Series 32

2 janv. 2003

Nicola is determined not to let Neil out of her sight and insists that he join her for dinner later in the day. But as Syd warns Neil that she can be a bit of a handful, he makes it perfectly clear that he is just out for a bit of fun and isn’t looking for a serious relationship. And Steph comes to his rescue when she ignores Nicola's words of warning to stay away and returns home slightly worse for wear – interrupting Nicola and Neil. He's grateful for the diversion and makes a sharp exit. Viv is revelling in the gossip following Zak’s departure and speculates on why he would abandon his family.

3 janv. 2003

Louise starts to feel pressure as the police begin asking probing questions, Steph and Nicola's game of wits escalates and Tricia plays a trick on Marlon to make him break his resolution.

6 janv. 2003

The cracks are starting to appear, as Louise is under immense pressure from the police. They suspect murder and begin to look for a motive. Louise is terrified as they ask her to meet them at Mill Cottage for further questioning. But just the thought of returning the scene of the murder is enough to make her physically sick. As the police remove the cordon, the cottage is exactly how they left it and bitterly cold. Blood is still on the stairs, and in her mind's eye the body is still in a dishevelled heap at the bottom - will she ever be free of his haunting image?

7 janv. 2003

Jarvis gives Len a helping hand in preparation for the dance competition, and Rodney takes matters into his own hands in order to rid himself of Steph.

8 janv. 2003

Betty is intrigued by her Edna's stubborn enthusiasm for the dance contest and it is clear she is more determined than ever to win it. Finally admitting her reputation, and money, is on the line, Edna is even prepared to put her strong morals aside to get the better of Viv Hope - putting Len under more pressure than ever! Len thinks all the extra tuition has paid off until his confidence gets the better of him as he tries a tricky move and his ankle buckles - throwing them both to the floor!

9 janv. 2003

Len hasn't got the heart to tell Edna he won't be competing in the dance competition and her archenemy, Jarvis, will be taking his place! He tentatively tries to broach the subject, but at the first mention of Jarvis's name Edna begins spitting feathers! Cowardly assuring Edna he is fine to compete, Len tells her to get changed as they are going to the competition after all! Len fears for his life, as he anticipates the wrath of Edna when she claps eyes on Jarvis with his dancing shoes on. Will Edna go through with the competition, or will her stubborn streak prevail and let Viv win the competition?

10 janv. 2003

Steph's car boot sale is a roaring success while Rodney's antique barn is empty. He is miffed as there isn't a soul about, compared to the hustle and bustle that is gathering around the stalls in the street. Danny and Steph are having great fun parting people with their cash; they agree to bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones. Rodney is forced to swallow his pride and accept that Steph did enhance his profit margins. They agree to work with each other again - with Danny in tow.

13 janv. 2003

Chris is growing increasingly annoyed with Jack for being too easy with Wilf – his tenant farmer. With his patience running out, Chris sends Jack back to the farm with the threat of eviction if Wilf doesn’t pay up. But Jack is stunned by the poverty that greets him, and it soon becomes apparent that Wilf is struggling to keep his head above water. He has been struck by the foot and mouth epidemic, and his wife has left him. It comes as some surprise to Chris, then, when Jack returns with a wad of cash from Wilf – but all is not as it seems.

14 janv. 2003

Louise worries about Ray's inquest. Diane tries to reassure her. Jack tells Alan about Wilf's dire financial situation, Alan tells him that Home Farm have become far more harsher since he was estate manager. Their discussion turns into an argument and Jack accuses Alan of siding with Chris. Ollie gives Danny a telling off for leaving his plate out before leaving for college. Chris visits Wilf and tells him to pay up or meet the bailiffs. Terry arrives to give Louise some moral support.

15 janv. 2003

Louise is sour with Terry when he comes round to check on her. She comes round when Terry explains his actions, and assures her that it'll work out. Chris is still hunting for Jack. Brian continues to try get into his good book by telling Chris what he wants to hear. Louise worries that Ashley will find out the truth. DI Dove visits Laurel and gets her to go back over her story. Seth tries to help Laurel remember. Brian tells Jack that Chris is looking for him. Jack says Chris will have to wait and gets in his car, as Brian smirks.

16 janv. 2003

Louise is walking Bolan, she meets Terry in the Main Street. Louise tells him she is thinking of going to away for a bit. Terry tells her that will make her look more guilty. He also says that if she can just get through this meeting with Dove then all this could well be over. Charity mentions to Chris that Chloe didn't come home last night. Chris tells her that Jack has resigned. She is angry but Chris is convinced Jack will ask for his job back soon. Terry opens the kitchen door to Dove - she has come to ask him some questions.

17 janv. 2003

Terry thanks Charity for helping Louise get out of trouble with the police yesterday. Brian calls around to Butlers Farm and informs Stephen and Wilf that because he can't pay rent, Brian will have to issue them an eviction notice. Stephen grabs Brian but Wilf stops him from attacking him. Debbie wants to help Paddy at the vets. Zoe and Charity talk about a cesarean section, Zoe is unhappy with Charity's advice. Chris is unhappy that Brian has given Wilf 24 hours to pay up. Charity and Chris talk bad about Brian behind his back. Jack talks to Diane about his resignation.

20 janv. 2003

Zoe goes on a mad dash to the hospital, Louise realises how little she knew about Ray when his brother turns up, and Katie receives shocking news.

21 janv. 2003

Louise feels the pressure on the day of Ray's funeral, and Katie is forced to choose between Brian and Andy.

22 janv. 2003

Louise hopes for closure when she scatters Ray's ashes and sells the house to his family, Chloe grows frustrated with Zoe's demands and Katie is desperate to stay in the village.

23 janv. 2003

Scott arrives to pick up Zoe. Emily and Paddy are nervous about talking to Debbie about the pig. They chicken out about telling her. Robert teases Debbie, Ollie sticks up for her but Debbie fights back. Zoe takes Scott to the baby shop, saying the social worker thinks that it would be nice for her to buy things for the baby despite her being set on not keeping it. Tricia is shocked to hear that Louise is giving Mill Cottage to Ray's brother. A shop assistant mistakes Scott for Zoe's baby's father. Brian and Katie begin packing. She finds her baby clothes and gets upset.

24 janv. 2003

With no help from Scott, Zoe has made it to the hospital and is heavily in the throes of labour. With Chris and Charity on their way, Chloe berates Scott for letting them down. Not wanting to raise suspicion he agrees to come to the hospital straight away. In the delivery room the midwives check Zoe's records noting her schizophrenia with some caution. As the baby is born, Zoe tries to stay detached from it but can’t help feeling some anxiety as it struggles to breath and when the midwife suddenly thrusts in to her arms and asks Zoe what the baby is called, she finds herself naming her daughter Jean after her mother.

27 janv. 2003

Tricia's resolve is strengthened and hatches a plan to give Marlon the surprise of his life, while Paddy and Emily struggle to believe anymore of Debbie's stories.

28 janv. 2003

Andy's birthday night out goes badly wrong, Tricia throws Marlon off the scent as she continues to plan their secret wedding and Zoe takes action as her mental health deteriorates.

29 janv. 2003

Katie is still shaken after being mugged and to make matters worse, tension is building between her and Andy as the idea of living together is taking some getting used to. Their latest argument is interrupted by a knock at the door, and Andy is stunned to see Stephen has retrieved Katie's mobile from the gang, explaining he knew the lads who stole it. But Andy is furious to discover that Katie lied to him and knew all along that Stephen was involved in the mugging. As a few home truths are aired, it becomes apparent that, although they are engaged and living together, there is a lot they don’t know about each other.

30 janv. 2003

Lisa doesn’t thank Cain for reminding her that they could lose their house if they don’t keep up their mortgage repayments. But the bank isn’t the only ones who have got their eyes on their land. Chris is secretly hoping the Dingles can’t repay their debts as he has plans to develop their land, along with Pollard’s Factory and the Reynolds house. Lisa is forced to go on a begging mission to Home Farm. She pleads for extra time to settle their debts, leaving Charity frustrated as the pressure mounts from Chris. Expecting the third degree from Chris,

31 janv. 2003

Cain is furious after Charity serves the eviction notice on the family and vows to sort their debt to the Tates out once and for all – without handing over a single penny. Having been betrayed by his own blood, he decides to pay Charity a call intent on getting back the deeds back to the Dingles home. But when Cain barges in, throwing his weight around, Charity is in no mood to be threatened. Playing him at his own game, she suggests he keep his mouth shut - unless he wants his involvement with Angie’s death to be common knowledge. Cain is forced to back-down, knowing full well that Charity could have him arrested at a moment's notice. Back to square one, he is forced to come up with another tactic to save the house.

3 févr. 2003

Unable to pay their debt to the Tate's, the Dingles' fear nothing short of a miracle will help save their home. Cain’s desperate to stop his family from being evicted and thinks his luck is in when he unearths a skeleton from Charity’s past. With blackmail in mind, the fact that she’s a Dingle by blood means nothing to Cain who intends taking drastic actions to reclaim the deeds to the house. Later at Home Farm, Charity can’t believe her ears, when Cain drops the bombshell. With Chris in earshot, she is forced to comply with his demands, hoping he won’t learn her dark secret. Triumphant Cain leaves Home Farm issuing Charity with an ultimatum: she has 24 hours to do the right thing.

4 févr. 2003

Charity confides in Zoe as she tries to make sense of Cain’s revelation. She's finding it hard to cope with the pressure she's under. Unable to believe Cain's accusation, Zoe tries to brush it off as scare tactics – but Charity is not so sure. The more she thinks about it, the more she is convinced Debbie could be the daughter she gave up nearly 13 years ago! Having built a marriage based on trust, friendship and business, Charity fears it may all come crashing down if Chris learns the truth about Debbie.

5 févr. 2003

Lisa is still puzzled and overwhelmed that their financial worries have dramatically disappeared overnight. With the deeds to their house back in safe hands, things are beginning to look up. Meanwhile, at Home Farm, Chris is none the wiser as Charity does a great job of concealing her turmoil. He's furious, though, when he learns she's given the Dingles back their land. Chris's attempt to intimidate the Dingles backfires on Charity, when Cain decides to tell Debbie her real mother is closer than she thinks. Debbie arrives at Home Farm in a desperate bid to meet her real mother.

6 févr. 2003

While Chris and Charity tear each other to shreds, Zoe sits with Debbie in the next room at Home Farm. Zoe does her best to cover for Charity and diplomatically answers questions about why Charity might have lied. Debbie's world has just fallen apart, and Zoe is left trying to pick up the pieces. Charity finally comes to her senses and realises she can’t just throw Debbie out – she deserves an explanation. But when Debbie asks questions about her father, it is all too much for Charity, and she quickly tells her he is dead.

7 févr. 2003

As the dust settles at Home Farm, Chris panics, convinced Debbie won’t keep Charity’s secret. Determined not to let the revelations of the past days rock his world, he demands to know what Charity is going to do about the situation. But Charity is determined to get Debbie out of her life as quickly as possible as she has no maternal feelings what so ever. She knows she will have to tread carefully or the whole village could find out! Having agreed to meet Debbie and take her out for a drive, Charity puts on a brave face, as she prepares to let Debbie down gently.

10 févr. 2003

Jarvis and Edna are a bag of nerves as the dance competition approaches and the Reynolds prepare for their move to Jacobs Fold.

11 févr. 2003

Marlon's quiet night at the Woolpack hots up, Jack does everything he can to help a friend in need, and Len and Ollie start a new chapter in their lives.

13 févr. 2003

Marlon wakes up with a sore head, but the already dull ache is made worse when he realises he still hasn’t told Tricia about Steph’s advances. A hangover from hell doesn’t help his paranoia, as Marlon is more convinced than ever that Steph is up to no good, as she kept trying to get him drunk last night. Confiding in Paddy, Marlon expresses his fears that Steph is trying to split him and Tricia up again. Paddy does his best to reassure his friend, that although Steph is acting out of sorts, he has nothing to worry about and persuades him to keep his trap shut for now!

14 févr. 2003

Marlon is in for a huge Valentine's surprise.

16 févr. 2003

Fresh from a break in Spain, courtesy of Bob's ex-wife - Terry returns to the village with a new romantic interest in tow. But Louise, who has also returned from her holiday is surprised and uncomfortable to discover that she is half his age! Gossip of Terry's holiday romance spreads like wildfire - The Woolpack is a hive of activity as the local's make assumptions. Bob is quick to criticise those who are being judgmental, happy that his pal has met someone special - until he realises that the woman on Terry's arm is a very familiar face. Viv is far from impressed when she learns Chloe and Scott are back together, branding her a hussy she is quick to remind him of her infidelity.

17 févr. 2003

Bob is struggling to comprehend that Terry has brought his teenage daughter, Dawn, back from Spain as his girlfriend. Knowing full well that Terry was in love with Louise - he finds it hard to believe that he could change his mind to rapidly! Naturally protective over his daughter, things go from bad to worse for Bob, when Dawn makes a shock announcement! Bob is flabbergasted and, not hiding his thoughts, he resolves to put her on the next plane home to her mother. Until that is, the entrance of another familiar face causes an even bigger stir! As all hell breaks loose in The Woolpack, Scott tries to disperse the gathering crowds by inviting them back to his.

18 févr. 2003

With their relationship under scrutiny Terry and Dawn are determined to show the village how serious they are about one another. Terry's first port of call is the church, where he asks Ashley to marry them. A little taken aback by his urgency, Ashley suggests they attend pre-marital sessions first. Deliriously happy, Terry agrees to the sessions as Ashley confirms he can keep his side of the bargain and marry them in three weeks. Time is now ticking for Bob, and with only weeks to stop the marriage he decides to try another tact.

20 févr. 2003

When Mack asks Nicola out on a date, she has high hopes that her disastrous love life is set to change! But when Alan collars Mack and cleans him out of cash for rent arrears at the B&B - suddenly the prospect of a date look slim to none. However, Nicola is determined not to let this penniless builder get away and offers to pay for the date - to which Mack gratefully obliges. With the aid of several vodkas, she begins to see womanising Mack in a whole new light, despite Rodney's warnings to stay away. It doesn't take long for Mack to persuade Nicola to take him home - but will she still see him as prince charming in the morning? Jean takes her daughter aside for a heart to heart. But Dawn isn't for listening and makes her intentions clear, insisting she wants to make a new life with Terry in Emmerdale.

21 févr. 2003

At Home Farm, Chris' insecurities about Charity are fuelled, as he realises that Zoe knew that Debbie was Charity's child and didn't tell him. Meanwhile, Charity's concerns are elsewhere, as she can't wait for Pat to recover and be released from the hospital so that Debbie will be out of her life forever. Pat, however, is seemingly getting worse, not better, and Emily wonders whether they should prepare Debbie for the worst-case scenario. The path of love never runs smoothly for Nicola as she wakes up in bed alone.

24 févr. 2003

Lisa and Laurel are relieved as they see new troops arriving to help with the huge workload at Pollard's Factory and there's a bonus too for Laurel as she gets all in a fluster about one of the recruits and Lisa plays cupid. But the excitement surrounding the new arrivals soon wears off when Lisa finds out they are on a far higher wage than everyone else! Her angry tones fall on deaf ears, however, and Eric tells her to get on with her job - while she still has one! But Lisa isn't about to let him ride roughshod over her workforce and decides to hit Eric where it hurts.

25 févr. 2003

With his staff on strike, Eric's attempt to meet the huge order deadline single-handedly is doomed to fail. Having spent the entire night in the factory, yet barely making a dent in the order, he feels deflated and defeated. Lisa, however, is doing a stern job at the front of the picket line, making sure no one backs down. Time is ticking away and Eric is all too aware that the time has come for some tough negotiations. Lisa holds her head up high as she leaves the picket line for a showdown with the boss - determined not to let her troops down. Meanwhile, Debbie's adoptive mother Pat is weakening in hospital and has been given only weeks to live.

26 févr. 2003

Pat hasn't made it through the night and Emily fears the worst when she gets a call from the hospital telling her Debbie disappeared shortly after Pat passed away. Distraught, Debbie is struggling to deal with her grief and doesn't know who to turn to. Alone and with tears streaming down her face, she finds herself drawn to Home Farm. Charity is late for a meeting and rushes out the door, the last thing she expects is to be confronted by a desperate Debbie.

27 févr. 2003

Emily is still deeply confused about Debbie's belief that Charity is her mother. But when Debbie confesses Cain has been encouraging her, Emily is outraged that he could fill her with such false hopes. Determined to confront Cain, Emily goes to the Dingles' to shed some light on the matter. But the last thing she expects to uncover is the truth, and Emily and Paddy are left reeling with the news. As they head to Home Farm for a showdown, Charity braces herself as she realises she can no longer remain anonymous in Debbie's life.

28 févr. 2003

Debbie is heartbroken after yet another rejection from Charity, while Paddy and Emily are left to pick up the pieces. Still holding a glimmer of hope for their relationship, Debbie hopes that Charity may change her mind, given time. Paddy and Emily have bigger worries on their mind, though. With Debbie's birth mother being so close to home, they are sure that social services will move her away. Torn as to whether or not to call social services, they are dealt a massive blow when Charity beats them to the punch.

3 mars 2003

Zoe makes a momentous decision about her baby, Tricia is already experiencing the troubles of married life and Bob does everything he can to stop Terry and Dawn's wedding.

4 mars 2003

A new Tate is welcomed to Home Farm, Marlon is concerned when he stumbles across in one of Tricia's magazines, and Pancake Day leads to chaos at the Sugdens.

5 mars 2003

Zoe takes to motherhood easily, which puts Scott on edge. Meanwhile, Charity rejects Debbie in no uncertain terms, and Marlon is overwhelmed with paranoia.

6 mars 2003

Debbie absconds, leaving Paddy, Emily and Charity panic-stricken. Meanwhile, the Dingles receive a surprise from Zak, and Mack is put out of action.

7 mars 2003

Charity is wracked with guilt as the search for Debbie continues, Betty returns from Down Under and Alan evicts Mack from the B&B.

10 mars 2003

The Marsdens arrive in Emmerdale; however, the road is far from smooth as their removal van becomes ditched in the middle of the village. Ronnie Marsden is forced to abandon his vehicle and transport his family's belongings on foot, while the villagers start to gather around, intrigued by the newcomers. With the road blocked Ronnie is quick to make acquaintances and is grateful when Jack, arrives on the scene to offer a helping hand. It is abundantly clear that Ali, his youngest son, is far more interested in the local girls than helping out his dad. Meanwhile, at the Reynolds former old house,

11 mars 2003

Keen to befriend her new neighbours, Frances invites the Dingles over for a drink. The atmosphere is tense though and Cain is unnerved by Elaine’s persistent questions about the previous owners to the house. Getting up for work, Scott is annoyed to find the house is littered with the remnants of Mack and Syd’s previous night's drinking binge. When Syd emerges with a hangover, he is in no mood to battle with Scott so meekly apologises for the mess promising to clean it up at the first opportunity. When Syd arrives, he sees Mack is already at work and scolds him for letting him oversleep when they have such a big job to finish.

12 mars 2003

Living conditions aren’t getting any better at Pear Tree Cottage making Scott livid. To make matters worse Mack makes a suggestive comment about Chloe, which pushes Scott over the edge. He is quickly tiring of Mack treating the place like a doss house and is angry with Syd for not throwing him out as he’d promised. But when Syd finds out where Mack’s loyalties lie, he takes swift action, and his building buddy soon finds himself between a rock and a hard place. Frances is keen to find a job in Emmerdale but she soon finds out there are little or no vacancies to choose from. Viv points her in the direction of Pollard’s Factory in the hope that Lisa is feeling in a charitable mood.

13 mars 2003

Jealous of all the male attention Ollie has been getting recently Donna decides to stir up a bit of trouble by telling Danny that new boy Ali has been after his girl. Danny doesn’t take kindly to the news so, unaware of his heart condition, gets physical with Ali. But when Ali hits the floor, motionless, panic spreads as Elaine confirms that he has a heart complaint. Frances has been on edge for a couple of days but Ronnie puts her anxiety down to starting a new job at the factory. Little does he know she is expecting test results from the hospital at any time after a health scare.