Updated:13th January 2002
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This week's episodes were directed by
Alan Wareing.
These episodes were written by :-
Sarah Bagshaw
Chris Thompson
Peter Kerry
Ian Fenton
Karin Young
Episode 3346 Time - 19:00 to 19:30 (30 minutes long). Louise is terrified as they ask her to meet them at Mill cottage for further questioning. But just the thought of returning the scene of the murder is enough to make her physically sick. As the police remove the cordon, the cottage is exactly how they left it and bitterly cold. Blood is still on the stairs, and in her mind's eye the body is still in a dishevelled heap at the bottom - will she ever be free of his haunting image? As Rodney opens the Antiques Barn for the first time in the New Year, he is determined to turn over a new leaf - one that doesn't includes Steph's bric-a-brac along side his quality merchandise! But it appears Steph doesn't have the same New Years resolutions, as she has already set up a stall - selling leftover Christmas tat! The knock-off Christmas decorations are hardly attracting the clientele that Rodney favour, leaving him determined to have her moved on! But his subtle words fall on deaf ears - forcing him to take drastic action! With the dance competition looming, Len's two left feet haven't improved and Edna is far from happy at the prospects of coming last! Outside the hall, Jarvis hears the music and can't help but take a peak, he winces when he sees Len's lack of grace and decides to lend a hand. Meanwhile Laurel is sick of being single - she has a big night out in mind and has her lucky pants on in anticipation, as she goes off clubbing! Viv apologised to Terry for questioning his integrity. Jarvis taught
Len how to dance. Rodney evicted Steph from the Antiques Barn.
ITV 1 Monday Monday 6th January Louise was under immense pressure from the police
who guessed Ray had been murdered and wanted a suspect. |
Episode 3347 Time - 19:00 to 19:30 (30 minutes long). Although Jarvis and Edna don't see eye to eye, he isn't prepared to stand back and let Len be bullied. He offers more dance lessons, determined to get him into shape before the competition - little does he know Len is a hopeless case! Rivalry is fierce at dance practice. Viv is so determined that she is going to win, she is prepared to put money on it! Not to be outdone or made a fool of, Edna accepts her challenge and a wager is soon in place! Steph can't believe her eyes when she sees that Rodney has carried out his promise and all of her stock has been thrown out of the antique barn! For once, her girlish charms have no effect as her appeal falls on deaf ears. But her eviction brings worse news for Nicola - as Dale View is now home to a stack of outdated Christmas decorations. Laurel's bed hasn't been slept in all night! And things still aren't looking up for the Dingles who lurch from one financial struggle after another. It doesn't help matters when Cain hands Lisa the TV licence fine! Lisa was forced to ask Charity for a loan as the Dingles' debts mounted. Viv and Edna had a bet on the result of the dance contest. ITV 1 Tuesday Tuesday 7th January Rivalry was fierce at dance practice. Viv tried
to convince Len he should drop out but Jarvis wouldn't let him. |
Episode 3348 Time - 19:00 to 19:30 (30 minutes long). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty is intrigued by her Edna's stubborn enthusiasm for the dance contest and it is clear she is more determined than ever to win it. Finally admitting her reputation, and money, is on the line, Edna is even prepared to put her strong morals aside to get the better of Viv Hope - putting Len under more pressure than ever! Len thinks all the extra tuition has paid off until his confidence gets the better of him as he tries a tricky move and his ankle buckles - throwing them both to the floor! The Dingle's financial problems are escalating and Charity continues to hold the deeds to their house to cover the debts they owe her. Lisa swallows her pride and accepts another loan from Charity, much to the rest of the family's distaste. Cain is furious and decides to take matters into his own hand and pays her a visit at Home Farm. Laurel is worried her mobile is on the blink when she hasn't had a call from her new man, Paul. Betty is worried she is setting herself up for a fall after their one-night-stand. Meanwhile Emmerdale hasn't seen the last of Steph's Christmas tat as she decides to rival Rodney's trade in the form of a car boot sale!
Len fell and injured his ankle whilst dancing with Edna.
Laurel started to spread rumours about Ray being Louise's stalker.
ITV 1 Wednesday Wednesday 8th January The Dingle's financial problems escalated.
Lisa had to swallow her pride and accept a loan from Charity. |
Episode 3349 Time - 19:00 to 19:30 (30 minutes long). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He tentatively tries to broach the subject, but at the first mention of Jarvis's name Edna begins spitting feathers! Cowardly assuring Edna he is fine to compete, Len tells her to get changed as they are going to the competition after all! Len fears for his life, as he anticipates the wrath of Edna, when she claps eyes on Jarvis with his dancing shoes on. Will Edna go through with the competition, or will her stubborn streak prevail and let Viv win the competition? Sam has been trying his best come up with some cash to save the Dingle clan from financial ruin. But betting tips from Seth has lost him practically his entire life savings! With his last few pennies Sam decides to try his luck again in the bookies and his luck finally changes for the better and he lands a big winner. News quickly spreads of Sam's win at the bookies and the Dingles' all gather eagerly to see the colour of his money! But they are in for a shock… Times are tough at the Antiques Barn as the customers seem to have disappeared since Steph left. With no cash flowing through the tills, Rodney is forced to lay Danny off. Later in the village, entrepreneur Steph takes Danny on as a new recruit with the intention of setting up stalls for an Emmerdale car-boot sale the following day. Emmerdale Thursday 9th January A desperate, penniless Sam tried one last bet
at the bookies and actually landed a big winner. |
Episode 3350 Time - 19:00 to 19:30 (30 minutes long). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Danny and Steph are having great fun parting people with their cash, they agree to bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones. Rodney is forced to swallow his pride and accept that Steph did enhance his profit margins. They come to an agreement to work with each other again - with Danny in tow. Being Farm Manager, Jack has been given the gruelling task of debt collecting on the Tate's behalf. Wilf Butler is three months behind with his rent and Chris is in no mood to be charitable. Brian also gets a shock when he experiences Chris's mood first hand. He finds himself jobless after an attempt to negotiate a better salary! Cain thinks he has the answers to the Dingle's prayers. Having stolen a van full of hens destined for a battery farm - he reckons that they will provide more income than Sam's offering! The dance competition saga is still strong in the memory of Len, while Edna is forced to see Javis in a new light.
Emmerdale Jarvis was upset that Len bet on the dance competition.
Steph was caught out after pretending her car boot sale was for charity.ITV
1 Friday Friday 10th January Steph's car boot sale was a roaring success
and Rodney reluctantly agreed he needed her to work alongside him. |
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