Episode 2939 (15th June 2001)

Episode 2939
Production code	D713/112
ITV transmission date	15th June 2001 (Friday)
Storyline writers	Chris Farrer Andrew Kirk Kim Moore Fintan O'Higgins
Script editor	Karen Grimes
Story editor	Kathleen Beedles
Writer	Stephen Bennett
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Alan Wareing
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Steve Frost
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Plot

Part One: Diane is disgusted by Bernice and Carlos and makes her displeasure known to her daughter. Viv is triumphant about the prawn trick she played on Carol. Gloria uncovers that Sam has won the right to be foreman at the factory but Eric pushes for the job to go to Cynthia instead. Carol is still angry at Viv and struggling to get rid of the smell at the B&B. Bernice is uncomfortable when Ashley talks her up in the pub. Sean gives Marc another lesson. Nicola has enjoyed her first day at college. Rodney offers to take Carol for a drink to cheer her up, dragging Nicola and Carlos along too. Cynthia wants a pay rise to cover the increase in responsibility in her role. Sean picks Ollie up from her exam after Marc's lesson and drops them both off at home after Marc's lesson. Len has arranged a meal at the Woolpack. Sean is pleased when Angie invites him along. Diane is disgusted as she witnesses Bernice and Carlos acting as if nothing has happened between Ashley and Nicola in the pub.

Part Two: Bernice begs Diane to keep her secret. She tries to make Diane understand that she doesn’t want to hurt Ashley but can’t stop seeing Carlos. Carlos loses his temper with the customers when he is left on his own as Diane and Bernice talk in the back. Nicola helps him behind the bar. Terry and Bob tire off Viv and Carol's feud and force a reconciliation between the pair. Diane advises Bernice to get away for a while to try and sort out her feelings, suggesting that she leave for Sorrento without Ashley - she arranges for her to fly out tomorrow.

Cast

Regular cast

• Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
• Bernice Thomas - Samantha Giles
• Carlos Diaz - Gary Turner
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Bob Hope - Antony Audenshaw
• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Gloria Weaver - Janice McKenzie
• Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
• Carol Wareing - Helen Pearson
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Jason Kirk - James Carlton
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Marc Reynolds - Anthony Lewis
• Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
• Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Cynthia Daggert - Kay Purcell
• Sam Dingle - James Hooton
• Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
• Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
• Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell

Guest cast

None.

Locations

• The Vicarage - Ashley & Bernice's room
• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Back room
• Pollard's Factory - Office and factory floor
• The Grange - Guest lounge
• The Woolpack - Public bar and back room
• Church Lane
• Main Street
• Holdgate Farm - Driveway

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Disgusted by Bernice, Diane issues a devastating ultimatum; Bernice leaves for Spain; and Viv realises that life with Bob will never be dull.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,340,000 viewers (10th place).