Episode 2710 (22nd June 2000)

Episode 2710
Production code	D990/80
ITV transmission date	22nd June 2000 (Thursday)
Storyline writers	Karen Grimes Alison Pennells Simon Winstone
Editor	Phil Davies
Script editor	Steve Hughes
Writer	Chris Thompson
Designer	Mike Long Sue Booth
Director	Oliver Horsbrugh
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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Plot

Lady Tara hosts a home coming party and Chris unsuccessfully attempts to flirt with her to secure investment in Tate Haulage, whilst Adam turns up with Virginia despite the fact he's dating Tricia! Sean spirits Angie away upstairs, whereupon Chris and Tara walk in to find them in a compromising position. Jack decides the kids should go to Spain whilst he and Sarah battle it out for custody and whilst she is less than certain, he gives her no choice.

Cast

Regular cast

• Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Laura Johnstone - Louise Beattie
• Kelly Glover - Adele Silva
• Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
• Richie Carter - Glenn Lamont
• Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Adam Forrester - Tim Vincent
• Virginia West - Bridget Fry
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
• Frankie Smith - Madeleine Bowyer
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
• Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
• Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
• Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
• Lady Tara Thornfield - Anna Brecon
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Marc Reynolds - Anthony Lewis
• Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley

Guest cast

• Daniel Dean - Charles De'Ath
• Jonny Bradley - Ben Bryant

Locations

• Tate Haulage - Office
• Dale View - Kitchen and living room
• Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Reception
• Melby Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen and living room) and yard
• Home Farm - Kitchen
• The Woolpack - Public bar, kitchen and back room
• Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Road outside Oakwell Hall
• Oakwell Hall - Grounds, foyer, living room, upstairs landing and bedroom

Notes

• First appearance of Lady Tara Thornfield since 16th September 1998.
• This was an hour-long episode.
• The full version of the 1998 theme was played.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,150,000 viewers (8th place).