Episode 2418 (17th September 1998)

Episode 2418
Production code	D976/112
ITV transmission date	17th September 1998 (Thursday)
Storyline writers	Rebecca Levene Lance Parkin
Script editor	Lisa Williams
Story editor	Gareth Roberts
Writer	Bill Lyons
Director	Steve Goldie
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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Plot

Biff is consumed with guilt when he learns of Kathy's accident. Alone with her he quietly whispers "you're the last person in the world I'd ever want to hurt". He bumps into Betty and their recent arguments seem meaningless at the side of Kathy's predicament. Ashley organises a service of prayer for Kathy which is attended by many of the villagers. Kim doesn't want to go, afraid she'll give away hers and Steve's dark secret and Steve's heart misses a beat when Kim suddenly breaks down mid-service and has to leave. Scott is quick to spot a good looking woman and flirts with Tricia in The Woolpack.

Cast

Regular cast

• Biff Fowler - Stuart Wade
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Rev. Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Steve Marchant - Paul Opacic
• Kim Marchant - Claire King
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Rachel Hughes - Glenda McKay
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Laura Johnstone - Louise Beattie
• Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Vic Windsor - Alun Lewis
• Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
• Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
• Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Lyn Hutchinson - Sally Walsh
• Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
• Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
• Ned Glover - Johnny Leeze
• Will Cairns - Paul Fox
• Kelly Windsor - Adele Silva

Guest cast

• DI Spalding - Davyd Harries

Locations

• Church Lane
• Tenant House - Exterior
• Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• The Woolpack - Public bar, rear beer garden and car park
• Main Street
• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
• St. Mary's Church - Nave/altar and churchyard
• Hotten General Hospital - Kathy's room
• Smithy Cottage - Front garden

Notes

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,850,000 viewers (13th place).

Memorable dialogue

Jack Sugden: "I still look on Kathy as family, though tragically, her marriage to my son Jackie was cut short by his death nearly ten years ago. She's had more than her share of tragedies in her young life, things that would've made most people bitter and angry. But anyone who knows Kathy knows that's not her style. She's always tried to smile through her troubles, always ready to do anyone a good turn. Seems to me that she's always put other people's happiness before her own. When her brother Nick was sent to prison, it was Kathy who took in Alice, and she's been the best mother that any child could have. If anyone was ever due some good luck, it's Kathy and we all thought that she'd found it when she and Dave Glover got married, but it wasn't to be. Now it's her own life that's in danger. She's a fighter, and with our hopes and prayers, I know she can pull through. And maybe that change of luck is just around the corner."