
Eric receives a shock visit from the police, Frances has an admirer but doesn't let on who it is, and Nicola finds herself going from one problem to another.
Dec 12, 2003
Andy is nearing the end of his tether with Daz, Frances' first day at the vet's is one disaster after another, and there appears to be a development from Gloria's disappearance.
Dec 15, 2003
Frances is given the third degree by her kids, Eric is frantic with worry and Daz goes for a cheeky joyride in Jack's Land Rover.
Dec 16, 2003
Daz's campaign of mayhem lands him in deep trouble with the police, where, at the station, his past comes to light. Meanwhile, Elaine is adamant that she doesn't want to move to Hull and gives Paul and Siobhan a proposition, but she may have to make a big decision after a talk with Robert.
Dec 17, 2003
Andy and Daz receive a visit from the social worker, Tricia is determined to spice up her love life, the Marsdens leave for pastures new and Ashley embarrasses himself in front of the Bishop.
Dec 18, 2003
Tricia drowns her sorrows, which leads to Marlon realising he is going to have to tell her the truth. Meanwhile, new curate Ethan makes himself at home.
Dec 19, 2003
Marlon confesses all to Tricia and the Dingles hatch a daring plan.
Dec 22, 2003
Tricia realises her world has come crashing down when she remembers about Marlon's infidelity, and it's not long before the news spreads across the village. Meanwhile, Laurel tries to keep her distance from Ashley.
Dec 23, 2003
The Dingles put their daring plan into action, and Len is disappointed when he finds out that Pearl has other plans for Christmas.
Dec 24, 2003
The Dingles take drastic action in order to get the cash and Marlon begs Tricia to spend Christmas Day with him.
Dec 25, 2003
Marlon is determined to make this Christmas the best that Tricia's ever had, and Terry returns home for the first time since his stroke.
Dec 26, 2003
Chas is at her wits' end with Aaron and Marlon's hopes are dashed.
Dec 29, 2003
Tricia is incensed when she discovers Marlon has been keeping more secrets from her, and Eric receives a visit from the police.
Dec 30, 2003
Tricia rejects Marlon, even after he surprises her with Holdgate Farm and a Dalmatian puppy. Meanwhile, Viv leaves a threatening message for Zoe, which gets Scott fired.
Dec 31, 2003
The day of Tricia's departure arrives, and she finds herself being asked to stay by Alan and Diane. Despite the raging storm, she is insistent on leaving. Meanwhile, Ashley and Louise find themselves in mortal danger when they return from a night out.
