Plot
Bob feels betrayed by Jean’s suggestion that they accept the Kings’ compensation. When Jimmy hears from Bob that Tom has offered the Hopes £100,000, he is amazed and under pressure from Bob admits that he was accountable for the accident. After coaxing from Bob, Jimmy leaves with him to confess all to the HSE. When they bump into Tom en route, he's stunned to discover Jimmy's intentions and puts a stop to it. When Bob's lone protestations at the HSE are dismissed, he drives back in a rage and upon seeing Tom in the road, sees red and puts his foot down. Meanwhile, Ashley is quick to dismiss Betty’s claim that Edna only brought the report to attention as revenge for Tom's rejection, and goes to see her. Elsewhere, Paul speaks to Matthew about the availability of Victoria Cottage and when he suggests to Emily that they both move in, she worries about Viv’s reaction to her involvement with the Kings.
Cast
Regular cast
- Jimmy King - Nick Miles
- Jamie Hope - Alex Carter
- Jean Hope - Susan Penhaligon
- Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
- TJ Woods - Connor Lee (uncredited)
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
- Viv Hope - Deena Payne
- Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
- Paul Lambert - Mathew Bose
- Matthew King - Matt Healy
- Tom King - Ken Farrington
- Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
- Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
- Sandy Thomas - Freddie Jones
- Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
- Kelly Windsor - Adele Silva
Guest cast
- Ben Smith - Peter Alexander
- PC James - Liam Fox
Locations
- Cemetery
- Playground
- Café Hope - Café
- Main Street
- The Woolpack - Beer garden and public bar
- Pear Tree Cottage - King & Sons office and front garden
- Woodbine Cottage - Living room
- Health & Safety Executive - Office
- Unknown road
- Emmerdale Village Store & Post Office - Shop floor
Notes
- Peter Alexander makes a post-Phil Pearce appearance as Ben Smith.
- Liam Fox makes a pre-Dan Spencer appearance as PC James.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,170,000 viewers (11th place).