Series 16

Jan 6, 1987

Dolly hadn't seen her adopted son for eighteen years when he arrived out of the blue on Christmas Eve. Now Christmas is over but Graham shows no sign of leaving Beckindale.

Jan 8, 1987

Dolly is torn on what to do about Graham.

Jan 13, 1987

When a stranger comes to Emmerdale Farm looking for Graham, Dolly finds out some unexpected truths about her son - but the question is, what does she do?

Jan 15, 1987

Matt has had enough. He wants Graham out of his house - and soon.

Jan 20, 1987

Nick is far from happy, when Caroline finds out why Alan is in for a shock.

Jan 22, 1987

Dolly tries to clear the air with Matt and Graham's future seems finally decided...or is it?

Jan 27, 1987

Matt and Dolly are taking Graham back to the army, but Graham decides the army will have to wait.

Jan 29, 1987

There's a woman in Amos's life. The trouble is, he's got no idea who she is.

Feb 3, 1987

The police are asking questions about Graham and Matt and Dolly find themselves at odds with the law.

Feb 5, 1987

Kathy faces a difficult time on her first day at work and it's even more difficult when Graham comes out of hiding and demands her help.

Feb 10, 1987

Amos is ready to tell his life story on local radio - but is local radio ready for Amos?

Feb 12, 1987

Kathy can't keep her secret any longer. Can Dolly get to Graham before the police do?

Feb 17, 1987

Graham has gone and Jackie for one is glad to see the back of him, but Dolly returns from army camp with some surprising news.

Feb 19, 1987

Alan believes there's conspiracy in the air, and that Joe is at the bottom of it.

Feb 24, 1987

Phil and Joe make a startling discovery at The Mill, and it looks like their dreams of success are about to turn sour.

Feb 26, 1987

Matt and Dolly go to the army camp to bring Graham home, but someone else has very different ideas, and Graham has one more shock in store for Dolly.

Mar 3, 1987

Jackie is missing on the high fells in terrible weather. He must be found, but time is running out.

Mar 5, 1987

Alan is worried about his future at NY Estates, but what Joe tells him gives Alan more to worry about than his career.

Mar 10, 1987

Alan's secret knowledge is beginning to weigh heavily.

Mar 12, 1987

A visit from the Bishop of Skipdale brings a challenge for Reverend Hinton: has the time come for him to move on from Beckindale?

Mar 17, 1987

Amos plans to make Robert's first birthday a magical occasion - if all goes well!

Mar 19, 1987

Joe tries to stop the row between Sandie and Eric, but it looks like there's no way of avoiding confrontation at the market.

Mar 24, 1987

Sandie suspects crooked dealings at the antique sales. A surprising discovery does nothing to calm her fears.

Mar 26, 1987

As Reverend Hinton faces a decision about his future in Beckindale, news breaks which questions the whole future of the village.

Mar 31, 1987

News of a nuclear waste dump in Beckindale has left the village shocked and stunned. But after that, comes the anger!

Apr 2, 1987

A bitter confrontation between Jack and Joe can't be postponed any longer.

Apr 7, 1987

It's time for the nuclear industry to state its case in Beckindale, but some people don't want to listen. Nick has his own reasons for staying away from the meeting.

Apr 9, 1987

Eric's career hangs in the balance and Sandie has to face up to saying something that may cost him his job.

Apr 14, 1987

Henry walks from the shop down the side of The Woolpack and sees a huge "No Nukes Here" sign sprayed onto the wall.

Apr 16, 1987

Jackie Merrick comes across a dead sheep in one of the fields at Emmerdale Farm.

Apr 21, 1987

A councillor, Mr. Bailey, who is behind the nuclear waste disposal site in Beckindale visits the Village Hall and discusses the scheme with the reluctant residents including Dolly and Jack who speak up against it.

Apr 23, 1987

Phil finds his driver side tyre has been slashed and goes to replace the tyre. Meanwhile, the culprit, Eric, continues his hate campaign against Sandie. He finds a window has been left unlocked at The Mill and climbs in through the window. He snoops round and reads Sandie's letter from her father Tom. As he is doing so, Joe drives into the front yard, gets out and knocks on the door. Eric flinches. Joe then leaves and Eric breathes a huge sigh of relief.

Apr 28, 1987

Alan finds himself fighting for survival. Archie asks for a place to stay for a night or 2. Amos allows him to stay at The Woolpack. Archie plays loud music upstairs, and Amos is slightly unnerved by this.

Apr 30, 1987

Jackie and Matt see 2 surveyors on Pencross Fell. They are sure to win the battle against the nuclear dump. As Phil goes out for the evening, a drunken Eric breaks into Mill Cottage and terrorises Sandie for getting him sacked. He threatens her with a poker. He then pours his heart out to her saying at 42 years old he has hardly achieved anything in life. Sandie takes pity on Eric and takes him home. The future of NY Estates Yorkshire branch is uncertain.

May 5, 1987

Sandie is still recovering from being held hostage with a poker by Eric. She puts on a brave face for Phil and does not tell him about the incident. When plans to site a nuclear waste dump near Beckindale take an unexpected step forwards, Jackie finds himself at the centre of a violent confrontation. Henry is told that he is a grandfather. But he wonders why Marian has waited until after the birth of Nicolo to tell Henry.

May 7, 1987

Archie has been forced to leave home. After a night of chaos in The Woolpack, Amos is beginning to understand why!

May 12, 1987

Jackie has spent the night in the police cells but has been released on bail. He is facing an assault charge.

May 14, 1987

Jack is afraid that the rest of the family have given up the struggle.

May 19, 1987

Phil has every reason to feel optimistic but Sandie cannot share his enthusiasm.

May 21, 1987

Amos has a surprise for the village but his well-intentioned plan could land him in serious trouble.

May 26, 1987

On the morning of Kathy and Jackie's court case there is an unexpected protest - or is it just mindless vandalism. Amos may be facing a lawsuit from Meadows over his article in the newspaper. Alan and Amos argue over it.

May 28, 1987

Seth's reputation is restored when he galvanizes the whole village into action. The villagers all protest "No Dump" and Sgt Ian MacArthur says the builders of the dump will not be here today. The villagers think they have won but MacArthur says to Henry that they will be back another time.

Jun 2, 1987

There's a long-awaited reunion as Henry welcomes his daughter Marian to Beckindale, along with her husband Paolo, son Nicolo and step daughter Francesca. Paolo jokes that English rural folk are called "yokels". Stirred by memories of the past, Jack is more than curious to see what has become of Marian.

Jun 4, 1987

Matt discovers that work at Emmerdale Farm is the last thing on Jack's mind at present - and he decides it's time for a few home truths. Meanwhile, Archie finds an injured owl and makes a friend in Francesca.

Jun 9, 1987

An evening at the farm promises to be a happy occasion for Marian as old friendships are renewed with the Sugdens. Marian plays the piano. But not everyone is taken in by her husband's charm, and Jack is in no mood for polite conversation. Paolo does not like Jack keep smiling at his wife Marian just because he once dated her. Jack thinks Paolo is a snob and says he feels sorry for him.

Jun 11, 1987

A brief encounter with a mysterious woman puts all thoughts of work out of Joe's mind and leads Alan to believe that his boss may be cracking up under pressure! Francesca carries on acting oddly, and purposely smashes a glass onto the floor of The Woolpack. Paolo gets talking with Eric about antiques and books. Paolo says he will do business but only if the books are worthy, as he does not like his time wasted. Paolo then introduces Eric to Marian.

Jun 16, 1987

Francesca sits eavesdropping on the stairs as Jack and Marian have dinner together. Caroline dolls herself up and waits excited and impatient for Jack to arrive.

Jun 18, 1987

Paolo continues to give Marian a hard time over Jack. Marian becomes annoyed by Francesca teasing Nicolo and warns Paolo to do something about it.

Jun 23, 1987

Annie has sharp words to say about Jack's relationship with Marian. Paolo is in hospital, severely injured. His wife, Marian keeps a bedside vigil.

Jun 25, 1987

Henry is saddened by the prospect of Marian's return to Italy; but should he try to make her change her mind? Eric is stopped by police and is asked if he knows anything about the shooting of Paolo, seeing as he did a deal with him recently. Eric denies he knows anything and is free to go for now. There is uncertainty at Home Farm when Howard calls to see Alan and Joe.