Episode 3279 (3rd October 2002)

Episode 3279
Production code	D720/195
ITV broadcast date	3rd October 2002 (Thursday)
Storyliners	Wendy Bloom Tony Hammond Fintan O'Higgins Lindsay Williams
Script editor	Jadie Montgomery
Story editor	Andrew Kirk
Writer	Matthew Westwood
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Daniel Wilson
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Steve Frost
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Plot

Marlon, Tricia and Steph attend the wedding fair. Tricia and Steph look forward to seeing the beautiful dresses on the catwalk, but deep down both Marlon and Tricia are worried that their wedding plans are last minute. As the grooms walk down the catwalk, Steph hints how handsome Marlon will look leaving him feeling uncomfortable. They see a friendly face when Donna comes out modelling a wedding dress, Tricia falls in love with it. Marlon insists it is too expensive, but secretly has decided to empty his bank account for her. Steph gives him a kiss on the cheek followed by a knowing smile when Tricia isn't looking. He is concerned that there might be something about Steph that Tricia isn't telling him. Zoe tells Chris she has been up all night making plans for her future. With her life back to normal, she feels settled and at peace but cant really explain the dizzy feeling she has been experiencing. After the miscarriage, Brian and Andy are doing their best to be there for Katie, but feeling smothered she rejects their concern. Andy is worried about Katie as he walks in to the café to find her laughing with Latisha. He feels jealous and asks Katie to go to the cinema with him. She says no and an argument starts. Andy complains to Brian about Katie's bad mood and Brian worries, urging Katie to attend counselling at the hospital. Katie refuses and assures him she doesn't need it, but Brian is not convinced.

Cast

Regular cast

• Stephanie Stokes - Lorraine Chase
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Laurel Potts - Charlotte Bellamy
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Katie Addyman - Sammy Winward
• Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
• Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Gloria Pollard - Janice McKenzie
• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
• Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
• Brian Addyman - Martin Reeve
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton

Guest cast

• Ryan Leader - Daniel Pape
• Glynis Hardy - Christine Cox

Locations

• Main Street
• The Woolpack - Beer garden and public bar
• Home Farm - Living room
• Café Hope - Café
• North Park Hotel - Senate Room, lounge and foyer
• Pollard's Factory - Office
• Connelton View - Front garden
• Tenant House - Living room/kitchen
• Farrers Barn - Living room/kitchen

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Marlon has cause for concern as Steph oversteps the mark; Zoe decides it's time to take stock of her life; and Katie assures Brian she doesn't need counselling.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,650,000 viewers (14th place).