Seasons & episodes

Julian arrives in the village. Tara asks Andrew to take him on at the stables; when Andrew refuses, she secretly agrees to pay his wages. Julian turns up his nose at the thought of mucking. Cynthia realises she, Danny, Latisha and Kirk are underfoot with Ashley and Bernice, so she asks her family to look for a possible place to live. Ashley praises Bernice for her patience; she asks him to please stop. Danny asks Ollie about the empty Jacob's Fold. Cain sees them together and puts on a show of jealousy, delighting Ollie. Gloria and Eric are thrilled to see Glynis' order, although Gloria warns Eric of Cynthia missing work. After Cynthia gives Bernice and Ashley thank you gifts, the Daggerts head for their new home.

Cynthia is on the warpath - determined to find out who shopped them to the police for squatting. After first accusing Edna, Cynthia discovers that Carol was responsible and the two come to blows. Terry is outraged and stands firmly behind Cynthia. There is more trouble in store for Terry when Gordon - Carol's ex - arrives and asks for a room at the B&B. His reason for being there isn't obvious but Terry is less than impressed when he discovers who he is. Zak fakes a visit to the doctor's and tells Marlon he has been given the okay. Marlon quickly sees through Zak and Seth tells him he must make him see sense quickly. Charity starts work at the haulage yard but Sean is less than impressed to see her there. Tara's nephew Julian causes a smash at Oakwell when he breaks an expensive ornament while playing football with Danny.

Terry is furious to discover that Gordon is Carol's ex-husband. Convinced that he is trying to win Carol back, Terry tells her that he wants Gordon gone by the time he returns from work. Carol is surprised when Gordon admits that he is in trouble with the taxman and the police. He asks her if he can borrow £10,000 so that he can escape abroad and she is taken aback when he suggests that she could join him. Terry is furious to hear of their plans, and he is further enraged when Alan suggests that he could manage the B&B for her. Betty gives Zak a peace of her mind over his behaviour as a guest in her home. Furious at her outburst, Seth confides to her that Zak has found a lump on his testicle.

Zak is disappointed when Marlon, Seth and Sam arrange to go fishing without him, but little does he know that it is all a carefully arranged charade for his benefit. He is pleased when they agree to let him accompany them on their trip, but his excitement turns to panic when they arrive at the hospital and he learns that an appointment has been made for him to see an urologist. Lisa is horrified when Betty reveals why Zak has been acting so strangely and rushes off to see her husband. With their relationship back on track, Lisa and Zak await the results of the ultrasound. They are terrified when the doctor reveals that the news is not good - the lump is likely to be cancer, and they will need to operate. Zoe is annoyed when Charity turns down her invitation to spend the evening with her, in favour of going out to dinner with Chris. Latisha enlists Terry's help to persuade Alan to employ her at the B&B.

Zak tries to conceal his fear about his operation. Cain is angry to discover that he was the last person to know about his father's illness. Zak is left dejected when he fails to offer any sympathy and simply asks him if the condition is hereditary. Lisa confides to Angie that she cannot understand why he couldn't tell her about his health fears. Seth tries to take Zak's mind off his problems and suggests that they could place a bet on the horses. But even a £500 win fails to pull him from his depression. Charity is stunned to hear that Zak may have cancer and tries to repair her relationship with her uncle, much to Cain's fury.

It's the day of Zak's operation and the Dingles rally round him to offer support. Sam is touched when Zak tells him that if it wasn't for him he would still be trying to ignore the lump. At the hospital, the doctor tries to allay his fears by telling him that it is a simple operation, but Zak is less than convinced. When he comes round from the operation, Zak is relieved when the doctor tells him that his chances are good. Charity becomes increasingly irritated by Zoe's surprise visits to see her at work. Feeling smothered, Charity sees a way of escaping Zoe's possessiveness when Chris agrees to take her away on holiday. Andy gets himself in hot water when he is caught selling cigarettes in school. But the prospect of detention becomes more pleasant when he discovers that Katie Addyman will be joining him. And Ollie gets defensive when Angie quizzes her about her boyfriend and suggests that she could bring him round for tea.

Cain, Lisa and Sam wait for word on when to pick Zak up from hospital. Cain makes a jibe about Zak's masculinity, to which Lisa responds he won't be sitting at the head of the family table for much longer. Tara visits Chez Marlon with her mischievous nephew Julian - he has to stay by her side due to the trouble he's caused. She asks Rodney about using the restaurant as a location for an upcoming magazine shoot; she plans to throw a charity event. He agrees, if Chez Marlon gets coverage in the article. Chris visits Charity at work and suggests a holiday. Sean mocks her when Chris leaves. Zoe pops by to see Charity, insisting on a holiday together. Charity, reluctant to tell her about the plans with Chris, agrees.

Chris and Charity race against time to make their flight. Zak puts Cain in his place and Scott celebrates his 21st birthday.

Angie is concerned about Ollie's recent behaviour. Scott's rent is going up and he's annoyed.

Angie visits Cain and is sickened when he delivers an ultimatum.

Angie is having problems and her problems will increase tenfold by the end of the day.

Diane confides to Jack that she is worried that Bernice may have restarted her affair with Carlos. Taking the bull by the horns, she confronts Carlos and tells him that he has a choice, either finish their affair once and for all or come clean to everyone. Julian and Danny are up to no good when they borrow Alan’s motorbike without his permission. And Marlon is in a flap, trying to finish the preparations for Tara’s charity event. Angie is staggered by the scene of devastation she has walked in to. With Len lying unconscious at the bottom of the stairs and Ollie in hysterics, she makes a desperate call for an ambulance. Sean arrives at the hospital and quizzes Ollie about how Len fell down the stairs. He can barely believe what he is hearing when she tells him that Cain was in the house when Len had his accident.

Cain warns Angie that if she is unable to convince Len to lie to the police, he will reveal all about their affair. Angie is shocked when Len regains consciousness and whispers one word - Cain. She quickly sends Sean off to speak to the doctor then tells Len the truth about her relationship with Cain and asks him to lie to the police. Ashley tries to persuade Bernice to reinstate Carlos as chef at the Woolpack. But Bernice insists the subject is closed - she will never employ him again. She confides to Diane that she is at a loss as to why Carlos suddenly called off their affair, and is furious to discover that her mother was behind his decision. Gloria is excited when Eric tells her that he has something important to ask her.

Angie is becoming increasingly concerned about her colleagues questioning Len and the prospect of her affair with Cain being uncovered. Whilst at the hospital, Ollie makes an emotional apology to Len for Cain's behaviour, stressing that people have got him all wrong, but admits that they are no longer seeing each other. Following Len's interview with the police, Sean fails to understand why Cain is not going to be charged over Len's assault. Angie decides it's time to come clean about the reason Cain was in the house. She admits that Ollie invited Cain in, and that he was the boyfriend Ollie wouldn't tell them about. Sean is furious and is desperate to confront Cain. Angie pleads for him to stay away; stressing that Ollie and Cain's relationship is over. Gloria decides she doesn't want to look after £30,000 of Eric's money in a bank account bearing her name, even when he offers her 50% of the interest.

Sean contemplates why his family has been beset by so many problems recently as Len begins to recover. He visits his father in hospital and suggests that if he was still living at home his accident would never have happened. With the bit between his teeth, Sean visits Angie and asks if he can move back home. She says he can. Eric, Bob, Viv and Gloria go out for a business meal, but for Gloria, work is the last thing on her mind. She is thrilled when Viv comments on the necklace she is wearing, and lost in the moment, she stuns Viv when she suggests that it is an engagement present from Eric. Scott rues his stupidity when Chloe dares him to do a Full Monty strip to shock Edna. He is bewildered when Chloe and Jason grab all his clothes and run inside and locking the door behind them.

Andy asks Jack for a mobile phone, but Jack says they cost too much. Andy then asks Jack if he can go out for a date with Katie, which Diane encourages. When Katie arrives later, Andy marvels at her clothes and hairstyle compared to how she dresses in school. She asks to go where the action is - he suggests Chez Marlon Carlos helps Sean move back into the Reynolds family home. Angie and Ollie talk about their relief that Cain is no longer a part of their lives. Bob tries to sell some of Eric's gear, but Katie drowns him out when she decides to play her CDs to make Chez Marlon less "geriatric." Chloe, who is working a shift, tells them she and Scott have "fun" like they do, so the two of them go to play their music at the garage

Eric is furious to discover that Gloria has been spreading the idea that they are getting married and confronts her in a heaving Woolpack. She flees, pursued by a concerned Ashley. Later, Sam discovers a light on in the factory and sneaks in to investigate. He discovers Gloria taking a large amount of money from the safe and hears her telling the waiting taxi driver to take her to the station. Sam finds Eric in the Woolpack and informs him of Gloria's plans. Eric then rushes off to the station, but he doesn't get there in time. Jack meets Andy's girlfriend Katie when they return from their date to watch TV at the farm. Katie receives a text message on her mobile phone and replies, saying she's having a great time! When Katie is picked up she tells Andy she enjoyed the evening and kisses him. Jack feels that Robert isn't sounding himself after a telephone conversation, and feels he might be ready to come home.

Eric, already grieving after Gloria walked out of his life, got an even bigger shock. As he hunted for some paperwork, he realised that she didn't leave empty handed and helped herself to the contents of his safe on her way out. Just as things seemed to be turning around for Jack, he received bad news from Spain. He is concerned that he hasn't heard from Robert and a phone call confirms his worst fears - Robert has disappeared. Jason and Latisha continued to get closer and Nicola set her sights on setting up home with Carlos - but he doesn't know it.

Despite his best efforts, Jack can't find any trace of Robert in Spain and he is becoming desperate with worry. But his concern turns to jubilation when his itinerant son makes a surprise return to the village. Over at the Stud, Lady Tara is gunning for Andrew and Virginia, and tries to orchestrate the pair's sacking. Rodney's plans for Chez Marlon don't sit well with Marlon and he threatens to quit. Rodney takes it in his stride and quickly lines up a replacement. Nicola digs her heels in about living with Carlos.

The peace between Robert and Andy is short-lived and a war of words ensues when Andy accuses Robert of making things up about Annie and the cat is really put amongst the pigeons when Andy's girlfriend, Katie, arrives and Robert likes what he sees. Tara continues to undermine Andrew and hold him responsible for an injured stallion. She becomes increasingly vindictive towards him and demands that Zoe gets to the bottom of how the injury happened. Nicola cooks up a plan to tempt Carlos to move in with her but the idea leaves a bad taste in his mouth. Marlon is annoyed when he discovers that Carlos had replaced him at Chez Marlon and is only too happy to accept his old job back at The Woolpack.

Tara remains adamant that Andrew should stay away from her horses, and demands that Zoe sack him, but she refuses. Frustrated, she calls Andrew into the office and demands his resignation. A fight ensues and they end up in a passionate clinch, only to be interrupted by Zoe and Virginia. Spotting Virginia in the village later, Tara approaches her and basks in her conquest of Andrew. Virginia is furious and slaps Tara. A fight develops and a humiliated Virginia is taken away in a police car. Carlos remains firm that he doesn't want to move in with Nicola, even though his feelings for her remain unchanged. An upset Nicola finds a shoulder to cry on in Emily. Will Carlos ever make that extra commitment? Len arrives back home and is pleased to find Angie and Sean reconciled.

Carlos and Bernice continue their affair, but in a small village secrets have a habit of being discovered. Nicola asks Carlos to visit her that afternoon. But having already made plans to spend it with Bernice, he tells her that he has to go shopping in Hotten. Emily is excited when Nicola suggests that she could move in with her and goes to buy a bottle of wine to celebrate. But she is curious when she bumps into Carlos coming out of the shop. He quickly makes up an excuse as to why he is still in the village, but she didn't believe his story. Ollie is disappointed to hear that her family haven't made any special plans to celebrate her 16th birthday.

Bernice is feeling the full effects of morning sickness. Viv is strutting herself in full excitement for the Naughty Nylon photograph session. From her time away, Charity has realised that Chris is the one she wants and not Zoe. Chloe firmly tells her that she must finish her affair with Zoe. Ashley tries finding out information on Carlos' current state of mind about Nicola. Zoe advises Chris that Charity should take on Virginia's old job at the stud office. He reluctantly agrees. Zak and Lisa celebrate their 'holiday' with beach items outside the cottage. Eric is not pleased but Cynthia jumps to their beckon call. Ashley finally confronts Carlos on him and Nicola. Carlos is confused but reassures him that he loves Nicola but doesn't want to hurt her.

An exhausted Bernice and Diane talk about who's the father of Bernice's unborn baby. They try to work out what Bernice should do next. Emily tactfully tells a tearful Nicola that she is better off without Carlos but advises her to talk to him in the morning. Rodney arrives home in a slightly merry state with Louise. Bernice and Diane talk about Bernice being a single mum and doing without both Ashley and Carlos. Diane tells Bernice that she still has feelings for Rodney. Nicola arrives at Annie's Cottage early in the morning and tries to explain her efforts to Carlos. However, Carlos is concrete about his decision to end their relationship. Nicola runs to her father for confinement. Rodney confronts Carlos as to his behaviour to Nicola. Carlos is fed up and decides it's time Ashley knew the truth. Meanwhile, Bernice has sat Ashley down and told him she has something to tell him.