Episode 31 (5th February 1973)

Plot
Jack is hiding out in the Millhouse trying to write his second novel. He still cannot persuade Trash to wash. Sam arrives at The Woolpack with his new puppy dog and he mentions that he has seen Jack with a woman in the village. Annie and Henry are surprised as they have both been trying to find him. There is a strained atmosphere at the Verneys as Laura tells George she wants a divorce and admits to being unfaithful. Beryl arrives at the farm where she is worried as Sharon has not been home all night. Reverend Ruskin calls in at The Woolpack for a drink. He asks Amos if he is willing to give a lady who has just come out of prison a job as a barmaid. Joe finds out that Sharon withdrew £50 from her savings the day she disappeared.

Regular cast

 * Annie Sugden - Sheila Mercier
 * Jack Sugden - Andrew Burt
 * Joe Sugden - Frazer Hines
 * Henry Wilks - Arthur Pentilow
 * Amos Brearly - Ronald Magill
 * Sam Pearson - Toke Townley
 * George Verney - Patrick Holt
 * Peggy Skilbeck - Jo Kendall
 * Reverend Ruskin - George Little

Guest cast

 * Trash - Leonard Maguire
 * Beryl Crossthwaite - Joan Scott
 * Laura Verney - Patricia Haines
 * Barney - George Malpas

Commercial Releases

 * Emmerdale Farm: Volume Two DVD released by Network on 14th September 2009.