Plot[]
Terry’s worried that Chris means to do something reckless to harvest revenge on his estranged wife. So he’s relieved when Chris reveals that he’s merely planning to divorce Charity on the sly. Meeting with the Tate lawyer, Chris stipulates that the divorce settlement must leave Charity with as little as possible. Meanwhile, ignorance is bliss for Charity, as she plays the attentive wife. It never rains but it pours for Lisa, who is summoned up to Carlisle by Granny Clegg for family business. Marlon is left holding the Dingle fort, including keeping Cain out of trouble and being nursemaid to an ungrateful Shadrach, whose first port of call from hospital is The Woolpack. Eric's left in the lurch at the factory, however Lisa’s departure gives Steph the opportunity to offer her services. Meanwhile, Alan sings his daughter’s praises to Shelley, who feels ashamed that Steph is only sticking at the factory job to get into Alan's will. Bob’s brother Eddie is desperate to secure a double glazing sale, but isn’t having much luck in the village. Particularly after he tries to scam Rodney by offering him free windows under the guise of making his house a showcase. When Eddie reveals the excessive installation cost of the ‘free’ windows Rodney throws him out on his ear, and later warns people off his wares at The Woolpack. Edna visits Len to tell him that, although she holds their relationship in high esteem, there will never ever be any romance between them.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
- Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
- Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
- Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
- Dawn Woods - Julia Mallam
- Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
- Shelly Williams - Carolyn Pickles
- Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
- Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
- Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
- Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
- Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
- Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Elaine Marsden - Samantha McCarthy
- Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
- Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
- Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
- Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
- Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
- Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
- Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
- Debbie Jones - Charley Webb
- Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
Guest cast[]
Locations[]
- Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
- Café Hope - Café
- Home Farm - Office, living room and kitchen
- Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
- Jacobs Fold - Living room/kitchen
- Pollard's Factory - Office, factory floor and lobby
- The Woolpack - Public bar
- Hotten Road Bus Stop
- Mill Cottage - Driveway and dining room
- Woodbine Cottage - Living room
Notes[]
- Last appearance of Seth Armstrong until 24th December 2004 as Stan Richards took an extended break from the show due to ill health.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,730,000 viewers (16th place).
Memorable dialogue[]
Eddie Hope: "I must say, I am looking forward to meeting his latest wife. What's wrong?"
Betty Eagleton:' "What, Viv? If you can imagine a cross between Jeremy Clarkson and Edwina Currie."
Pearl Ladderbanks: "That's a bit harsh."
Dawn Woods: "But pretty accurate, nevertheless."
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