Plot[]
In a bid to resolve his differences with Gloria, Eric arrives in London and makes a beeline for Westminster. Within minutes of tracking her down, though, he soon realises that she is way out of her depth. Gloria's secretaries are calling the shots and it's obvious that she is in dire need of help in preparing her maiden Parliamentary speech. And his concern deepens when they take a coffee break and he notices that Gloria's includes a healthy dose of rum! But can Eric get her back on track and steer her away from a disastrous debut in Parliament? It's a black day back in Emmerdale as Angie is finally laid to rest. The turnout is large but the gossips have a field day speculating about why Sean has seemingly snubbed the funeral. Marc is bitter and angry about the death of his mother and vents his fury at her colleagues - blaming the force for her death. It's more than he can take and he announces that he needs to escape the village for good and put the painful memories it holds behind him. Cain is forced to watch the funeral from a distance - unable to share his own grief with anyone for fear of the truth about his involvement with her death being revealed. Charity provides a shoulder to cry on - but will Cain unburden his guilt on her? Zak is troubled too, but for very different reasons. He is struggling to deal with the news that his father is dying and Lisa urges him to see him before it is too late. And a familiar face, Jason returns to the village with some surprise news for Latisha that could see her heading for pastures new.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Marc Reynolds - Anthony Lewis
- Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
- Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Sam Dingle - James Hooton
- Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
- Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
- Cynthia Daggert - Kay Purcell
- Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
- Gloria Pollard - Janice McKenzie
- Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
- Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
- Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
- Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
- Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
- Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
- Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
- Jason Kirk - James Carlton
- Brian Addyman - Martin Reeve
Guest cast[]
- Andrea Bewley - Lawynne Taylor
- Wendy Groves - Laura Harper
- Jill Bruce - Jeni Williams
- PC Haddon - Christopher Wright
- Speaker - Charles Foster
- Radio Announcer - Marco Ricci
- TV Reporter - Tony Walton
Locations[]
- Westminster City Council - Corridor and Gloria's office
- Holdgate Farm - Hallway, back garden, Angie's room and living room
- Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen and yard
- The Grange - Guest lounge
- Church Lane
- St. Mary's Church - Nave/altar
- Church Lane car park
- Cemetery
- River Thames
- The Woolpack - Public bar and back room
- Various locations in Westminster, London including Abingdon Street and College Green
- Smithy Cottage - Front garden
- Jacobs Fold - Exterior
- Main Street
Notes[]
- First appearance of Jason Kirk since 31st January 2002.
- Last appearance of Gloria Pollard until 26th September 2003.
- This was an hour-long episode.
- This episode includes scenes shot on location in London.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,420,000 viewers (10th place).
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