Episode 84 (7th August 1973)

Plot
Alison has reorganised the shop. Joe bumps in Carol in the shop. Molesworth tries to talk Matt round. He doesn't want the responsibility but tells Molesworth he'll think about the job. Wilks finds leaves in his car and realises Carol and Joe must have stopped off somewhere. Joe tells Matt that Verney wants him to play in the cricket match against Robblesfield. Mick calls into the shop to buy some batteries but Alison can't find any, they introduce themselves to each other. Molesworth is trying to get in touch with Wilks, he goes to the farm. Sam detains him by boasting about Sam and Sally, but takes offence when Molesworth asks who looks after the twins. A brewery representative phones Amos to say that he may be calling over the weekend. Amos decides he can't leave the pub now, he has to cancel his drink with Alison and is bitter when she makes it clear she didn't see it as a proper date anyway. He accuses her of playing him off against Wilks. Alison is offended and shouts at him. Molesworth suggests to Matt that he organise some childcare for him.

Regular cast

 * Annie - Sheila Mercier
 * Sam - Toke Townley
 * Joe - Frazer Hines
 * Matt - Frederick Pyne
 * Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
 * Amos - Ronald Magill
 * Alison - Carolyn Moody

Guest cast

 * Carol - Ann Holloway
 * Molesworth - Reginald Marsh
 * Mick - David Kelly

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