Episode 4039 (2nd May 2005)

Episode 4039
Production code	D736/102A
ITV broadcast date	2nd May 2005 (Monday)
Editor	Donald MacMillan
Writer	Lindsay Williams
Designer	Taransay Chisholm Robert Scott
Director	Philip Wood
Series producer	Kathleen Beedles
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Jonathan Phillips
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Plot

Sadie distracts the Kings in The Woolpack while Cain sneaks into the office to look for evidence of Jimmy’s true financial state. Unable to find sufficient paperwork, Cain decides to take Jimmy's laptop along with a few other valuables. Sadie is later relieved that Cain has narrowly avoided being caught and she gives him his bonus before leaving him hanging with a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Zak and Shadrach soon break their booze ban when Rodney asks them to help him shift some crates of beer. Chas finds the drunken Dingles and tells Rodney about their supposed plans to stay sober. Rodney challenges them to stop drinking for a month in return for £500. Elsewhere, a guilt-stricken Louise makes a special effort with Terry and turns down Matthew’s invitation to spend the night in a hotel. Matthew remains determined that he can win her round.

Cast

Regular cast

• Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
• Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
• Sadie King - Patsy Kensit
• Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
• Matthew King - Matt Healy
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Jimmy King - Nick Miles
• Max King - Charlie Kemp
• Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
• Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman

Guest cast

None.

Locations

• Wishing Well Cottage - Yard and living room/kitchen
• Cricket Pavilion
• Main Street
• Pear Tree Cottage - King & Sons office
• The Woolpack - Public bar and beer garden
• Mill Cottage - Kitchen and living room
• Hotten Road

Notes

• TV Times synopsis: Cain sneaks into Jimmy's office in search of financial records; Louise refuses to succumb to temptation; and Zak and Shadrach's self-imposed booze ban is sorely tested.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,396,000 viewers (15th place).

Memorable dialogue

Chas Dingle: "Don't you remember last night."
Shadrach Dingle: "Only that I had a good time."
Debbie Dingle: "How do you know you had a good time if you can't remember it?"
Shadrach Dingle: "I didn't pee in the washing up basket again, did I?"
Chas Dingle: "No, you promised to give up the booze for a month."
Shadrach Dingle: "Oh, aye. You'll be telling me I got off with Edna Birch next."
Debbie Dingle: "You did."
Shadrach Dingle: "Holy Mother of God! I never knew she fancied me."
Debbie Dingle: "Shut up, you prat! Obviously you didn't get off with Edna, but you did promise to give up the booze."