Seasons & episodes

Work on The Woolpack chimney goes underway, whilst Annie hints to Christine that marriage isn't to be taken lightly. Meanwhile, Alison prepares to tell Matt that she has been in prison.

Disaster strikes at The Woolpack when the chimney collapses and the place is covered in dust. Matt tells Alison that her criminal record doesn't change his feelings, but she says she can't marry him.

Henry offers Norah Alison's job at the shop. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine consider going to London for their honeymoon.

Christine is angry when Matt changes his mind about them moving into Hawthorn Cottage. Meanwhile, Norah begins making changes at the shop.

Matt is upset after being rejected by Alison. Meanwhile, Amos and Norah clash over who Wilf is working for.

Alison decides to leave the village and informs Henry. Meanwhile, Annie asks Henry to give Christine away if Robert doesn't turn up.

On Christine and Joe's wedding day, Robert lets Christine down. Henry gives her away instead. Afterwards, Christine is surprised to discover her mother had attended.

Annie worries that Christine is forcing Joe to go along with decisions he doesn't want to. Meanwhile, Alison's leaving party takes place at The Woolpack.

Henry and Matt say goodbye to Alison as she moves to Jersey. Meanwhile, Sgt. Marsden warns the Sugdens about a break-in in the area.

Norah causes controversy with Edward and Sam at the shop, whereas Amos begins to have suspicions about George.

The village fête gets underway and Sam strives to win the vegetable contest, but loses to Tom Raistrick. Meanwhile, Henry informs George that he is the full owner of the shop and George tells him that's he's accepted within the village now.

Edward is fuming at Wally upon discovering Wally has attempted to dissuade Fred into increasing the church budget. Meanwhile, Henry feels Norah is getting too big for her boots when she continues to make dramatic changes at the shop.

Liz is unhappy when Edward is forced to cancel their trip to Norfolk as Edward is too busy. Also, Christine feels out of place at the Sugdens dinner.

Robert goes to see Christine but she is fuming that he didn't go to her wedding. Meanwhile, Joe tries to solve Davey's problem.

Annie is unnerved to discover Christine is lying to Joe. Meanwhile, Norah plans a holiday with Norman.

Joe is annoyed to discover that he and Christine are beholden to Robert. Meanwhile, William Hatherwick offers his services to Norah and Henry.

Christine and Joe have a massive row, and Christine walks out on him. She later returns and informs him that their marriage isn't going to work. Meanwhile, Henry offers Liz a job at the shop.

Joe tears through the village and nearly runs Henry over in his landrover. However, Joe has no recollection of the incident. Meanwhile, Robert tries to put things right with Joe and Christine.

Henry is annoyed when Norah begins to take over his responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sam is concerned about Joe after hearing Joe say he doesn't care if Christine didn't return.

Sam is forced to tell Robert that Christine has gone missing. Meanwhile, Amos returns from holiday and is shocked to find the changes in The Woolpack.

Norah catches a thief, and is surprised to find the familiar face of Kathy Davis in her shop - but with no husband in sight.

Joe's suspicions are confirmed when he tracks down Christine's ex-boyfriend and finds them together. Meanwhile, Amos is unnerved with Norah's decision to sell soft drinks at the shop.

Norah spreads the word that a new headmaster will be joining the village. Meanwhile, Annie tries to help Joe and Norah tries to get the shop a liquor license.

Sam berates Joe for the village gossip, saying that he brings shame on the family. In turn, Annie berates Sam for making it public knowledge. Meanwhile, Henry is annoyed that Norah is continuing to make decisions without informing him, and the new headmaster arrives in the village.