Plot[]
The Marsdens arrive in Emmerdale; however, the road is far from smooth as their removal van becomes ditched in the middle of the village. Ronnie Marsden is forced to abandon his vehicle and transport his family's belongings on foot, while the villagers start to gather around, intrigued by the newcomers. With the road blocked Ronnie is quick to make acquaintances and is grateful when Jack, arrives on the scene to offer a helping hand. It is abundantly clear that Ali, his youngest son, is far more interested in the local girls than helping out his dad. Meanwhile, at the Reynolds' former house, Frances Marsden is fuming to find Syd and Mack are still working away on their new house and makes it clear she won’t be letting the matter lie. As a frantic Frances heads off with her eldest son Paul to track down her possessions and assess the damage, Mack and Syd waste no time trying to charm Frances's daughter Elaine and Paul's wife Siobhan. After an eventful day, Ronnie's suggestion to go to the pub infuriates Frances as she reminds him it's their 25th wedding anniversary and she was going to prepare them a meal.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Frances Marsden - Sandy Walsh
- Elaine Marsden - Samantha McCarthy
- Siobhan Marsden - Abigail Fisher
- Paul Marsden - Matthew Booth
- Jerry Mackinley - Rob Dixon
- Alistair Marsden - Danny Tennant
- Ronnie Marsden - Ray Ashcroft
- Sam Dingle - James Hooton
- Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
- Sydney Woolfe - Nathan Gladwell
- Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
- Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
- Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
- Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
- Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
- Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
- Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
- Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
Guest cast[]
None.
Locations[]
- Holdgate Farm - Driveway, garden, kitchen, hallway, upstairs landing, living room and shed
- Church Lane
- Main Street
- Café Hope - Café
- The Woolpack - Public bar
Notes[]
- First appearance of Frances, Ronnie, Paul, Siobahn, Elaine, and Alistair Marsden.
- TV Times synopsis: Tensions come to the fore when a new family arrives in the village.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,530,000 viewers (13th place).
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