Episode 3803 (28th July 2004)

Episode 3803
Production code	D730/178A
ITV broadcast date	28th July 2004 (Wednesday)
Editor	Richard Hannan
Writer	Margaret Simpson
Designer	Robert Scott Mike Long
Director	Tony Prescott
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kathleen Beedles
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Next episode	29th July 2004

Plot

Unable to bear the thought that Steph has sown seeds of doubt in Alan’s mind about her intentions towards him and his money, Shelly gets up early and prepares to leave Emmerdale. Alan is shocked when he takes Shelly breakfast and discovers that she has gone and left the ring he gave her behind. Alan turns to Rodney and confesses that he has been a fool. Nicola overhears them talking and tells Steph and Viv that Shelly has done a moonlight flit. Steph is quick to offer her dad her dinner and sympathy telling him he's had a lucky escape. Tash gives Simon a card to say sorry for her unwelcome advances the previous day. When Nicola finds the card in his jacket he has some explaining to do, but before he gets a chance Nicola storms off to confront Tash at the fish and chip fan. Nicola takes a piece of fish Tash has just served and throws it at her before squirting her with ketchup. Luckily, Jarvis is on hand to stop the fight. Afterwards Simon is furious with Nicola and tries in vain to convince her he is not interested in Tash. Nicola tells him she wants Tash out of the village. Sam continues to help Edna in the garden and although she directs a few sharp remarks at him friendship blossoms between the unlikely pair. Sam starts to feel guilty about his plans to run away to Ireland. Lisa worries whether running away is the right thing for Sam to do but she tells Marlon she’d never forgive herself if anything happened to him in prison. Jarvis, meanwhile, tells Edna he's convinced that Shadrach took her money.

Cast

Regular cast

• Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
• Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
• Shelly Williams - Carolyn Pickles
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Sam Dingle - James Hooton
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
• Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
• Simon Meredith - Dale Meeks
• Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
• Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
• Val Lambert - Charlie Hardwick
• Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore

Guest cast

• Tash Abbott - Sally Evans

Locations

• Farrers Barn - Front garden
• Church Lane
• The Grange - Shelly's room, driveway and guest lounge
• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Pollard's Factory - Office
• The Woolpack - Kitchen and public bar
• Mill Cottage - Dining room and living room
• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
• Woodbine Cottage - Back garden
• Café Hope - Outdoor seating area
• Church Lane car park
• Cemetery

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Turner is devastated to find that Shelly has packed up and left; Nicola and Natasha end up in a physical fight over Simon; and Lisa continues to worry about Sam's escape to Ireland.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 7,630,000 viewers (15th place).