Seasons & episodes

Annie Sugden looks back at the events leading to Christmas. Jack Sugden and Pat Merrick have announced their engagement. But Pat is still on edge - could this be because of her ex-husband Tom's arrival in the village?

Jack has been avoiding the truth for eighteen years, but the past has finally found a way of catching up with him.

There's a revelation in store for Jackie - and Jack quickly discovers that some things are better left unsaid.

Amos awaits with trepidation the arrival of Lettice Noble - for the judging of the best kept cellar competition.

Jackie has not been turning up for work, and Seth has been making excuses for him. But how much longer will Joe put up with this?

Jack finds a sympathetic audience in Joe, but for Jackie, there seems no-one to turn to.

Jackie is still angry and confused and it's anyone's guess what he might do next.

Sandie tries to put things right with her brother. Can Joe offer her any help?

Tom continues to reel at Pat for keeping Jackie's paternity secret, whilst Annie and Dolly are infuriated with how distant Jack is with the farm.

The Sugden's land rover is slashed, but nobody knows who it was. Meanwhile, Jackie resorts to alcohol to help escape his problems.

Amos is determined to catch whoever slashed the land rover's tyres. Later, Amos and Henry break up a fight between Jack and Tom. Also, Pat believes that leaving Jack will save her relationship with Jackie.

Sam is shocked when Jackie reveals Jack as his biological father, whilst Donald is shocked when Tom reveals the same. Meanwhile, Annie gives Jack a heated talking to. Also, Joe introduces his girlfriend Lisa.

Annie tries to right the wrongs and begs Tom to help Jackie accept his new family. Meanwhile, Dolly is shocked when Sam goes to Ireland, and is insistent that he won't be returning.

Pat breaks off her engagement to Jack. Meanwhile, Tom has gotten a job in Aberdeen and says goodbye to Jackie and Sandie before his departure.

Dolly is left in charge of the farmhouse as Annie and Sam leave for Ireland. Meanwhile, John tries to get Joe to hire more staff but Joe is unhappy with his interference.

Dolly takes a fancy to the newborn calf, whilst Grace accepts her farming days are over. Jack is cold towards Joe, and Pat is cold towards Jack. Also, Amos and Henry hire Seth as an entertainer.

Seth is upset when he finds out Grace is moving to Hotten without telling him. Meanwhile, Dolly goes to visit the doctors about trying for a baby again. Also, John tries to convince Daniel to return working for NY Estates.

Pat manages to put her foot in it with her other child, and Sandie decides to take off to see Jackie. Meanwhile, Dolly thinks Matt wants there to be a problem with her having children and snaps. Also, Grace leaves for Hotten.

Matt and Dolly make up, whilst Grace's departure becomes common knowledge. Meanwhile, Sandra arrives with bad news for Amos, whilst Seth's performance in The Woolpack is a success.

Dolly receives good news about wanting to have another child, whilst Henry and Amos are impressed with the profits from Seth's performance. Meanwhile, Joe meets Alan Turner - the new Home Farm estate manager.

Matt and Jack are kept busy on the farm with lambing season, but Matt confides in Jack that he's worried for Dolly's health. Meanwhile, Alan gets into the office and already begins discussing future plans with Joe.

Pat gets a promotion from Alan, but Donald is unsure on whether to accept his from the bishop. Meanwhile, the villagers meet Alan and Amos takes a liking to him.

Jack discovers Pat has lied to her, whilst Jackie meets up with ex-girlfriend Jane. Also, Sandie takes an interest in Alan's horse William.

Jack is angry after seeing Pat and Joe together and makes snide remarks. Dolly gets them to stop arguing and gets Pat and Joe to join. Jack is jealous over Joe helping Pat and Dolly makes a remark about Jack's behaviour. Sandie helps Amos write an article on the school play. Jack insults Pat and Joe and they decide to leave abruptly.