Episode 81 (30th July 1973)

Plot
Janie is still angry with Frank for taking the Sugdens to The Woolpack so soon after the funeral; she thinks it was disrespectful. Wilks talks to Jack about Matt. Jack thinks that Wilks has got ideas for Emmerdale Farm to join a federation. Wilks thinks Jack's behind the times. Janie and Carol look after Sam and Sally at Emmerdale Farm; Carol flirts with Joe. Amos receives a letter from Gower International, the company trying to take over the brewery, they invite him to take part in a course in hotel management in York. Wilks thinks this is a clever ploy to impress shareholders. Amy tries to match-make between Alison and Wilks. Matt talks to Jack about his writing career though Jack isn't that confident in himself anymore. Janie fishes for information from Carol about her and Joe. She considers leaving to do teacher training. They talk about sex and Carol worries about how to say no. Jack receives a letter from a Mr Lodds, he phones him up and arranges a meeting. Joe is puzzled when Carol walks out of The Woolpack as soon as he walks in.

Regular cast

 * Jack - Andrew Burt
 * Annie - Sheila Mercier
 * Joe - Frazer Hines
 * Matt - Frederick Pyne
 * Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
 * Amos - Ronald Magill
 * Frank - Eric Allan
 * Janie - Diane Grayson
 * Alison - Carolyn Moody

Guest cast

 * Carol - Ann Holloway
 * Amy - Dorothy Frere

Commercial Releases
This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
 * Emmerdale Farm: Volume Three DVD released by Network on 30th May 2011.