Jan 2, 2017
Kerry takes drastic action. Emma meddles. Aaron plays matchmaker.
Jan 3, 2017
Lisa is desperate to save Zak. Paddy looks forward to his date. Tracy worries about Finn.
Jan 4, 2017
Pierce has a surprise for Rhona. Will Kerry confess? Aaron feels sidelined.
Jan 5, 2017
Hour Long Episode : It's desperate times for Kerry. Aaron confronts Rebecca. Rhona feels guilty.
Jan 6, 2017
Kerry is left heartbroken. Cain fights for Moira. Megan opens up to Jai.
Jan 9, 2017
Kyle becomes withdrawn and Lisa and Zak are afraid that being separated from Kerry has had a bad effect on the boy. They try and persuade Cain to let him see her, but he rejects their interference - only to come close to hitting his son. Chas and Rebecca prepare a surprise party for Charity, but no one turns up, Frank leaps to Megan's defence, and Cain demands Chrissie's share in the garage.
Jan 10, 2017
Lawrence and Ronnie are concerned that Lachlan has been beaten up in prison again, and suspect Cain is behind it. Their suspicions prove to be accurate when Cain pays Lachlan a visit and issues an ultimatum - if he does not give him what he wants, the next attack will be a fatal one. Zak and Kerry await news of Joanie's sentencing, an unsuccessful night out gives Charity an idea, and Frank asks Jai to help him get on the right side of Megan.
Jan 11, 2017
Chrissie is devastated to learn that Lachlan has been attacked again, and gives Cain everything he wants - but afterwards, she discovers that things may not be as they seemed. Ronnie is disgusted to discover that Lawrence was involved in framing Andy from the start, while Lachlan is offered a chance to escape from prison. Tracy tries to take Finn's mind of his heartbreak, while Frank hopes to make peace with Vanessa.
Jan 12, 2017
Lawrence is relieved that Ronnie is going to stand by him and promises to confess his guilt in court. However, Ronnie decides to make sure he never gets the chance to ruin his own life by testifying. Jimmy asks Nicola not to look at the books, but she remains determined to have a say in the future of the business. Finn goes on a date, unaware it is with an escort hired by Tracy. Megan is angry when Charity and Chas try to exploit her event for their own profit.
Ronnie fears that his plan to stop Lawrence from testifying may have caused him to have a heart attack. Finn hopes to make Kasim jealous while on his date with escort Nathan, but Tracy is worried when he declares an interest in seeing him again. Jimmy dreads the thought of Nicola interfering in the business, Rhona worries about her relationship with Pierce, and Charity senses tension between Zak and Lisa.
Jan 13, 2017
Pierce repeatedly calls Rhona during her night out, so Vanessa takes her phone away. Feeling angry and insecure, he decides to spy on her and is horrified by what he sees. Chrissie and Rebecca seem to have made peace, but an unexpected encounter threatens to divide them. Carly is embarrassed by Bob's behaviour, and Nicola struggles to gain Robert's respect.
Jan 16, 2017
Nicola thanks Neville for paying off the insurance, only to discover that he had done no such thing. She seeks Jimmy's help in discovering why Rakesh lied to her. Finn discovers the truth about Nathan, and Chas mistakenly assumes that Bob and Charity have slept together - information she spreads all over the village. Rhona apologises to Pierce, but fears he may not be able to forgive her.
Jan 17, 2017
Nicola suspects the truth about the fire, and Rakesh and Priya plead with Ronnie to keep quiet for his own sake - but instead he confirms her suspicions that Rakesh deliberately started the blaze. Finn offers to pay Nathan to help him in his latest desperate attempt to get back together with Kasim, and Chas warns Aaron not to let his jealousy get out of control.
Jan 18, 2017
Nicola starts work at the factory and lies to Lisa and Kerry about how she desperately needs a job. However, she soon has a shock announcement to make to the rest of the workers. Kasim leaves in disgust after discovering who Nathan really is, Laurel worries that she cannot afford Ashley's care, Marlon plays matchmaker, and Aaron suggests an alternative wedding plan to Robert.
Jan 19, 2017
Robert lies to Aaron about his whereabouts, prompting an angry confrontation as his fiance takes him to task about how much time he is spending with Rebecca. Paddy suffers a painful setback while preparing for a date with Chas, Laurel gets her hopes up about a new job, and Kerry makes a stand after she is fired from the factory - while Lisa also finds herself facing unemployment.
A public confrontation erupts as Finn tries to stop Kasim leaving, but when Aaron intervenes, his anger over his troubles with Robert explodes and he turns violent. Paddy's date with Chas goes from bad to worse, Nicola makes arrangements for Kerry and Lisa to return to work, and Aaron and Robert try to salvage their relationship - only to be interrupted by the police.
Jan 20, 2017
Paddy turns to Rhona for sympathy after an upset Chas is driven into the arms of DS Wise. Pierce is shocked by the development, and resolves to bring Paddy and Chas together by any means. Robert tries to reason with Finn over the attack on Kasim, but finds him unwilling to help Aaron, while Laurel gets offered a job as supervisor at the factory.
Jan 23, 2017
Gabby offers to mind Dotty to give Laurel a break. When Ashley's carer calls in sick, she finds herself having to look after him as well - and admits she does not want him to leave. Chas is furious when she discovers that Paddy is behind Pierce scaring off DS Wise, Robert tells Aaron that he wants them to be together no matter what happens, and Cain sees something alarming on TV.
Jan 24, 2017
Debbie flees from the police, and realises that she needs to return to Emmerdale to get help from her family. She leaves her children in Sam's care, but he soon finds himself dealing with some unwanted visitors, who want to use the kids to gain leverage over their mother. Doug and Diane offer to help Laurel look after Ashley, and Paddy is hurt to overhear Chas enjoying a flirtatious phone call.
Jan 26, 2017
Doug and Diane struggle to cope with looking after Ashley, but decide to keep their difficulties a secret from Laurel - however, she soon sees through their story. Debbie explains why she needed money so urgently, Pierce is frustrated by Rhona's rejection, and Ronnie advises Zak to give Lisa some time.
The police visit Home Farm to investigate the robbery, which they believe Lachlan is responsible for. Cain offers Ross money to stay away from Debbie - and threatens him if he doesn't steer clear. Pierce is aggravated when Rhona rejects his advances, and feels jealous when he discovers she has sexual fantasies about one of their neighbours, while Laurel finally commits to making a difficult decision
Jan 27, 2017
Diane urges the villagers to rally round and help the Dingles. When Debbie challenges Ross about his feelings for Rebecca, he responds by admitting that he still loves her. Sam advises Zak that Lisa will be happier when he has divorced Joanie. Chrissie tries to sabotage Rebecca's business plan, but it still meets with Lawrence's approval, while Pierce tries to make Rhona feel guilty.
Jan 30, 2017
Debbie is given further bad news and the family tries to rally round and help her. Meanwhile, Lisa gets a big shock when she goes to collect Joanie and she is also left questioning her future with Zak once again.Victoria asks Pete to help a struggling Moira and Lawrence gives Chrissie her mum’s wedding ring.
Jan 31, 2017
Moira discovers that Ross has been keeping stolen cars in her barn but she soon softens when she finds out why. Later, when a meeting with a client goes badly, Moira nabs his car and asks Ross to get rid of it. Cain breaks the news to Kyle and tries to bond with him after admitting to Debbie that his son is scared of him. Frank flirts with Charity but later goes home with Megan.
Feb 1, 2017
When Moira's client re-offers her a contract, she leaps into action when he mentions there was an urn of ashes in the boot of his stolen car. Can Moira get to Ross before he sells the vehicle –and before Patrick calls the police? Charity plans to play dirty when Megan and Leyla turn down the Woolpack as a party venue. Rebecca offers to get the ring engraved but Lawrence is livid when it seems that she has lost the jewelry. Cain gets a call from social services as he bonds with Kyle.
Feb 2, 2017
Chrissie is in a foul mood after the court rules that Lachlan must stay locked up. Later, Rebecca discovers that Chrissie framed her over the ‘lost’ ring and a tussle leads to Chrissie falling from the balcony and onto a glass table below. When there is a problem at the venue, Megan relents and takes the party to the Woolpack but Frank susses out what is going on. Doug accuses Tracy of not reading enough and Noah and Gabby cause mischief by putting rude notes in Doug’s honesty box. Elsewhere, Emma threatens to call the police on Moira after learning that she stole a car but Moira warns her that she would take Ross down too.
Robert urges Rebecca to lie about what happened to Chrissie but Rebecca refuses and calls an ambulance. Charity and Frank join forces and form a plan. David is annoyed after making a discovery.
Feb 3, 2017
Debbie tells Cain that she is moving in with Moira but soon the police come calling with some big questions. Charity spots a man with a flash car and plots to scam him – with Frank's help. Doug is fuming after discovering the rude notes in his honesty box while Tracy starts her book club. Rebecca visits Lachlan but what is she after?
Feb 6, 2017
Charity and Frank use the deserted Home Farm as a venue for a scam, claiming it is their home and inviting a jeweller to show them his wares. However, the plan goes awry when Charity is caught stealing the gems and they are forced to flee - leaving a bemused Chrissie coming home to a house full of police. The Dingles have a mysterious visitor, while Pearl makes an enticing suggestion to Tracey for the book club.
Feb 7, 2017
Chrissie confronts Charity over where she got the money for Sarah's treatment, and forces her to confess about the theft. Rebecca and Lawrence try to stop her involving the police - but Frank fears that he is being implicated. Sarah finds a mysterious woman hiding in the Dingles' barn and provides her with food, and Pearl is astounded by Tracy's racy writing.
Feb 8, 2017
Sarah continues to look after the woman in the barn. She becomes concerned about her deteriorating health, and resorts to stealing money from a charity tin to help. Lawrence is keen to reconcile Chrissie with Charity, who is equally determined to commit another crime with Frank, who has donated his ill-gotten gains to David's charity, claiming to have won them on a horse.
Feb 9, 2017
Sarah gets caught stealing and is forced to confess about the woman living in the barn. The Dingles track the intruder down to the B&B, where her true identity is revealed. Laurel prepares to take Ashley to the care home, but the task is made harder when he forgets that he is leaving. Rakesh gets a new job, while Nicola manages to impress Rishi and annoy Priya.
Ashley lashes out on the eve of his departure for the care home. A final meal with his family seems to calm him down, but leaves Laurel faced with the reality of sending him away. The new arrival in the village worries Cain, Rakesh gets back on Priya's good side by standing up to Nicola, and Rhona tells Pierce he is too rough with her.
Feb 10, 2017
Laurel, Sandy and Gabby take Ashley to the care home. He quickly settles into his new environment - but his contentment does not make the separation any easier on his devastated wife. Moira provides the village's latest resident with a place to stay, Pierce tells Rhona he is going away, but may not be telling the truth about where. Chas intervenes in an argument between Robert and Aaron, and Priya tells Rakesh she does not want him to leave.
Feb 13, 2017
Rhona and Paddy's divorce comes through on the anniversary of Tess's death. Paddy makes a private pilgrimage to the crash site, while Rhona's suspicion that Pierce is having an affair makes her wonder if she has made a mistake ending her marriage. Finn stalks Kasim, who threatens to call the police, and the strain of being separated from Ashley leaves Laurel tempted to start drinking.
Feb 14, 2017
Rhona confronts Pierce about lying to her, but feels guilty when he reveals where he has really been. They announce their engagement, and she decides to keep her kiss with Paddy a secret - but Chas finds out and is consumed by jealousy. Emma and Tracy try to help Finn repair the damage he has done, but he soon finds himself in even worse trouble. Laurel receives flowers from an anonymous source.
Feb 15, 2017
Finn is questioned by the police, and someone sets fire to one of the Bartons' taxis. Evidence found at the scene suggests that Kasim may be responsible - but Ross believes he has been framed by someone closer to home. Vanessa asks Rhona to think carefully before rushing into marriage, unaware Pierce has overheard them. Pearl suggests she and Tracy collaborate on a novel, and Aaron anxiously awaits his sentencing.
Feb 16, 2017
Kasim pleads his innocence to Finn, who starts to realise he did not set fire to the taxi, while Emma faces a crisis of conscience when the police find a new suspect. Vanessa and Rhona worry that Pearl is gambling again when she behaves strangely at work, Liv celebrates her birthday alone, and Marlon asks Carly to move in with him.
Zak meets the social worker to discuss Kyle's future, and suggests he would be better off living with Kerry and Dan. However, other revelations threaten this plan. Harriet offers Emma a lifeline, Liv storms out after a drunken argument with Chas, Tracy refuses to let David read her novel, and Vanessa tries to change Carly's mind.
Feb 17, 2017
The strain of waiting for the sentencing takes its toll on Aaron, who suffers a panic attack. His family fears for his health, but Robert may have a solution to the problem. Zak has second thoughts over who should care for Kyle, but it may be too late. David gets a shock when he sneaks a look at Tracy's novel, and Debbie hides a secret about Sarah's treatment that could cause them trouble.
Feb 20, 2017
Robert arranges a surprise wedding in the Woolpack with the help of the rest of the village, but getting Aaron to the pub on time proves harder than expected until Cain steps in - while the ceremony is unexpectedly interrupted by the police. David tries to prove to Tracy that he can be as exciting as the men in her novel, and Zak, Lisa and Kerry pay a visit to social services to try and get Kyle back.
Feb 21, 2017
Debbie still wants to go with Sarah when she goes overseas for treatment, but the Dingles try to persuade her that it is dangerous for her to travel due to her criminal record. The possibility of Aaron tying the knot with Robert before getting sent to prison becomes even more unlikely. Laurel confides in Will on the anniversary of Daniel's death, and Paddy discusses his love life with Marlon.
Feb 23, 2017
Aaron attends his sentencing, and his friends and family are devastated to discover he will serve 12 months in prison. Debbie decides she does want to go to Prague with Sarah after all, and asks Ross to provide her with a fake passport. Gabby suspects her mother has a secret admirer, and finds romance of her own with Jacob - leaving Liv out in the cold.
Hour-long episode. Faith realises Debbie is planning to go to Prague with Sarah and tries to steal her boarding passes. However, an encounter with a police officer at the airport gives Debbie second thoughts about accompanying her daughter. Liv is outraged to hear Doug insulting her family, and enlists Gabby's aid to teach him a lesson. Laurel confronts Will, Sandy is uncomfortable about visiting Ashley, and Aaron struggles to cope with life behind bars.
Feb 24, 2017
Laurel visits Ashley at the care home, but is devastated to discover he is starting to forget who she is, as well as forming new friendships, and is forced to accept that their relationship will be very different from now on. Debbie worries that she has put Sarah in harm's way, Brenda lets slip that Rakesh and Priya have got back together, and Jacob breaks up with Gabby - but realises he has lost something very precious as a result.
Feb 27, 2017
Laurel returns home from a distressing visit to the care home, where Ashley has forgotten her completely. She seeks solace in Marlon's arms, but is interrupted by an appalled Sandy. Priya and Rakesh decide they need to tell everyone about their relationship, but worry how Nicola will react. Harriet comes up with a suitable punishment for Liv and Gabby's misdeeds, and Chrissie is curious when she hears that Lawrence has gone away.
Feb 28, 2017
Jimmy is furious to hear Rakesh and David discussing a job overseas, and tries to stir up trouble between them by revealing who really started the fire. Later, Rakesh is knocked out and kidnapped by an assailant, but nobody sees who it was. Marlon decides to tell Carly about kissing Laurel, Sandy visits Ashley at the care home, and Chrissie suspects that Ronnie is up to no good after seeing some suspicious CCTV footage.
Mar 1, 2017
Rakesh regains consciousness to find himself bound and gagged, and is tormented by his mysterious kidnapper. However, he begins to guess at the abductor's identity, and even starts to feel sorry for him. Robert struggles to hide his emotions when he visits Aaron in prison, Chrissie confronts Ronnie, only to find Lawrence taking his side, and Charity plots to use Frank to get revenge on Megan.
Mar 2, 2017
Chrissie is still convinced that Ronnie is up to no good, and proving it becomes even more urgent when a digger goes suspiciously missing and Lawrence decides to change his will. Carly wonders whether she has a future with Marlon in light of recent revelations, so Laurel tries to set her mind at ease. Charity tries to seduce Frank, and Chas worries about how Aaron is coping in prison.
Ronnie is arrested for stealing the digger, but the truth may not be as straightforward as Chrissie thinks. Charity is convinced she has seduced Frank away from Megan, but he has plans of his own. Laurel's wise words help Carly to make a decision about her relationship with Marlon, and Chas threatens the inmates who have been causing trouble for Aaron - but her interference may do more harm than good.
Mar 3, 2017
Charity overhears Debbie criticising her to Megan, and feels guilty over letting Sarah down. Chas tries to snap her out of it by suggesting a visit to Prague, and offers to accompany her, while Diane is suspicious over the B&B's new guest, and recruits Pollard to find out who it is. Aaron gets in trouble when the other inmates find out who his father is, and Rishi invites Priya and Rakesh to return home
Mar 6, 2017
A battered and bruised Aaron declines offers of help from his concerned cellmate and the prison chaplain - but a further beating induces a panic attack, leaving him unable to fight back. Victoria notices the strain being separated from his partner is having on Robert, Brenda is harangued by two boys, and Noah becomes smitten with Liv, but also notices how unhappy she is.
Mar 7, 2017
Aaron asks his cellmate to get him some drugs, but this means doing business with Jason. Liv notices he has been using during a visit, and warns him that he could jeopardise his appeal. Chrissie turns to Belle as she tries to patch things up with Lachlan, while Rebecca tries to convince Lawrence of the truth about Ronnie, and Finn decides to go to Australia.
Mar 8, 2017
Chrissie returns to the family home to collect her things before leaving the village forever. However, Rebecca is determined to get her father and sister talking again, and resorts to handcuffing them to each other. Vanessa challenges Pierce on his controlling behaviour, and Laurel unwittingly encourages Rhona to rush ahead with the wedding plans. Tracy asks David to model for the cover of her book, and Emma tries to make Finn stay.
Mar 9, 2017
Vanessa shares her fears with Rhona about Pierce's controlling behaviour. The next day, Pierce reads a text from her on his fiancee's phone and does not like what he sees. Rebecca and Chrissie fear for Lawrence's future happiness, Jacob frantically searches for the missing lucky coin, and Jai feels miserable as everyone around him seems luckier in love than he is.
Pierce confronts Vanessa and accuses her of interfering in his relationship with Rhona. The showdown only leaves her more determined to make Rhona see him for what he really is. Emma encourages David to get his test results as soon as possible for the sake of Jacob's peace of mind. Ronnie and Lawrence discuss their future, and Jai opens up to Moira when they visit Holly's grave together.
Mar 10, 2017
Pierce tries to drive Vanessa away from Rhona by arranging for her to come across his sex tape, while Jai feels like a fraud while being interviewed by a journalist over Holly's death, an experience that leaves him battling temptation to relapse. Laurel decides to tell gabby and Arthur about Ashley and Maggie, and David plays a prank on Tracy that leaves her more convinced than ever that she is destined for literary success.
Mar 13, 2017
Paddy is caught in the middle as Rhona and Vanessa continue to argue over the sex tape. Meanwhile, Rhona is pleased when Pierce says that he wants Leo to be best man at the wedding but is he being completely genuine? Laurel visits Ashley and is concerned to discover that he hasn't been eating. Gabby struggles with what is happening to her dad and decides to bunk off school with Liv. Rakesh reaches out to Jai as he struggles with his drug addiction. Lydia crushes Rishi’s hopes for another day while Faith moves in with Moira after arriving home from Prague.
Mar 14, 2017
Laurel is left heartbroken when Ashley and Maggie don’t notice her at the care home while, back home, Liv and Gabby get drunk and Gabby takes Josh upstairs to Ashley and Laurel’s bedroom. When Robert and laurel arrive at the cottage, will Laurel catch Gabby in the act? Pierce is smug as he witnesses Vanessa telling Rhona that she won't be her maid of honour. Rhona defends Pierce when Vanessa snaps that he is a control freak. Zak tells Lisa that he wants them to raise Kyle together when he is named as his official guardian. Paddy hits back when Faith winds him up about his relationship status with Chas.
Mar 15, 2017
Robert tells Rebecca that he is worried about Aaron as he was turned away from the prison after an incident. Meanwhile, Liv is expelled from school after standing up to Josh when he bullies Gabby. Laurel also defends Gabby when Bernice has a go. Faith takes control at the Woolpack after seeing Victoria and Marlon struggling to cope without Chas and Charity. Lisa tells Zak that things aren’t working out and she can’t see a way to fix things.
Mar 16, 2017
Zak tries his best to romance Lisa but his attempts to impress her fall flat – especially when he takes her for a meal in the Woolpack where Faith is working. Doug has a go at Bob and Jimmy for not visiting Ashley so they tell Laurel that they will rally round while she has a holiday with the kids. Robert discovers the truth from Liv about Aaron’s drug use and confronts him about it in the visiting toom. Marlon is frustrated with Carly's messiness in the house.
Robert hits the bottle after his visit to Aaron goes sour and, after trashing the room, he summons Rebecca round to the cottage and then tries to kiss her but she rejects him. What will he do next? Jimmy and Bob pay a visit to Ashley while Laurel worries about telling her husband that she is going away with the kids. Faith plays games with Rishi and Eric. Carly tries to tidy up the cottage. Relations start to thaw between Zak and Lisa when they have a mud fight.
Mar 17, 2017
Chas is unimpressed to return to find the pub under Faith’s control. Meanwhile, she senses Robert’s guilt and is left furious with him. When she discovers that Aaron has been taking drugs, she is even more upset. Robert begs Rebecca not to tell Aaron about what happened between them. Carly steps in to help Bernice with a hen party she is hosting and ends up receiving a job offer ovewrsears. Zak and Lisa enjoy being back together.
Mar 20, 2017
Harriet is heartbroken after a visit to Ashley in the care home reveals his deterioration, while Chas and Robert visit Aaron in prison when news comes through on his appeal.
Mar 21, 2017
Faith makes preparations for her psychic readings, April is angry with Carly, and the men in the village plan to smuggle Ashley home to cheer up Sandy for his birthday.
Mar 22, 2017
Carly says goodbye to Marlon and April, Faith raises money and Laurel arrives home early to find Ashley there celebrating Sandy's birthday, causing her concern.
Mar 23, 2017
Emma goes to church to seek forgiveness for murdering James, Harriet catches Cain red-handed hiding a bag of stolen phones and it is the night of Faith's psychic event.
Psychic night comes to an abrupt end when a hysterical Emma is ushered out by Pete and Ross, while Harriet threatens to call the police if Cain doesn't return the phones.
Mar 24, 2017
Laurel is furious when she overhears a worried Doug talking to Diane about Ashley, while the police ask Harriet about the stolen goods. Marlon wonders why Bernice is acting awkwardly around him.
Mar 27, 2017
Ashley is relieved to return to the care home, and Laurel enjoys a moment of delight when they dance together. Harriet realises how much pressure Cain is under when she sees him comforting Debbie, and Faith is determined to prove she is a good person.
Mar 28, 2017
Harriet catches Cain with a bag of stolen goods, Debbie is saddened by the conflict between Faith and Chas, and Arthur falls ill, which means his family is not able to visit Ashley.
Mar 29, 2017
Chas and Faith are pushed into having a heart to heart which seems to go well at first, but it seems their relationship may be permanently broken. Arthur lies to Laurel, claiming to feel well enough to visit Ashley - but he ends up being violently sick. Harriet is shocked when Cain offers her a cut of the profits from selling the stolen phones.
Mar 30, 2017
Bob visits Ashley at the care home, and is there when he has a violent coughing fit and finds blood on his hands. Chas expresses her anger to Moira who initially tries to defend Faith. Jai meets a woman at a narcotics anonymous meeting who reminds him of Holly and inspires him to open up about his feelings over her death.
Laurel learns that Ashley is ill, but is determined not to give up hope. Jai reaches out to Nell and tries to help her turn her life around. David is angry that Tracy has sent out a picture of him without his permission - but changes his mind when he finds out about the reaction she has got.
Mar 31, 2017
Liv receives bad news about Sandra, who has been taken seriously ill while on holiday. Chas offers to accompany her on a trip overseas to visit her, and also has a confrontation with her own mother. Tracy decides to break up her writing partnership with Pearl.
Apr 3, 2017
Laurel is hopeful that Ashley will recover but is soon left heartbroken when doctors deliver the terrible news that Ashley won’t discover. Laurel makes the decision to take Ashley home for his final days and worries about how to tell the kids that he hasn’t got long left. Cain can’t believe it when he sees Faith working on the farm but Moira encourages him to see things from her perspective and to try and rebuild his strained relationship with his mum. A guilty Vanessa tries to make amends with Rhona but is hurt to find that Carly is her maid of honour. Pierce spies an opportunity.
Apr 4, 2017
Even though Paddy has advised Vanessa to call off her feud with Pierce for the sake of her friendship with Rhona, she later spots Pierce watching the video he said he deleted and decides to expose him. With Ashley home, Laurel tells Gabby that Ashley has only days left and she fears that she won’t get some time alone with her dad. Delighted with the apparent success of her first novel, Tracy starts work on a second.
Apr 5, 2017
With Ashley back home and visitors coming and going, Gabby opens up about her fears and Bernice assures her that she will get to say a proper goodbye to her dad. Meanwhile, the Thomas family struggle with enormity of the situation. Vanessa makes a big mistake as she takes on Pierce again while Debbie is unsure about Faith’s plans for a surprise party for Aaron and Sarah.
Apr 6, 2017
Robert is concerned that Rebecca will expose their secret to Aaron as the day of his release arrives. Elsewhere, Faith continues to prepare the surprise party but Debbie still has misgivings. Jai continues to help Nell but how will she react to his gestures? Rhona is emotional in the wake of Vanessa’s actions while pressure mounts at the Thomas household.
Aaron is overwhelmed at the party and needs to head outside where he finds himself suffering an anxiety attack as Robert tries to help him. Later, Robert is worried to see Rebecca talking to Aaron – will she reveal everything?Rakesh has some words of warning for Jai over Nell while Pierce is smug as Vanessa despairs. The end of Ashley's journey is nigh.
Apr 7, 2017
Life for the Thomas family changes forever as Laurel spends a final, touching moment with her beloved husband before Ashley passes away in deeply emotional scenes. Jai’s concern over Nell reaches new heights while Robert continues to be unnerved by Rebecca but what is she up to?
Apr 10, 2017
Victoria feels unwell, and begins to hope she might be pregnant. She seeks advice, but in the process, she accidentally gives away someone else's secret. Gabby struggles to cope with her father's death and lashes out, while Robert feels under pressure from Ross.
Apr 11, 2017
Adam finds Victoria's pregnancy test and jumps to conclusions, immediately telling Moira that he is going to be a father. Bernice feels that she is responsible for Gabby's misery at not getting to say goodbye to her father properly, and Rebecca receives news that leaves her reeling.
Apr 12, 2017
Faith goes on a date with Rishi that seems to be going well when they go back to the farm together. However, he leaves hastily after she tells him about her double mastectomy, leaving her feeling rejected. Ross sees he has an opportunity to blackmail Robert, while Adam comes up with an idea.
Apr 13, 2017
Gabby refuses to forgive Bernice for preventing her from saying goodbye to her father. Robert realises he must act quickly, and suggests to Aaron that they go on a trip to visit Liv. An emotional Faith tries to prove her suspicions over Rishi's reasons for running out on her.
Harriet feels guilty for making mistakes during Ashley's funeral. She receives some moral support from Cain, who visits the church with some brandy, but may have an ulterior motive for helping her. Laurel goes home for some much-needed rest, and Sarah worries about Faith.
Apr 14, 2017
Harriet is suspicious of Cain's motives for comforting her - and is soon proved right when she catches him using the church to conceal stolen goods. Bernice comes up with a plan to put things right, and Adam and Victoria receive some news.
Apr 17, 2017
Pierce suggests to Rhona that she consider taking a job in Scotland. Ross refuses Rebecca's help. And Cain is furious after spending a night behind bars.
Apr 18, 2017
Harriet ushers Cain out of Woodbine Cottage. They are nearly caught by Paddy, who inquires what Cain is doing so early in the morning. Cain cheekily remarks he's been knocking off the vicar; Paddy assumes he's joking. Rhona still feels awkward about people seeing the sex tape and is reluctant to look at one of the cows at Butlers Farm as Adam will be there.
Apr 19, 2017
Bob gives Emma a freebie by way of thanking her for sorting his sore back but Emma warns Bob to go easy on the spray as it's as strong as it gets. Victoria assures Adam that him being infertile doesn't change a thing but Adam insists it changes everything. He worries about the other issues he could have if he does have Klinefelter syndrome.
Apr 20, 2017
Rhona and Pierce discuss the lack of family at their wedding. Pierce reveals that his mum binned the invites he sent to his family. Nicola encourages Jimmy to see if he can go to Pierce's stag-do as she insists they needs to start mingling with more professional couples. Tracy tells David and Leyla that she's invited her fans to the shop today. Leyla spots some comments that David didn't post and conclude there's actually fans coming today so they try to talk Tracy into cancelling the event.
Pierce is shocked to come face-to-face with his mother Martha and is annoyed Vanessa has stuck her nose into his business again although Vanessa questions why Pierce is lying to Rhona. Martha is hopeful that Pierce will give her a chance and Rhona wonders why Pierce lied to her. Pierce walks out of the pub and Martha chases after him.
Apr 21, 2017
It's the middle of the night and Pierce can't sleep on the sofa. Rhona appears in her dressing gown and tells him she hasn't slept as she hates them rowing.
Apr 24, 2017
It's Rhona and Pierce's wedding day. Carly calls round at Smithy Cottage with a bottle of fizz to help Rhona get ready. Meanwhile, Pierce phones Gavin to check everything is on track. In the café, Frank helps Megan prepare for a business meeting.
Apr 25, 2017
Terrified Rhona lies on the floor whilst Pierce gets redressed. At The Woolpack, everyone, bar Paddy, is having a good time at the wedding reception. Pierce asks Rhona to get up. When she doesn't, he sits down next to her and offers her a glass of water
Apr 26, 2017
At the Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Rhona has a shower and stares at her bruise covered body. In the café, Lydia overhears Lisa and Kerry discussing the cleaners walking out of the factory due to Nicola. Kerry and Lisa joke that one of the workers have recorded a song about Nicola but misplaced the CD somewhere in the factory.
Apr 27, 2017
Vanessa sees hungover Victoria in the shop. She considers telling Victoria what went on with Adam last night but doesn't as Victoria states she wants to make things right with her husband because she can't lose him. Megan is extremely busy but introduces herself to Nell whilst waiting for Bob to brew her coffee.
Frank can't believe Megan left Eliza in the car. Megan explains she forgot she was in there and worries who's taken her daughter. Frank calls the police. Victoria confronts Adam and Vanessa about keeping something from her.
Apr 28, 2017
Sam wants to take Samson to school in Lachlan's Porsche but Samson would rather take the bus. Sam explains to his son that they don't have much so he can't always give him what he wants, but he tries his best. Samson agrees to let Sam drive him to school.
May 1, 2017
Exhausted Moira returns to the farmhouse having spent the night patrolling the farm. Debbie is surprised to learn Cain has fixed the church roof despite Harriet shopping him to the police. Emma asks Harriet about bible passages to study. Jai informs Rishi, Priya and Rakesh that Megan is threatening to take him to court after he proposed they set some times for him to look after Eliza. Rakesh suggests that might not be a bad thing as it could back fire on Megan but Jai doesn't want the legal hassle. Pete finds Sarah and Jack playing with Moira's shot gun.
May 2, 2017
At the farm, Ross demands to know why Charity has been ignoring his calls. When Sarah appears, Ross hands her his lucky cap in preparation for her operation tomorrow. Moira thanks Ross for working on the farm but Debbie realises something is being kept from her and questions what's happened. Sam drops £10 in the café and Nell picks it up and hands him back. Nell introduces herself and requests Sam have a word with Megan on Jai's behalf. Sam explains Megan won't listen to him, disclosing social services are involved and Megan has kicked him and Samson out to move Frank in.
May 3, 2017
Ross arrives home in a taxi with a wad of cash. At Butlers Farm, Charity tries to get hold of him as she picks up some things for Sarah ahead of her operation. Hungover Faith insists once Cain hears about what Ross has been up to he'll put him straight but that's the last thing Moira wants. Charity inquires what Moira is going to do about Ross so Moira explains she's going to talk to him and if he can't give a good explanation, she'll go the police.
May 4, 2017
Tracy is worked up as she prepares for the book launch. David assures her everything is in hand. Jacob suggests he should be at the launch too but David packs him off to school. Charity tries to talk to Debbie. As Emma watches on, Debbie tells Charity to take the hint that she doesn't want to be near her
Eric believes he's broken some bones and Dan apologises to him. Eric agrees to keep Dan freezing between themselves but suddenly Eric begins to get a pain in his chest. Dan gives Eric some tablets just as the paramedic arrives. Meanwhile, Jacob bangs on the bin begging to be let out.
May 5, 2017
Dan is uncomfortable as Kerry and Amelia hail him a hero. The robbery is the talk of the café. Noah encourages Samson to scam some money out of Sam. Emma tries to talk to Pete, who suggests she make peace with Moira. Dan discovers the tyres on the camper van have been slashed although lies to Kerry that he must have ran over glass.
May 8, 2017
Dan has spent the night in the campervan. He returns to Dale Head and Kerry agrees to things behind them. Dan shows Kerry the graffiti spelling "Grass" across the front of the door. Frustrated David informs Dan and Kerry that someone gave Josh and Jamie an alibi. Laurel tells Sandy that the videos of Ashley have upset Arthur, but Arthur insists he's okay. Whilst Laurel makes breakfast, Sandy asks Arthur about the nightmare, questioning if it was about Ashley, although Arthur avoids the question. Samson makes Sam breakfast to try to make things up for lying and stealing. He feels awful that Sam didn't go on another date with Lydia so he could get new trainers.
May 9, 2017
Sam leaves Lydia another voicemail, apologising and asking her to call him back. Dan has spent another night in the campervan to keep an eye on the house. He informs Kerry he retracted his statement as Josh threatened him with a knife. Laurel announces to Arthur and Sandy that the church is going to pay for Ashley's stained-glass window.
May 10, 2017
Diane moans to Bob about Eric not pulling his weight at the B&B. Tracy can't get over how frightened Eric looked yesterday. The man himself appears in the shop and apologises to Tracy for last night. David warns Eric not to take the law into his own hands and proposes his father stays with them for a while but Eric refuses.
May 11, 2017
Rhona is on edge as she takes Leo to the café. Carly sees a picture of a man on her social network site and immediately rushes out of the café. April asks Rhona where Pierce is. Adam has slept at the scrapyard. Moira apologises to him for believing Emma's act and asks to make things right but Adam orders her not to interfere, adamant that Victoria will take him back.
Vanessa struggles to digest what Rhona has just revealed and takes her back to Tug Ghyll to talk. Ross can't see a problem with Emma meddling in Adam and Victoria's relationship but Finn and Pete think otherwise. Over a cup of tea, Rhona tells Vanessa about her and Leo's trip to Devon in place of the honeymoon and how she tried to keep things normal.
May 12, 2017
Lydia gets a fright when she finds Nell sleeping on the floor of the factory staff room but she has Nell's back when Rishi and other workers arrive. At Tug Ghyll, Leyla questions Rhona about the breakdown of her marriage. Before she scurries off to work, Leyla informs Vanessa that she's said Pete can stay. Rhona is adamant she should be in her own home so Vanessa begs Rhona to give Pierce's name to the police.
May 15, 2017
Carly assures Marlon she can handle Leo being around full-time. Besotted, he tells her she's amazing. When Carly takes April and Leo to school, Marlon looks at the engagement ring he's bought. Rhona worries that Marlon doesn't think she's fit to be a mother so Vanessa suggests tells Marlon the truth but Rhona refuses.
May 16, 2017
It's Amba's birthday and Rishi has his face painted as a jaguar. He offers to do face painting at the party but Priya isn't keen. Nell gives Amba a card but is forced her to hide when Megan appears at the door to drop of Eliza.
May 17, 2017
Priya catches Jai and Nell kissing at the factory. She inquires how long they have been together and reveals Megan knows Nell was at the party and about the pills. Jai inquires how long Nell has been on the anti-depressants. Sam finds Belle and Lachlan in the café. Sam asks Bob about a job for Zak but Bob isn't hiring so Sam suggests Lachlan's family could help out.
May 18, 2017
Kerry tries to take Dan's mind off things. It's Sarah's first day back at school and Debbie believes they can now start looking forward again. Rebecca advises Ross that if he wants to make some proper money he should look into high-end car leasing. Chrissie uses the opportunity to make a dig at Ross about stealing cars. Priya confronts Jai about Nell still being at Holdgate Farm so Jai reveals he caught Nell cutting herself.
May 19, 2017
DC Croker interrogates Dan about Josh's attack. Dan maintains his innocence but DC Croker claims Josh has identified him as his attacker. Eric inquires about the latest on Dan. He doubts Dan's guilt. Jacob questions if Dan will be sent to prison although states Josh had it coming.
May 22, 2017
Tracy enquires how Dan is and can't believe it when Kerry explains Josh has identified Dan as his attacker. Kerry believes Eric enlisted the help of David or Jacob to attack Josh. Tracy refuses to allow Dan to go down for something she did. Zak, Lisa and Belle bump into Lachlan after collecting Alfie from the vets. Lisa isn't pleased to learn Zak allowed Belle to see Lachlan in return for Lachlan having a word with Chrissie on Zak's behalf. Zak tries, unsuccessfully, to flog the left-over burgers to Moira but she is called away after hearing about a broken gate.
May 23, 2017
Debbie washes one of Lawrence's fancy cars ahead of leasing it out tonight. Charity struggles to entertain herself as she watches but gets Debbie to agree to going out for lunch. David's attempts to find out how Tracy is aren't successful.
May 24, 2017
Ross puts pressure on Robert to pay up. Debbie is unimpressed with Charity's efforts to come up with a believable story of why a man was in the boot of Lawrence's car. Robert calls round at Dale View where he tells Ross he can't pay up.
May 25, 2017
Victoria brings Robert and Aaron a housewarming gift and inquires why the party is cancelled. As Lydia cleans Home Farm, Rebecca sneaks out of the house with a suitcase, leaving behind two envelopes on the dining table.
Adam heads up to the farm and finds Moira lying face down in the barn. Robert asks Victoria to check on Aaron for him. At Home Farm, Rebecca tells Chrissie how she slept with Robert after he had a big fight with Aaron, but the morning after, Robert didn't want to know.
May 26, 2017
Aaron and Robert have spent the first night in their new home. Lydia calls round at Mulberry Cottage with some of her possessions, including her stuffed parrot Steve.
May 29, 2017
Victoria tries to talk to Robert about the baby but he refuses, maintaining he doesn't want anything to do with his child. Victoria tries to get Aaron to talk some sense into Robert.
May 30, 2017
Hungover Carly realises Marlon has a problem with Matt and storms off to the café for breakfast. Lawrence prepares Chrissie and Rebecca's old rocking horse to show Rebecca that he's sorry.
May 31, 2017
Carly continues to lie to Marlon that she's meeting Tracy. Nell is having second thoughts about her meeting with social services and declares Rosie is better off without her. Chrissie asks Lachlan to help with the business whilst Rebecca is away and suggests he join her at a meeting.
Jun 1, 2017
Carly has spent the night on the sofa. April questions why Carly was sleeping downstairs and reveals Marlon was also late home. Nell heads off to meet with social services but doesn't want Jai to accompany her.
Jun 2, 2017
Carly begs Marlon to say yes to her proposal. April and Paddy return to Tall Trees Cottage to find Carly down on one knee. Carly assumes Marlon has accepted her proposal.
Jun 5, 2017
Marlon wakes up in a strange bedroom and fears he's done something really stupid. As he goes to leave, the door handle breaks. After looking out the window he realises he's in Lydia's bedroom.
Jun 6, 2017
Bernice mans the Café whilst Bob and Brenda are in Canada. Marlon avoids Bob's calls and tells Laurel that he's been getting the silent treatment from April.
Jun 7, 2017
Nicola plans to go into work despite yesterday's events, but after remembering what happened last night in pub, Jimmy manages to talk her out of it for the time being. At the factory, Kerry tells the other workers that Rakesh started the fire at Mill Cottage for the insurance money. Priya worries that Nicola could still go to the police but Jai doubts it.
Jun 8, 2017
Ronnie calls round at Holdgate Farm to talk to Rakesh. He's glad Rakesh is finally telling the truth and refuses to lie anymore. Priya Jai refuses to pay for a solicitor for Rakesh and washes his hands of the situation. Sandy and Arthur aren't impressed that Lydia has served them porridge for breakfast instead of bacon.
Ross and Finn can't believe their eyes. Finn wants to go to the police but Ross stops him, fearing they may be blamed as it's their farm. Priya transfers money from the factory account to her personal account. Jai and Nicola quickly realise what she's up to. Debbie tries to get hold of Faith.
Jun 9, 2017
Despite Rakesh keeping everyone else out of his confession, Jai is still nervy. Finn has spent the night researching growing cannabis. Leyla suspects Ross and Finn are up to something and vows to find out what. Arthur worries when Laurel mentions she has a doctor's appointment.
Jun 12, 2017
Jai calls Priya to the factory where he informs her he wants Rakesh out of Holdgate Farm right away. He tries to persuade his sister to call an end to her marriage just as Rakesh appears at the factory and announces to them that he's moving out.
Jun 13, 2017
Jai is glad Priya has ended her marriage and insists Rakesh doesn't deserve her. Victoria bumps into Robert in the shop and tries to talk to her brother about Rebecca, but he's not bothered.
Jun 14, 2017
Lachlan worries about the prostitute Gerry has arranged for him. Rakesh has spent the night in his car. He bumps into Vanessa and spends a few moments with Johnny. Vanessa is surprised to see Rhona arriving back in a taxi.
Jun 15, 2017
Rhona has spent the night at Tug Ghyll instead of going back to Smithy Cottage. Before heading out to work, Leyla tells Rhona she was brave for ditching Pierce. Vanessa insists Rhona will need to be even braver now and tell the police that Pierce was the one who raped her. Lydia fills Lisa and Kerry in on Rakesh's escape and Priya's arrest. Kerry relays the information to shocked Nicola.
Petrified Rhona orders Pierce away. He disobeys her wishes and reveals he knows about the drugs suggesting they can fix it together. Pete spills curry sauce over Leyla. Whilst Leyla cleans herself up, it gives Pete an opportunity to begs Priya not to tell Leyla about them. Priya states she hasn't said a word - yet.
Jun 16, 2017
Rhona explains to Vanessa that she slept well for the first time in ages as she felt safe. Marlon and Paddy apologies to Rhona with Marlon questioning how he got Pierce so wrong. Rhona is glad they believe her. Meanwhile, Pierce wakes up in a cell.
Jun 19, 2017
Finn is nervous ahead of Ross selling the cannabis. Ross bumps into to Robert and Aaron in the café jokes about Robert becoming a father. Robert decides today is the day to get his payback. Lawrence ups security at Home Farm.
Jun 20, 2017
Ross is relaxed about selling the cannabis but Finn is worried about the risk they are taking. Ross gives Emma money to find alternative travel arrangements and he and Finn need to use her car. Faith flirts with Eric in the shop. David isn't pleased to see Belle and Lachlan together and Eric reminds her what Lachlan is capable of. Bernice dictates to the café customers what they can have.
Jun 21, 2017
Cain is alarmed to hear Harriet was stabbed yesterday and races to the hospital. Ross reveals to Robert and Aaron that thanks to them, Harriet got stabbed by drug dealers last night. Robert suggests Ross should blame himself. Chrissie has barely slept and asks Lawrence if Dean has managed to track down Tim Richards yet as she needs answers.
Jun 22, 2017
At Wylies Farm, Cain throws a cup of water over Ross to wake him up. Ross can't understand why Cain is so wound up about Harriet. In the café, Pete asks Priya if she's heard from Rakesh; she hasn't and doesn't expect to.
Cain continues to hold Ross out the window despite Moira's pleas for him to stop. Cain threatens to let Ross drop and only stops when Moira states Laurel has text saying Harriet will be okay. Tipsy Leyla moans about her and Pete's sex life so Priya advises her to spice things up and Tracy suggests Leyla seduces Pete.
Jun 23, 2017
Pete tells hungover Leyla that he's booked them couples spa treatments. She's delighted although slightly put out to learn it's at Beauty & Bernice. Pete tells Leyla he loves her. Rodney shows off his magic tricks to the café customers but they don't go to plan.
Jun 26, 2017
Charity asks Rhona about Pierce, hoping he could spread the word about the car hire business amongst his wealthy lawyer friends. She comments it's a shame Rhona and Pierce's marriage ended so quickly and questions what happened. Rhona replies by telling Charity to get lost, calling her a nasty, nosy cow. Jacob returns from school and reports that Josh appears to have moved away. David is relieved and Eric wants to celebrate.
Jun 27, 2017
Rebecca introduces a friend of Chrissie's - Jools Taylor-Rudd - to Debbie, explaining Jools wants to hire the Bentley for shopping and lunch in town as her daughter Tabitha is about to turn seventeen. Jools offers to up the hourly rate if Ross chauffeurs them about. Debbie wonders if she can trust Ross with the car and the clients.
Jun 30, 2017
Laurel talks to Arthur about his behaviour towards Emma yesterday. Arthur insists Emma is scary and tries to tell Laurel about Ashley's videos but they are interrupted by Emma. Laurel wants Arthur to apologise but he refuses, and when Emma mentions choir practice, Arthur runs out the café. David and Eric can't believe Tracy, Frank and Jacob are making excuses for Josh's behaviour.
Jul 3, 2017
Arthur isn't acting himself. Emma calls round at Mulberry Cottage and offers to accompany Arthur on the bus to school. Despite Arthur's protests, Laurel agrees. Rhona tells Vanessa that Martha was behind the break ins. Vanessa insists she needs to go to the police but Rhona doesn't think it's a good idea as it will make her sound mad.
Jul 4, 2017
Emma sits in the church and prays for God's help, begging not to be taken away from her boys. Charity and Debbie are both in bad moods. Charity asks if she can take Sarah to Megan and Leyla's prom event but Debbie refuses. Lawrence and Ronnie prepare to go to a networking event and are glad when Chrissie offers to step in.
Jul 5, 2017
Tracy is disappointed and confused about what she and David overheard last night. She thinks Megan should know, but David advises her not to go rushing in and break Megan's heart. Lawrence calls Dean who confirms Tim Richards lives alone. Ronnie tries to talk to Lawrence but he rushes out.
Jul 6, 2017
Arthur puts his sheets in the washing machine just as Diane and Doug call round after returning from their cruise. At Home Farm, Chrissie orders Sam and Lachlan about in preparation for a shoot today. She notices there's £20,000 missing from the business account and questions Lawrence.
Unconscious Lawrence sits in the car surrounded by fumes. Harriet receives a text from DS Holmes about going through her statement. Cain assures her it'll be okay but Harriet isn't comfortable lying to the police. Lachlan finds the gun propped up against the side of the garage.
Jul 7, 2017
Lawrence asks Lachlan if he's decided what to do. Lachlan worries what Tim will do next and considers going to the police, but that's the last thing Lawrence wants as everything will come out then. Lachlan agrees to keep quiet when Lawrence says he'll call someone to sort Tim out.
Jul 10, 2017
Bob calls round at Mulberry Cottage to check up on Laurel and Arthur. Bob and Laurel still can't work out why Emma told Arthur that Laurel was ill. Emma receives a text from Laurel asking her to come round. In the café, Diane talks to Robert about her cruise but he's preoccupied looking at his investments
Jul 11, 2017
Aaron is still in a bad mood with Robert. Victoria isn't impressed to hear that Robert had the money for Sarah's treatment but didn't cough up. Bernice is awkward around Cain in the café. He asks her about some reviews on the church blog left under the username 'Smiley Bernice'.
Jul 12, 2017
Aaron's winces in pain as Robert jokingly touches his stomach as they are walking to the café for breakfast. Aaron makes excuses not to go and instead heads to work. Rhona is down ahead of Pierce's pre-trial hearing tomorrow.
Jul 13, 2017
Robert has bought one-way for him and Aaron to go to Dublin, insisting he just wants things to go back to the way they were and assures Aaron that there will be no looking back. Ross looks though a dating app full of posh girls. Kerry flicks through a magazine and spots an expensive bag she'd like for her upcoming fortieth birthday. When Dan pops into the salon, Bernice and Kerry drop obvious hints about the bag.
Adam chases after Aaron as he walks up the Main Street with the wrench in hand. Adam tries to grab the tool but Aaron pushes him to the ground and throws the wrench in Robert's direction. It narrowly misses Robert but smashes his car windscreen. Robert shouts at Aaron, questioning what's going on. Aaron wrestles Robert to the ground and is only stopped when Adam and Pete intervene.
Jul 14, 2017
Rhona wakes up on the sofa cuddled up to Paddy to the sounds of someone knocking at the door. Robert has spent the night at Brook Cottage and is pining after Aaron. Diane states the most important thing is Aaron stops hurting himself but Robert refuses to allow Aaron to leave him. DC Osborne calls round to Smithy Cottage to talk to Rhona about the trial.
Jul 17, 2017
Rhona feels guilty for lashing out at Vanessa yesterday and thanks Paddy for supporting her. Before Paddy heads to work, he hugs Rhona, which is witnessed by Marlon. Debbie goes to the garage and finds Ross working topless. She asks him to cover up, but he replies that he is sweating and, besides, thinks that she'd like to see his body.
Jul 18, 2017
Debbie and Ross prepare for the party tonight. Paddy is avoiding the surgery as he could bump into Rhona. Vanessa, Jimmy and Marlon have all received summons to testify at Pierce's trial but Paddy wonders why he didn't. Chrissie packs unenthusiastic Rebecca off to the accountant to learn about VAT ahead of them taking over the business when Lawrence retires.
Jul 19, 2017
One of Megan and Leyla's clients have cancelled their wedding with a day's notice. Tracy suggests Pete and Leyla take the not so happy couple's place as the wedding is already planned and paid for. Leyla likes the idea but Pete isn't keen.
Jul 20, 2017
It's Kerry's fortieth birthday, Dan presents her with some earrings and tells her that her party is at the shop. Bob and Faith gossip about Pete turning down Leyla's proposal. Frank hasn't given up hope of a reunion with Megan. Nell is nervous ahead of a meeting with social services so Jai has shuffled round his meetings to be there to support her.
Priya puts her actions to one side as she wants to know why Nell didn't meet with social services. Nell insists she doesn't need to answer to Priya and states she isn't ready to tell Jai yet. Frank follows Megan outside and insists he meant it, he wants to marry her.
Jul 21, 2017
Priya debates what to do as she looks through photos of her and Leyla. Nell reminds Priya if she tell Leyla, she'll lose her as a friend. Hungover Nicola is in a bad mood and ends up sniping at Kerry. Bob asks Frank and Megan about their wedding. Leyla can't stand being around the happy couple and makes her excuses to leave.
Jul 24, 2017
After her week away, Vanessa catches up with Leyla. Tracy can't get Lydia accusation that Frank is fiddling the books out of her head. Frank vows to get to the bottom of it but Megan isn't bothered, suggesting it will just be a tiny oversight. Jai finds Nell staring at the picture of Rosie and suggests she isn't in a fit state to work.
Jul 25, 2017
Rhona debates if she should put on lipstick for the trial, fearing it may give off the wrong impression. At the same time, Pierce prepares the trial and Martha assures him no one will doubt his word. Martha wants to testify on Pierce's behalf, calling Rhona the worst thing that's ever happened to her son but Pierce hits back that she is as she ruined him. Pierce violently grabs Martha by the arm and questions what chance he had with a mother like her.
Jul 26, 2017
Marlon refuses to go along with Vanessa's plan to lie in court. Chrissie gifts Lachlan some concert tickets for his seventeenth birthday and Belle arrives at Home Farm with a present for him ahead of their curry date tonight. Victoria agrees to get some shopping and clean the Mill for injured Robert. Paddy can't believe Martha is covering for Pierce. Martha lies the bruises were a result of Pierce grabbing her to stop her falling after she tripped but Paddy doesn't believe a word.
Jul 27, 2017
Paddy, Marlon and Vanessa worry when they can't find Rhona. Lachlan furiously confronts Gerry about spiking his drink with laxatives yesterday and orders him to get his stuff and leave. Paddy finds Rhona happily playing with Leo in the playground.
From the stand Pierce whispers "I'm sorry" in Rhona's direction. After a moment of conscience, Pierce continues with his lies and tells the court that he and Rhona engaged in consensual sex. In The Woolpack, DS Holmes bumps into Cain outside the gents and reminds him that Harriet's attackers have to be brought to justice by the book.
Jul 28, 2017
Rhona is worked up as she waits for the jury's verdict. Tim visits Chrissie at Home Farm. Harriet informs Finn that Marco and Wayne have been charged as their alibi fell apart. Finn is relieved that his and Ross' names have been kept out of it. Moira notices an atmosphere between Cain and Harriet and questions what Cain has done, reminding him that Harriet is a good woman.
Jul 31, 2017
Rhona returns to work. Paddy thinks it's too soon and orders her to put her feet up but Rhona refuses. Lawrence informs Lachlan that he's decided to tell Chrissie the truth. Lachlan thinks he's insane and insists Lawrence needs to stop Tim no matter what it takes.
Aug 1, 2017
Laurel updates Bob on her talk with Finn yesterday. Bob believes Laurel maybe overestimating what Emma is capable of but Faith overhears and advises them not to go rubbing up Emma the wrong way. Lawrence ropes Sam into helping him and Ronnie move to St Ives due to problems with the removal men.
Aug 2, 2017
Rebecca sits at sedated Lawrence's bedside. Dr Belgrave informs Rebecca and Lachlan that the CT scan confirmed Lawrence suffered a ruptured aneurysm so they'll need to operate.
Aug 3, 2017
Diane and Sandy are worried about Laurel after her outburst yesterday. Diane can't understand why Laurel is so bothered about James. Laurel asks Arthur about how long the memory card was in the water but worries when Arthur mentions Emma probably still has the memory card. Rebecca sits at Lawrence's bedside
Hugh puts out the fire but it has ruined any chance of him doing business with Home Farm. Chrissie arrives at Home Farm to collect some of Lachlan's belongs as he'll be moving into Jacobs Fold with her. Chrissie concludes Tim was behind the fire. At Dale View, the Police Officer asks Laurel to come with him but she refuses until she explains why she's here.
Aug 4, 2017
Lydia searches Mulberry Cottage for evidence Laurel is drinking again. Laurel tells her she's not drinking so there's no point in searching for a secret stash. Rebecca is on edge as Dean tells her someone has messed with the CCTV system at Home Farm.
Aug 7, 2017
Robert lounges about Home Farm wearing Lawrence's dressing gown but panics when he hears a car pulling up outside. Arthur asks Laurel why bad things keep happening to them, wondering if God hates them. Laurel tells her son that bad things happen to good people and that's part of life.
Aug 8, 2017
Kerry is all dressed up for the zombie run. Robert assures Rebecca that the zombie run will all come together but that's the last thing on Rebecca's mind as she's worried about Lawrence. Robert suggests Rebecca should maybe cancel the event and she considers it, but Lachlan refuses to allow her to call everything off.
Aug 9, 2017
Pete and Priya secretly meet to discuss what they're going to do about Sarah. Pete approaches Sarah and offers her £20 to keep quiet about seeing him and Priya together during the zombie run. Adam witness the exchange and is suspicious. Rebecca is concerned for Lawrence's health and questions how much her father has had to drink.
Aug 10, 2017
PC Pierce calls round at Pollard's Barn to ask Eric about his call to the firearms department yesterday. Eric is surprised to learn there was an incident but assures the police his shotgun hasn't left the house. PC Pierce spots Jacob's hockey bag and takes a look at it. Frank can't get the shotgun incident out of his head.
Leyla worries about Jacob. Eric fears he'll lose his shotgun license just as he's got it. David and Jacob return from the police station. Leyla insists Jacob needs to tell the police the truth but Jacob refuses to drop Josh in it. After David makes a stupid comment, Jacob decides to move in with Leyla. Robert assures Victoria that their dad's gravestone won't be broken for long.
Aug 11, 2017
At Tug Ghyll, Leyla, David and Tracy try to discuss what to do about Jacob but it descends into an argument between David and Leyla. Leyla calls Jacob downstairs but soon realises he is missing. Frank is excitedly planning for the charity and tries to persuade Megan to let him join her in her room but Megan isn't keen.
Aug 14, 2017
Finn has been at Wylies Farm tidying up ahead of the new tenants moving in. He returns to Dale View and shows Emma the needle he found.
Aug 15, 2017
Emma panics when she discovers James' note is no longer in her jacket pocket. Finn holds up the note and questions if this is what she's looking for. Leyla is ecstatic when Megan and Frank present her with the designer wedding dress of her dreams that she previously wore at the photo shoot.
Aug 16, 2017
Emma prays that her boys will see that everything she has done is for love. Moira notices the sink waste disposal unit is jammed so phones Adam to deal with it. Harriet arranges to meet Cain for lunch. Nicola barks instantiations to Jimmy about keeping the kids occupied during the school holidays. Emma asks Ross about Finn, worried what he may have done
Aug 17, 2017
It's the day of Pete and Leyla's wedding. Leyla is being pampered at Tug Ghyll. Pete tries to speak to his bride-to-be but Kerry and Bernice shoo him off. Nicola trains Jimmy so Kerry to orders Dan to go into town to buy some fancy sports gear. Harriet confides in Laurel that there's something going on between Cain and Moira, revealing she witnessed them arguing yesterday.
As they are both hanging out toilet windows, Leyla asks Pete if he's seriously jilting her, questioning how he could. Pete reminds Leyla that she was jilting him too. Leyla and Pete left horrified to discover they are both stuck as they scream at each other. Ross can't believe what's he's witnessing.
Aug 18, 2017
Priya wakes up in Pete's arms in the honeymoon suite. Cain and Harriet try to sneak out of Wishing Well Cottage unnoticed but are caught by Zak, Sam and Belle. Kerry trains Dan. Rhona and Vanessa discuss Martha's visit. Vanessa believes Rhona should leave Pierce to rot in jail. Pete and Priya panic when there's a knock at the hotel room door.
Aug 21, 2017
Rhona has a hangover. Her mood doesn't improve when Vanessa reveals she accidentally told Pearl about Martha's visit. Kerry heads into Hotten to get Dan some new trainers for the race with Jimmy. Leyla asks Priya to go out as she doesn't want to be at Tug Ghyll when Pete collects his belongings.
Aug 22, 2017
Rhona wakes up and panics when she sees Pierce lying in bed next to her. She jolts upright and is relieved that Pierce is not actually there. Megan and Charity go through the final plans to frame Frank. Marlon has dropped Leo back at Smithy Cottage.
Aug 23, 2017
Tracy asks Frank if he's managed to sort things with the time share. Megan assures him that everything is sorted - they just had the wrong company name. Frank worries there will be additional problems so wants to talk to 'Mendora' himself but Megan manages to put him off. Rhona receives multiple texts from Paddy and is unsure what to do.
Aug 24, 2017
Frank packs the suitcases in the car. Megan leaves Eliza with Tracy, saying she's off to get some food for the journey. Adam is surprised to learn Victoria is joining him and Aaron at the gym. Marlon approaches Paddy in the café and queries how things went with Rhona.
Frank tries to get hold of Megan. Meanwhile, Megan bangs on the cellar door desperately trying to get out but no one can hear her over the music. At the gym, Adam asks Aaron's advice about what to do about Victoria now but Aaron is distracted by coming face to face with Jason.
Aug 25, 2017
The fraud and Frank's arrest is the talk of the café. Marlon is worried about his and April's money. Zak inquires how Aaron and Adam got on at his old gym. Adam isn't keen to return due to Jason but Aaron is determined to go back. Megan is on edge but Charity orders her to calm down as if Frank had wanted to drop her in it, she'd have spent the night in a cell.
Aug 28, 2017
Aaron is set on going to the gym despite Adam, Zak and Sam trying to stop him due to Jason. Vanessa, David and Tracy worry about Frank. Vanessa suggests this may be karma for all the people Frank has ripped off.
Aug 29, 2017
Faith attempts to sneak out of Connelton View but Rodney catches her as she's leaving. Cain returns from working away and is immediately accosted by Robert who tells him about Aaron and Jason's proposed fight. David apologises to Eric for what he said about Faith but Eric concedes his son may be right.
Aug 30, 2017
Whilst on his morning run, Aaron finds Jason bloody and bruised in the Cemetery. Jason reveals Cain was responsible for his beating and insists someone is going to suffer for this. Aaron offers to take Jason back to Mill Cottage to get cleaned up.
Aug 31, 2017
Robert is worried to see Aaron running again fearing he may be over doing things. Moira has slept well for the first time in ages and wonders if it's worth going to the doctors later. Robert inquires how Lawrence is this morning.
With the fire alarm screaming, Emma questions if Robert set it off and threatens to call the police. Robert thinks on the spot, concocting a story that he's addicted to diazepam. Debbie is disgusted with Charity. Eric tries to talk to Debbie about hiring the Bentley but Debbie is in a foul mood.
Sep 1, 2017
Amelia tells Dan that he should be proud of Kerry for giving haircuts to the homeless. She decides to go through her father's wardrobe to find clothes he can donate. Eric is looking at Caribbean cruises and considers selling some of his assets.
Sep 4, 2017
Dan has spent the night in the camper van. Amelia brings him a cup of coffee and lectures her father about his treatment of Daz. Jimmy is confused when Robert gives him a wad of cash to post a letter whilst he's in Brussels. Emma reminds Robert that he's missed his doctor's appointment.
Sep 5, 2017
Debbie tells Moira that she hopes to buy Jacobs Fold at auction. Charity isn't pleased to walk in on Moira and Debbie hugging but tells Debbie that she's found a solution to her financial problems. Debbie thinks it's too good to be true. Nell goes through the photos of Brenda and isn't pleased with how they've turned out. When Nell goes inside, Jai takes a look at the photos. Charity arranges to meet with the rich potential client this afternoon in a posh hotel. Frank comments that in all his time in prison, he never met someone so devious and ruthless as Charity. Brenda gives Moira a wad of cash explaining they've sold the last of Holly's pictures.
Sep 6, 2017
Amelia has invited Daz inside. He notes the plaster on her finger. Jai attempts to set up some new camera equipment he has bought for Nell. Her response underwhelms him and he begins to worry when Nell snatches her bag. Cain calls round his old mates as he desperately tries to find out who took the Bentley. Debbie tells her parents that the insurance company have agreed to pay up. Daz asks Amelia about taking the knife.
Sep 7, 2017
Jai is thinking about his future with Nell and the baby, assuring Nell he's excited. Bob and Brenda are preparing the café for Nell's photo shoot. Cain has noticed his phone is missing. He asks Harriet about it which she take offence to. Rishi can see there's something up with Jai. Debbie sneaks into Dale View when Emma leaves and orders Ross not to do the job. Ross agrees.
As Nell talks to Moira about 'Rosie' and her relationship with Jai, Jai is staring at all the photo frames with 'Rosie' in them. Jai grabs a photo frame and takes it to a shop assistant demanding to know who the baby is. Priya follows Leyla back to Pear Tree Cottage insisting Emma's allegations aren't true.
Sep 8, 2017
Megan calls round to Holdgate Farm to check on Jai but he isn't there which worries Rishi and Priya. Tracy feels jealous when David comforts distraught Leyla. Pete appears in the shop hoping to make things work with Leyla, stating sleeping with Priya was a mistake. At Holdgate Farm, Priya fills Megan in on her fling with Pete.
Sep 11, 2017
Drunk Leyla gives Tracy her birthday present - the glasses Tracy got Leyla and Pete as a wedding gift. Nicola is still in the dark about Jai and Nell so Moira informs her Jai was arrested for assaulting Nell after she had a miscarriage. Jai states Nell is a pathological liar.
Sep 12, 2017
Tracy has spent the night on the sofa; David begs his wife for forgiveness. Tracy opens a package containing a dress she bought for Thailand so she walks out and bumps into Vanessa outside. Tracy confides in Vanessa how she feels second best even on her birthday. Jimmy hopes to spend some alone time with Nicola but Nicola has already arranged a girls night. Leyla feels awful to realise the trouble the loan has caused.
Sep 13, 2017
Vanessa finds Leyla where David and Tracy's ceremony took place yesterday. She tries to get Leyla to talk to her about David but Leyla avoids the topic.
Sep 14, 2017
Ross can't believe Debbie is planning to steal the watches that were in Mr Waterhouse's penthouse suite. He can see all the holes in Debbie's plan so offers his services but Debbie refuses. Debbie receives a call from Graham. Nicola suggests to Jimmy that they should go to Rome to butter him up before asking him to put Laurel's flat pack furniture together.
Whilst Tom gets changed, Debbie looks around the penthouse to find where Ross is hiding. Kerry, Dan and Daz are cleaning up the salon when furious Nicola returns with Daz's knife. Liv is disgusted by the state of the flat but Aaron is more concerned about her fleeing Ireland. Whilst Debbie helps Ross escape the penthouse, she gets an eyeful of half naked Tom.
Sep 15, 2017
Debbie stares at Tom's business card. Over breakfast Liv continues to pester Aaron about Robert so Aaron admits that Robert slept with Rebecca who is now pregnant. Kerry's face is a mess after the tanning machine malfunction.
Sep 18, 2017
As Aaron walks Liv to the bus stop, he can't help but stare at Robert. Robert has had a brochure for designing nurseries delivered. Eric informs Debbie that the auction for Jacobs Fold is in five weeks time. Debbie offers him £10,000 on top of the sealed bid amount for the house but Eric rejects her improved offer. Debbie prepares for her lunch date with Tom to go over the terms of him investing in the car business.
Sep 19, 2017
Aaron has spent the night at Liv's bedside. Dr Mason thinks Liv may have deliberately overdosed but Aaron insists it was an accident. Paddy and Zak appear at the hospital to support Aaron. At Home Farm, Robert replaces the bottle of Armagnac that Liv took but Lawrence tells him to keep it as he's off the drink. Rebecca assures Robert that he isn't to blame for Liv and suggests he calls in at the hospital to check up on her.
Sep 20, 2017
Robert asks Aaron if he's talked to the police. He's grateful when Aaron confirms he hasn't. Robert insists he would've never have said about Liv stealing the car but worries what she may say to the social worker later. Rebecca informs Lawrence that she's arranged to meet potential investor Kath in Newcastle but Lawrence doesn't want anyone else having a say in the business.
Sep 21, 2017
Rebecca is disappointed to find drunken Lawrence slumped on the floor. Lawrence explains Ronnie's letter said he's found a new man in Brussels. Alex has spent the night on the sofa at Mill Cottage so Liv invites him to stay for breakfast. Arthur is dreading Gabby's homecoming as he fears his sister will hate him for losing the video footage of Ashley.
Robert has managed to get Lawrence into bed. He places a condom wrapper on the bedside table before removing his clothing and climbing into bed next to Lawrence. Lydia calls round at Victoria Cottage and is surprised to be greeted by Jimmy dressed in a 'Tarzan' costume.
Sep 22, 2017
Lawrence is in a foul mood and orders Rebecca to cancel her meeting with the potential investor. Sun-kissed Gabby returns from Australia. She soon notices an atmosphere between Bernice and Emma and questions if something has happened although Bernice avoids the question. Lachlan encourages Chrissie to visit Lawrence as he fears Lawrence could be taken advantage of.
Sep 25, 2017
Gabby can't understand why Emma destroyed the memory card until Arthur reveals there was a video of Emma upsetting Ashley. Robert places a photo frame with an ultrasound picture of the baby in Home Farm office.
Sep 26, 2017
Nicola and Jimmy call round at Mulberry Cottage to apologise to Laurel for yesterday. Paddy invites Marlon for a drink but Marlon has a date later and rubs it in Paddy's face. Laurel questions why Jimmy and Nicola didn't say something instead of making her feel like a nuisance. They soon make up
Sep 27, 2017
Gabby borrows Sandy's walkie-talkies to get back at Emma. Due to things kicking off with Emma again, Laurel has decided to visit her sister Caroline. Kerry tries to get Bernice out of the salon so Chrissie can help her with the spray tans. She eventually manages to get Bernice to leave when she lies Rodney is booked in for a full frontal spray tan.
Sep 28, 2017
Gabby notices her necklace is missing so Arthur suggests she may have left it in the church. Emma isn't pleased that Finn passed out on the sofa after watching films she views as blasphemous. She tells her son he shouldn't waste his days. Vanessa and Pearl find Paddy tied to the cages in the surgery.
Gabby hides in the wardrobe as panicked Emma looks around her trashed bedroom. Emma is relived to find the memory card still there. Arthur rings the doorbell and knocks on the door before running off, so whilst Emma answers it, it gives Gabby the opportunity to retrieve the memory card and sneak out of Dale View.
Sep 29, 2017
It's the first anniversary of Holly's death. Moira is upset Hannah won't be returning for the memorial. Finn hopes the family meal will become a regular occurrence.
Oct 2, 2017
Ross inquires if Finn came home last night - Emma lies he did. When Emma turns around, she sees a vision of James so hurries off, telling Ross and Pete she's going to work. Gabby explains to Bernice and Diane that Emma threatened her but Bernice is more concerned about Gabby breaking into Dale View.
Oct 3, 2017
As the blaze burns around her, Moira begs Emma to help. Emma thinks this is God's will and doesn't believe Moira is having a baby despite Moira's protests that her waters have broken. Adam is over the moon to be reunited with Victoria.
Oct 4, 2017
Finn lays slumped against a tree covered in blood. At the hospital, Moira is unconscious and hooked up to numerous monitors. Dr Reed explains to Adam that Moira has suffered a postpartum haemorrhage which required a blood transfusion.
Oct 5, 2017
Finn is pronounced dead as heartbroken Ross, Pete and Victoria watch on. Ross begs the doctors not to give up but Dr Cywinski states they did everything they could. A nurse realises Moira's baby is missing. Emma sits in the back of a rental car with the newborn.
Oct 6, 2017
As Emma stands at the edge of the viaduct, she has visions of James and Finn. Emma apologises to Finn and decides to say a prayer before she jumps.
Oct 9, 2017
Harriet can't stop thinking about Emma and questions why she didn't go over to Emma when she saw her in the car. Harriet is a little jealous when Cain decides to visit Moira in the hospital. Ross breaks the news to clueless Moses that Emma and Finn won't be coming back.
Oct 10, 2017
Harriet visits Moira and the baby in hospital. Moira believes Cain won't want to have anything to do with the baby if it's his. Harriet isn't so sure. Rishi has been at the factory since 6am hoping to meet Una. Lydia lies Una is sick but agrees to give Rishi Una's phone number, which is witnessed by Kerry.
Oct 11, 2017
Zak and Lisa are concerned about Cain. Rishi finds Lydia working at the factory despite her sacking the previous day. Lydia explains she's having trouble paying the rent at Mulberry Cottage as well as the home she previously shared with her husband Steve which she can't let go of. Rishi agrees to reinstate Lydia and hands her £50. Kerry approaches Lydia and asks what all of that was about.
Oct 12, 2017
Finn's coffin is brought into Dale View ahead of his funeral. Ross and Pete struggle to hold it together. Belle doesn't think Zak and Lisa should tell Aaron about what went on yesterday until they find out all the facts. Leyla finds Pete having a quiet moment at the playground.
Pete and Ross are angered that the police have interrupted Finn's funeral to search Dale View. At the church, mourners gossip about the situation as they wait for Ross and Pete to return. Zak and Sam tie Gerry up in a barn and attempt to get him to confess. Pete and Ross leave the police to search Dale View and return to the church so the funeral service can begin.
Oct 13, 2017
Vanessa wakes up in the pub cellar next to Charity. She worries they'll be caught by Victoria and Marlon who are already at the pub. DS Benton calls round at Dale View to question Ross about his whereabouts the day Emma died
Oct 16, 2017
Vanessa tries to sneak out of the pub but is caught by Charity. Vanessa insists it was a one off although Charity doesn't believe it. Ross is worried about Pete as he hasn't come home. Rebecca informs Chrissie that they are signing the contracts with 'Rug Tree Bonds' on Wednesday. Vanessa fears Charity will tell everyone about their night together so she begs Paddy to talk to Charity. After initially refusing, Paddy agrees.
Oct 17, 2017
Paddy and Rhona are discussing Vanessa's sexuality when they witness Vanessa and Daz climbing out of the camper van still in yesterday's clothes.
Oct 18, 2017
Daz is hopeful that he might have a new job. Frank calls in at Tenant House to find out how Eliza is. Megan explains the seizure could point to epilepsy, which is very common in children with cerebral palsy.
Oct 19, 2017
Rebecca believes there is something off about Kath. Chrissie also suspects Robert is up to something. Daz is on edge when a man enters the café. Robert worries when Rebecca mentions to Lawrence that not signing the deal with Kath is a possibility.
Panicked Robert explains to Lawrence how he picked up the knife and ended up killing Tim. He insists it was an accident and tells Lawrence he did it for him. Lawrence cannot believe what he's hearing. Harriet bumps into Moira. She asks about the baby and inquires if Cain has been helping out.
Oct 20, 2017
Moira feels guilty for not mentioning Holly to the health visitor yesterday. Kerry isn't enjoying life without a television whilst Dan is less than sympathetic towards Daz. Lawrence worries about Tim and can't understand why Robert is so calm about the situation.
Oct 23, 2017
Victoria wants to talk baby names with snappy Moira but concludes she's driving Moira crazy and decides to back off for a bit. When Moira gets back to the farm, Faith suggests the name Isaac - Ike for short. Moira barks at Faith for forgetting to sterilize the bottles.
Oct 24, 2017
Debbie runs into Penny the social worker and escorts her into the farmhouse. Debbie asks what's going on but Moira insists it's just a routine visit. Debbie tells the social worker that Moira is a brilliant mother. Tracy sets Vanessa up with accountant Amanda. Living with Paddy is starting to annoy Marlon.
Oct 25, 2017
Victoria gets emotional as she reads the stories of children who are up for adoption. Moira isn't happy about Faith's meddling yesterday. DS Benton appears at the farm asking to see any vehicles as new evidence has come to light. Paddy reluctantly moves his belongings out of Tall Trees Cottage.
Oct 26, 2017
The Dingles prepare The Woolpack for Debbie's birthday party. Charity questions what possessed Debbie to lie to her children about Jacobs Fold. Unaware of what's happened, Sarah continues to plan her bedroom and questions when they're moving in. Paddy reminds Chas that she previously said there would be no happy ending for them. Marlon returns home so Chas hides.
Megan rushes to Holdgate Farm where a paramedic assures her Eliza is fine. He advises that if it happens again, she should talk to Eliza's GP about reviewing her medication.
Oct 27, 2017
Hungover Cain is surprised to wake up on the sofa at Butlers Farm. Faith suggests Cain stays to give Isaac a feed, hoping to push Cain and Moira into acting more like a family. Moira tells Cain it's time he left now. Chas and Paddy are still keeping their romance secret. Charity tries to fix the till without Chas noticing but Chas catches her and demands an explanation. Charity explains she thought she found herself a meal ticket but instead Hugo robbed the till as well as the takings that hadn't been banked.
Oct 30, 2017
Chrissie and Lachlan move their belongings out of Jacobs Fold. Lawrence arrives with Lachlan's new car - a rust bucket Robert found at the scrapyard. Debbie packs for her business trip. Sarah moans about not being able to tag along but is delighted when Debbie reveals they'll be moving into Jacobs Fold. Pete stands at Finn's grave and talks to his little brother.
Oct 31, 2017
Lawrence has barely slept. He believes he overreacted yesterday and worries about Lachlan. Lawrence has had enough of lying and concludes he owes his family the truth about him and Robert but Robert tries to talk him out of saying anything. Gabby isn't in the mood for Halloween, claiming there's enough scary things in real life. Kerry wonders what to gift Rebecca for her baby shower whilst Tracy is only attending for the free booze.
Nov 1, 2017
Over breakfast, Arthur asks Gabby if she thinks about what they did to Emma. Gabby admits she does. Bernice has arranged for Doug to chaperone Gabby to and from school. Vanessa catches Paddy on the phone to a woman and concludes he's online dating again. Rhona receives the news that Leo's teaching assistant has been made redundant so arranges to meet Paddy at the café later to discuss it.
Nov 2, 2017
Bernice bursts into Mulberry Cottage and questions if Gabby is there but Laurel and Arthur haven't seen her. They realise Gabby has run away. Ross wonders why Pete is so keen to pin Emma's murder on Gabby.
After Paddy cleans himself up, he and Rhona squabble. Paddy insists he was just trying to sort things for Leo. At the police station, Bernice tells DS Benton that Gabby has told him everything.
Nov 3, 2017
DS Benton and DC Wilson ask Adam for a chat. Gabby refuses to go to school as everyone is aware she was questioned by the police. Lydia assures Laurel the nobody believes Gabby was responsible for Emma's death. DS Benton inspects Adam's car again and asks when he got the tyres. Adam explains they were changed when his car was serviced.
Nov 6, 2017
Victoria is annoyed to learn Adam's car was seized via gossip instead of from her husband. She worries Cain and Aaron have made things worse by disposing of Adam's old tyres. Moira has a business meeting with a supermarket, leaving Faith to look after Isaac. Aaron isn't pleased to see Liv with Gerry and warns Gerry to stay away from his little sister.
Nov 7, 2017
Sarah manages to persuade Zak to pay her £5 to feed the pigs for a week. Eric asks Sarah to pass on a message to Faith. She agrees - for a fee. Adam insists he needs to get rid of the letter, believing Ross is the murderer and is framing him. When Robert hears Lawrence approaching, he picks up the phone and pretends to be talking to Kath who is worried about her investment
Nov 8, 2017
Pete finds Ross packing his bags. Pete reminds his brother that running away will make things worse; Ross knows that but leaves anyway. Adam appears at Dale View and suggests Ross and Pete are cahoots to stitch him up. Aaron orders Gerry to clean the flat and then lend a hand at the scrapyard. Kath calls in at Home Farm to see Robert and they head out for coffee. Rodney shows Nicola the necklace he hopes will win back Faith. Morris appears in the pub to collect the money from Eric.
Nov 9, 2017
Grumpy Eric scrapes the posters off of the side of Pollard's Barn. Rodney makes a joke about it but Eric is in no mood to be made fun of. Faith joins in the mickey-taking. Lawrence doubts Robert will take the job in Slough. He asks Robert to join him at a meeting in Hotten later to show him how much he's need and wanted.
At the hotel, Robert tries to figure out how he can avoid sleeping with Lawrence. Lawrence leans in for a kiss but Robert is saved when Victoria phones with the news that Rebecca is in labour. Rodney is forced to admit to the Undercover Officer that the antiques belong to him, not Nicola.
Nov 10, 2017
Doug insensitively talks about the baby in front of Aaron. Rebecca is knackered. She yet to name her newborn son as she wants to make the decision with Robert. Bernice can't stop thinking about Mrs Dumphreys. Nicola tries to persuade Bernice to cash in the betting slip.
Nov 13, 2017
Rodney informs Faith that the police are taking no further action against him. He suggests they go to the coast to celebrate but can see Faith isn't keen. Rhona has a meeting with the school PTA to ask about fundraising to keep Leo's teaching assistant. Rebecca suggests they name the baby Storm but Robert hates it. Instead she puts forward the name Sebastian which gets the green light.
Nov 14, 2017
The Dingles are in disbelief as they try to come up with a solution to save Wishing Well Cottage. Sam suggests Faith asks Eric to have a word with some of his council cronies. Stressed Rhona has had to stop baking for the fundraising bake sale as her oven has packed in. Paddy jokes it's for the best as he's tasted her baking but allows Rhona to use the kitchen at Tall Trees. The Dingles enlist Eric's help to fight the compulsory purchase order. Robert offers to take Sebastian off Rebecca for a few hours. Lachlan believes the doting dad routine is a con but Robert insists all he wants is to be a good dad.
Nov 15, 2017
Rhona, Marlon and Vanessa prepare the village hall for the bake sale. Zak requests Eric looks over the letter Belle has written to the council contesting the compulsory purchase order. Eric makes excuses. Paddy has bought some cakes as his offerings ended up burnt.
Nov 16, 2017
Moira has had a rough night with Isaac. Harriet has arranged for another vicar to take Isaac's christening. Sam and Zak head off to see the solicitor. Faith tries to persuade Cain to attend the christening but Cain doesn't appreciate her interference. Rhona attends a PTA meeting to smooth things over with Daphne. Eric apologises to Sam for not paying for the solicitor.
As Victoria holds Isaac, Adam tries to get to the bottom of what's going on. Moira states she doesn't want the baby but Adam thinks she's just sleep deprived. Journalist Molly continues to take photographs as Belle grabs the golf club from Zak to prevent him causing any more damage. Lachlan asks Molly to leave but she already has enough material to write her story.
Nov 17, 2017
Adam and Victoria try to get Moira to tend to Isaac but Moira is in a world of her own. Faith asks Adam and Victoria not to start thinking of Isaac as their child.They assure her they aren't trying to take him. Faith speeds down to the garage and orders Cain to come with her immediately as there is something up with Moira.
Nov 20, 2017
Cain collects Isaac from Butlers Farm. Moira has an appointment with Dr Cavanagh later. Chrissie is upset Lachlan is ignoring her texts. Loved up Debbie returns from her jaunt with Tom. Leyla is concerned for Pete. Charity inquires how Debbie's trip went. Debbie lies it was all work so there was no time for pleasure.
Nov 21, 2017
Chrissie is concerned as she hasn't heard from Lachlan and blames Lawrence for bringing Robert back into the business. Cain helps Debbie move into Jacobs Fold. Sarah wonders if Debbie's boyfriend will be moving in too but Debbie denies even having a boyfriend. Chrissie apologises to Lawrence for lashing out. Frank takes a shine to a stray dog who keeps appearing in the shop. Leyla calls round at Dale View to help Pete get back on track.
Nov 22, 2017
Sarah's reveals she saw Debbie kissing Tom yesterday. Debbie tries to explain but Sarah walks off. Lachlan turned Home Farm's CCTV off before he went missing which is making it harder to locate him. Worried Chrissie suggests the police talk to Gerry but they already have. Megan and Frank are back together but Megan continues to sneeze in the presence of Frank's stray dog.
Nov 23, 2017
Sarah lies to Debbie that she isn't feeling well. When Debbie suggests they go to the doctors, Sarah admits she's fine, she wants to hang out with Debbie and Tom. Nicola is annoyed to see Bernice has spent more money since they agreed not to touch it so she heads off to the shops to spend some too. The police think Lachlan is avoiding his family and Chrissie is starting to believe it.
Gerry is surprised to learn Lachlan has been hiding out in the loft all this time. Lachlan gives Gerry a tour of the area, pointing out all of the ways he's spying on his family. Gerry can't understand Lachlan's motives and suggests Lachlan has lost it. Lachlan watches as distraught Chrissie blames herself for him committing suicide. His plan is working. Sarah is rushed to hospital.
Nov 24, 2017
Jimmy no longer believes Bernice and Nicola can keep Mrs Dumphreys winnings as they see her true heir everyday. Nicola still wants to keep, but like Jimmy, Bernice can't live with the guilt. Bernice insists they'll need to come up with something really clever to give Lydia the money. Debbie and Sarah return from the hospital.
Nov 27, 2017
Chrissie has been on the phone to the police, they've checked the entire reservoir and found nothing. Although relieved, Chrissie still fears her son could be dead. Belle suggests setting up a social media page to help find Lachlan.
Nov 28, 2017
Rebecca assures Chrissie that Lachlan will return home. Chrissie wishes her son could see how much his family miss him, unaware he's watching her. Lachlan tells Gerry that his stint in hiding is nearly over. As Doug puts up the Christmas lights, he and Diane remind Bernice she needs to tell Dee Dee the truth as the longer she leaves it, the worse it'll get.
Nov 29, 2017
Liv is annoyed that battered and bruised Robert has spent the night on the sofa. Aaron can't believe it was Lawrence who beat Robert up. Chrissie is delighted to have Lachlan home. He claims he's sorry for the worry he's caused and apologises to Rebecca for losing it with Seb. Lachlan pretends to be surprised there was something going on between Lawrence and Robert and jokes he's the only family member Robert hasn't tried it on with.
Nov 30, 2017
Sarah is excited to attend the Christmas lights switch on with Tom later. Robert has been released without charge. He insists all that matters now is finding his son. Diane makes Robert aware how disappointed she is. Lisa reveals to Eric that the appeal date will be confirmed in a few days. She worries the effect all of this is having on Zak.
The countdown to the Christmas lights switch on begins but the lights fail to turn on. Charity returns to the village and tells Debbie there is something she needs to hear. Lisa is considering the offer that's been made for Wishing Well Cottage but Zak continues to maintain they're not going anywhere.
Dec 1, 2017
Charity inquires who Tom's mystery woman is. Despite Debbie explaining she was a colleague, Charity still believes Tom is dodgy. Debbie allows Charity to meet Tom later. Sam notices Alfie isn't himself so asks Lisa to keep an eye on him.
Dec 4, 2017
Leyla prepares to set Pete straight on their future - or lack thereof. Frank dresses up as Santa ahead of hosting a grotto in the shop. Jai brings along Tip, who's wearing a reindeer costume. Liv is annoyed when Robert calls round at Mill Cottage with a letter Aaron left in the port-a-kabin. She decides to feign an injury in a bid to bring Alex into Aaron's orbit. Lisa has spent the night at the B&B. Now that she's calmed down, Belle encourages Lisa to speak to Zak.
Dec 5, 2017
David is distracted after Leyla's deceleration of love yesterday. Robert asks Aaron for a drink later so Liv makes him aware Aaron is going out with Alex today. Rhona rants to Marlon about Leo having to audition for an additional role in the nativity. Rishi is adamant Jai can't keep Tip. Pete apologises to David for punching him before assuring Leyla she'll find someone who makes her happy and gives her a hug.
Dec 6, 2017
Paddy informs Chas that Zak and Lisa brought Alfie to the surgery last night. The dog has liver cancer and he's been avoiding telling the Dingles. Chas offers to be there when Paddy breaks the news. Rhona apologises to Jessie for being so pushy yesterday.
Dec 7, 2017
Zak and Lisa have spent the night in a tent and have built a barrier using scrap and old pallets to prevent anyone to do with the golf course development from accessing their land. Belle reminds her loved up parents they can't spend the winter sleeping outside.
Eric tries to explain what went on but Faith believes he's just trying to salve his conscience. Morris wants the incriminating laptop back, reminding Eric he has proof that he broke into his house. Eric hands over the laptop and goes running after Faith but Faith speeds off in his car. Rhona admits to Vanessa that she told Paddy she still loves him. Vanessa thinks she's insane.
Dec 8, 2017
Harriet tries to talk to Pete about Emma's funeral but he's not interested. Victoria is nervous ahead of her and Adam's meeting with their social worker Rita. Harriet approaches Adam mentioning Emma's funeral and the state Pete is in.
Dec 11, 2017
Ross sits at Pete's bedside. He begins to stir and mumbles about Emma and being sorry. Adam and Victoria discuss what Adam overheard Ross saying. Adam concludes Ross killed Emma and planted the confession letter in his car. Victoria orders Adam to let this go as he can't go around accusing Ross without evidence.
Dec 12, 2017
Moira is still struggling to sleep. Brenda has picked up that Bob isn't acting himself. Victoria also notices her husband is distracted but assumes it's because of Isaac. Both Pete and Ross want to get the funeral over and done with. At Mulberry Cottage, Arthur notices his advent calendar chocolate has been stolen. Arthur wonders if Laurel took the chocolate as she hates Christmas.
Dec 13, 2017
Moira receives a text back from Simon agreeing to meet this afternoon. Adam has spent the night at Mill Cottage leaving Victoria to wonder if he'll be attending their adoption meeting today. Ross approaches Victoria to interrogate her about the letter but all Victoria will say is she's sorted it. When Ross asks to see the letter, Victoria is forced to admit she burned it.
Dec 14, 2017
Harriet conducts Emma's funeral service in front of a sparse crowd of mourners. Moira takes Isaac to Holly's grave. She sits down and begins talking to her late daughter. Pete struggles to hold it together during the funeral and walks out of the church.
Ross bundled Emma into the car before speeding out of the village, which unknown to him, was witnessed by returning Laurel. At the police station, Laurel explains she went to confront Emma, unaware of what had gone on whilst she was away.
Dec 15, 2017
Cain hugs Moira. She asks him to say something. Cain states it was practically self-defence and is adamant Moira has got to get Emma's words out of her head as they're not true. When Moira breaks down, Cain tells her this is exactly what Emma would've wanted. Moira insists she can't live with the guilt.
Dec 18, 2017
Cain finds Moira working on the farm. He offers to finish the work so Moira can spend some time with Isaac but Moira refuses, saying Isaac will need to use to not having her around. Things are awkward between Victoria and Adam when she calls in at Butlers Farm with some post. Moira feels awful for the effect all of this is having on Adam's marriage so she suggests Adam tells Victoria the truth. Bernice returns to the salon following her trip away with Dee Dee and immediately implements a price hike.
Dec 19, 2017
Brenda wants to talk to Laurel about Bob. Laurel tries to avoid the conversation but Brenda is worried and believes Laurel knows something. At the police station, DS Benton and DC Wilson quiz Adam. DS Benton asks about Emma and how terrified she must've been in her final moments. He suggests Adam was out for revenge for James' death but Adam states James was his dad only by blood - there was no deep bond.
Dec 20, 2017
The twins have picked up that things aren't right between Bob and Brenda. Sam wants to have it out with Bernice over stealing Lydia's inheritance although Laurel believes Lydia should hear Bernice's explanation before she decides to do anything.
Dec 21, 2017
Adam is still languishing in a cell at the police station. Meanwhile, at Butlers Farm, Cain has locked Moira in the bedroom to stop her going to the police. Liv continues to nag Aaron about Alex and is pleased to learn Aaron and Alex are going Christmas shopping later. She suggests they pop into the pub beforehand as Chas wants to meet Alex.
In a state, Moira rushes into the police station and asks to speak to DS Benton, blurting out she killed Emma Barton. Whilst Rhona attempts to smooth things over with Veronica, Paddy catches Charity and Vanessa together. Bernice lends a hand at the soup kitchen in the village hall. Daz also helps out. Lydia asks if Bernice has seen Dee Dee off but Bernice believes Dee Dee will be happier without her there.
Dec 22, 2017
Moira decides to return to the police station to tell DS Benton the truth again and make sure he believes her this time as she can't allow Adam to rot in prison for something she did. Cain doubts Adam will alter his statement so Moira decides to make Adam change his mind. Daz prepares dinner ahead of his date with Bernice.
Dec 25, 2017
Robert bolts awake on the sofa of Keepers Cottage to find Victoria, Diane, Doug and Bernice preparing lunch whilst singing carols. He questions what happened last night and insists he needs to see Aaron. Confused Robert walks outside where a band are performing and Dan and Amelia sing along.
Dec 26, 2017
It's Boxing Day and hungover Gerry is feeling the effects of spending Christmas Day with the Dingles. Aaron assures Liv that he and Robert are over for good, revealing he's meeting Alex later. At Butlers Farm, Moira tearfully packs away Holly, Hannah and Adam's stocking's. After staring at an old family picture, she picks up Isaac and comforts him.
Dec 27, 2017
Alex has spent the night at Mill Cottage. Zak has learned the golf course inquiry is Friday so asks Bob to help him out by providing fake receipts for meat to show that the Dingles livelihood depends of Wishing Well Cottage. Bob wants to talk it over with Brenda first. Robert explains to Victoria that being hit by the car has put in perspective how much Seb means to him.
Dec 28, 2017
Cain finds Harriet at Emma's grave. Harriet questions if it's even occurred to Cain that Moira told her because she wants to do the right thing. Cain continues to defend Moira and insists Emma wanted to die so if Harriet goes to the police, Emma wins. Robert refuses to be bullied out of Seb's life by the Whites - he vows to get his son whatever it takes. Gerry has lost his ID.
Dec 29, 2017
Chrissie tries to talk to Lachlan about the potential move to Australia but he claims to have better things to do. Brenda is suffering the consequence for her excessive drinking yesterday and feels awful for letting Cathy and Heath see her in that state. Moira approaches Cain and Harriet in the café to inform Cain that she's taking Isaac for a scan on his heart.
