Seasons & episodes

Bob's time in charge of the Woolpack goes from one disaster to another, while Nicola enjoys being in control again as Laurel laments about her failure, and Cain and Debbie incur Charity's wrath.

There is tension in the Tate household as the fallout from the previous evening's rumble still reverberates, with Charity furious at Chris for going to the function without her and Debbie. Chris has other concerns on his mind, though, and can’t get over the trouble Cain is causing his family just as he thought everything was working out for the best. To make matters worse, the idea that Charity once loved Cain is driving him insane with jealousy and he continues to struggle to deal with the divide it is causing between him and his wife!

Cain and Charity come to blows over Debbie, while Ollie feels the pressure of exams and busies herself with revision - neglecting Danny in the process.

Charity and Cain momentarily put their troubles behind them to search for Debbie after she witnessed their fight. But when they finally track her down Debbie says she wishes they were dead! Chris has similar thoughts for Cain when he spots the swelling on Charity's face after her confrontation with him. Charity tries to explain it away but Chris soon sees through her lies and declares that the police should be brought in immediately. Charity is uneasy as she wants the best for Debbie, but she also knows that the right thing to do isn’t always the easiest. She heeds her husband's advice and Cain is soon under arrest for assault.

After another sleepless night, thanks to Marlon’s insomnia, Emily and Paddy decide that he's overstayed his welcome so make the suggestion he move into the Dingles where he obviously feels more secure. Marlon thinks that they may have a point and that the only reason that he had a decent night's sleep at the Dingles was because it was a family house.

Chris starts to wonder what Charity really wants from their relationship after discovering that she has dropped the charges against Cain. He opens his heart to Terry and admits that he struggles to understand why Charity acts like she does. Such is his hate for Cain, he even admits that he would do anything to see the back of him and only the threat of prison is stopping him.

Shadrach is stunned when he discovers that Marlon has taken it upon himself to permanently rid the Dingle home of his foul trainers and burn them in the yard without his knowledge! But he isn’t about to take it lying down and Lisa forces Marlon to dig deep and cough up way over the odds for a new pair. Shadrach decides to head off to The Woolpack, shoeless, for a free meal and several pints but he finds himself in a predicament after choking on some crisps. It's Marlon who is forced to save the day with an abdominal thrust.

Katie and Andy talk about leaving Butlers Farm: they assure each other they'll find somewhere. Scott and Chloe tease Syd over a phone call from Yolanda. Shadrach comes downstairs with pains in his ribs. Marlon accuses Shadrach of putting on an act - Lisa quickly has enough. Paul goes to deliver the mail to Wishing Well Cottage but gets a fright when Alfie comes up and barks at him. Viv is rushed off her feet in the shop. Betty, Len, Jarvis and Ashley worry about Edna who has barricaded herself in her home after being humiliated by Mack.

Jack is fuming when Andy and Katie manage to put off potential new tenants to Butler's Farm, by exercising their squatting rights. Unfazed by his father's disappointment, Andy has bigger fish to fry as he and Katie rehearse for his meeting with Chris about becoming official tenants and managing the farm on their own. Later at Home Farm, Chris has been preparing for their meeting too and has decided to make Andy an uncharacteristic offer.

Katie is thrilled with the fact that that she and Andy now run Butlers Farm, but Andy feels Jack is just waiting for them to mess up. Diane tries to show Jack that he's doing the right thing. Shadrach teases Marlon and pushes him so far he snaps and unleashes at Shadrach before threatening him with his iron. Scott teases Syd and gets a smack from Chloe when he makes a disgusting joke about Yolanda. Zoe tells Cally that she feels that Cally has reacted differently towards her after discovering her condition.

The novelty of having a lap dancing girlfriend has certainly worn off quickly for Syd, as Yolanda makes herself at home, oblivious to Scott and Chloe who all live under the same roof. However, Scott takes great pleasure in Syd's discomfort as the dancer wont take no for an answer providing a permanent floor-show. Meanwhile, Chloe can’t help feeling a little bit jealous as she feels neglected. Scott seems to be more interested in Yolanda's antics than her. After making an embarrassing entrance into The Woolpack,

After a sleepless night, Terry and Dawn make their way to the doctor's surgery. The thought that pregnant Dawn may have contracted rubella is weighing heavily on their minds as they wait in silence. At the surgery, the atmosphere is tense as the doctor calls them in for a test that could determine the health of their unborn child. The idea that their child could be born deaf is terrifying, as they anxiously await the results. Will their worst fears come true or will Dawn be in the clear?

It is the morning after the night before, and exhausted Dawn and Terry are devastated. The test result confirmed their worst nightmare - that Dawn has contracted rubella. Speechless, they find it difficult to console each other – both are shell-shocked that their child may be born deaf. After their heartfelt discussion the day before, there is an unusual tension between Chloe and Syd. Chloe is desperate to get a reaction out Syd and asks him suggestively what he thinks of her outfit for the christening.

Unable to talk freely about the future of their baby, Terry tiptoes round Dawn not knowing what to say. His continuous fussing irritates her and she vents her frustration on him. Trying desperately to support Dawn, Terry tells her he will stand by her no matter what she decides to do. Dawn's crushed at being expected to make a decision all by herself and is secretly alarmed, fearing that Terry would prefer an abortion. Chloe is determined not to be given the brush-off by Syd.

Dawn has taken the news that she has contracted rubella extremely badly. The possibility of her child being born with a disability is weighing heavily on her mind. Meanwhile, Terry is also struggling to come to terms with the news. Dawn is devastated as he has clammed up emotionally and is making himself scarce. Taking Terry's evasive behaviour to heart, a depressed and lonely Dawn is forced to contemplate taking drastic action.

After a sleepless night, Zoe is exhausted as she tends to baby Jean, who has been crying all night. Oblivious to the previous night's events, Zoe has no idea that something is drastically wrong. In a panic Chloe tries to cover up the accident, scared that Zoe will sack her for negligence if she comes clean. Having ignored Syd’s instructions to take Jean to hospital, Chloe tries to convince herself that Jean is OK and that her mistake will go unnoticed.

Danny is concerned as Ollie has been acting out of sorts over the last couple of months. He had initially put it down to exam stress but he now fears there is more to it than meets the eye. Unable to understand her violent mood swings, his suspicions are heightened by her defensive manner when he asks her if she has been taking drugs. Danny is right to be suspicious,

Still very concerned about Ollie, Danny decides to find out once and for all whether drugs are responsible for her violent mood swings. Home alone, he decides to go through her stuff to see if he can find any evidence of drug abuse. He is gutted when his worst fears are confirmed and he discovers a substance in Ollie's bag just as Len walks in to the room. Will he cover for Ollie, or will Len think the drugs are his?

Ollie is still struggling to deal with the pressure from her exams, but her methods of alleviating stress are giving Danny cause for concern, as he struggles with the realisation that she is taking drugs. To make matters worse, Len has noticed her odd behaviour and is starting to ask questions. Worried about her health, Danny decides to come clean about Ollie's addiction. While Ollie is still scoring drugs to get through her final exams, Len and Danny get a plan of action together to combat her addiction. But how will Ollie react to their plotting?

Jack and Andy put their differences aside as they wait anxiously at Victoria's bedside. Meanwhile, Louise is greatly embarrassed following last night's party, and Betty is on the warpath.

Jack and Ronnie come to blows in the Woolpack, Laurel gives Sam food for thought about his egg empire's logistics, while Ollie begins her job at the vet's.

Determined to overcome their problems and face facts about the baby's health, Terry and Dawn come back from Spain headstrong. Bob is thrilled to see his daughter ready to face the world. He offers her unconditional support, hoping to make up for his absence during her upbringing. Meanwhile, Louise is feeling desperately lonely so is also relieved to witness Terry’s arrival. Catching up with her old buddy in The Woolpack, Louise ends up confessing all to Terry about her affair with Ronnie.

Louise reveals the truth about Ray's death to Diane, but does she get the support she was hoping for? Meanwhile, competition hots up for Nicola , and Marlon and Paddy rediscover their Dingle heritage, with some help from Sam.

Terry is surprised when Diane turns up at Home Farm and asks for him. She gets straight to the point and confronts him about Ray’s death, leaving Terry shocked that Louise had confessed. Terry fears irate Diane will go straight to the police and blow their cover, but admits that he only got involved to try and get closer to Louise. Later in The Woolpack, Louise is still struggling to deal with Diane's reaction to her revelation. Expecting support, Louise is upset that Diane has turned her back on her. But Louise will not be swayed by Diane's advice to steer clear of Terry.