Episode 674 (Thu 11th June 1981)

1Episode 629 (Tue 6th Jan 1981)

Jan 6, 1981

Annie Sugden is troubled by long-awaited news - and it's up to Sam Pearson to reassure her.

2Episode 630 (Thu 8th Jan 1981)

Jan 8, 1981

Jack is thrilled to see his friend has come to see him, and is a hit with the women of Beckindale. Meanwhile, Derek and Tom are charged with theft.

3Episode 631 (Tue 13th Jan 1981)

Jan 13, 1981

Joe questions where Jack's loyalties lie when Jack tries to help the Merricks by seeing if Joe can get the charges dropped. Meanwhile, Annie is worried about her upcoming operation, and Ian asks Helen for a job, but is turned down.

4Episode 632 (Thu 15th Jan 1981)

Jan 15, 1981

Dolly is upset when Jack goes off at her for scratching the Land Rover. Meanwhile, Amos goes on the warpath after discovering that Seth has been selling homemade beer.

5Episode 633 (Tue 20th Jan 1981)

Jan 20, 1981

Ian's love for the country way of life forces him to see his future in a new light.

6Episode 634 (Thu 22nd Jan 1981)

Jan 22, 1981

The friction between Joe and Jack has been getting worse. Can Sam make them see reason?

7Episode 635 (Tue 27th Jan 1981)

Jan 27, 1981

With Annie in hospital for her operation, it's a time of anxiety for the family - especially Sam.

8Episode 636 (Thu 29th Jan 1981)

Jan 29, 1981

Sam and Henry visit a farm museum and Henry discovers a few home truths.

9Episode 637 (Tue 3rd Feb 1981)

Feb 3, 1981

Jackie's future is uncertain, but a confrontation between Pat and Tom only makes things worse.

10Episode 638 (Thu 5th Feb 1981)

Feb 5, 1981

Richard has gone ahead with some unpopular policies at NY Estates and Seth is spoiling for a fight.

11Episode 639 (Tue 10th Feb 1981)

Feb 10, 1981

Jackie may be on the same slippery slope as his father. Can anyone in the village offer him help?

12Episode 640 (Thu 12th Feb 1981)

Feb 12, 1981

Seth delivers his ultimatum to Richard - and gets something he hadn't bargained for.

13Episode 641 (Tue 17th Feb 1981)

Feb 17, 1981

When Jack meets the outspoken and fiery Enoch, their conversation is far from neighbourly.

14Episode 642 (Thu 19th Feb 1981)

Feb 19, 1981

A problem in the Tolly family sends Grace to Hotten, but a major crisis awaits her return home as Enoch dies in a tractor accident.

15Episode 643 (Tue 24th Feb 1981)

Feb 24, 1981

Eyebrows are raised in the village when Seth reveals a few things about his past.

16Episode 644 (Thu 26th Feb 1981)

Feb 26, 1981

When Amos is troubled about security at The Woolpack, he decides to tackle the problem in his own individual way.

17Episode 645 (Tue 3rd March 1981)

Mar 3, 1981

Richard is keen to go ahead with his controversial plans for the beef herd. Will Joe be able to deal with the opposition?

18Episode 646 (Thu 5th March 1981)

Mar 5, 1981

Burglar alarms should go off when there's burglary - but the one Amos bought seems to have a mind of its own!

19Episode 647 (Tue 10th March 1981)

Mar 10, 1981

Dolly is excited at the prospect of a home of her own, but Matt isn't quite as optimistic.

20Episode 648 (Thu 12th March 1981)

Mar 12, 1981

Daniel's resignation from NY Estates troubles Joe, but will it provide an answer to Grace's problems?

21Episode 649 (Tue 17th March 1981)

Mar 17, 1981

The family prepares to welcome Annie home after her operation - but a new set of problems awaits her return.

22Episode 650 (Thu 19th March 1981)

Mar 19, 1981

Amos doesn't raise objections to Henry's plan to take a holiday - until Henry reveals where he's going!

23Episode 651 (Tue 24th March 1981)

Mar 24, 1981

Tom claims to have learned his lesson at the court hearing, but Annie isn't taken in.

24Episode 652 (Thu 26th March 1981)

Mar 26, 1981

Adjusting to a broken marriage is never easy as Pat discovers to her cost.

25Episode 653 (Tue 31st March 1981)

Mar 31, 1981

Preparations for the protest meeting are underway, but there's a shock in store for Jack.

26Episode 654 (Thu 2nd April 1981)

Apr 2, 1981

Things are looking bleak for the protestors in the village, but Henry has a trick up his sleeve.

27Episode 655 (Tue 7th April 1981)

Apr 7, 1981

Sam returns from his holidays, only to hear some disturbing rumours about Jack.

28Episode 656 (Thu 9th April 1981)

Apr 9, 1981

The burglar in Beckindale is ready to strike again and it's anybody's guess whose house will be the next target.

29Episode 657 (Tue 14th April 1981)

Apr 14, 1981

Matt was sceptical about Jack's bargain buy at Hotten Market - and it looks like he had good reason.

30Episode 658 (Thu 16th April 1981)

Apr 16, 1981

Richard's plans for NY Estates extend into local property speculation - but there are bound to be objections in the village.

31Episode 659 (Tue 21st April 1981)

Apr 21, 1981

Whenever Jackie brushes with the law, the villagers jump to conclusions and it's up to Donald to put people right.

32Episode 660 (Thu 23rd April 1981)

Apr 23, 1981

Sgt. MacArthur puts an end to the burglaries in the village - but not until one more victim has been claimed.

33Episode 661 (Tue 28th April 1981)

Apr 28, 1981

Jack's back injury has put him out of action on the farm; but he's still quite capable of putting a strain on the family.

34Episode 662 (Thu 30th April 1981)

Apr 30, 1981

Dolly is finding her playgroup course very absorbing, but Matt is beginning to feel a little shut out.

35Episode 663 (Tue 5th May 1981)

May 5, 1981

Richard's plan to divert another footpath has angered a group of ramblers. The argument gets fiercer when Joe intervenes.

36Episode 664 (Thu 7th May 1981)

May 7, 1981

Henry attempts to master local support against the footpath diversion - and gets some surprising reactions.

37Episode 665 (Tue 12th May 1981)

May 12, 1981

Philip Haskell challenges Richard over his interest in Alder Cottages.

38Episode 666 (Thu 14th May 1981)

May 14, 1981

Dolly still hasn't got a contribution for the playgroup exhibition - but Matt and Sam have something up their sleeves.

39Episode 667 (Tue 19th May 1981)

May 19, 1981

An unexpected delivery brings trouble for Amos - and a surprise for Henry!

40Episode 668 (Thu 21st May 1981)

May 21, 1981

Pat is reaching the end of her tether, but when Jack tries to help it means problems at Emmerdale Farm.

41Episode 669 (Tue 26th May 1981)

May 26, 1981

Dolly is enthusiastic about the Haskell's new home, but Matt's got too much on his plate to take any interest.

42Episode 670 (Thu 28th May 1981)

May 28, 1981

Jackie isn't looking forward to the Youth Club dance, but Andy is determined to make the evening a success.

43Episode 671 (Tue 2nd June 1981)

Jun 2, 1981

There is trouble with a poacher on NY Estates, and catching him is only the start of Seth's problems.

44Episode 672 (Thu 4th June 1981)

Jun 4, 1981

Jack's break is over and it's time to settle back to work at Emmerdale Farm - but it's not that easy.

45Episode 673 (Tue 9th June 1981)

Jun 9, 1981

Pat is in the thick of her divorce - but she still finds some of her solicitor's questions difficult to answer.

46Episode 674 (Thu 11th June 1981)

Jun 11, 1981Now viewing

The playgroup is short of funds and it's Dolly's job to try and raise money. It's not long before the whole village gets involved.

47Episode 675 (Tue 16th June 1981)

Jun 16, 1981

Richard returns after his trip away, and there are one or two unpleasant surprises waiting for him at Home Farm.

48Episode 676 (Thu 18th June 1981)

Jun 18, 1981

The evening before publication is a trying time for any journalist but for Amos, it's a nightmare!

49Episode 677 (Tue 23rd June 1981)

Jun 23, 1981

Matt doesn't relish the thought of dinner with the Haskells while Dolly finds the evening something of an eye-opener.

50Episode 678 (Thu 25th June 1981)

Jun 25, 1981

Donald is looking forward to a memorable day's cricket. Jack and Pat will remember the occasion for different reasons.

51Episode 679 (Tue 8th Sept 1981)

Sep 8, 1981

Jack is determined to improve profits at Emmerdale Farm, but his plans for the farm provoke bitter arguments in the family.

52Episode 680 (Thu 10th Sept 1981)

Sep 10, 1981

There's a surprise in store for Matt and Dolly when they decide on an evening out - and it brings a hint of scandal to the village.

53Episode 681 (Tue 15th Sept 1981)

Sep 15, 1981

Amos can cope with a plumbing problem at The Woolpack as well as anyone else - Or he thinks he can.

54Episode 682 (Thu 17th Sept 1981)

Sep 17, 1981

When the Chairman of NY Estates comes to Beckindale, it's an event for the villagers, but for Richard, it's a headache.

55Episode 683 (Tue 22nd Sept 1981)

Sep 22, 1981

Pat relies on Jack's support during the divorce hearing - but her children don't appreciate his involvement.

56Episode 684 (Thu 24th Sept 1981)

Sep 24, 1981

Joe's ideas have impressed NY Estates head office, but Richard is furious. Is this the start of a rift between them?

57Episode 685 (Tue 29th Sept 1981)

Sep 29, 1981

Joe is being put under increasing pressure at NY Estates - and his patience is beginning to wear thin.

58Episode 686 (Thu 1st Oct 1981)

Oct 1, 1981

There's some good news in store for Dolly at the playgroup - but she soon finds every silver lining has its cloud.

59Episode 687 (Tue 6th Oct 1981)

Oct 6, 1981

The student at NY Estates is a burden for Joe Sugden, but he has quite a different effect on Sandie Merrick.

60Episode 688 (Thu 8th Oct 1981)

Oct 8, 1981

Jack is anxious to get on with the Merrick children, but Jackie is becoming more and more hostile.

61Episode 689 (Tue 13th Oct 1981)

Oct 13, 1981

The Sugdens are off to Connelton Gymkhana, but Joe has a difficult decision to make before he can enjoy himself.

62Episode 690 (Thu 15th Oct 1981)

Oct 15, 1981

It's the day of reckoning at the parish council meeting - and time for Henry to redeem himself with Dolly.

63Episode 691 (Tue 20th Oct 1981)

Oct 20, 1981

Joe realises he needs to take action over the pig unit

64Episode 692 (Thu 22nd Oct 1981)

Oct 22, 1981

Jack and Matt have different plans for the farm and with money in short supply, the two men are on a collision course.

65Episode 693 (Tue 27th Oct 1981)

Oct 27, 1981

A shotgun is invaluable to a responsible gamekeeper - but just how responsible is Jackie?

66Episode 694 (Thu 29th Oct 1981)

Oct 29, 1981

Joe and Richard both have to face the managing director of NY Estates - and one of them is in for a hard time.

67Episode 695 (Tue 3rd Nov 1981)

Nov 3, 1981

Jack is still being obstinate about Matt's sheep shelter. It's time for Annie to tell Jack a few home truths.

68Episode 696 (Thu 5th Nov 1981)

Nov 5, 1981

There's a shock in store for Dolly when she visits her Aunt Jessie in Darlington.