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The sheep rustlers have struck again. Donald worries to Barbara that Alan only hired her because she is pretty. Sgt. MacArthur warns Jack not to put the law into his own hands.

Jack finally catches the rustlers and goes for them with his shotgun, but when the rustler begins attacking Jack, Jack takes drastic action and hits the rustler over the head with a rock, leaving him unconscious. Meanwhile, Amos becomes suspicious over Joe and Barbara and suspects there may be something between them.

Jack is relieved to learn the rustler will make a full recovery and is in the clear. The rest of the villagers are thrilled to learn the rustlers have been charged, however Barbara is furious to learn Brian is coming to Beckindale.

Barbara is still angry that Donald has interfered, but Donald makes her realise she has to talk to Brian at some point. Pat has brought a lamb in to show Samuel but it has pooed on the carpet.

Barbara's husband Brian is in Beckindale - and Donald is sure it's not too late to save their marriage.

Is Joe seeing too much of Barbara? Sam thinks he might be.

Donald is horrified to discover his daughter had an affair five years ago, whilst Alan's attempts at taking shortcuts lead to disaster when the driver is threatened with prosecution.

Barbara is upset when Brian confirms their marriage is over but finds herself in Joe's arms. Meanwhile, Jessie returns for Samuel's christening, whilst Alan blames Joe for the cattle situation.

Samuel is christened and all goes well, except for Amos. Meanwhile, Donald and Annie are infuriated to hear about Joe and Barbara's relationship so soon after the breakdown of Barbara's marriage.

Seth is horrified when Meg threatens to leave him if he doesn't quit drinking, and Seth is annoyed that her thoughts come from Donald. Meanwhile, Joe vents to Barbara about Alan's inability to own up to his mistakes.

Donald offers Seth guidance over his matrimonial problems - but Seth doesn't take the advice very easily! Seth is spending all his time at The Woolpack. Meg goes to the Woolpack to tell Seth to come home. He refuses. She says she will lock him out. He says he has a key but she says she will bolt the doors.

Barbara has two unexpected visitors at the vicarage. Seth has been sleeping in the Home Farm tack room since Meg locked him out. Joe sees a man letting his dog run loose on Emmerdale Farm land when there are lambs in the nearby field. Joe tells the man off until he realises it is Edward Ruskin, the old village vicar. Joe is pleased. Ruskin is standing in for Hinton while he is away. Seth bangs on the door of his house, demanding Meg answers the door. The neighbours are watching.

Henry thinks he's solved the space problem at The Woolpack - but Amos is none too pleased.

Seth is still locked out of his house - and he'll try anything to get back in again.

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Donald returns home earlier than expected after his trip away. How has his daughter Barbara behaved in his absence?

Pat hears some disturbing news from Scotland about her daughter Sandie.

The goat at Emmerdale Farm is proving more than difficult to cope with - but Sam hits on a solution.

The Sugdens have an enjoyable day at the races, and on their return Pat makes a surprising decision.

It's time for Joe to think seriously about his relationship with Barbara.

It's the day of the dog race from The Woolpack to Emmerdale Farm - and Seth thinks he's backed the winner.

The Managing Director of NY Estates arrives at Home Farm. Does this mean trouble for Joe?

Pat is taking an interest in the outdoor work at Emmerdale Farm - and giving a Jack some headaches into the bargain!

The Managing Director finishes his investigations at Home Farm and has some disturbing news for Alan and Joe.