Episode 2404 (19th August 1998)

Episode 2404
Production code	D976/99
ITV transmission date	19th August 1998 (Wednesday)
Storyline writers	Greg Boardman Helen Eatock Andrew S. Walsh
Script editor	Gareth Roberts
Story editor	Stuart Blackburn (acting)
Writer	Matthew Westwood
Director	John Anderson
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kieran Roberts
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Plot

A tidal wave of unrest is sweeping through Emmerdale thanks to Lady Tara's money troubles. Chris and Laura seem to be revelling in their work selling off chunks of the Home Farm estate, but Tara herself is starting to have second thoughts. Betty's devastated to discover she's going to be evicted when a "For Sale" sign is erected outside her home and heads to Home Farm to confront Tara, who's guilt increases further. Having been considered just as responsible by the villagers, Biff is also ashamed of Tara's actions. Kim receives notice that Tara is selling her half of the stud. Kim can't afford to buy her out, and if she's forced to sell, all the money will go to her creditors. Terry is winding himself up to tell Heather that their affair is over. But he's lost for words when she beats him to it and announces she's quitting her job and has found a new home. She can now devote more time to her daughters, in particular Kirsty.

Cast

Regular cast

• Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
• Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Biff Fowler - Stuart Wade
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Will Cairns - Paul Fox
• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Lady Tara Oakwell - Anna Brecon
• Kim Marchant - Claire King
• Steve Marchant - Paul Opacic
• Rachel Hughes - Glenda McKay
• Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
• Heather Hutchinson - Siobhan Finneran
• Kirsty Hutchinson - Anne Marie Jowett
• Lyn Hutchinson - Sally Walsh
• Laura Johnstone - Louise Beattie
• Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
• Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
• Graham Clark - Kevin Pallister
• Emma Cairns - Rebecca Loudonsack
• Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Viv Windsor - Deena Payne

Guest cast

• Paulette Lewis - Danielle Brown

Locations

• Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Reception and consulting room
• Tenant House - Living room/kitchen and exterior
• Home Farm - Living room
• Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• The Old School Tea Rooms/Pollard's - Main area
• Ford
• Home Farm Holiday Park - Swimming pool
• The Woolpack - Public bar and back room
• Keepers Cottage - Front garden
• Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior
• Church Lane

Notes

• First appearance of Graham Clark.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,660,000 viewers (11th place).