1980

Events

 * 29th January - Richard Anstey replaces Maurice Westrop as the Home Farm manager (First appearance of Richard Anstey).
 * 19th April - Eli Dingle is born to Albert and Delilah Dingle.
 * 29th May - As he was relocated to Wales, Maurice Westrop leaves the village (Final appearance of the character)
 * 20th June - Roy Glover is born to Ned and Jan Glover.
 * 17th July - Judy Westrop leaves the village after being offered a job elsewhere (Final appearance of the character)
 * 20th July - Scott Windsor is born to Reg and Viv Dawson.
 * 15th September - Will Cairns is born to Tony and Becky Cairns.
 * 4th October - Richie Carter is born to Denise Carter.
 * 5th December - Kelly Windsor is born to Vic and Anne Windsor

Real life events

 * 8th January - Emmerdale Farm returns after an extended break following the 1979 ITV Strike.