Seasons & episodes

Nathan reveals the identity of their tormentor to Natasha and admits his belief that cash is the only way to snuff the threat to their secret. Natasha, however, warns her son that paying them off won't rid them of the problem and would more than likely make it worse.

Natasha realises that she's taken a gamble in refusing to pay their blackmailer but she reassures Nathan that it's for the best. Later, the front door rings and Nathan finds a gift for Maisie on the doorstep with a tag signed 'from Dad'.

Doug's suspecting of Charlie when he heads out of the village again. Later, Doug's smug when he realises that Charlie has lied about his whereabouts. With that, Doug informs Laurel and Ashley that he now only needs some evidence to prove to Diane that she's making a huge mistake marrying Charlie.

Holly overdoes the drugs and freaks out. Doug thinks he has rumbled Charlie. David wants to come clean to Leyla.

Diane is furious to hear that Doug has been spying on Charlie. Will Aaron keep Holly's secret? Leyla makes an unwelcome discovery.

Rodney learns the true seriousness of Charlie's illness. Nikhil is wary when he senses that Maisie thinks she is on a promise. David is desperate to win Leyla back.

Charlie wants to call it a day now Diane knows all about his illness. Nathan makes a big mistake by threatening Cain. Maisie's attempts at seducing Nikhil fall flat.

Natasha panics when Will doesn't return home from school. She's irate, though, to receive a text from Cain informing her that Will's with him. When Cain drops Will off at Home Farm, Natasha warns Cain to keep away from her family. Cain, however, suggests that it's time she gave in. Worried about what Cain will do next, Natasha reluctantly admits defeat. Meanwhile, Diane's keen to sell the pub and start her life with Charlie. As she starts taking offers for The Woolpack, Diane keeps his condition a secret. Elsewhere, things are still tense between Carl and Chas; Maisie tells Katie and Adele that he's still not made a move on her and decides she needs to change her tack; Carl enjoys the attention from Eve; and Viv agrees to let Bob take the twins to Newquay.

Natasha caves in to Cain's demands and hands over the cash - something she insists is a one-time deal. Cain, however, knows that there's more where that came from. Back at Home Farm, Natasha begins to crumble, knowing that if Cain doesn't discover her secret, it's only a matter of time before somebody else does. Nathan's worried to see his mother losing her mind and quickly assures her that they can pull through the situation together.

Adele throws an impromptu housewarming party at Victoria Cottage. Holly turns up with Adam but is quickly bored as it's not the kind of party she's used to. Holly finds Scarlett's purse and pockets it, before suggesting to Roz that they head off into town for a night out.

Natasha sits outside the police station in turmoil, ready to hand herself in. Just as she's walking inside, Nathan arrives and emotionally pleads with her to stop and think about what she's doing. Nathan persuades Natasha to not confess to Mark's murder. Meanwhile, Aaron forces Holly to give Scarlett her purse back.

Natasha's moved by Nathan's plea but when he suggests that somebody else could take the rap for Mark's murder, she waivers slightly, before dismissing his idea as ridiculous. Nathan continues to beg Natasha not to be as stupid as to hand herself in. Meanwhile, Adam reluctantly lies to his parents and backs up Holly's story that she was drunk the previous night.

Nathan's forced to deal with the aftermath of Natasha's decision. Meanwhile, Shadrach seems determined to drink himself to death and Marlon is upset because he can’t make his uncle see sense. Lizzie persuades Marlon that Shadrach doesn't need babysitting and so sends him on his date with Rhona. However, on his return home, Marlon's upset to discover that Shadrach's been drinking again. Elsewhere, Aaron and Adam take it upon themselves to talk to Roz about Holly. Holly rails at Adam to back off and insists that she needs him to trust her - and that whatever happens, she needs her friends.

A frightened Shadrach tells Marlon that he doesn't want to die and knows Marlon is right in what he says. With that, Shadrach vows to try and stop drinking - even if it kills him. Jai calls Nikhil's ex Amber and asks her to stop contacting him in the hope it'll help solve Nikhil's problem.

For weeks now, Maisie has been puzzled – and a little insulted – by Nikhil’s refusal to sleep with her. Nikhil is shocked when he receives a visit from his ex-girlfriend Amber. Nikhil takes her back to Holdgate, but Maisie arrives to tell Nikhil how she feels about him. At that moment, a half-naked Amber walks down the stairs, prompting Maisie to storm out in disgust.

Diane bids farewell to her life in the village. Nicola is elated when Scarlett offers to loan them cash for the pub - but who will be the new landlords? Nikhil reveals the truth to Maisie.

Diane and Charlie are all ready to leave. Her new life with Charlie isn’t exactly going the way she thought it would. She knew there would be problems ahead but she thought they would at least be able to get off to a good start – and they haven’t. A worried Rodney phones the hospital, but is informed that there are no records of Charlie or his doctor ever being at the hospital. The new landlords of The Woolpack revel in their new status. Some of the locals are happy to have them behind the bar but others haven’t welcomed them with open arms. Meanwhile, Declan tries to win Natasha around when he reveals that he's booked them a holiday. Natasha's unenthused and regrets not being able to confide in him.

Diane's reeling following recent events. She's stubbornly refusing to accept the reality of her situation, though, and is burying her head in the sand. As Diane worries, Rodney and Doug head off into Hotten, only to find Charlie's shop had never been used. Meanwhile, Marlon takes it upon himself to help Shadrach enjoy his birthday. Marlon reminds the rest of the Dingles about what day it is and decides that they should throw him a birthday party. Elsewhere, Nathan urges Natasha to take Declan up on his offer of a holiday when Cain threatens her again. Natasha's later relieved when Declan confirms that the offer of a short break is still on the table.

Marlon's optimistic that Shadrach's off the booze and excitedly arranges his birthday party. Meanwhile, Shadrach goes for a walk and when he returns and sees everyone gathered at Tall Trees, he's hesitant to join them. Later, he turns up drunk and Marlon furiously tells him he doesn't care if Shadrach drank himself to death. Shadrach immediately buys a six pack of beer. While he is walking over a footbridge, he staggers in pain caused by his liver condition and drops his cans in the river. Whilst trying to retrieve them, he loses his balance due to another sharp pain from his liver and collapses. He is then found by Marlon and Rhona, and is dragged out of the water. Rhona realises it's too late. Marlon holds his uncle's body in his arms, crying. Elsewhere, Diane finally sees Charlie's true colours and Nathan continues to plot while Natasha is away.

Marlon informs the family that Shadrach has died. After Marlon says that he was found face down in a river, Zak shows no sympathy, assuming that he fell over just reaching for a can of ale. The devastated Dingles are further shocked when Marlon reveals that Shadrach had in fact been ill for several weeks.

Reeling from his shock discovery in the woods, Sam bursts into Home Farm and breaks the news to Nathan and Katie. As the police descend on Home Farm, Nathan calls Natasha back from her holiday with Declan. Nathan's on edge as the police begin to ask questions and when his mother returns, she spots a police car and is instantly filled with dread.

Nathan urges Natasha to hold her nerve as the police question the family. Learning that the body has been found, Cain burns Mark's wallet. Zak reflects on Shadrach's departure.

Police pressure on the Wyldes mounts as Nathan is arrested. Ryan and Faye are questioned about Mark's disappearance. Carl is unimpressed that Jimmy will be leaving him in the lurch.

Nathan is shocked to learn that Mark's death could not have been an accident. Zak puts plans in place to give Shadrach a good send-off. Carl is concerned about Chas and Eve's friendship.