Episode 3569 (27th October 2003)

Episode 3569
Production code	D729/37A
ITV broadcast date	27th October 2003 (Monday)
Storyliners	Gavin Blyth Tony Hammond Caroline Mitchell Paul Roundell
Script editor	Anita Turner
Story editor	Lindsay Williams
Writer	Paul Quiney
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Henry Foster
Series producer	Steve Frost
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kathleen Beedles Tim Key
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Next episode	28th October 2003

Plot

Terry becomes frustrated as he continues to struggle with his speech after the stroke. Putting on a brave face, Dawn remains optimistic insisting that he will be home for TJ’s first Christmas. However Terry's speech therapist does not share the same enthusiasm. Concerned by Dawn's reassuring words, she feels the need to warn her that if he makes a full recovery at all, it could take two years. The sight of her badly damaged car at the garage unnerves Elaine. Desperate to recall the accident she tentatively clambers amongst the wreckage and sits behind the wheel hoping to trigger something. Robert nervously tries to convince her to leave their ordeal dead and buried. Later, Robert finally gets his wicked way with Elaine as the two end up in bed for the first time, but their romantic afternoon ends in disaster for Robert as Elaine notices the bruising on his chest. Realising it can only be from the driver's seat belt rather than the passenger side, it becomes clear to her that he must have been driving the car when it crashed. Eventually Robert is forced to admit the truth leaving Elaine horrified that he could have killed her. After a weekend away trying to salvage their marriage, Eric is upset when Gloria explains she has to dash back to London for important meetings. Keen not to distance himself once more, Eric offers to join her, but cagey Gloria insists she go alone. Elsewhere in the village, Zak and Lisa put their differences behind them and rekindle the passion in their relationship. Spurred on by a comment from Eddie about being the Emmerdale singletons, Louise asks surprised Ashley out on a lunch date the following day.

Cast

Regular cast

• Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
• Elaine Marsden - Samantha McCarthy
• Dawn Woods - Julia Mallam
• Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Sam Dingle - James Hooton
• Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Gloria Pollard - Janice McKenzie
• Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman

Guest cast

• Kerry Pankowski - Meriel Scholfield
• Eddie Hope - Nigel Betts

Locations

• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior and shop floor
• Main Street
• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Farrers Barn - Front garden and living room/kitchen
• Hotten General Hospital - Ward
• Windsors - Garage
• The Woolpack - Public bar
• Tenant House - Living room/kitchen and Robert's room

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Robert is mortified when a tell-tale bruise exposes him as a liar; Terry is frustrated at his slow recovery rate; and Pollard tries to convince Gloria that she should delay her return to Parliament.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,070,000 viewers (9th place).