Series 34

E1. Sun 2 Jan 2005

Jan 2, 2005 · 25m

Debbie tells Chas that Zak has taken her mobile away. She begs her to cover for her while she sneaks off and uses the phone box. Chas refuses to help her.

E2. Mon 3 Jan 2005

Jan 3, 2005 · 25m

Jimmy is alarmed when Sadie shows him the pictures of Charity and Cain kissing and he insists that there must be an innocent explanation. Jimmy sets off to get the truth from Cain but when Zak tells him that he has gone away,

E3. Tue 4 Jan 2005

Jan 4, 2005 · 45m

Sadie helps Charity get ready for her big day. Charity is touched when Sadie lets her have a diamond bracelet to wear for the wedding as ‘something borrowed’. Sadie heads over to Holdgate Farm and engineering time alone with Tom and Jimmy drops her bombshell.

E4. Wed 5 Jan 2005

Jan 5, 2005 · 25m

Still dressed in her wedding dress, Charity wakes up on the Dingle sofa. Meanwhile, at Home Farm, Sadie celebrates her enemy's downfall and tells Jimmy that she feels like a buck's fizz. Jimmy is appalled and Sadie tells him that she's celebrating because Charity has been stopped just as she was on the verge of taking over their family.

E5. Thur 6 Jan 2005

Jan 6, 2005 · 25m

Edna is persistent in rallying the locals to sign a petition stating that Councillor Eric is unfit to hold public office. Val is defensive towards Eric and encourages Louise to say something when Edna comes in the pub looking for signatures.

E6. Fri 7 Jan 2005

Jan 7, 2005 · 25m

Jimmy continues to fret about Tom’s absence. He wonders whether Tom might be trying to track down Cain. Sadie looks alarmed but pores scorn on the idea. Jimmy frightens himself and Sadie when he suggests that Charity may have down away with Tom as an act of revenge. Later, he accosts Charity in the village and demands to know what she's done with Tom.

E7. Sun 9 Jan 2005

Jan 9, 2005 · 25m

The police inform Alan that a woman's body has been found on the moors. Alan is distraught at the thought that they may have found Shelley’s body. Meanwhile, Ethan reluctantly goes to visit Steph in prison.

E8. Mon 10 Jan 2005

Jan 10, 2005 · 25m

Ashley and Ethan argue about Ethan's treatment of Alan the previous evening. Ashley tells him that he was out of order when he suggested to Alan that Steph might not have killed Shelley. With puffed cheeks and arms waving, Ashley tells the curate to go and apologise to him.

E9. Tue 11 Jan 2005

Jan 11, 2005 · 25m

Andy is delighted when Libby invites him to go for a drink to discuss renting the stables and they head to The Woolpack together. Meanwhile, Debbie comes out of the pub toilets having done another two tests confirming that she is pregnant and is clearly upset to see Andy having a drink with another girl.

E10. Wed 12 Jan 2005

Jan 12, 2005 · 25m

Sam is depressed about Alice’s pending departure and as a cry for help he climbs up onto the roof of the village hall. Sam insists he wants to injure himself in the hope that it will encourage Alice to stay and look after him.

E11. Thur 13 Jan 2005

Jan 13, 2005 · 25m

Alan is shocked when he receives a call from the producer of the daytime TV show This Morning inviting him onto the programme to talk about recent events. Alan refuses, as he doesn’t feel he is up to it, before heading off to visit Steph.

E12. Fri 14 Jan 2005

Jan 14, 2005 · 25m

Alan appears on This Morning and makes an emotional plea to Shelley to get in touch if she is watching. Back at the village, the B&B telephone doesn’t stop ringing with journalists wanting to speak to Alan.

E13. Sun 16 Jan 2005

Jan 16, 2005 · 25m

There is a showdown in The Woolpack between the Kings and the Dingles when Cain shows his face for the first time since Tom and Charity’s wedding.

E14. Mon 17 Jan 2005

Jan 17, 2005 · 25m

Charity tries to appeal to Cain’s better nature by pleading that if she ever meant anything to him he should tell the truth. With Debbie present, Cain confidently assures Charity that everything has worked out for the best and affectionately goes to hug her.

E15. Tue 18 Jan 2005

Jan 18, 2005 · 25m

Charity is delighted when she overhears Jimmy telling Matthew that he is sick of Sadie getting all of the credit at work. When he goes on to say that he would never have married her if he had known what she was like, Charity sees an opportunity and corners Jimmy telling him that they have a lot in common. Val decides to help raise funds for Eric and offers to sell his watches to Rodney. Thinking this is an impossibility, Eric jokes that if she does he will cook for her in the nude! Much to Eric's horror Val succeeds in making the sale and Eric is left with no choice but to get his kit off! Sam gets a shock when Alice asks him to move to Norfolk with her. Sam is torn between his feelings for Alice and the love of his family, but Zak is intent on keeping his son close.

E16. Wed 19 Jan 2005

Jan 19, 2005 · 25m

Zak spends the day telling Sam how much he would miss out on if he left Emmerdale and reinforces the importance of being close to the family. With his father's words playing on his mind, Sam tells Alice that Zak needs him and the couple spend a romantic evening holding hands for the last time. As it gets late, Sam walks Alice to the bus stop and both are sorrowful as they say goodbye. Over at The Woolpack, Charity feels down as Debbie refuses to speak to her until she admits that she loves Cain. Luckily for Charity her spirits are lifted when a miserable Jimmy walks in and she instantly sets about forming alliances with him.

E17. Thur 20 Jan 2005

Jan 20, 2005 · 25m

Zak notes Sam’s agony over Alice’s departure and after visiting Butch and Ben’s graves he returns in a new frame of mind, telling his son he must not miss his opportunity to be happy. They drive to the train station and Sam makes a dash for a train.

E18. Fri 21 Jan 2005

Jan 21, 2005 · 25m

Jimmy attempts to build bridges with his wife and admits that it's been his fault that Tom has been pushing him out. Sadie tells him they all need to keep their heads low and not upset Tom. Sadie and Charity meet in the street and have a few words.

E19. Sun 23 Jan 2005

Jan 23, 2005 · 25m

Jimmy’s off to play golf, but Sadie tells him they’re having lunch at Tom’s and that he should cancel his plans. He says he won’t, but then, as always, Sadie gets her way and he reluctantly says he'll go.

E20. Mon 24 Jan 2005

Jan 24, 2005 · 25m

After a series of anonymous calls at the B&B, Ethan suggests to Alan that Shelley may be on the other end of the phone. When it rings again Alan listens carefully and thinks he can hear crying. He asks if it is Shelly but the call is cut off. Meanwhile, Steph lies on her bed deep in thought as she remembers the night that Shelley went missing. As her mind flashes back she opens her eyes in horror. Over at Dale View, Chloe continues to play happily families with Carl and she shocks him when she comes home with a pet dog. Carl is clearly not impressed but Chloe is unperturbed by his reaction. Chas warns Charity that if she wants to continue to manipulate Jimmy she’ll have to be quick because he's off to France with Sadie.

E21. Tue 25 Jan 2005

Jan 25, 2005 · 25m

Chloe leaves The Woolpack in a state of panic after seeing Carl and Max flirting with Tamsin and Libby. When Carl eventually comes home, Chloe makes it clear that she is upset and as he tries to tell her that things aren’t working out Chloe breaks the news that she is pregnant. Alan informs DI Keysell about the phone call he received the previous day and the inspector warns him that it could be a hoax. Despite this, Alan can’t help but hope that Shelley is alive and he becomes increasingly convinced that she has been trying to get in touch. Meanwhile, Charity tells Jimmy that if he is looking for proof that Sadie has been speaking to Cain he only needs to check her phone bill.

E22. Wed 26 Jan 2005

Jan 26, 2005 · 25m

Chloe emotionally blackmails Carl by telling him that the pregnancy is her problem and not his. Carl insists that he won’t turn his back on her and reluctantly agrees when she suggests a termination. Chloe later books an appointment with her GP and then tells Carl that her biggest fear is losing him. Meanwhile, Alan gets his hopes up when the mysterious calls to the B&B are traced back to Newquay. Knowing that Shelley has always been fond of the seaside town, Alan is convinced that she has been trying to get in touch. Elsewhere, Andy’s hopes of wooing Libby are dashed when she mentions that she has a boyfriend.

E23. Thur 27 Jan 2005

Jan 27, 2005 · 25m

Ethan visits Steph in prison and is stunned when she tells him that the flashbacks in her mind have made her realise that she must have murdered Shelley. Steph asks the curate to tell Alan the truth and to let him know how sorry she is. She then calls her solicitor and insists that her plea is changed to guilty. Over at The Woolpack, Carl cancels his trip away with Max in order to spend time with Chloe. Chloe is smug that she finally has Carl just where she wants him. Jimmy‘s suspicions towards his wife intensify. After some rooting around he manages to find the number of the private investigator that she hired to photograph Cain and Charity. He arranges to meet him the following day.

E24. Fri 28 Jan 2005

Jan 28, 2005 · 25m

DI Keysell interviews Steph about Shelley’s death but becomes frustrated when she insists that she can’t remember exactly how she killed her. Later that day, Steph calls her father to apologise for the hurt that she has caused. Alan hangs up in fury before breaking down in tears as the magnitude of the situation finally hits home. Jimmy meets the private investigator and is shocked to learn that Sadie held back pictures of Charity fighting Cain off after the kiss. Jimmy can’t believe his wife's behaviour and after seeing his anguish, Charity seductively assures him that Sadie will get her comeuppance. Over at The Woolpack, the open mic competition gets underway and Viv can’t resist mocking every joke that Bob makes. Viv's comments only add to the comedy value and the pair are voted joint winners, much to Viv's horror!

E25. Sun 30 Jan 2005

Jan 30, 2005 · 25m

Ashley gets a surprise during his sermon when Laurel returns from her travels a day early. The vicar makes it clear how much he has missed his other half by wasting no time in asking for her hand in marriage. Ethan visits Steph at the remand centre and advises her to confess the whereabouts of Shelley’s body. Much to his horror, Steph explains that she wishes she could but she simply can’t remember what happened. Chloe enjoys Sunday lunch at the King's and takes the opportunity to get better acquainted with Tom. While Carl goes to the pub, Chloe insists on staying to help and subtly hints that she would like to marry his son.

E26. Mon 31 Jan 2005

Jan 31, 2005 · 25m

Tom and Carl rush to Chloe’s aid when she falls down the stairs. Tom is left stunned when she lets slip that she is pregnant. Despite her protesting, Carl takes Chloe to the hospital but as she is about to have her scan she asks Carl to go and talk to Tom. Left alone, the doctor tells Chloe that she was never pregnant. However, she later lies to Carl that the baby is fine and that she can’t go through with the abortion. Elsewhere, Laurel is delighted when Diane offers her a home at The Woolpack and is thrilled when Nicola throws her a surprise welcome home party. Laurel's day improves even further when Nicola offers her a job and she is left overwhelmed by her perfect life in the village.

E27. Tue 1 Feb 2005

Feb 1, 2005 · 25m

Chloe’s manipulation of Carl continues when she threatens to go and live with Siobhan so they can bring up their children together. Fearing that he will lose access to his baby, Carl assures Chloe that she has his full support and they later announce the pregnancy to a surprised Jimmy and Matthew. Elsewhere, Chas enjoys a night out with her policeman boyfriend, Denzel, but when Marlon and Shadrach spot them together she is forced to pretend that she has just been arrested!

E28. Wed 2 Feb 2005

Feb 2, 2005 · 25m

The villagers attend a tearful memorial service in honour of Shelley and they all gather around as Alan reads a sonnet from one of her poetry books. Alan stays behind and talks aloud, telling Shelley how much he misses her. He gets the fright of his life when there is a tap on his shoulder and he turns around to see a surprise guest - Shelley! Over in The Woolpack, Chas offers Carl a listening ear as it is obvious that he is struggling to come to terms with his new situation. The chemistry between them is clear but they have little choice but to deny the feelings they have for one another. Meanwhile, Zak sets about finding out the identity of Chas’ new man and gets the wrong end of the stick when he sees her chatting to Rodney!

E29. Thur 3 Feb 2005

Feb 3, 2005 · 25m

Alan is still in shock after Shelly’s surprise appearance, but at first he’s just glad to see her. Shelly tells him she had to go after seeing him on the television and seeing how much pain he was in. But what was initially joy turns to anger on Alan’s part as he can’t understand why she didn’t come forward sooner. He tells her about his sleepless nights, wondering where she was.

E30. Fri 4 Feb 2005

Feb 4, 2005 · 25m

Shelly and Alan have been in the police station all night giving their statements. Much to Keysell’s annoyance, Shelly tells him she doesn’t want to press and charges on Steph. He tells her Steph will be released as a consequence, which obviously scares the poor woman. Betty and Viv are left shocked when Shelly and Alan step out of the taxi. Viv waits for Shelly to give an explanation, but she just apologises.