Seasons & episodes

Annie has sharp words to say about Jack's relationship with Marian. Paolo is in hospital, severely injured. His wife, Marian keeps a bedside vigil.

Henry is saddened by the prospect of Marian's return to Italy; but should he try to make her change her mind? Eric is stopped by police and is asked if he knows anything about the shooting of Paolo, seeing as he did a deal with him recently. Eric denies he knows anything and is free to go for now. There is uncertainty at Home Farm when Howard calls to see Alan and Joe.

There is panic at The Woolpack when Francesca goes missing.

Annie tries to bridge the gulf between father and daughter as the Rossetti family prepares to leave for Italy.

Matt and Dolly are determined to secure the future of the farm - they're not prepared to let Jack stand in their way. Henry is despondent as Marian and the Rosettis' return to Italy, whilst Archie has company watching over Pencross Fell.

Getting closer to Ruth is just what Joe wants - but not courtesy of an angry bull!

Eric's driving is erratic and Sgt. MacArthur and his colleague follow him in their police car. Eric runs a red light. He is stopped by MacArthur and fined £20. MacArthur also suspects that Eric may have something to do with the robbery at Paolo Rosetti's house. Success for Jack at the NY sale is marred by an angry row with Joe. Seth and Archie find getting drunk with Albert a truly moving experience. Albert hooks Archie's van onto his vehicle and drives off, with Seth and Archie inside.

News for the fat man, news for the rabbit - is Beckindale ready for Archie's Teenage Rural Angst? But that's only if he makes it back in time for the premiere of Jack's new play, after he and Seth find themselves stranded in Leeds. Meanwhile, Annie wonders just why Joe wanted the milk quotas, and whether Demdyke is safe as a result. The stage catches fire at the end of the play.

Annie needs her family to help her make a difficult decision, but is she willing to tell them just how much pain she is in. Meanwhile, Henry makes a decision in regards to his daughter.

Joe's economy plans are going to cost Estate workers their jobs and Bill may be the first to go, but Joe is determined that he can get things sorted. Some junk has been dumped near the trout river at Home Farm and Alan wants Seth and Bill to clear it up. Bill and Seth reluctantly do so, but Bill says he is a cowman not a labourer. Annie makes a decision to have her knee replacement surgery, Phil attempts to take Sandie's mind off her upcoming exams, and Henry invites Amos to go with him to Italy.

Annie puts on a brave face as she leaves Emmerdale Farm to go into hospital, but a conversation with Henry reveals her real fears. Meanwhile, Alan catches Archie and Nick trying to poach trout down at the river. They say they are not poaching, but looking for a missing watch. Jock finds the letter ordering redundancies. He is seen by Caroline who says he cannot just read personal documents on Alan's desk. Jock is livid, and wants to speak to Alan about the redundancies. Henry and Amos struggle to find someone to cover at The Woolpack whilst they are away.

Amos and Henry have still not found anyone to run The Woolpack in their absence. Alan thinks he's found a surprising answer. Meanwhile, the Sugdens begin life with Annie away, and Joe finds himself as public enemy number one when news of the redundancies gets out, despite his reassurances that nobody is going to be without a job. Bill confronts Joe in The Woolpack about assuring there are no redundancies when there may be. He accuses Joe of being selfish and a liar. Bill almost attacks Joe but is restrained by Jock and Seth.

Shearing is in full swing at Emmerdale Farm, and Phil's enthusiasm for his new job is beginning to wain. Bill is worried about his future at NY Estates. After a day of shearing, Phil comes in and is totally worn out. He falls asleep in his chair at the dinner table.

Alan has made careful plans for Christopher Meadows visit, but the NY workforce decide it's time to show him how they really feel. And there are a few mishaps during Meadows visit.

As Caroline takes over The Woolpack, Alan eagerly awaits the arrival of her replacement - the lovely Denise. But Denise isn't quite the woman that he was hoping. As he awaits her arrival, Joe says Denise could not make it do he has Tony. Alan thinks it is a woman called Toni, but he is then peeved to be met by Tony Marchant, a man. Tony is the nephew of NY Estates director Christopher Meadows, although initially he does not tell Alan. Alan sulks at having a male secretary and makes life hell for Tony.

Jackie is in no mood for a lecture from Dolly about Kathy Bates staying overnight. Jackie says it is nothing to do with her or anyone else. Alan continues to be difficult to his male temporary secretary Tony Marchant.

Caroline may have taken over The Woolpack, but she can't escape from Alan. Meanwhile, Jackie and Kathy find a place where they can be alone together - perhaps.

Jackie and Kathy's night in a caravan isn't quite as romantic as they hoped - especially when unexpected guests arrive in the morning.

A dilemma for Sgt MacArthur and Hotten Police.

There's a victory to celebrate at Emmerdale Farm, but some of the guests are more in the mood for a fight than a party. Jackie has had enough of Tony trying to seduce Kathy. Kathy tells Tony that she does not fancy him. Jackie smiles.

Alan is horrified to discover he's on the wrong side of the law, as him and Matt are served with injunctions to avoid going near the fence at Pencross Fell. Meanwhile, Ruth worries about the state of some of the cattle at Hotten Market. Elsewhere, Amos and Henry settle back into things at The Woolpack after their trip to Italy, whilst Mrs Bates is put out with Alan's behaviour upon her return to Home Farm. Ruth sees Mr Bracknell at Hotten Market and finds he is rather an unpleasant man. She tells him about the state of his animals. He tells her to worry more about budgies. He gets into his car and drives off.

Nick celebrates his eighteenth birthday with his girlfriend and has far too much drink after receiving his A-Level results - a day to remember turns into a day he'd rather forget. Meanwhile, Joe attempts to placate Ruth with words after she has a disagreement with one of the suppliers to the market, and Jack ponders what to do up at Pencross Fell.

Amos is determined to bring a touch of Italian culture to Beckindale - but there's nothing cultured about the bitter clash between Jack and Turner. Nick feels downtrodden after awakening from his drunken night, Phil attempts to put his foot down with Joe in regards to the money he is owed, and Jackie encourages Jack to defy the law.

Jack has defied the law - now he has to face the consequences. As the Sugdens rally round, Turner attempts to distance himself from Jack's actions, as he spies the perfect opportunity to get one back at him after his outburst the previous week. Ruth and Sandie put one of the sellers at the market in his place, before Ruth eventually gives in to the tension between her and Joe, whilst Kathy begins her first shift as barmaid at The Woolpack.