Episode 3549 (3rd October 2003)

Episode 3549
Production code	D729/17A
ITV broadcast date	3rd October 2003 (Friday)
Editor	Mike Eccles
Writer	Andrew Kirk
Designer	Siobhan Pemberton Mike Long
Director	David Kester
Series producer	Steve Frost
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kathleen Beedles Tim Key
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Plot

Eddie can’t believe his ears when Garry appears in the pub to announce that he has been named salesman of the month. Garry is determined to turn Emmerdale into an advertising campaign. As the whole village will soon be kitted out with double-glazing the publicity will be huge for Wonderland Windows. On the edge of a nervous breakdown, Eddie decides it is time to do a runner. Packing all his worldly goods into the old banger he part exchanged his car for Eddie is all set to leave his woes behind when the engine fails. Tearful Eddie breaks down, admitting to his brother that he's a multiple fraudster. After the initial shock wears off Bob promises to everything in his power to get his brother out of the deep hole he's in. The tongues are franticly wagging around the village following rumours of romance between the barmaid and the vicar. The church group spy eagerly on Louise and Ashley, who deliberately flirt with each other in The Woolpack just to wind the gossips up. Diane is in on the joke, but the rest of the villagers are duped by their actions – especially when Louise gives Ashley a kiss on the lips in full view of the nosy onlookers. Elsewhere, Katie and Andy decide to set a date for their wedding in the New Year, after Andy's trust fund money becomes available. Charity can’t stand Chloe’s snide remarks about killing Chris any longer so tells her a few home truths and leaves for the Dingles, hoping that Lisa will take pity on her.

Cast

Regular cast

• Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
• Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
• Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
• Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
• Elaine Marsden - Samantha McCarthy
• Chloe Atkinson - Amy Nuttall
• Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
• Laurel Potts - Charlotte Bellamy
• Alistair Marsden - Danny Tennant
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Katie Addyman - Sammy Winward
• Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
• Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
• Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore
• Ronnie Marsden - Ray Ashcroft
• Frances Marsden - Sandy Walsh
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock

Guest cast

• Eddie Hope - Nigel Betts
• Garry Vickers - Phil Rowson

Locations

• Café Hope - Café and upstairs flat (living room/kitchen)
• The Woolpack - Public bar, back room and car park
• Hotten General Hospital - Ward
• Dale View - Living room
• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Butlers Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen and living room)

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Bob prepares to stand by Eddie as the extent of his brother's money worries becomes evident; Ashley and Louise fuel village gossip with a kiss; and Andy and Katie set the date for their wedding.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,110,000 viewers (14th place).