Episode 3873 (18th October 2004)

==Plot==
Much to Steph’s horror, Lisa calls an ambulance and when Alan gets to hospital he is adamant that his daughter had pushed him. Worried about his mental state the nurse tries to give him a sedative. Annoyed, Alan refuses to take it and in pushing her hand away accidentally hits out at her. Later, Steph takes her father home and sternly tells him she is not taking any more risks before locking him in his room. Meanwhile, the Dingles hatch a plan to steal a couple of kegs of beer from the pub but are forced to think quickly when they are caught in the act. A variety of Dingles arrive for the upcoming reunion, including Albert who is criticised by Marlon for not bothering to show up for his wedding; and Faith, who gets a very chilly welcome from children Chas and Cain. Making a bad day worse for Chas, she argues with Carl after Chloe "accidentally" tells her about an awards do Carl kept her in the dark about. Elsewhere, Andy admits to Debbie that he misses her and says that although sneaking around wasn’t ideal it was better than not seeing each other at all. And Jarvis clashes with Ashley about Frank working in the cemetery.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
*Tom King - Ken Farrington
*Carl King - Tom Lister
*Chloe Atkinson - Amy Nuttall
*Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
*Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Viv Hope - Deena Payne
*Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
*Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
*Albert Dingle - Bobby Knutt
===Guest cast===
*Frank Bernard Hartbourne - Rob Parry
*Nurse Holt - Jo Gerard
*Dr. Felix Wagstaff - Cyriack Stevenson
*Faith Dingle - Gillian Jephcott
*Marilyn Dingle - Morag Siller
*Elvis Dingle - Martin Walsh
==Locations==
*The Grange - Alan's room, driveway and guest lounge
*Pear Tree Cottage - Front garden and King & Sons office
*Main Street
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior
*Church Lane car park
*Butlers Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen)
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Café Hope - Café
*Hotten General Hospital - Hallway and ward
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
==Notes==
*First appearance of Albert Dingle since 11th September 1997.
*Marlon and Albert both make references to his aborted wedding to Lisa, as seen in Episode 2254 (10th September 1997).
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,917,000 viewers (9th place).
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