Episode 127 (14th January 1974)

Plot
Ruth is making her presence felt back in Beckindale having left Tom, and the gossip spreads round the village. Matt invites Alison to Emmerdale Farm where they have a chat. Wilks returns to Beckindale with good news but Amos is not so pleased. The contract is ready for Wilks to buy half The Woolpack. Amos is still sceptical about going into partnership. Ruskin sees the forge door open and comes in and sees Ruth has taken an overdose.