Seasons & episodes

The revelations of the past few days have left Chloe jobless, without a boyfriend and alienated so she decides to pay Zoe a visit to try to mend one of her bridges. The ex-nanny receives a frosty welcome as she launches into her apology to Zoe closely followed by a plea to refrain from mentioning the child neglect incident in any future job references. A shocked Zoe delivers a sobering speech, emphasising that she’ll do everything in her power to stop Chloe from ever working with children again.

Scott attempts to confront Chris over his unlawful eviction but the prospect of engaging in a retracted court case fighting the Tate's top class lawyers leaves Scott with a feeling of trepidation. When Scott tries to explain that he is innocent of rape Chris gets violent, throwing objects from his desk at the unwelcome guest. While the villagers gossip and pass judgement on the latest goings on, Chris continues his revenge campaign against Scott by commissioning some artwork across the garage doors.

The bad atmosphere between Charity and Chris, that has been progressively worse, mars the happy occasion of Jean’s homecoming. The situation deteriorates when a row erupts over the circumstances of Debbie leaving. While Chris embraces the fact they are alone again, Charity is suffering over her daughter's decision to leave Home Farm because of Chris. Fed up, Charity escapes to the Dingles to join them for the evening and by the time Cain returns home from The Woolpack, Charity is quite sozzled on Sam’s homebrew.

Emily is worried about Debbie’s move to the Dingle resident but is reassured when Lisa explains that Charity was not the reason. Instead she puts her mind to helping Sam grasp the high way code, using his eggs as teaching tools! Robert and Katie’s plan to get Jack onto the shearing job goes swimmingly. With Jack teaching his son some tricks of the trade it seems that their relationship is back on track after the troubles of late. Later, a BBQ at Butler's Farm causes embarrassment for Laurel after she gets the wrong end of the stick about the new shearer.

Terry advises Chris to start trusting Charity or he could make himself ill for worrying. But Chris has tunnel vision despite Terry’s assurances that it's only Cain trying to make him jealous. After dealing with his boss Terry looks for refuge in The Woolpack but is soon confronted by an angry Viv, who gives him grief over his lack of support for Scott. When Robert interrupts with news of a fire at the garage the villagers rush outside to watch the drama unfold.

It's the aftermath of the garage fire with both Terry and Scott on the warpath. When Terry bumps into Charity he's quick to let slip that the arson was on Chris’s orders. Charity is further stunned to learn that Terry stalked her and that Chris is in the process of arranging for Cain to be beaten to a pulp. Confronting Chris over his dastardly plans Charity is sickened to hear that Cain shouldn’t be able to walk again after the thugs have finished with him. Unable to locate Cain and Debbie anywhere Charity fears for their lives.

After yesterday Charity decides to try a different tactic to persuade Chris to call off the deal to beat Cain up. Fuelled by her guilty conscience she declares her love for Chris, assuring him that her concern is for Debbie, not Cain. He agrees to stop the thugs, but later reveals to Terry that it's only until he gets solid evidence that Charity and Cain are sleeping with each other. When Charity goes to pick Debbie up she takes advantage of a private moment alone with Cain to tell him that Chris has called off the assailants.

Shadrach’s been hijacking Paul the postman daily to filter out Zak’s letters home. However his master plan to win Lisa’s heart goes horribly wrong when he forges a letter in Zak's name. The strategically placed letter, declaring that Zak has found another family in Chile, is found by an excited Sam who rips it open eagerly. When he reads the contents he furiously chucks it in the pigpen leaving Lisa to forage amongst the hogs to find it! As she reads a section of the mauled letter her suspicions are immediately aroused by the dodgy handwriting and inability to spell

The Dingles action their plan to punish Shadrach for his deception. Intercepting another letter from Zak, Shadrach is horrified to learn that his brother plans to return to the village any day. Unaware that the letter is a forgery he is spooked by the threats that he's after Shadrach's blood for trying it on with Lisa. Taking the bait he packs his bags, but as he leaves Marlon appears excitedly announcing that Zak is back and wants to see him.

Elaine is suspicious when Robert runs out of petrol during her driving lesson. She rebuffs his flirtations as they abandon the car by the roadside, proceeding on foot back to the village. Meanwhile, Ronnie is driving his wagon and comes across Robert's broken down car, but thinks nothing of it presuming Elaine is at work. Feeling guilty for not giving his daughter driving lessons, Ronnie calls by at the factory to take her out. But when Eric admits she hasn’t shown up, he finally tracks her down and is furious to see she is with Robert.

The pensioners are keen to continue the summer frivolities at a picnic in the pavilion. After a complement from Len on her appearance, Pearl’s convinced that she's the object of his desires. Meanwhile, Len finally admits to Jarvis that it's Edna he really wants as a companion. Taking the initiative Jarvis decides to test the water during a little chat with Edna. It's clear that she's privately jealous of Pearl's success with attracting Len's attention - food for thought for Len.

Having missed the opportunity to open his heart to Edna the previous day, a demoralised Len has been up all night trying to occupy his mind by building an old-fashioned racing cart. Deflated by the set back he resolves to spend the rest of his life alone. But Jarvis isn't standing for the apathetic attitude so challenges his friend to renew his youthfulness by partaking in a wagon race. Edna and Betty look on in amazement as the pensioners’ zoom through the village on their carts, crashing into the ford.

Shelley and Rodney both have a spring in their step today, having enjoyed a nightcap following their champagne celebration. Danny’s particularly pleased that his boss has finally got some distraction from work. On the other hand, Steph is not so supportive, accusing Shelley of accepting her cast offs. Alan takes a turn for the worse after Steph refuses to help Shelley carry some hairdressing kit to Betty’s place. Alan is left to share the burden but has heart pains and is taken off in an ambulance.

Alan returns from hospital having been diagnosed with over exertion. After the bombshell that she has been cut out of her father's will, Steph decides to put on the compassionate daughter act. Over a nice cup of tea, Steph suggests that it would be sensible for Alan to get his affairs in order. But her plan backfires when Alan reconfirms that she's not a beneficiary of his will and that everything is being left to Tricia. Having seen a large sum of money previously given to his daughter squandered, Alan still feels that Steph hasn’t learned the value of money.

Laurel’s on tenterhooks as the competition replies arrive on people’s doorsteps. Having used the villager’s names in the hope of winning a luxury cruise Laurel’s sure luck is just around the corner. Little does she know that Viv has actually won first prize, and has no intention of letting on or handing it over to Laurel. Along with the winner’s letter comes Viv’s replacement eternity ring, which looks nothing like the lost original. Steph gets more than she bargains for after promising her dad that she’s willing to do any job that crops up.

Laurel’s hopes of cruising the Caribbean sea with Sam are dashed when she hears the local radio advertise that the competition winner is due to be announced live on air that evening. Certain that she would have heard something by now she resigns herself to a normal day in the village. Meanwhile, Donna’s pleas for her mum to consider the ethical side of the situation fail miserably, as Viv has her heart firmly set on taking the prize, even if it means having to lie to Bob.

The feud over the competition prize recipient finally reaches a resolve after Bob refuses to join Viv on the cruise unless she first makes things right with the winning slogan writer, Laurel. A showdown commences when Betty and Nicola persuade Laurel to stand up to Viv with a compromise being reached – Viv gets the cruise and a beaming Laurel prepares to be the new face of Shift toilet-cleaner. Donna is not impressed that her mum has insisted that she join them on the cruise.

Scott’s hot date with Yolanda goes off with a bang when he decides to show her off in The Woolpack. As they smooch at the bar a jealous Chloe retaliates by exaggerating her affections towards Syd. The tension rises and a row erupts between Yolanda and Chloe as each one insults the other in front of a captivated pub audience. But before the argument turns physical Scott leads Yolanda back to his place and it's not long before she embraces him passionately, ripping off her shirt.

Scott vehemently protests his innocence, Chris and Charity have another row after she causes an important client to cancel their contract, and it's results day for the teens.

Scott is let out on bail and immediately starts throwing accusations in Zoe's direction, while Chris imparts a big secret to Terry.

Chris goes in for his CT scan and is unnerved by the results, Charity heads straight into Cain's arms, and Scott confronts Yolanda at the lap dancing club.

Chris recovers from his biopsy, Scott drowns his sorrows, Sam prepares for his written driving test and Cain hits a nerve with Charity.

Zoe seeks answers from Yolanda and is left shocked by the dancer's aloof attitude, Terry tries to convince Chris to tell Charity about his illness and Scott is forced to close the garage.

Chris discharges himself and returns home, but finds himself put through the third degree by Zoe, who issues ultimatums to both Yolanda and Scott. Meanwhile, Katie has happy news for Andy.