Episode 2632 (4th January 2000)

Episode 2632
Production code	D990/02
ITV transmission date	4th January 2000 (Tuesday)
Storyline writers	Lance Parkin Robert Perry Simon Winstone
Script editor	Holly Lyons
Writer	John Chambers
Director	John Darnell
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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Previous episode	30th December 1999
Next episode	5th January 2000

Plot

Lisa is shocked when she discovers an unopened letter informing her that a health visitor will be calling to check on Belle's well being - today! In a panic she orders Zak to tidy up the house. But it's only a matter of time before things start to go wrong. With his attention focused on the television, Zak fails to notice that Belle has wandered off in front of the health visitor's car. When the shaken up official appears at his front door, Zak refuses to co-operate. Ashley feels ashamed by his confrontation with Gavin. And his day gets worse when Diane hints that she knows how he feels about her daughter. But his mind is put to rest when Bernice tells him that he shouldn't blame himself for what happened - he was acting in her defence. Bernice is less than enthusiastic when Alan offers to buy Gavin's shares in The Woolpack.

Cast

Regular cast

• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Belle Dingle - Emily and James Mather (uncredited)
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
• Emily Wylie - Kate McGregor
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
• Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Kelly Glover - Adele Silva
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
• Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
• Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
• Andy Hopwood - Kelvin Fletcher
• Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Frankie Smith - Madeleine Bowyer

Guest cast

• Ms Clough - Naomie Thompson

Locations

• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen, disused barn exterior and yard
• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
• Dingle Automotives - Forecourt and garage
• The Woolpack - Stairway, public bar and car park
• Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Reception
• Kathy's Diner - Kitchen and diner
• The Ford
• Cricket Pavilion
• Home Farm - Living room and hallway

Notes

• First appearance of Frankie Smith since 11th August 1999 and first appearance of Madeleine Bowyer in the role.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,750,000 viewers (9th place - combined figure including repeat).