Episode 3118 (21st February 2002)

Plot

Zoe's drink-drive nightmare begins to kick in and she finds the Emmerdale community less than sympathetic to her plight. She does find an unlikely ally in Paddy, however, who agrees to support her when she reveals that she is likely to face a driving ban. But Emily isn't happy about Paddy's choice as she knows it could well spell the end to their dream of him setting up in business alone. Lisa continues to chip away at Zak and insists that he stay at home to look after Belle. But Zak has other ideas and tricks Cain into a spot of baby-sitting. But even he makes a sharp exit when Latisha arrives and she and Peg are left holding the baby. Lisa is outraged and wastes no time in laying into Zak upon his return. Never one to miss a chance, Peg joins in and an almighty Dingle-dong erupts. Ashley continues to try and help Bernice through her darkest hour and looks after the baby at every opportunity. He realises that won't be enough, though, and makes an appointment for Bernice to see a counsellor. Over at the village shop, Viv is dreaming up plans to make it big. She has decided that her backroom could be the key to prosperity. Tricia continues with her Village in Bloom plans, even as Marlon is shocked at the extravagance. Len feels guilty as Angie prepares to sell the family home.

Cast

Regular cast

• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
• Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Bob Hope - Antony Audenshaw
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Tricia Fisher - Sheree Murphy
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Bernice Thomas - Samantha Giles
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Gabby Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
• Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
• Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
• Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
• Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox

Guest cast

• Peg Dingle - Jeanne Hepple

Locations

• Mill Brook Cottage - Kitchen and living room
• Emmerdale Veterinary Centre - Consulting room, reception and cages
• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen and yard
• Emmerdale Village Store & Post Office - Back room and shop floor
• Victoria Cottage - Living room
• The Vicarage - Kitchen, living room and front garden
• Windsors - Garage and forecourt
• The Woolpack - Public bar and beer garden
• Main Street
• Smithy Cottage - Kitchen

Notes

• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,390,000 viewers (15th place).