Episode 1419 (11th January 1990)

Plot
It is Nick's first day as gardener at Home Farm and he worries that Frank thinks he's more experienced that he really is. Dolly also begins her first day as housekeeper at Home Farm. Sarah isn't impressed when Robert bounces on his bed at 6am. Nick tries to impress Frank with his knowledge of plant names but is caught out when he pronounces something wrong. Kim lays down the law regarding Dolly's job. Kate receives a bunch of flowers from David, but she puts them straight in the bin. Nick tries to impress Zoe but doesn't get anywhere. Sarah's annoyed when Annie barges into the cottage. The farmhouse has central heating installed. Mark and his friends decide to try and trap mink in order to sell their fur. David calls to see Kate; she tells him to leave. Zoe interviews local farmers for a university project. Annie and Sarah clash and Sarah locks the interconnecting door. Dolly asks Nick to pick Sam up from school. Zoe calls at Emmerdale Farm and asks questions about chiamydiapsittaci - a sheep disease that can affect pregnant women. Joe warns her that Kathy lost a baby because of the disease. Kim tells Dolly she doesn't mind her bringing Sam in the house. Zoe is upset at the local farmers response to her questions, especially Joe's. Mark and his friends set traps for the mink. Sarah moans to Jack about Annie. Amos worries about his play when the majority of the cast drops out. Chris tries to give Kathy some advice but she tells him to leave her alone. Lucy goes missing and gets caught in the mink trap.