Plot[]
Kelly's hopes of escaping her problems are dashed when Roy turns down an invitation to spend Christmas in Ibiza with his father. And her day gets worse when Paddy criticises her for making one mistake too many at the vets. Roy's temper cracks when Kelly mocks him about his plans for their future, and then turns to the bottle for comfort. Preparations are underway for Bernice's wedding. But while Tricia is excited about being a bridesmaid, she becomes disappointed when Bernice reveals what she will be wearing. Sarah can not believe Jack's attitude when he suggests that they should be spending their money on the farm rather than Christmas. Butch asks Lisa's advice about reconciling Emily and her father. Emily persuades Zak to build Belle a nativity scene for her birthday. Angie is furious with Sean when he breaks his promise to make tea for the kids. Viv decides to extend her shop's opening hours to compete with the supermarket. And Ollie and Marc keep their plans for the village pantomime secret from Ashley.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
- Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
- Kelly Glover - Adele Silva
- Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
- Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
- Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
- Richie Carter - Glenn Lamont
- Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley
- Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
- Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
- Andy Hopwood - Kelvin Fletcher
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
- Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
- Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
- Gavin Ferris - Robert Beck
- Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
- Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
- Emily Wylie - Kate McGregor
- Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
- Jason Kirk - James Carlton
- Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
- Marc Reynolds - Anthony Lewis
- Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
- Graham Clark - Kevin Pallister
- Rev. Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
- Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
- Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
Guest cast[]
None.
Locations[]
- Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Back room, shop exterior and shop floor
- Melby Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen and living room)
- Dingle Automotives - Forecourt and garage
- The Woolpack - Public bar
- Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Reception
- Main Street
- Emmerdale Village Institute - Main hall
- Tate Haulage - Office
- Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen and yard
- Holdgate Farm - Driveway
Notes[]
- This was the first episode of Emmerdale to have an official sponsor in the form of the laundry detergent Daz in a deal said to be worth £6 million. These short adverts depicted two talking dogs, named Jonno and Barry, observing their owner's washing spinning around in the washing machine. The dogs were created by Simon Brooks at advertising agency Leo Burnett, and the films were directed by Jeff Stark through Stark Films, with special effects provided by Smoke & Mirrors.
- TV Times synopsis: Roy's attempts to cheer up Kelly only make her worse; the kids conceal the contents of their pants from Ashley; and Viv vents her anger over the shop's future.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,820,000 viewers (10th place - combined figure including repeat).
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