Episode 18 (12th December 1972)

Episode 18
Production code	1479
ITV transmission date	12th December 1972 (Tuesday)
Script editor	David Crane
Writer	Neville Siggs
Designer	Geoffrey Martin Mary Rea
Director	Desmond McCarthy
Executive producer	Peter Holmans
Producer	David Goddard
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Jack has decided to return to London. Janie asks Frank on a date but ends up going out with Joe. However, it doesn't last long when he begins going on about Marian.

Plot

Jack prepares to set off for London. Joe explains to him about what Henry said, saying he also mentioned doing a spot of business but didn't mention what. Jack asks Matt to keep an eye on Joe as he departs. Henry arranges for Peters to act for Joe. He tells Marian that Joe's smitten with her, she says she doesn't like him that way. Janie flirts with Frank Blakey and they make a date. Joe decides to continue his education on the advice of Marian. Peggy views a cottage in the village, but realises it is far too expensive. Joe is full of talk at dinner of furthering his education. Marian says she has a feeling she's going to regret saying that she would help Joe with his studies. Janie asks Joe to take her on her date now. Frank makes a rare appearance in The Woolpack. Henry discusses farming with Frank and Amos. Janie and Joe kiss in the old Millhouse. Frank waits in The Woolpack for Janie as the pub starts to fill up. Janie's put off Joe when he talks about Marian, she reckons she's only saying she'll help him to study because she wants to go out with him. An annoyed Annie visits Inglebrook House.

Cast

Main cast

• Annie - Sheila Mercier
• Jack - Andrew Burt
• Peggy - Jo Kendall
• Joe - Frazer Hines
• Matt - Frederick Pyne
• Sam - Toke Townley
• Marian - Gail Harrison
• Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
• Amos - Ronald Magill
• Janie - Diane Grayson
• Frank - Eric Allan

Guest cast

• Walter - Meadows White
• Cyril - Frederick Peisley

Locations

• The Woolpack - Public
• The Mill - Bedroom
• Hotten Road
• Beckindale Forge
• Inglebrook House - Downstairs rooms
• Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room, yard, milking shed

Notes

• For the first time in the show, The Malt Shovel is referred to by its full name by Amos Brearly.
• TV Times synopsis: Episode 18: Peggy is upset to learn that she is expecting twins. Henry Wilks is seriously considering taking up farming. Meanwhile, P.C. Ball has called at the Sugden Farm with summonses for both Joe and Jack.
• This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
  • Emmerdale Farm: Volume One DVD released by Network on 15th October 2007.