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|number = 2463
  
|number = 2463
 
|production code = D984/02
  
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==Plot==
  
==Plot==
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Christmas Day is in full swing as the Dingles try to put on a brave united front and regulars of [[The Woolpack]] enjoy a communal meal. [[Billy Hopwood|Billy]], meanwhile, is busy plotting to rob the Post Office so he has enough money to get him and [[Andy Hopwood|Andy]] across the North Sea to [[Holland]]. [[Marlon Dingle|Marlon]] cautiously arrives at the Dingles, having had a real earful from his girlfriend [[Lyn Hutchinson|Lyn]]. [[Butch Dingle|Butch]] arrives late looking very sheepish and the clan, nervously, settle down to dinner. Elsewhere, Andy prepares to leave the Sugdens to meet his dad. The family has a special announcement to make - they want to formally adopt him. But the youngster has other things on his mind and hardly reacts. [[Paddy Kirk|Paddy]] is called out in the middle of his Christmas dinner to tend the Dingles sick pigs. But he can hardly imagine the situation he walks into when [[Lisa Dingle|Lisa]] unexpectedly gives birth to a [[Belle Dingle|baby girl]]. Meanwhile, [[Alan Turner|Alan]] explains that he is running out of food due to the unexpected large turn out. [[Vic Windsor|Vic]] offers to return to the shop to get some puddings to give to Alan. Vic goes to the shop but is held at gunpoint by Billy. The two soon become locked in a struggle when Vic tries to sound the alarm. However, tragedy strikes when Vic falls against some shelves, seriously injuring himself. Vic pleads with Billy, who has also been injured, to call him an ambulance but he runs off. Back at [[the Woolpack]], [[Viv Hope|Viv]] goes to find Vic, but finds more interest in listening to gossip about [[Eric Pollard|Eric]]. [[Terry Woods|Terry]] goes to the shop instead and discovers Vic, already dead. Terry calls the police and ambulance and informs the Windsors of Vic's death.
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Christmas Day is in full swing as the Dingles try to put on a brave united front and regulars of [[The Woolpack]] enjoy a communal meal. [[Billy Hopwood|Billy]], meanwhile, is busy plotting to rob the Post Office so he has enough money to get him and [[Andy Hopwood|Andy]] across the North Sea to [[Holland]]. [[Marlon Dingle|Marlon]] cautiously arrives at the Dingles, having had a real earful from his girlfriend [[Lyn Hutchinson|Lyn]]. [[Butch Dingle|Butch]] arrives late looking very sheepish and the clan, nervously, settle down to dinner. Elsewhere, Andy prepares to leave the Sugdens to meet his dad. The family has a special announcement to make - they want to formally adopt him. But the youngster has other things on his mind and hardly reacts. [[Paddy Kirk|Paddy]] is called out in the middle of his Christmas dinner to tend the Dingles sick pigs. But he can hardly imagine the situation he walks into when [[Lisa Dingle|Lisa]] unexpectedly gives birth to a [[Belle Dingle|baby girl]]. Meanwhile, [[Alan Turner|Alan]] explains that he is running out of food due to the unexpected large turn out. [[Vic Windsor|Vic]] offers to return to the shop to get some puddings to give to Alan. Vic goes to the shop but is held at gunpoint by Billy. The two soon become locked in a struggle when Vic tries to sound the alarm. However, Vic falls against some shelves, seriously injuring himself. Vic pleads with Billy, who has also been injured, to call for an ambulance but he runs off. Back at [[the Woolpack]], [[Viv Hope|Viv]] goes to find Vic, but finds more interest in listening to gossip about [[Eric Pollard|Eric]]. [[Terry Woods|Terry]] goes to the shop instead and discovers Vic, already dead. Terry calls the police and ambulance and informs the Windsors of Vic's death.
   
 
==Cast==
  
==Cast==
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*[[Rachel Hughes]] - [[Glenda McKay]]
  
*[[Rachel Hughes]] - [[Glenda McKay]]
 
*[[Alice Bates]] - [[Rachel Tolboys]]
  
*[[Alice Bates]] - [[Rachel Tolboys]]
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*[[Joseph Tate]] - [[Oliver Young]] ''(uncredited)''
 
*[[Eric Pollard]] - [[Christopher Chittell]]
  
*[[Eric Pollard]] - [[Christopher Chittell]]
 
*[[Tricia Stokes]] - [[Sheree Murphy]]
  
*[[Tricia Stokes]] - [[Sheree Murphy]]
 
*[[Terry Woods]] - [[Billy Hartman]]
  
*[[Terry Woods]] - [[Billy Hartman]]
 
*[[Belle Dingle]] - [[Emily Mather|Emily]] and [[James Mather]] ''(uncredited)''
  
*[[Belle Dingle]] - [[Emily Mather|Emily]] and [[James Mather]] ''(uncredited)''
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===Guest cast===
  
===Guest cast===
 
''None''
  
''None''
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*[[Melby Farm]] - ''Living room and yard''
  
*[[Melby Farm]] - ''Living room and yard''
 
*[[Holdgate Farm]] - ''Empty living room, kitchen and hallway''
  
*[[Holdgate Farm]] - ''Empty living room, kitchen and hallway''
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*[[Emmerdale Village Shop & Post Office]] - ''Backroom, backroom exterior, shop floor and shop exterior''
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*[[Emmerdale Village Store & Post Office]] - ''Backroom, backroom exterior, shop floor and shop exterior''
 
*[[Home Farm]] - ''Dining room and living room''
  
*[[Home Farm]] - ''Dining room and living room''
 
*[[Main Street]]
  
*[[Main Street]]
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*[[The Woolpack]]<span style="font-weight:normal;"> - </span>''Bar, exterior, backroom and car park''
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*[[The Woolpack]]<span style="font-weight:normal;"> - </span>''Public bar, beer garden, backroom and car park''
 
*[[Hotten Road]]
  
*[[Hotten Road]]
 
*[[Emmerdale Veterinary Centre]] - ''Reception and consulting room''
  
*[[Emmerdale Veterinary Centre]] - ''Reception and consulting room''
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*Final appearance of [[Alun Lewis]] as [[Vic Windsor]].
  
*Final appearance of [[Alun Lewis]] as [[Vic Windsor]].
 
*First appearance of [[Belle Dingle]].
  
*First appearance of [[Belle Dingle]].
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*This special Christmas hour-long episode was broadcast at the earlier time of 6:00pm. Unlike usual hour-long episodes, which are two episodes merged together, this one was produced as one long episode.
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*This special Christmas hour-long episode was broadcast at the earlier time of 6:00pm. Unlike usual hour-long episodes, which are two episodes merged, this one was produced as one long episode.
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*This was the first time an extended version of the [[1998]] closing theme was played. It was then used occasionally for later episodes, such as [[Rachel Hughes]]' death in [[Episode 2521 (11th May 1999)]] and the storm climax in [[Episode 3623/3624 (1st January 2004)]].
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*This was the first time an extended version of the [[1998]] closing theme was played. It was then used occasionally for later episodes, such as [[Rachel Hughes]]' death in [[Episode 2521 (11th May 1999)]], [[Butch Dingle]]'s funeral in [[Episode 2674 (30th March 2000)]] and the storm climax in [[Episode 3623/3624 (1st January 2004)]].
 
*[[Viewing Figures]]: UK broadcast - 11,100,000 viewers (21st place).
  
*[[Viewing Figures]]: UK broadcast - 11,100,000 viewers (21st place).
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{{December 1998}}
 
[[Category:1998 episodes]]
  
[[Category:1998 episodes]]
 
[[Category:Emmerdale episodes]]
  
[[Category:Emmerdale episodes]]

Revision as of 20:49, 6 March 2020


Plot

Christmas Day is in full swing as the Dingles try to put on a brave united front and regulars of The Woolpack enjoy a communal meal. Billy, meanwhile, is busy plotting to rob the Post Office so he has enough money to get him and Andy across the North Sea to Holland. Marlon cautiously arrives at the Dingles, having had a real earful from his girlfriend Lyn. Butch arrives late looking very sheepish and the clan, nervously, settle down to dinner. Elsewhere, Andy prepares to leave the Sugdens to meet his dad. The family has a special announcement to make - they want to formally adopt him. But the youngster has other things on his mind and hardly reacts. Paddy is called out in the middle of his Christmas dinner to tend the Dingles sick pigs. But he can hardly imagine the situation he walks into when Lisa unexpectedly gives birth to a baby girl. Meanwhile, Alan explains that he is running out of food due to the unexpected large turn out. Vic offers to return to the shop to get some puddings to give to Alan. Vic goes to the shop but is held at gunpoint by Billy. The two soon become locked in a struggle when Vic tries to sound the alarm. However, Vic falls against some shelves, seriously injuring himself. Vic pleads with Billy, who has also been injured, to call for an ambulance but he runs off. Back at the Woolpack, Viv goes to find Vic, but finds more interest in listening to gossip about Eric. Terry goes to the shop instead and discovers Vic, already dead. Terry calls the police and ambulance and informs the Windsors of Vic's death.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

None

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Notes

December 1998 episodes
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