Episode 1
Episode 629 (Tue 6th Jan 1981)
Annie Sugden is troubled by long-awaited news - and it's up to Sam Pearson to reassure her.
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Emmerdale
1972TV-PG55 seasons4.3 / 10
The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears, it's all there in the village.
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Synopsis
The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears, it's all there in the village.
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Episode 2
Episode 630 (Thu 8th Jan 1981)
Jack is thrilled to see his friend has come to see him, and is a hit with the women of Beckindale. Meanwhile, Derek and Tom are charged with theft.
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Episode 631 (Tue 13th Jan 1981)
Joe questions where Jack's loyalties lie when Jack tries to help the Merricks by seeing if Joe can get the charges dropped. Meanwhile, Annie is worried about her upcoming operation, and Ian asks Helen for a job, but is turned down.
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Episode 632 (Thu 15th Jan 1981)
Dolly is upset when Jack goes off at her for scratching the Land Rover. Meanwhile, Amos goes on the warpath after discovering that Seth has been selling homemade beer.
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Episode 633 (Tue 20th Jan 1981)
Ian's love for the country way of life forces him to see his future in a new light.
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Episode 634 (Thu 22nd Jan 1981)
The friction between Joe and Jack has been getting worse. Can Sam make them see reason?
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Episode 635 (Tue 27th Jan 1981)
With Annie in hospital for her operation, it's a time of anxiety for the family - especially Sam.
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Episode 636 (Thu 29th Jan 1981)
Sam and Henry visit a farm museum and Henry discovers a few home truths.
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Episode 637 (Tue 3rd Feb 1981)
Jackie's future is uncertain, but a confrontation between Pat and Tom only makes things worse.
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Episode 638 (Thu 5th Feb 1981)
Richard has gone ahead with some unpopular policies at NY Estates and Seth is spoiling for a fight.
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Episode 639 (Tue 10th Feb 1981)
Jackie may be on the same slippery slope as his father. Can anyone in the village offer him help?
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Episode 640 (Thu 12th Feb 1981)
Seth delivers his ultimatum to Richard - and gets something he hadn't bargained for.
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Episode 641 (Tue 17th Feb 1981)
When Jack meets the outspoken and fiery Enoch, their conversation is far from neighbourly.
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Episode 642 (Thu 19th Feb 1981)
A problem in the Tolly family sends Grace to Hotten, but a major crisis awaits her return home as Enoch dies in a tractor accident.
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Episode 643 (Tue 24th Feb 1981)
Eyebrows are raised in the village when Seth reveals a few things about his past.
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Episode 644 (Thu 26th Feb 1981)
When Amos is troubled about security at The Woolpack, he decides to tackle the problem in his own individual way.
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Episode 645 (Tue 3rd March 1981)
Richard is keen to go ahead with his controversial plans for the beef herd. Will Joe be able to deal with the opposition?
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Episode 646 (Thu 5th March 1981)
Burglar alarms should go off when there's burglary - but the one Amos bought seems to have a mind of its own!
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Episode 647 (Tue 10th March 1981)
Dolly is excited at the prospect of a home of her own, but Matt isn't quite as optimistic.
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Episode 648 (Thu 12th March 1981)
Daniel's resignation from NY Estates troubles Joe, but will it provide an answer to Grace's problems?
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Episode 649 (Tue 17th March 1981)
The family prepares to welcome Annie home after her operation - but a new set of problems awaits her return.
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Episode 650 (Thu 19th March 1981)
Amos doesn't raise objections to Henry's plan to take a holiday - until Henry reveals where he's going!
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Episode 651 (Tue 24th March 1981)
Tom claims to have learned his lesson at the court hearing, but Annie isn't taken in.
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Episode 652 (Thu 26th March 1981)
Adjusting to a broken marriage is never easy as Pat discovers to her cost.
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Episode 653 (Tue 31st March 1981)
Preparations for the protest meeting are underway, but there's a shock in store for Jack.
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Episode 654 (Thu 2nd April 1981)
Things are looking bleak for the protestors in the village, but Henry has a trick up his sleeve.
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Episode 655 (Tue 7th April 1981)
Sam returns from his holidays, only to hear some disturbing rumours about Jack.
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Episode 656 (Thu 9th April 1981)
The burglar in Beckindale is ready to strike again and it's anybody's guess whose house will be the next target.
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Episode 657 (Tue 14th April 1981)
Matt was sceptical about Jack's bargain buy at Hotten Market - and it looks like he had good reason.
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Episode 658 (Thu 16th April 1981)
Richard's plans for NY Estates extend into local property speculation - but there are bound to be objections in the village.
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Episode 659 (Tue 21st April 1981)
Whenever Jackie brushes with the law, the villagers jump to conclusions and it's up to Donald to put people right.
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Episode 660 (Thu 23rd April 1981)
Sgt. MacArthur puts an end to the burglaries in the village - but not until one more victim has been claimed.
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Episode 661 (Tue 28th April 1981)
Jack's back injury has put him out of action on the farm; but he's still quite capable of putting a strain on the family.
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Episode 662 (Thu 30th April 1981)
Dolly is finding her playgroup course very absorbing, but Matt is beginning to feel a little shut out.
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Episode 663 (Tue 5th May 1981)
Richard's plan to divert another footpath has angered a group of ramblers. The argument gets fiercer when Joe intervenes.
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Episode 664 (Thu 7th May 1981)
Henry attempts to master local support against the footpath diversion - and gets some surprising reactions.
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Episode 665 (Tue 12th May 1981)
Philip Haskell challenges Richard over his interest in Alder Cottages.
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Episode 666 (Thu 14th May 1981)
Dolly still hasn't got a contribution for the playgroup exhibition - but Matt and Sam have something up their sleeves.
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Episode 667 (Tue 19th May 1981)
An unexpected delivery brings trouble for Amos - and a surprise for Henry!
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Episode 668 (Thu 21st May 1981)
Pat is reaching the end of her tether, but when Jack tries to help it means problems at Emmerdale Farm.
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Episode 669 (Tue 26th May 1981)
Dolly is enthusiastic about the Haskell's new home, but Matt's got too much on his plate to take any interest.
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Episode 670 (Thu 28th May 1981)
Jackie isn't looking forward to the Youth Club dance, but Andy is determined to make the evening a success.
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Episode 671 (Tue 2nd June 1981)
There is trouble with a poacher on NY Estates, and catching him is only the start of Seth's problems.
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Episode 672 (Thu 4th June 1981)
Jack's break is over and it's time to settle back to work at Emmerdale Farm - but it's not that easy.
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Episode 673 (Tue 9th June 1981)
Pat is in the thick of her divorce - but she still finds some of her solicitor's questions difficult to answer.
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Episode 674 (Thu 11th June 1981)
The playgroup is short of funds and it's Dolly's job to try and raise money. It's not long before the whole village gets involved.
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Episode 675 (Tue 16th June 1981)
Richard returns after his trip away, and there are one or two unpleasant surprises waiting for him at Home Farm.
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Episode 676 (Thu 18th June 1981)
The evening before publication is a trying time for any journalist but for Amos, it's a nightmare!
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Episode 677 (Tue 23rd June 1981)
Matt doesn't relish the thought of dinner with the Haskells while Dolly finds the evening something of an eye-opener.
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Episode 678 (Thu 25th June 1981)
Donald is looking forward to a memorable day's cricket. Jack and Pat will remember the occasion for different reasons.
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Episode 679 (Tue 8th Sept 1981)
Jack is determined to improve profits at Emmerdale Farm, but his plans for the farm provoke bitter arguments in the family.
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Episode 680 (Thu 10th Sept 1981)
There's a surprise in store for Matt and Dolly when they decide on an evening out - and it brings a hint of scandal to the village.
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Episode 681 (Tue 15th Sept 1981)
Amos can cope with a plumbing problem at The Woolpack as well as anyone else - Or he thinks he can.
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Episode 682 (Thu 17th Sept 1981)
When the Chairman of NY Estates comes to Beckindale, it's an event for the villagers, but for Richard, it's a headache.
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Episode 683 (Tue 22nd Sept 1981)
Pat relies on Jack's support during the divorce hearing - but her children don't appreciate his involvement.
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Episode 684 (Thu 24th Sept 1981)
Joe's ideas have impressed NY Estates head office, but Richard is furious. Is this the start of a rift between them?
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Episode 685 (Tue 29th Sept 1981)
Joe is being put under increasing pressure at NY Estates - and his patience is beginning to wear thin.
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Episode 686 (Thu 1st Oct 1981)
There's some good news in store for Dolly at the playgroup - but she soon finds every silver lining has its cloud.
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Episode 687 (Tue 6th Oct 1981)
The student at NY Estates is a burden for Joe Sugden, but he has quite a different effect on Sandie Merrick.
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Episode 688 (Thu 8th Oct 1981)
Jack is anxious to get on with the Merrick children, but Jackie is becoming more and more hostile.
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Episode 689 (Tue 13th Oct 1981)
The Sugdens are off to Connelton Gymkhana, but Joe has a difficult decision to make before he can enjoy himself.
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Episode 690 (Thu 15th Oct 1981)
It's the day of reckoning at the parish council meeting - and time for Henry to redeem himself with Dolly.
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Episode 691 (Tue 20th Oct 1981)
Joe realises he needs to take action over the pig unit
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Episode 692 (Thu 22nd Oct 1981)
Jack and Matt have different plans for the farm and with money in short supply, the two men are on a collision course.
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Episode 693 (Tue 27th Oct 1981)
A shotgun is invaluable to a responsible gamekeeper - but just how responsible is Jackie?
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Episode 694 (Thu 29th Oct 1981)
Joe and Richard both have to face the managing director of NY Estates - and one of them is in for a hard time.
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Episode 695 (Tue 3rd Nov 1981)
Jack is still being obstinate about Matt's sheep shelter. It's time for Annie to tell Jack a few home truths.
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Episode 696 (Thu 5th Nov 1981)
finale
There's a shock in store for Dolly when she visits her Aunt Jessie in Darlington.
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Cast
Jeff HordleyCain DingleElizabeth EstensenDiane Sugden
Lucy PargeterChas Dingle
Mark CharnockMarlon Dingle
Steve HalliwellZak Dingle
Christopher ChittellEric Pollard
Emma AtkinsCharity Dingle
John MiddletonAshley ThomasCredits
- Created by
- Kevin Laffan
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 10,087
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
ITV YorkshireUnited Kingdom
ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
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