Episode 2392 (22nd July 1998)

==Plot==
Lord Michael, fresh from a foreign jaunt, arrives like a knight in shining armour to comfort Lady Tara after the death of her father. She's delighted to see him - but Biff is consumed by jealousy. He sees Michael as a threat to his secret relationship and is anything but impressed when he declares he's going to be staying for a few days to look after Tara. Biff's interest in Tara is starting to grate on Michael too and after a terse exchange, the chauffeur is warned his job might be at stake. But when arrangements for the funeral are discussed and Lady Tara tells him Biff will be at her side, the penny finally drops. Eric is fighting to keep his business afloat. After the bribery fiasco he realises his license is as good as lost and is desperately trying to find a substitute. Alan scoffs at the idea when he's approached - but Vic is hooked. He reckons he's in charge but when it comes down to discussing the venture Viv very much holds the upper hand. They strike a deal but count without the response from Kathy who has discovered a new cutting edge. Feathers are ruffled among the recruits at the holiday village when the arrival of Paulette brings a mixed response. Emma, Kirsty and Lyn are not too happy while Dean clearly fancies his chances.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Sarah Sugden - Alyson Spiro
*Andy Hopwood - Kelvin Fletcher
*Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
*Emma Cairns - Rebecca Loudonsack
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Lyn Hutchinson - Sally Walsh
*Kirsty Hutchinson - Anne Marie Jowett
*Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
*Lady Tara Oakwell - Anna Brecon
*Biff Fowler - Stuart Wade
*Vic Windsor - Alun Lewis
*Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
*Will Cairns - Paul Fox
*Heather Hutchinson - Siobhan Finneran
*Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
===Guest cast===
*Dean Adlington - Patrick Connolly
*Paulette Lewis - Danielle Brown
*Lord Michael Thornfield - Malcolm Stoddard
==Locations==
*The Woolpack - Beer garden and back room
*Melby Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen)
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Home Farm Holiday Park - Chalet (living room/kitchen)
*Oakwell Hall - Foyer, grounds, bedroom and living room
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
*The Old School Tea Rooms/Pollard's - Main area
*The Antique Barn - Shop floor
*Main Street
*Victoria Cottage - Front garden
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,520,000 viewers (9th place).
Category:1998 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes