Episode 3137 (20th March 2002)

Episode 3137
Production code	D720/49
ITV broadcast date	20th March 2002 (Wednesday)
Storyliners	Andrew Kirk Fintan O'Higgins Wendy Bloom Lindsay Williams
Script editor	Katie Swinden
Writer	Tim Dynevor
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Pip Short
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Steve Frost
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Plot

Cain is up to his usual tricks at the awards ceremony as he introduces himself as a businessman and proceeds to order champagne. Viv and Diane declare a truce but Viv is on probation. The village is stunned by Gloria's return. Although she doesn't take Eric's proposal seriously to begin with, but he gradually persuades her otherwise. Eric asks Gloria to come back to the village with him so that they can talk. She agrees. Gloria tells Eric of her new business venture with a friend. Eric is impressed and heartened as it is clear that she still has feelings for him. As they enter The Woolpack together Eric asks Louise to get champagne for everyone as they announce they are to be wed. At Victoria Cottage, after several drinks Tricia, Marlon, Bernice and Ashley decide to play Twister after dinner. Tricia puts a foot wrong and tumbles. Bernice is in shock as she questions Tricia why she is unbuttoning her cardigan. Tricia naively states that Marlon taught her how to play and the rules say if you fall over you must take an item of clothing off. As the game proceeds until Ashley finds himself in his underpants, Bernice suggests they make an exit at this point. Phil is pleased that Jess and Maggie have called a truce. Maggie and Jess agree that for Phil's sake they will bury the hatchet for now although they know they will never really get on. The Reynolds receive the good news that Marc has been chosen as a candidate for electronic tagging and could be home within weeks. Len and Angie both agree that if Marc could find work it would enhance his chances for the future. They both hope he will be able to get a job in the garage.

Cast

Regular cast

• Gloria Weaver - Janice McKenzie
• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
• Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
• Jess Weston - Ruth Abram
• Maggie Calder - Dee Whitehead
• Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
• Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
• Bob Hope - Antony Audenshaw
• Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Tricia Fisher - Sheree Murphy
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Bernice Thomas - Samantha Giles
• Phil Weston - Mark Jardine
• Lucy Calder - Elspeth Brodie
• Craig Calder - Jason Hain

Guest cast

• John Reid - Don Crann

Locations

• Unknown hotel - Reception, upstairs balcony, corridor, bar and ladies' toilets
• Dale Park - Calder/Weston family chalet (living room/kitchen)
• The Woolpack - Public bar and staff corridor
• Victoria Cottage - Living room
• Farrers Barn - Living room/kitchen

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: A scheming duo is born as Gloria gets engaged to Pollard. Phil seeks sanctuary in the pub, while Maggie and Jess face some home truths.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,460,000 viewers (9th place).