Seasons & episodes

Ashley is given the run-around at the opening of the youth club. He's horrified when the children start playing truth or dare and finally cracks when he returns from an errand to find Ollie playing an 18-certificate video. He sends her home in disgrace, but Sean and Angie seem too wrapped up in their own domestic situation to take much notice. Roy begs Lisa to let him start back at work. Pete tries to explain to Jack why he wants to move without causing offence. Viv complains to Angie about Tate Haulage trucks driving through the village. And Betty forms an immediate friendship with Diane.

Richie settles into the Sugdens and makes an immediate impact rustling up a first-rate lasagne. Emily confides in Butch that she is worried about her father spending Christmas alone. Ashley admits kids like night clubs not youth clubs, after the previous episode's troubles. Bernice tells him to try running a disco. Ashley visits Sean and Angie to say Ollie is welcome back so long as she's made to realise he will stand no more of her bad behaviour. And DI Spalding discovers new evidence he believes might help him unravel exactly what did happen at the end of the hostage drama.

Chris infuriates Zoe when he tells her he's paid for Liam's funeral and insists on attending. Richie is furious with Scott for selling a computer to Lyn at cost price. Diane flirts endlessly with Alan during an organised ramble and invites him to have dinner with her the following night. He won't be quite so delighted when he finds she's asked Eric too! And Roy is furious when Angie protests about his DJ job at the youth club and Ashley decides to take his name from the posters. Ashley confides in Bernice as the bond between them grows. Kelly feels guilty when Mandy says her criminal record has hurt her chances in life and will do the same to Roy. As she and Paddy leave, Eric smugly tells Mandy he has dropped the assault charges against her out of pity for her past convictions, and was just teaching her a lesson. Paddy pulls Mandy away before she has another assault charge on her hands.

Diane has Eric and Alan in a spin when they both arrive expecting to spend an intimate candlelit dinner with her. Viv is furious when she discovers Tate Haulage has laid on a courtesy bus service to take villagers to the local supermarket. Zoe offers to sell her home to Paddy and Mandy. They need a lodger to make ends meet and invite Lyn to move in. Ashley is devastated when Bernice tells him how perfect he would be - for her mum! And Chris offers Kelly a few harsh words of advice when she asks if she and Roy can move into his cottage, now he's living at Home Farm again.

Kelly is in a state and confides in Mandy that perhaps Chris was right - she'll never be happy with Roy. Zoe offers Terry extra money to look after Chris and keep him company. Paddy's cousin Jason turns up out of the blue saying he's fallen out with his parents after revealing he's gay. Tricia takes an immediate shine to him at The Woolpack and Diane overhears Gavin say to her that she used to look at him like that. As she leaves to go home Diane warns Gavin she'll not stand to see her Bernice hurt again. And Mandy gets a call to say her dad's been taken ill again. She rushes off telling Paddy she'll be back the following day.

Bernice is making up for lost time. With her mother safely out of the way, she presses Gavin to name a date for their wedding. But like a seasoned politician he carefully avoids giving an answer. Bernice shares her concerns with Betty. And the village matriarch decides to take action. Her pearls of wisdom strike a chord with the womanising charmer, and the pair decide to marry Valentine's Day - but will the pair still be together by then? Roy is surprised by Kelly's reaction when he admits that he would like them to have children. Terry is thrilled when Claudia agrees to go out with him for a drink. But his attempts at romance are ruined when Kathy asks to join them. Richie is stuck between a rock and a hard place when tension grows between Jack and Sarah. And the Dingles take a shine to Jason, much to Paddy's concern.

Concern is growing for Kelly. When Zak comments about her looking unwell, Viv changes the subject, but it is clear that she is also worried. Ashley is devastated to learn that Bernice is getting married. The love-struck vicar asks her if she's certain. Meanwhile, Tricia becomes uneasy when Bernice asks her to be her bridesmaid. And struck by guilt, she reveals all to Ashley about Gavin's womanising ways. Viv accuses Alan of being a traitor to local shopkeepers by running his bus service to the new supermarket. Terry's hopes of a romance with Claudia are dashed - she doesn't date colleagues. Paddy is concerned when Jason admits that he has asked Tricia out on a date. And Graham persuades Ollie to write a Christmas Show for the Youth Club.

Ashley is facing a dilemma, should he tell Bernice about Gavin's infidelities or should he keep quiet? Angie tells Sean that he is going to have to take responsibility for organising Christmas. Kathy receives an official letter confirming that Elsa is Alice's legal guardian. Bernice invites Kathy and Graham to dinner, making Eric curious about the relationship. Roy's attempt to find out what is troubling Kelly ends in failure, while she becomes jealous when she sees Scott talking to Lyn. And Emily begins to worry about what her father will be doing over Christmas.

Kelly's hopes of escaping her problems are dashed when Roy turns down an invitation to spend Christmas in Ibiza with his father. And her day gets worse when Paddy criticises her for making one mistake too many at the vets. Roy's temper cracks when Kelly mocks him about his plans for their future, and then turns to the bottle for comfort. Preparations are underway for Bernice's wedding. But while Tricia is excited about being a bridesmaid, she becomes disappointed when Bernice reveals what she will be wearing. Sarah can not believe Jack's attitude when he suggests that they should be spending their money on the farm rather than Christmas. Butch asks Lisa's advice about reconciling Emily and her father. Emily persuades Zak to build Belle a nativity scene for her birthday. Angie is furious with Sean when he breaks his promise to make tea for the kids.

All is not well in the Tate household. Chris's anger gets the better of him when Terry complains about being treated like a dogsbody. But Chris is heading for a fall. When the temperamental Tate tries to order Alan around, the Estate Manager points out that he only takes orders from Zoe. And Chris is stunned when Claudia gives him a piece of her mind. Ashley is horrified to discover that Ollie's Pantomime ridicules the entire village, and promptly cancels it. Angie is furious when the mild mannered Reverend suggests that Ollie's attention seeking may be caused by problems at home. Butch tries to repair Emily's relationship with her father, by inviting John to the Dingles for Christmas Day. But will he accept? Ashley admits to Zak that he is envious of not having a family at Christmas. Tricia uses her charms on Jason. But will she succeed? Roy shares his concerns for Kelly with Lisa. And Marlon tries to persuade Bernice to hold an Aladdin theme night in The Woolpack.

It's the day of the Emmerdale Christmas Show, and Ashley is in a panic. With no star turn, the Reverend desperately tries to find someone to fit the bill. The Show begins, but with no sign of the star act, the pressure begins to get to him. With the minutes ticking by, Ashley can only hope for a miracle - but his prayers are answered when Witty Willy arrives. Betty is left speechless when she realises that a face from her past has resurfaced. Zak's latest business venture - selling Christmas holly, suffers a setback when Bernice throws him out of The Woolpack. Marlon's persistence pays off when Bernice agrees to let him hold an Aladdin theme night in the Woolpack. Richie becomes annoyed when Scott organises the Daletec Christmas Party without consulting him. And Sean and Angie's plans for a family Christmas take a knock when Marc reveals that he has got a job working in The Woolpack on Christmas Day.

Chris tries to put his recent problems behind him by returning to work. While he is relieved to be back behind the driving seat at Tate Haulage, his partner Sean doesn't quite see it the same. Ashley admits to Gavin that he knows about his womanising ways. But will the mild mannered reverend reveal his discovery to Bernice? Betty's past returns to haunt her when Reggie surprises her at the Diner and invites her to lunch. Over their meal it becomes clear that she has a few secrets that would shock the village. Richie becomes concerned by how much money Scott is spending at Daletech's Christmas Party. Marlon sees the opportunity to get revenge on Scott when Bernice lets the young businessman open a tab at The Woolpack. Eric tries to drum up business at the Daletech party much to Scott's annoyance.

Eastern Promise fills Emmerdale when Marlon holds an 'Aladdin' night in The Woolpack. Dressed as the Genie of the Lamp, the excited Dingle offers to make everyone's dreams come true. But unlike a fairy tale, the night is destined to end in heartbreak for Bernice. When Gavin disappears from the bar, Bernice goes in search of him. But she and Tricia are unprepared for the sight that awaits them... Kelly's attempt to speak to Scott about her secret fails when Lyn arrives to take him to her College Ball. Betty surprises Seth when she arrives home with a new haircut. But little does he know that her make over is not for his benefit. Emily's hopes of earning extra money for Christmas are destroyed when Viv tells her that she is going to have to let her go. Viv confronts Alan and accuses him of destroying her business.

Bernice's hopes of a blissful future with Gavin are in tatters. Having witnessed his betrayal, the heartbroken girl refuses to listen to his explanation and throws him out of the house. When Tricia tries to talk to her, Bernice refuses to discuss the matter. But behind closed doors the discovery takes it's toll and she breaks down in tears. Betty is surprised when Bernice turns up on her doorstep looking for a shoulder to cry on. Lyn invites Scott to spend Christmas lunch with her. Viv's plans for a family Christmas at her sister's take a knock when Kelly and Scott refuse to go. Roy becomes increasingly worried by Kelly's odd behaviour. Donna's concerns for her sister deepen when she discovers a bottle of vodka in her bag. And Betty pleads with Reggie not to drag up their past.

Ashley is a man on a mission - he is determined to find out the truth behind Gavin's sudden disappearance - and nothing will get in his way. Alan puts him off the scent when he tells him that Gavin is visiting his parents. But his suspicions go back into overdrive when Bernice's mask begins to slip. Tricia tries to stop him interfering, but Ashley is not prepared to take no for an answer. Bernice's mum Diane returns to the village, unaware of her daughter's heartbreak. Chris's Christmas Party turns into a shambles when he catches Sean chatting up Claudia. The drunken Tate considers himself a better catch and makes a pass at her - much to Claudia's horror. Unable to put up with her boss's sleazy ways, the nanny immediately resigns. Zoe tries to make Claudia reconsider, but will she be able to change her mind? And Paddy invites Jason to spend Christmas Day at the Dingles.

Christmas is a painful time for Andy. Overcome by guilt, the young lad visits the Windsors and tries to apologise for the tragedy, which resulted in Vic's death. Viv refuses to listen and orders him out of her shop. But his mind is put to rest when Kelly tells him that she doesn't blame him for what happened. Diane persuades Bernice to spend Christmas with her in Harrogate. She is forced to do some quick thinking when Ashley asks them where they are going. Viv takes Donna to spend Christmas with her sister. With his mother in law out the way, Roy comes up with an ingenious way of increasing custom at the village shop. Angie's hopes of a family Christmas are dashed when she learns that she is going to have to work on Christmas Day. And Paddy grows tired of Kelly's behaviour at work.

Emily's face is a picture when she gets the Christmas present she prayed for - a visit from her dad. John makes the Dingle party complete as he joins them for Christmas dinner. And for the first time John recognises how much his daughter cares for Butch. Jack is angry when the kids open their presents and realises Sarah has gone behind his back to buy them computer games. Kathy spends the day with Graham delivering presents around the village and later after eating Christmas dinner together they embrace under the mistletoe. Kelly is haunted by the painful memories of her father's death and the secret she is hiding from both Scott and Roy. She excuses herself from the Dingle party and stands alone at her father's grave. Zak has a close escape when Ashley calls and only just manages to get the vicar out of the way before he sees the nativity scene he pinched from the church.

Bernice arrives back at the pub with Gavin's cheating ways still weighing heavily on her mind. Later Alan catches her furiously ripping up her cheating boyfriend's clothes. Christmas seems to have mellowed the troubled Sugdens and Jack and Sarah resolve to try harder to make their marriage work. Scott's slick sales patter cuts no ice with Chris when he tries to sell him computer equipment for the Haulage yard. Later he tells Zoe that he's convinced Sean is up to no good at the yard and he intends to return to work. Zoe tells him she'll have him voted off the board if he does.

Viv arrives home from her break and tells Emily she's been over the books and the shop is faring worse than even she thought. She tells Emily she's thinking of selling up, but is shocked when Emily says she'll work for nothing to get the business going again. Bernice's birthday celebrations are upset when she receives a card from Gavin. Later surrounded by her closest friends Bernice lets her hair down and at the end of a boozy evening ceremonially burns her "life plan" on a barbecue.

Bernice tells Kathy that she has chosen a neutral venue - the vicarage for her meeting with Gavin. When Kathy asks her if she if she is ready to see her fiancee, Bernice's emotions bubble to the surface. Gavin unexpectedly walks into The Woolpack, and the regulars make it clear how they feel about his sudden arrival. But even they are shocked when Ashley erupts in fury. While Bernice wants to talk about business Gavin has other matters on his mind, and it's not long before they are discussing their relationship. But will she forgive him? Chris is put firmly in his place when Alan tells him that Zoe is his employer, but he is prepared to tolerate a certain amount of his irrational behaviour. Betty tells Viv of Gavin's escapades and asks her to keep it under her hat.