Episode 5438 (28th October 2009)

Plot

Convincing Sally that she has nothing to be ashamed of, Laurel suggests Ashley call Bishop George to report the incident. Riled by the call, Ashley announces that the Bishop is on his way over with Vincent. Once they arrive, Ashley proclaims that he won’t plead ignorance to Vincent’s beatings simply to avoid a village scandal. Later, Sally and Laurel are back at Mulberry when Vincent returns to confront Ashley’s personal vendetta but when the argument gets heated, Vincent threatens Ashley. Is this exactly what Sally wanted? Meanwhile, Debbie is accosted by Chas and Zak in the café who show grave concern for her welfare. Clearly still bitter about Charity’s departure, Debbie is unappreciative of their interference and storms off leaving them both distressed to see her suffering. Later, as Debbie’s hunched over an engine, she is shocked to turn and see Charity and Noah return in her car. Later, Debbie is listening to Charity explain that she couldn’t leave her, but the peace doesn’t last long as Cain arrives and orders Charity to go. Will Charity choose to stick around? Elsewhere, as Nikhil and Jai arrive at the factory, Chas proposes that all the workers get a bonus for the extra hours they put in the previous night. Later in the Woolpack, as Nikhil treats the workers to a drink with Jai’s money, he agrees to have a housewarming party.

Cast

Regular cast

Guest cast

Locations

Holdgate Farm - Courtyard
Mulberry Cottage - Living room, kitchen, front garden
Sharma & Sharma - Factory floor
Post Office/Café Hope - Café, shop floor
Butler's Farm - Kitchen
Main Street
Windsor & Dingle
Tug Ghyll - Downstairs rooms, front garden
The Woolpack - Bar
Woodbine Cottage - Living room

Notes

Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 7,030,000 viewers (12th place).