Series 1 (1972)

16 October 1972
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October 16, 1972 • 30m

Jack Sugden has come home for his father's funeral after a 9 year absence. The rest of the family resent him because his father le...Read more

17 October 1972
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October 17, 1972 • 30m

Wilks lawyer Peters says he has the right-of-way on the Sugden land. Joe chats with Marian and they become friends. 250 hens have ...Read more

23 October 1972
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October 23, 1972 • 30m

The hens have been disposed of but Jack refuses to get any more. Having discovered an old mill house on the land, he decides to li...Read more

24 October 1972
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October 24, 1972 • 30m

It is revealed that Jack has a secret life with "Lynn" in London, and is hiding from something. Marian's car breaks down and Jack ...Read more

30 October 1972
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October 30, 1972 • 30m

Joe finds out from Amos that Jack was seen coming out of the barn with Marian. He goes to the Wilks farm to find Jack is there. Si...Read more

31 October 1972
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October 31, 1972 • 30m

Jack does not want to work so he asks Matt to hire someone. Joe overhears Jack telling someone on the phone to meet him at the Fea...Read more

06 November 1972
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November 6, 1972 • 30m

Jack tells Wilks if he uses the new road, it must also be open to the public to use. Wilks doesn't want people passing through his...Read more

07 November 1972
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November 7, 1972 • 30m

Matt has a job interview in Bradford in two days. Jack goes to the Feathers to meet Lynn. She has registered under Sugden. The Wil...Read more

13 November 1972
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November 13, 1972 • 30m

Tom tells Ruth about a car accident between Henry and Joe. Matt talks to Jack about a new van. Tom asks Jack for a job. PC Ball as...Read more

14 November 1972
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November 14, 1972 • 30m

Matt has his interview today. Ruth goes to see Jack and realizes that there is nothing between them. Joe has woken up and is in ba...Read more

20 November 1972
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November 20, 1972 • 30m

Matt tells Peggy that he did not get the job and she goes after Jack for money. Matt tells Jack that Tom is lazy. Tom gets Ruth to...Read more

21 November 1972
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November 21, 1972 • 30m

Tom starts throwing threats about Jack being the real father of Tom's son Jackie. Ruth begs Jack to sack him. Marian breaks off wi...Read more

27 November 1972
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November 27, 1972 • 30m

Henry is home from hospital. Jack buys a new van for Matt and Peggy. Annie realizes Jack has more money than he is letting on. PC ...Read more

Tue 28 Nov, 1972
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November 28, 1972

Jack makes an enemy in Janie after embarrassing her in front of his family. Meanwhile, Henry is knocked unconscious after having a...Read more

Mon 4 Dec, 1972
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December 4, 1972

Joe tells Marian that Jack is still married, whilst Henry tells Jack to stay away from Marian.

Tue 5 Dec, 1972
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December 5, 1972

The police find the Sugdens Land Rover. Norman proposes to Marian but gets turned down. Meanwhile, Peggy disowns Jack, Marian ends...Read more

Mon 11 Dec, 1972
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December 11, 1972

Peggy and Matt discover they will have twins, whilst PC Ball prosecutes Jack and Joe. Janie flirts with Frank but he doesn't reciprocate.

Tue 12 Dec, 1972
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December 12, 1972

Jack has decided to return to London. Janie asks Frank on a date but ends up going out with Joe. However, it doesn't last long whe...Read more

Mon 18 Dec, 1972
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December 18, 1972

Jack changes his mind and invites his friend Bart to Emmerdale Farm. Frank warms to Janie and asks her out, and Marian is unwelcoming to Joe.

Tue 19 Dec, 1972
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December 19, 1972

Matt finds an unconscious Sam in the cowshed and rushes him to hospital. Meanwhile, Frank and Janie have a great first date, and e...Read more