Series 22

January 12, 1993

Frank looks terrible after a night of drinking. He refuses Zoe's offer of breakfast and tells her to stop fussing. Eric is having to rush off for the bus as he no longer has a car. Lorraine is going back to school. Carol tells her that she is wearing too much make up. Lorraine is still bitter towards her mum and they row. Kathy tells Chris that she cannot wait to leave Home Farm stables. Kim is looking at a new horse, but she just wants Dark Star. Neil encourages her to go and get him. Archie starts his childminding of Peter Whiteley.

January 14, 1993

Carol tries to make her peace with Lorraine. They seem to reach an understanding. Elizabeth is talking about Carol and Lorraine to Eric. She thinks that Carol must have known what was going on. Eric does not seem keen on going to see the bank manager, but Elizabeth has made the appointment. Lorraine steals £5 out of her mum's purse and then accepts some more money from her. The bathroom door has jammed at Emmerdale Farm. Robert gets stuck in there and has to be rescued. Zoe is clearing out all Frank's empty bottles.

January 19, 1993

Neil and Kim have had a restless night. Kim can't get the shotgun and Frank out of her mind. Zoe has taken the key to the gun cupboard. Frank tells her that he would not have killed anyone. Neil reminds Kim that it is her birthday. Archie has told Lynn all about Frank's escapades. Nick is talking about his holiday with Julie. Zoe relates the gun incident to Chris but all he is bothered about is who witnessed it. Zoe thinks that Frank is on the verge of a breakdown and tries to get Chris to realise. Neil has put his friends off tonight. He invites them round for dinner next week instead. Kim doesn't want to go out tonight anyway.

January 21, 1993

Sarah is pleased that Jack seems to be back to his old self. He is optimistic about the future now that he has had the idea for the co-operative. Sarah warns him not to expect too much. She is no longer keen on the idea of breeding deer. Nick and Archie tell Elizabeth that Meg is in hospital and that she has had a virus. They are trying to sort out a rota for helping Meg and Seth out with food and cleaning but they know that Seth has got his pride. Kathy tells Zoe that she wants to take Dark Star to Kim as he is the only horse left in the stables now. Zoe agrees to keep Frank occupied.

January 26, 1993

Robert and Sarah look at the damage caused by the hole in the field. Jack has had to borrow a tractor to pull his out of the hole. Michael is helping him. Frank has passed out on the sofa after another drunken night. Kim wants to buy a new dress for the meal with Neil's friends tonight. He suggests that he takes her to Northallerton. She still cannot forget that Frank ripped up her clothes. Frank and Zoe argue.

January 28, 1993

It is the morning of Lorraine's birthday. Carol has bought her a cassette player. She is appalled to find that her mum is intending to come to her party. Lorraine tells her that she doesn't want her there. Sangeeta is upset to find a rat in the cellar. Alan is busy cooking for Seth and Meg. He confides in Kathy that he knows that they will not appreciate his casserole. Kathy is going to cover for Lynn who has gone to Leeds for the day. Carol comes in to say that she will be able to work this evening after all. Rachel invites Dave to dinner this evening. Jack finds out that the hole has been caused by a lead mine caving in.

February 2, 1993

Jack is sarcastic about Sarah who is now busy making marmalade for the farm shop. Robert is writing to Annie. Mark is about to set off to Leeds to watch Rachel and Jayesh take part in the three legged race. Seth tells Nick that Meg is back to normal and has been bossing him around all weekend. Nick is excited because he has just booked a holiday for himself, Julie and the children. He suggests that Seth takes Meg on a second honeymoon. Sarah is still peeling oranges for the marmalade. She is determined to help Emmerdale Farm survive by making the farm shop work

February 4, 1993

It is the morning of Meg's funeral. Seth is at Demdyke. He doesn't seem to be accepting that Meg has died. Kim wants to go to Meg's funeral. Neil doesn't want her to. She gets something through the post. Sarah explains to Mark that even though Seth complained about Meg all the time, that was just his way and he did love her. Mark explains about the fell race to Jack and Sarah. It will consist of a team from Beckindale and one from Leeds. Jack wants to take part, but Mark tells him that he is not fit enough. Kim's letter is from Frank's solicitor. He is citing her adultery with Neil.

February 9, 1993

Sarah tells Robert that he will have to stay with his friend Ben while they move out of the farmhouse. He thinks that it is going to fall in a hole. Jack tells Sarah that the insurers will pay for temporary accommodation. They still have not told Annie about the move yet. Seth is preparing to go back to work. He tells Elizabeth that he is going to give some of Meg's possessions away. She invites him to tea. Kathy is helping out at the haulage firm.

February 11, 1993

Elizabeth hides Meg's ornament on the windowsill and remembers that Seth stayed the night when she sees Smokie. Jack and Sarah arrive at Emmerdale Farm for the last milking session. The farmhouse feels cold and damp. Sarah worries about not telling Annie. Seth moves Meg's ornament to the front of the windowsill. Lynn drops Peter off with Archie.

February 16, 1993

Carol and Lorraine are still rowing. Kathy is still working for the haulage company. She has been reorganising the files and Chris is impressed. Sarah is feeling a bit like a refugee with all their belongings being scattered all over. Jack tries to reassure her. Archie doesn't want to talk to Lynn about Zoe. Michael is getting worried about his trial

February 18, 1993

Chris arrives at work to find Frank there. He tells Chris that he is divorcing Kim and he does not want Chris to interfere. Alan reminds Elizabeth to pick up a crab for his dinner party. Sarah is worried how they are going to cope on the farm once Michael's trial starts. They hope that he will not go to prison. Michael thanks Sarah for giving him a job.

February 23, 1993

It is the day before Michael's trial. He asks for the day off. Jack and Sarah are sympathetic. Kim has moved a couple of ornaments around at Neil's. He notices and blames the cleaner. She admits that it was her though and even offers to do some cleaning. Neil is appalled at the idea. Kathy takes a mystery phone call and Chris is suspicious. Nick arrives back from his holiday. He is pleased to see Alice. Lynn tries to reassure Michael that everything will be okay. He is missing Rachel. She is worried when he goes off somewhere. Frank takes a beer out of the fridge instead of food. Neil takes Kim to look at some stables that are for sale. Nick tells Archie that he doesn't love Julie, although they did get on on holiday. Archie tells him that he is depressed about Zoe.

February 25, 1993

Michael is smartly dressed and up early for his trial. Lynn asks how Rachel was. She realised where Michael went last night. She confronts him about the prowling and tells him to forget Rachel. Eric forces Elizabeth to try and eat something; she is nervous about the trial. Eric is worrying about giving evidence against Michael. Jack and Sarah are still finding it difficult to find a suitable farm within easy reach of Emmerdale Farm. Neil is giving his investment advisor a hard time. He is still mad with Kim for not accepting the stables, but she is determined not to live off another man. Jack and Sarah look round a farmhouse, but it is falling apart. Sarah is horrified when Jack suggests selling up and getting out of farming. Michael is in the dock. Steve and the rest of the gang join him.

March 2, 1993

It is the final day of Michael's trial. He is due to give evidence today. Elizabeth is not optimistic. Lorraine's social worker is due today, but Lorraine does not want to see her. She rows with Carol. Archie rings up to speak to Zoe. Frank gives Joe his orders for the holiday village. He refuses to talk about Kim though. Neil wants Kim to come for a meal with his friends. She wishes that he had asked her first. Michael's solicitor briefs him before he takes the stand. Joe telephones Kim and she suggests meeting for a drink. They agree on The Woolpack. Jayesh and Sangeeta are taking Rachel out for the day. She sees Eric going into a bank. Steve is blaming Michael for the robbery.

March 4, 1993

Michael wakes up in his prison cell. Elizabeth has been crying all night. Kim tells Neil that she may take on the stables if she can pay him back. Steve threatens Michael in prison. Alan has booked a 15-day Mediterranean cruise. Carol lets slip to Frank that Joe met Kim in The Woolpack yesterday. The Sugdens have got to move into a new holiday cottage. Alan suggests that they move into The Woolpack while he is away. Steve finds Michael again and is nasty. Rachel has called round to see Elizabeth.

March 9, 1993

Joe is finding it difficult to live with Mark because he is so untidy. Kim telephones him and asks him to pick her up. Nick is fed up of Seth who is still living with them after Meg's death. Carol wants Lorraine home early so that she can meet the social worker. Archie is in training for the fell race. Kathy can't tell Chris why she will not be in work next week. Everyone notices a smell around Seth. Jack and Sarah are still looking for a farm. Joe helps Kim with her luggage as she moves out of Neil's house. He has left her to it

March 11, 1993

Archie is finding it difficult to ask Seth to leave. Seth deliberately misunderstands him and offers to pay board instead. Lorraine claims to have the day off school. A salesman is trying to sell a new brand of beer - Bloodaxe - to Alan. Alan isn't interested. Annie has written to Jack to tell him that she will be home soon.

March 16, 1993

Eric calls round to Bob Thorley's farm to discuss the sale of his cattle - he has 660 pedigree friesians. He mentions that he may have a buyer for his farm if he wants to sell. Bob is unfriendly. Zoe admits to Chris that she is in a bad mood, but will not tell him why. She is having to look after Frank. He is hungover again. Alan gives Lynn her orders before he leaves for his holiday. Rachel, Sangeeta and Jayesh are working out at a gym in preparation for the fell race. Eric tells Jack and Sarah about Bob Thorley's farm

March 18, 1993

Carol is going to a support group in Hotten. Fiona is taking her. She asks to meet Lorraine later. Frank apologises to Joe for his behaviour last night. He wants Joe to give him Kim's address so that he can talk to her. Joe refuses and says that he will speak to Kim himself. Archie is confused by Zoe's behaviour. Nick tells him to be more demonstrative. The Sugdens are moving into The Woolpack. Kim phones Frank. He wants to meet her. Chris hears a lot of noise outside in the haulage yard. Kathy is driving a HGV.

March 23, 1993

Sarah and Jack are tired from lambing. Joe arrives and tells them that Bob Thorley wants to see them. Mark is in training. Lorraine's new social worker, Beth Anderson, arrives. She asks to take Lorraine out for tea. Rachel arrives at Home Farm for a visit. She brings her dirty laundry with her. Jack and Sarah have gone up to Hawthorn Cottage to see Bob. He has decided to accept their offer. They are delighted. There is sign of poachers at the fish farm. Seth thinks that it is probably herons. Eric and Elizabeth are back from Paris. Beth has taken Lorraine for fish and chips

March 25, 1993

Elizabeth is still furious with Eric about deceiving Seth. She refuses to make him any breakfast. Sarah arrives at the lambing shed where Jack has been working all night. It is her birthday, but Jack seems to have forgotten. Eric doesn't seem to feel at all guilty about cheating Seth. Sangeeta realises that Rachel is going to see Michael. Eric tries to give Archie some money for Alice, he really just wants to get back in Elizabeth's good books. Zoe tells Kathy that she is not going to take the Edinburgh job.

March 30, 1993

Annie has stayed at Mill Cottage overnight. Kathy is worried about her, but she seems quite happy cooking a full breakfast for Chris. Jack and Sarah argue about what they should tell her about the condemned farmhouse. Frank has got another hangover. Archie thinks of an excuse to go to Home Farm so that he can see Zoe. Rachel has come home for a break. Mark guesses that she has had an argument with Jayesh. Archie catches up with Zoe. He calls her selfish. She is still telling him that she is going to Edinburgh.

April 1, 1993

Lorraine is waiting for the post. She tells Carol that she is expecting an invitation to a party. Archie is upset at the way Zoe has treated him. Debbie turns up at the Nelsons. It looks like she and Lorraine have played an April Fools' Day joke on Carol. Chris tells Frank that Joe was talking to Kim yesterday about the divorce settlement at the holiday village. Eric and Carol are both waiting for the bus to Hotten. He talks to her about Elizabeth. She is still ignoring him. Carol suggests buying her some flowers.

April 6, 1993

It is Robert's birthday. Annie has bought him a gameboy. Jack and Sarah are surprised that she knows about them. Elizabeth is due to visit Michael in prison today, but she tells Eric that she is having second thoughts. Nick wants to know what is wrong with Archie. Joe is going to work as normal. He presumes that Frank will not remember him handing his notice in yesterday. Mark wants to come back to work at the holiday village this summer. Joe tells him to speak to Seth first. Joe meets Kim at lunchtime.

April 8, 1993

Mark is moving into a cabin at the holiday village. Jack is hooked on Robert's gameboy. Sarah wants to phone Annie. Archie has got a hangover and Nick waves a fried breakfast in front of him. Seth arrives and recommends a hangover cure. Nick reminds Archie that he has got fell racing practice this morning. Elizabeth is feeling better this morning. Alan visits her. She asks him if he met anyone special and he says no. Rachel is back in Beckindale for the fell race with Jayesh and Sangeeta. They want to back out.

April 13, 1993

Lorraine hammers the last signpost in for the fell runners. Rachel and her team pack up all their supplies for the race. Jayesh and Sangeeta are not looking forward to it. Joe is helping out at the farm. Alan is preparing a new cocktail and tries it out on Lynn. She doesn't like it. Lorraine tells Mark that Rachel is up to something to win the race. He tells Nick and Archie and they plan their revenge. Kathy tells Chris that he is a male chauvinist. Robert starts the fell race. Kathy goes out and leaves Chris.

April 15, 1993

Rachel tries to apologise to Joe for yesterday. He tells her that he was just so worried about her. They make up. Joe then tells Rachel that he is looking into suing Frank for unfair dismissal. Lynn defends Frank when Archie starts to moan about his drinking and behaviour. Jack tells Joe that they can complete on Hawthorn Cottage at the end of the week.

April 20, 1993

Rachel is visiting Michael in Roxleigh Prison. He is really pleased to see her. A client arrives at Home Farm for a meeting with Frank. Zoe has to make excuses for him as he isn't there. Rachel tells Michael about Jack and Sarah buying Hawthorn Cottage and the fell race. He gets a bit depressed hearing about outside news and has nothing to tell her. He has only got 9 days to go on his sentence. Zoe is stalling Frank's client. She asks Archie to phone her back so she can pretend that it is Frank. Frank has been shopping and meets Elizabeth

April 22, 1993

Jack and Sarah are finally moving all their furniture out of the farmhouse. Sarah finds some old photographs belonging to Annie. Annie is at Mill Cottage looking sad. She tells Kathy that she doesn't want to go up to the farm. Jack looks round the empty attic room. He remembers Robert's birth and talks about his sister Peggy. Joe arrives and opens the champagne. Kathy tells them that Annie doesn't want to see them until they start including her in their plans. Kathy is a driver short when her mum turns up. Caroline is worried about Alan

April 27, 1993

Jack and Joe are looking at wallpaper samples for Annie's bedroom. Robert is still playing on his gameboy. Sarah is worried about him. Alan cannot understand when a delivery of bloodaxe lager is made to The Woolpack as he didn't order it, but then discovers Sarah's signature on the order form. Sarah thinks that Jack and Joe should ask Annie about the wallpaper. Alan sits on the barrels in protest.

April 29, 1993

Caroline has made Alan a full breakfast, but he feels really embarrassed about last night. Elizabeth is madly cleaning up in preparation for Michael coming home. Caroline tries to reassure Alan that he didn't make a fool of himself. She just wants them to remain friends. Elizabeth interrupts them. Rachel is touchy today as Sangeeta asks questions about Michael. Joe is going to see Chris with Kim. Jack is annoyed because he wanted him to go and see Annie with him. Caroline decides to take Alan on a picnic. Nick gives Seth a couple of bags of fertiliser from Home Farm. He expects Frank to be bothered, but he actually offers Seth a lift. Alan pours his heart out to Caroline

May 4, 1993

Michael turns up unexpectedly resulting in mixed emotions. Carol's actions result in fury and Zoe's news is greeted with joy.

May 6, 1993

Nick calls Seth's bluff, while Frank discovers Kim isn't bluffing. Caroline treats Alan to a surprise he'll never forget.

May 11, 1993

While desperately trying to escape from her past, Lorraine hits a crisis. For Elizabeth the past yields potential treasures.

May 13, 1993

While Alan's refusal to face other people's problems angers Caroline, Frank and Kim discuss a compromise. The Pollards face a moral dilemma but Zoe gives Archie the choice of his dreams.

May 18, 1993

Michael and Chris are both scheming, Elizabeth lays down the law. Zoe is finding romance a strain and Sarah's cake proves too hot to handle.

May 20, 1993

Frank's delusion is shattered by Lynn, while Seth's fantasy comes to a head. Robert bears the brunt of Jack's frustration and Annie exercises her prerogative.

May 25, 1993

Amos is unsure of Annie's motives while Lynn suspects Michael's. A photograph gives Alan a turn and Frank faces a proposal.

May 27, 1993

Emotions run high in Beckindale, Annie lets go, Chris goes for Lynn and Zoe feels she's gone too far.

June 1, 1993

There's discord in the village - Joe has been neglected, Elizabeth is taken for granted and Zoe finds herself misunderstood.

June 3, 1993

Nick is anxious, Archie is concerned for Annie and Kathy makes a very worrying discovery.

June 8, 1993

A rejection forces Alan to reconsider, while Eric considers an opportunity. Zoe comes out with some news and there's an unwelcome face in The Woolpack.

June 10, 1993

Alan's attempt to save face is ill-advised, while Jack's advice gives Leonard food for thought. Elizabeth and Eric have an unpleasant encounter.

June 15, 1993

Lynn lays down the law to Alan, while Eric takes a risk to break it. Zoe plucks up her courage and Leonard bravely makes a decision.

June 17, 1993

It's the day of the Hotten show and Frank is plagued by memories, Jack and Sarah are struck with guilt, while Nick and Seth decide to share their high spirits.

June 22, 1993

Michael persuades Sangeeta to let her hair down, while all hell's let loose when Amos tells Annie the truth.

June 24, 1993

Steve is lurking with intent in Hotten while Alan's charitable intentions are far from honourable. Jack and Joe find they have a long way to go, and is it finally the end of the road for Eric?

June 29, 1993

There's been foul play and Steve is the prime suspect while Nick finds himself reluctantly in the limelight. Joe's prospects suddenly improve, while Sangeeta's future seems far from rosy.

July 1, 1993

Robert's mood has drastically changed, and he doesn't want to go to school or leave the house altogether. Sarah and Jack worry that he could be getting bullied. Sarah organises for one of Robert's friends to come over for tea, but when Jack returns from the school run with only Robert and breaks the news that Robert and his friend nearly got into a fight, they realise Robert's got a real chip on his shoulder. Sangeeta is secluding herself from everybody in her room and spending all of her time trying to master her exams.

July 6, 1993

Alan has left Carol in the lurch, and The Woolpack is snowed under with hikers. Chris and Kim finally settle their deal, and Chris now owns her shares of Home Farm properties. Jack and Sarah attend Robert's parents evening and are shocked that they have to worry about his exams this early. Frank's worried about Zoe's overworking and dedication to being a vet and confronts Archie for some answers on her behaviour

July 8, 1993

Noticing how drained she looks, Frank persuades Zoe to take a break from her rounds and rest, even though she only did so for two hours. Jack and Sarah finally get to the bottom of Robert's distress when he tells them that everybody at school is mocking him and calling him thick. Alan is escorted to Skipdale Police Station when the same policewoman who shooed him from a doorway catches him trying to get into his car after losing his keys, and instantly thinks the worst.

July 13, 1993

Frank's fears are confirmed by Lynn's revelation and Alan plucks up his courage to make a date. At Emmerdale Farm, there's an unexpected candidate for a job, while a dinner party leaves Sarah consumed with envy.

July 15, 1993

Rachel rebels over Joe's romance and there's mutiny in The Woolpack as Alan toes the line, but his foot is firmly down when Frank finally oversteps the mark.

July 20, 1993

Sarah's at her wits' end, while Rachel reaches the end of her tether. Frank's on the wrong side of the law but will Elizabeth take it into her own hands?

July 22, 1993

Frank is finally on the wagon, Steve finds himself on the rails and Michael is put on the spot when Lynn reveals all.

July 27, 1993

Kathy discovers Chris' deception, Michael finds he's unwelcome at Emmerdale Farm, and Eric and Elizabeth return home to an unpleasant surprise.

July 29, 1993

Kathy makes a decision, Rachel makes an angry move while, unknown to the others, Annie and Leonard are making plans for the future.

August 3, 1993

Elizabeth makes a puzzling discovery, while Annie's actions shock her sons. At Home Farm, Zoe blames Frank for Archie's arrest and Chris continues to plot against his father.

August 5, 1993

Robert won't let go of his new friend, there's a reconciliation for Kathy and Kim, and a treat in store for Alan on his birthday.

August 10, 1993

Carol tries to find out where Alan went on his birthday. Archie is fed up and takes his bad mood out on Nick. Elizabeth is surprised to find a 'For Sale' sign outside the Post Office.

August 12, 1993

Rachel gives Jay his marching orders, Joe gives Mark a dressing down, and the village is scandalised by the newcomers' plans for the village shop.

August 17, 1993

Eric tries to talk Elizabeth out of going over to Home Farm to see Frank about the cheques again. Jayesh forbids Sangeeta from seeing Michael again but she tells him she doesn't need his permission.

August 19, 1993

Kathy tries to put Chris off going to barbecue, fearing another argument between him and Frank. Joe tells Rachel he's broken up with Lynn. Rachel is uninterested, knowing that Joe is just trying to use it as a reason for her to stop seeing Michael. She snaps at Sangeeta when she turns up without warning. Vic, Viv, Scott and Kelly arrive early for the barbecue. Frank is eager to support Zoe but she insists she needs to do things in her own time

August 24, 1993

There's a scandal sheet about but can there be smoke without fire? The flames of Frank's suspicion are fanned, while at Emmerdale Farm tempers flare when Annie makes an announcement.

August 26, 1993

Kathy helps Frank sort everything out for the new buyers of the haulage site. He reassures her that him selling the business wasn't to harm Chris. She tells him that she couldn't care less about what his intensions were and that she's sick to death of the pair of them. Lorraine's got two A's in her exams. Carol sings her praises but Lorraine doesn't want a fuss. Frank shuns Elizabeth when she comes in for a business meeting he called upon, leaving her confused. Kathy confides in Lynn about her and Chris

August 31, 1993

Scott wakes his family up by blaring his tapes. Frank receives his report from the Detective Agency. Annie tries to get Kathy to find out where Chris is but she insists he'll return when he wants to. Eric tells Elizabeth he kept one of his credit cards but has now lost it and is being billed for items he didn't purchase. Vic and Viv reach the end of their tether with Scott and leave him behind at the campsite as they go off with Kelly and Donna to explore the countryside. Frank summons Elizabeth to Home Farm.

September 2, 1993

Nick's birthday sends out high anxiety amongst the Demdyke Row household when Julie informs him that she may have her income support reduced if she refuses to sign out a form that opens a deep wound in the history of Rebecca's parentage. Nick begins to worry that the clock is ticking for his time to come, meaning that Elsa will be brought back onto the scene all over again. Frank swallows his pride and apologises to Elizabeth for the mix-up with the cheque books. He persuades her to come back to work by agreeing to her boundaries. Jack and Joe help Annie move into her new cottage.

September 7, 1993

Sarah decides to take action on the creation of the farm shop. She seeks redemption in Frank Tate to see if he will become the company's silent investor. He agrees, but on the condition, he speaks to both her and Jack first. The villagers seem to be getting more and more clued up on who the culprits are behind The Beckindale Press, and the real rascals are the number one suspects. When Scott reaches the front page news, the Windsor's set out to take their revenge, and Scott performs a fake drowning, publicly humiliating Debbie in the process

September 9, 1993

Vic is plotting revenge, Lynn kicks Chris when he's down, while Michael almost bites the hand that is to feed him.

September 14, 1993

Jayesh's question puts Rachel on the spot. Chris puts Frank's offer down. While at The Woolpack, Shirley is disguised to put a plot in motion.

September 16, 1993

September 21, 1993

It's Chris's first day in a new job, and Frank's first sighting of an old flame, while at Emmerdale Farm, it seems as though Sarah's having second thoughts.

September 23, 1993

Sarah's plans go awry when three becomes a crowd, disaster befalls the Windsors on their big day, while at Home Farm, Frank is astounded by Jack's change of heart.

September 28, 1993

Chris is disappointed when Kathy's birthday plans don't include him. Alan and Frank settle their differences. While at 3 Demdyke Row, Nick is horrified when he discovers what's wrong with Peter.

September 30, 1993

Annie is delighted at Sarah's news but wants to see her made an 'honest woman', Kathy confesses that her marriage is over, while Joe informs his stepchildren that he is finalising a divorce.

October 5, 1993

Jayesh is sticking to his guns, Chris is scraping the barrel, while at The Woolpack, a wine tasting leaves Alan in low spirits.

October 7, 1993

Kim has a small visitor, Viv discovers the size of Scott's tall-tales while in Leeds, Zoe's enthusiasm for poetry is short-lived.

October 12, 1993

Zoe makes a quick exit in the morning as she finds Frank and Ruth having breakfast together. Carol is puzzled as Lorraine insists on hurriedly buying a copy of the Hotten Courier. Frank offers to take Ruth into Harrogate and show her round some of the clothes shops he used to visit with Kim. Ruth reminds him that she's not Kim and can make her own choices.

October 14, 1993

Scott finds himself a poacher's target, Michael finds he's made a scapegoat, while, at The Woolpack, Alan discovers something shocking about Shirley's past. Sgt MacArthur is having his last day as the village police officer. A leaving party is arranged for him.

October 19, 1993

Carol's on the trail of Alan's secret, Mark discovers he's gone up in the world, while at Emmerdale Farm, Jack finds he can't resist Annie's powers of persuasion.

October 21, 1993

Chris is tormented by memories, Nick's outburst troubles Elizabeth, while at the Winebar, Carol disturbs an intimate moment.

October 26, 1993

The Woolpack is shocked by Annie's hen party, Michael is amazed to find he's under suspicion, and Frank is surprised by the patter of tiny feet. Former parish vicar Donald Hinton is back in Beckindale for Annie's wedding. He comments on how the pub has changed a lot now that Alan is in charge.

October 28, 1993

Jack and Joe wish Leonard luck ahead of the wedding. Annie prepares to leave for the church. Leonard arrives at the church to find the Reverend Johnson has lost the key to get in and is also losing his voice. Vic manages to pick the lock as the villagers begin to gather outside. As a way of thanks, Jack invites him and Viv to attend the ceremony.

November 2, 1993

Lorraine reaps the benefits of her artistic skills, Elizabeth is at the end of her tether with the Windsors, while at Emmerdale Farm, Sarah has got the wrong end of the stick about Kim and Joe.

November 4, 1993

An invitation to Joe makes Lynn green with envy, Jayesh sees red at the Emmerdale Farm bonfire, while it's a grey day for the Windsors when someone goes missing.

November 9, 1993

Chris and Kathy share a champagne breakfast, Seth's personal problem sabotages a pheasant shoot, while Vic finds himself searching the streets of London.

November 11, 1993

Sarah's matchmaking plan falls flat, Jayesh tells Rachel it's the end of the road, Vic finds himself building bridges, while at the Winebar, Kathy makes a decision and there's no turning back.

November 16, 1993

Elizabeth is in Leeds to meet Elsa, Chris's suspicions prove unfounded, while Kathy makes up her mind to do the decent thing.

November 18, 1993

Alan solves all Carol's problems, while Eric creates more for Elizabeth, and at Mill Cottage, Chris takes Zoe's revelation very badly.

November 23, 1993

Nick is disappointed when Julie reveals her plans for Christmas, Elsa is upset when she goes unrecognised, while Scott finds his boasting has landed him in big trouble.

November 25, 1993

November 30, 1993

Seth is left concerned when Alan tells him they need to talk. Sarah snaps at Robert when she finds him playing in the barn. She's annoyed when Jack thinks she's overreacting. Elizabeth picks Elsa up and drives her into Beckindale for her day off. They pass Nick on the road but only Elsa spots him. Spying an opportunity, she asks Elizabeth to take her to see Alice,

December 2, 1993

Michael confronts Vic to make Scott suffer the consequences, Lynn is feeling broody, while Elizabeth is reminded that marriage is for better or for worse.

December 7, 1993

Kathy is covering her tracks, Jack uncovers a hidden hazard, while at 3 Demdyke Row, Archie fails to cover up for Elsa.

December 9, 1993

Joe turns down Lynn's offer, Elsa turns to the law, while at The Woolpack, PC Mitchum has turned Shirley's past against her.

December 14, 1993

Archie has a disappointment with his pantomime, there's a doctor's family in the house while at Whiteley's Farm, a secret meeting leads to a dramatic decision.

December 16, 1993

Beckindale's newest arrivals settle in, Nick is shattered to be betrayed by Elizabeth, who finds herself hurling much more than insults. Alan sends PC Mitchum packing when he nearly makes one too many comments about Shirley.

December 21, 1993

Eric and Elizabeth exchange short words the next morning. A motorcyclist speeds past Alan as he is about to cross the street. Jack discovers that Skipdale Bridge is closed while the water company lay in a new main.

December 23, 1993

Eric throws a suitcase into the river, unaware that Luke has seen him. Joe receives an irate phone call from Lynn saying that he hasn't returned her vacuum cleaner. Jack asks for a lift to collect his tractor back from Ted. Seth shows Sampson off to Alan, Viv, Kelly and Donna. He explains the horse was Walter Eagleton's and tells how Sampson led him to his master who had been lying dead for four days. Seth isn't sure what to do with him. Angharad and Bernard despair at Jess spending all her time on the phone to Danny.

December 28, 1993

It is Christmas Day. Seth and Smokey enjoy a brisk morning walk on the fells above Beckindale. Kim gets Sampson settled into his new home. Seth lays flowers on Meg's grave. At The Old Hall, the McAllister family are preparing for Christmas dinner, and awaiting the visit of Angharad's mother. Bernard asks Luke not to ride his bike through the village on Christmas morning

December 30, 1993

Leonard and Annie are sat at Tenant House ready for Joe to take them to the airport. Joe demands that Mark takes Lynn's vacuum cleaner back when she calls again. He reminds Jack to see the contractors to sort out the access over Skipdale Bridge for the tractor. Frank ponders over a wrapped present at Home Farm. Kathy packs up her stuff and leaves a note for Chris.