Episode 1477 (7th August 1990)

Episode 1477
ITV broadcast date	7th August 1990 (Tuesday)
Script editor	Ann Tobin
Story editor	Morag Bain
Writer	Peter Dillon
Designer	Agnes Hall
Director	Terence Daw
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Stuart Doughty
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Plot

Annie is busy making a bed for Kate's friend, Fran. Rachel is pleased to hear that she has got the job as receptionist at Frank Tate & Son Haulage Contractor. Elsa tries to organise Nick and Archie at 3 Demdyke Row. Amos tells Henry that he wants to make his will. Pete calls at Emmerdale Farm to see Rachel. He still seems keen on her. They narrowly avoid Kate seeing them chat. Dolly and Sam leave for Norfolk. Frank is surprised when Kim says that she will miss Sam. Pete admits to Rachel that he has missed her and wants to get back with her. She is not convinced, but they kiss and agree to meet later. Nick sees Jock about joining a union and standing up to Frank. Kate is not happy to see Pete. Nick tries to threaten Frank, but it doesn't quite work. Kate confronts Rachel, realising she was with him at the farm earlier and they row. Fran turns up at the farm and distracts Kate from her work, much to Joe's annoyance. Annie does not approve of Fran especially when she asks if she can smoke in the farmhouse. Kathy asks Jack and Joe if she can have two weeks holiday and they agree knowing that Kathy will be away for the anniversary of Jackie's death. Bill offers to sell Amos his coffin as The Woolpack customers discuss will-making. Kate and Fran slowly get drunk and chatter about old times. She forgets to make the supper for everyone. Frank calls to see Elizabeth and asks her to help get Nick and Elsa out of 3 Demdyke Row. He suggests that she offer them a room at Blackthorn Farm, but Elizabeth is not happy with his manner and asks him to leave.

Cast

Regular cast

• Annie Sugden - Sheila Mercier
• Amos - Ronald Magill
• Mr Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
• Joe Sugden - Frazer Hines
• Dolly Skilbeck - Jean Rogers
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Kathy Merrick - Malandra Burrows
• Nick Bates - Cy Chadwick
• Kate Sugden - Sally Knyvette
• Rachel Hughes - Glenda McKay
• Frank Tate - Norman Bowler
• Kim Tate - Claire King
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Sarah - Madeleine Howard
• Sam Skilbeck - Benjamin Whitehead
• Jock MacDonald - Drew Dawson
• Elsa Feldmann - Naomi Lewis
• Elizabeth Feldmann - Kate Dove
• Bill Whiteley - Teddy Turner
• Archie - Tony Pitts
• Pete Whiteley - Jim Millea

Guest cast

• Fran - Heather Wright

Locations

• Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse parlour, yard, field and farmhouse kitchen
• Home Farm - Nursery flat, grounds and sitting room
• 3 Demdyke Row - Downstairs rooms
• The Woolpack - Backroom and public bar
• Victoria Cottage - Front room
• Blackthorn Farm - Farmhouse kitchen

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Amos prepares his will. Frank seeks help from an unexpected source. The arrival of an old friend causes Kate to neglect her responsibilities.
• This episode was released on the Emmerdale 4 DVD released by MMT Laukkanen Ltd on 15th October 2014.