EmmerdaleSeries 16
The lives a tight-knit community of villagers in the fictional village of Emmerdale in the Yorkshire Dales, a quiet area of North Yorkshire located in the English countryside.
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- Episode 1143 (Thu 23rd April 1987)E32
Episode 1143 (Thu 23rd April 1987)Phil finds his driver side tyre has been slashed and goes to replace the tyre. Meanwhile, the culprit, Eric, continues his hate campaign against Sandie. He finds a window has been left unlocked at The Mill and climbs in through the window. He snoops round and reads Sandie's letter from her father Tom. As he is doing so, Joe drives into the front yard, gets out and knocks on the door. Eric flinches. Joe then leaves and Eric breathes a huge sigh of relief. - Episode 1145 (Thu 30th April 1987)E34
Episode 1145 (Thu 30th April 1987)Jackie and Matt see 2 surveyors on Pencross Fell. They are sure to win the battle against the nuclear dump. As Phil goes out for the evening, a drunken Eric breaks into Mill Cottage and terrorises Sandie for getting him sacked. He threatens her with a poker. He then pours his heart out to her saying at 42 years old he has hardly achieved anything in life. Sandie takes pity on Eric and takes him home. The future of NY Estates Yorkshire branch is uncertain. - Episode 1146 (Tue 5th May 1987)E35
Episode 1146 (Tue 5th May 1987)Sandie is still recovering from being held hostage with a poker by Eric. She puts on a brave face for Phil and does not tell him about the incident. When plans to site a nuclear waste dump near Beckindale take an unexpected step forwards, Jackie finds himself at the centre of a violent confrontation. Henry is told that he is a grandfather. But he wonders why Marian has waited until after the birth of Nicolo to tell Henry. - Episode 1153 (Thu 28th May 1987)E42
Episode 1153 (Thu 28th May 1987)Seth's reputation is restored when he galvanizes the whole village into action. The villagers all protest "No Dump" and Sgt Ian MacArthur says the builders of the dump will not be here today. The villagers think they have won but MacArthur says to Henry that they will be back another time. - Episode 1154 (Tue 2nd June 1987)E43
Episode 1154 (Tue 2nd June 1987)There's a long-awaited reunion as Henry welcomes his daughter Marian to Beckindale, along with her husband Paolo, son Nicolo and step daughter Francesca. Paolo jokes that English rural folk are called "yokels". Stirred by memories of the past, Jack is more than curious to see what has become of Marian. - Episode 1156 (Tue 9th June 1987)E45
Episode 1156 (Tue 9th June 1987)An evening at the farm promises to be a happy occasion for Marian as old friendships are renewed with the Sugdens. Marian plays the piano. But not everyone is taken in by her husband's charm, and Jack is in no mood for polite conversation. Paolo does not like Jack keep smiling at his wife Marian just because he once dated her. Jack thinks Paolo is a snob and says he feels sorry for him. - Episode 1157 (Thu 11th June 1987)E46
Episode 1157 (Thu 11th June 1987)A brief encounter with a mysterious woman puts all thoughts of work out of Joe's mind and leads Alan to believe that his boss may be cracking up under pressure! Francesca carries on acting oddly, and purposely smashes a glass onto the floor of The Woolpack. Paolo gets talking with Eric about antiques and books. Paolo says he will do business but only if the books are worthy, as he does not like his time wasted. Paolo then introduces Eric to Marian. - Episode 1161 (Thu 25th June 1987)E50
Episode 1161 (Thu 25th June 1987)Henry is saddened by the prospect of Marian's return to Italy; but should he try to make her change her mind? Eric is stopped by police and is asked if he knows anything about the shooting of Paolo, seeing as he did a deal with him recently. Eric denies he knows anything and is free to go for now. There is uncertainty at Home Farm when Howard calls to see Alan and Joe. - Episode 1164 (Tue 7th July 1987)E53
Episode 1164 (Tue 7th July 1987)Matt and Dolly are determined to secure the future of the farm - they're not prepared to let Jack stand in their way. Henry is despondent as Marian and the Rosettis' return to Italy, whilst Archie has company watching over Pencross Fell. - Episode 1166 (Tue 14th July 1987)E55
Episode 1166 (Tue 14th July 1987)Eric's driving is erratic and Sgt. MacArthur and his colleague follow him in their police car. Eric runs a red light. He is stopped by MacArthur and fined £20. MacArthur also suspects that Eric may have something to do with the robbery at Paolo Rosetti's house. Success for Jack at the NY sale is marred by an angry row with Joe. Seth and Archie find getting drunk with Albert a truly moving experience. Albert hooks Archie's van onto his vehicle and drives off, with Seth and Archie inside. - Episode 1167 (Thu 16th July 1987)E56
Episode 1167 (Thu 16th July 1987)News for the fat man, news for the rabbit - is Beckindale ready for Archie's Teenage Rural Angst? But that's only if he makes it back in time for the premiere of Jack's new play, after he and Seth find themselves stranded in Leeds. Meanwhile, Annie wonders just why Joe wanted the milk quotas, and whether Demdyke is safe as a result. The stage catches fire at the end of the play. - Episode 1169 (Thu 23rd July 1987)E58
Episode 1169 (Thu 23rd July 1987)Joe's economy plans are going to cost Estate workers their jobs and Bill may be the first to go, but Joe is determined that he can get things sorted. Some junk has been dumped near the trout river at Home Farm and Alan wants Seth and Bill to clear it up. Bill and Seth reluctantly do so, but Bill says he is a cowman not a labourer. Annie makes a decision to have her knee replacement surgery, Phil attempts to take Sandie's mind off her upcoming exams, and Henry invites Amos to go with him to Italy. - Episode 1170 (Tue 28th July 1987)E59
Episode 1170 (Tue 28th July 1987)Annie puts on a brave face as she leaves Emmerdale Farm to go into hospital, but a conversation with Henry reveals her real fears. Meanwhile, Alan catches Archie and Nick trying to poach trout down at the river. They say they are not poaching, but looking for a missing watch. Jock finds the letter ordering redundancies. He is seen by Caroline who says he cannot just read personal documents on Alan's desk. Jock is livid, and wants to speak to Alan about the redundancies. Henry and Amos struggle to find someone to cover at The Woolpack whilst they are away. - Episode 1171 (Thu 30th July 1987)E60
Episode 1171 (Thu 30th July 1987)Amos and Henry have still not found anyone to run The Woolpack in their absence. Alan thinks he's found a surprising answer. Meanwhile, the Sugdens begin life with Annie away, and Joe finds himself as public enemy number one when news of the redundancies gets out, despite his reassurances that nobody is going to be without a job. Bill confronts Joe in The Woolpack about assuring there are no redundancies when there may be. He accuses Joe of being selfish and a liar. Bill almost attacks Joe but is restrained by Jock and Seth. - Episode 1172 (Tue 4th Aug 1987)E61
Episode 1172 (Tue 4th Aug 1987)Shearing is in full swing at Emmerdale Farm, and Phil's enthusiasm for his new job is beginning to wain. Bill is worried about his future at NY Estates. After a day of shearing, Phil comes in and is totally worn out. He falls asleep in his chair at the dinner table. - Episode 1174 (Tue 11th Aug 1987)E63
Episode 1174 (Tue 11th Aug 1987)As Caroline takes over The Woolpack, Alan eagerly awaits the arrival of her replacement - the lovely Denise. But Denise isn't quite the woman that he was hoping. As he awaits her arrival, Joe says Denise could not make it do he has Tony. Alan thinks it is a woman called Toni, but he is then peeved to be met by Tony Marchant, a man. Tony is the nephew of NY Estates director Christopher Meadows, although initially he does not tell Alan. Alan sulks at having a male secretary and makes life hell for Tony. - Episode 1179 (Thu 27th Aug 1987)E68
Episode 1179 (Thu 27th Aug 1987)There's a victory to celebrate at Emmerdale Farm, but some of the guests are more in the mood for a fight than a party. Jackie has had enough of Tony trying to seduce Kathy. Kathy tells Tony that she does not fancy him. Jackie smiles. - Episode 1180 (Tue 1st Sept 1987)E69
Episode 1180 (Tue 1st Sept 1987)Alan is horrified to discover he's on the wrong side of the law, as him and Matt are served with injunctions to avoid going near the fence at Pencross Fell. Meanwhile, Ruth worries about the state of some of the cattle at Hotten Market. Elsewhere, Amos and Henry settle back into things at The Woolpack after their trip to Italy, whilst Mrs Bates is put out with Alan's behaviour upon her return to Home Farm. Ruth sees Mr Bracknell at Hotten Market and finds he is rather an unpleasant man. She tells him about the state of his animals. He tells her to worry more about budgies. He gets into his car and drives off. - Episode 1181 (Thu 3rd Sept 1987)E70
Episode 1181 (Thu 3rd Sept 1987)Nick celebrates his eighteenth birthday with his girlfriend and has far too much drink after receiving his A-Level results - a day to remember turns into a day he'd rather forget. Meanwhile, Joe attempts to placate Ruth with words after she has a disagreement with one of the suppliers to the market, and Jack ponders what to do up at Pencross Fell. - Episode 1182 (Tue 8th Sept 1987)E71
Episode 1182 (Tue 8th Sept 1987)Amos is determined to bring a touch of Italian culture to Beckindale - but there's nothing cultured about the bitter clash between Jack and Turner. Nick feels downtrodden after awakening from his drunken night, Phil attempts to put his foot down with Joe in regards to the money he is owed, and Jackie encourages Jack to defy the law. - Episode 1183 (Thu 10th Sept 1987)E72
Episode 1183 (Thu 10th Sept 1987)Jack has defied the law - now he has to face the consequences. As the Sugdens rally round, Turner attempts to distance himself from Jack's actions, as he spies the perfect opportunity to get one back at him after his outburst the previous week. Ruth and Sandie put one of the sellers at the market in his place, before Ruth eventually gives in to the tension between her and Joe, whilst Kathy begins her first shift as barmaid at The Woolpack. - Episode 1184 (Tue 15th Sept 1987)E73
Episode 1184 (Tue 15th Sept 1987)A candle-lit dinner with Ruth doesn't turn out as planned for Joe, especially when his day also features a punch to the face. Meanwhile, with Jack in prison, the plan to utilise young Robert in the campaign against the nuclear dump doesn't get off the ground when Turner makes it clear to the press that the committee is at loggerheads, which sends disapproval amongst the other villagers. - Episode 1185 (Thu 17th Sept 1987)E74
Episode 1185 (Thu 17th Sept 1987)Jack is out of jail with a new plan to fight the nuclear dump - but some of the villagers are a little sceptical. And when men in trucks arrive at Pencross Fell, could it all be too late? Meanwhile, Dolly finds herself a little lost when Sam starts school, and Sandie puts her foot in it when she asks Ruth about her dinner date with Joe. Joe hears on the radio that the government have pulled out of turning Pencross Fell into a nuclear dump. They had made the decision a month ago, but it took time for the news to reach Beckindale. There is celebrations all round. Jack and Henry visit Pencross Fell, and it is now nice and quiet, no trucks, no people. Jack says it is like they were never here. - Episode 1186 (Tue 22nd Sept 1987)E75
Episode 1186 (Tue 22nd Sept 1987)The Sugdens are looking forward to Annie's return. Jack worries about telling her about his prison sentence. Amos is pleased that the campaign is finally over and they can finally get some peace and quiet, just as Archie roars past on his scooter. - Episode 1187 (Thu 24th Sept 1987)E76
Episode 1187 (Thu 24th Sept 1987)Ruth goes to Crossgill Farm, barging into the house and finding the place in a mess. Mr Metcalfe is horrified to find Ruth in his house and throws her out. Phil thinks the second unit at Mill Cottage is being priced too high by Joe - Episode 1191 (Thu 8th Oct 1987)E80
Episode 1191 (Thu 8th Oct 1987)Mr Metcalfe stares at a photo of Mary. Alan advises Tony to purchase a bike instead of getting the bus. Archie complains about capitalism, but Phil makes a joke when he offers him a job of helping repair the roof. Jackie tells Tony to get stuffed. - Episode 1195 (Thu 22nd Oct 1987)E84
Episode 1195 (Thu 22nd Oct 1987)Kathy gets a taste of high society, while Ruth's father, and her fiancée, try to put Joe in his place. Jackie is desperate for a date so phones up some of his old girlfriends, including Carol. He even considers Alison. After having a few drinks, Joe and Ruth discuss Liam and he thinks she should not marry him. Joe says that when Liam is away, that Ruth may have some hanky panky with a stable boy in the barn. She slaps him. They then kiss. The following morning, they all are sorry for what they said last night as they had a few drinks. Joe and Ruth drive back to Beckindale. A short time later, Joe is shocked when Liam turns up at The Woolpack. - Episode 1196 (Tue 27th Oct 1987)E85
Episode 1196 (Tue 27th Oct 1987)Joe is warned off Ruth by Liam, in a nice way. Liam has stayed the night at Joe's house. Eric tries to con Mr Metcalfe again and Metcalfe comes at him with a gun, telling him to clear off. Eric gets into his car, and Metcalfe fires a bullet into the air. At the vet's, Joe and Ruth discuss her relationship with Liam. Matt has done a deal with Alan but so has Jack. Sandie and Ruth enlist Tony's help in rebelling against the scheming Eric Pollard. - Episode 1197 (Thu 29th Oct 1987)E86
Episode 1197 (Thu 29th Oct 1987)Kathy gets a phonecall from her father Malcolm, telling her that she has a new baby brother, William Malcolm. Liam is trying to persuade Ruth to go back to Ireland with him, but she wants to stay in Beckindale and establish herself as a vet. - Episode 1198 (Tue 3rd Nov 1987)E87
Episode 1198 (Tue 3rd Nov 1987)When Seth's bicycle lets him down Alan is called to the rescue, but there's no sign of Seth. Seth hitches a lift. He later meets up with Archie. Seth mentions his birthday is coming up, on the 22nd. Archie says that is when his birthday is. Phil has some plans to make money. Alan later catches Seth in The Woolpack. He berates him for abandoning the scene where his bike let him down as a search party was sent out. - Episode 1199 (Thu 5th Nov 1987)E88
Episode 1199 (Thu 5th Nov 1987)Archie is listening to loud music while operating machinery on Emmerdale Farm land. Jack is not happy as he sees it as a distraction. No-one has seen Metcalfe for over a week but Matt doesn't want to intrude. Metcalfe does some work on his farm but exerts himself, even falling down when mending a fence. He starts to feel unwell, so goes for a lie down and says his late wife Mary's name, but then dies in his armchair. - Episode 1200 (Tue 10th Nov 1987)E89
Episode 1200 (Tue 10th Nov 1987)Sam makes a tragic discovery and tells his father Matt. Metcalfe is laying dead in his armchair. Seth's birthday is coming up. Alan wants to know how old he will be so seeks out the Home Farm staff records. But they do not mention his age. A doctor and Sgt. MacArthur attend the death scene of Mr Metcalfe and MacArthur wants to know if he had any family. Matt is unsure. The cause of death is suspected heart attack. A document states that Mr Metcalfe bought Crossgill Farm in 1942 for £500. MacArthur says the parish will probably bury him. - Episode 1202 (Tue 17th Nov 1987)E91
Episode 1202 (Tue 17th Nov 1987)Jackie and Kathy surprise Beckindale with news of their engagement, but not everyone shares their delight. Sandie gets some exam results. She has passed. A gathering is held at Emmerdale Farm to celebrate Jackie and Kathy's engagement. Joe has some news for Sandie. There are plans to turn Hotten Cattle Market into a hypermarket. - Episode 1203 (Thu 19th Nov 1987)E92
Episode 1203 (Thu 19th Nov 1987)Sandie has growing doubts about her future due to the news that Hotten Cattle Market is going to be turned into a supermarket. Tony is going back to Lincoln today, and says goodbye to Kathy. There has been a break in at Crossgill Farm. At Hotten Market, a man named Wilson causes a stir, saying sexist things to Sandie, and Jackie almost resorts to violence. Wilson says that Arthur Golding should not have sold the market to NY Estates. Wilson then leaves. Matt finds out he has inherited Crossgill Farm. - Episode 1205 (Thu 26th Nov 1987)E94
Episode 1205 (Thu 26th Nov 1987)The stray horse is still running loose around Beckindale. Annie is cooking a pork dinner for guests at Emmerdale Farm, but is told that Hinton's friend Lionel is a rabbi. Annie asks Dolly if she can eat the pork now, so she can cook something else for dinner tonight. - Episode 1208 (Tue 8th Dec 1987)E97
Episode 1208 (Tue 8th Dec 1987)Malcolm wants Kathy to call off the wedding. Rabbi Lionel Weiss departs for Leeds. Jackie sees Hinton at the vicarage, and he says he is not religious but Hinton will ask some things of him in the church when he marries Kathy. Malcolm is chatting with Caroline, and he is rude about Jackie behind his back, but then puts on a smile when Jackie and Kathy come in. Sgt MacArthur arrives at The Woolpack with 2 stray turkeys. - Episode 1209 (Thu 10th Dec 1987)E98
Episode 1209 (Thu 10th Dec 1987)Christmas is coming and preparations are under way at Emmerdale Farm. At Home Farm Alan is rehearsing for the pantomime to Caroline's amusement. Henry is worried what the health inspector will say if he finds out that Amos has two live turkeys in the cellar at the Woolpack. - Episode 1211 (Thu 17th Dec 1987)E100
Episode 1211 (Thu 17th Dec 1987)It's time for the Beckindale Christmas pantomime, but just before it's about to start Joe gets a call from Christopher Meadows with some bad news. NY Estates is pulling out of the village. He tells Alan, but they both manage to get through the show nonetheless. During half time, Alan says that he feels he should announce the news about NY, but knows it is not the right time. The panto is a success, despite Ruth having to leave on vet business, and Seth, Jock and Bill managing to run to the Malt Shovel during intermission and get drunk.