Episode 81 (30th July 1973)

Amy tries to play matchmaker between Henry and Alison while Carol plays with Joe's heart.
==Plot==
Janie is still angry with Frank for taking the Sugdens to The Woolpack so soon after the funeral; she thinks it was disrespectful. Henry talks to Jack about Matt. Jack thinks that Henry has got ideas for Emmerdale Farm to join a federation. Henry thinks Jack's behind the times. Janie and Carol look after Sam and Sally at Emmerdale Farm; Carol flirts with Joe. Amos receives a letter from Gower International, the company trying to take over the brewery, they invite him to take part in a course in hotel management in York. Henry thinks this is a clever ploy to impress shareholders. Amy tries to match-make between Alison and Henry. Matt talks to Jack about his writing career though Jack isn't that confident in himself anymore. Janie fishes for information from Carol about her and Joe. She considers leaving to do teacher training. They talk about sex and Carol worries about how to say no. Jack receives a letter from a man named Lodz, he phones him up and arranges a meeting. Joe is puzzled when Carol walks out of The Woolpack as soon as he walks in.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Jack - Andrew Burt
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Frank - Eric Allan
*Janie - Diane Grayson
*Alison - Carolyn Moody
===Guest cast===
*Carol - Ann Holloway
*Amy - Dorothy Frere
==Locations==
*Beckindale village
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*The Mill - Jack's bedroom
*Village Store - Exterior
*Smithy Cottage - Living room
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room
==Notes==
*TV Times synopsis: Episode 81: The aftermath of Peggy's funeral finds everyone at the farm trying to resume normality. Janie lends a hand with the twins, and Joe starts taking an interest in Carol. But Jack and Wilks cross swords over the farm's future.
*This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
**Emmerdale Farm: Volume Three DVD released by Network on 30th May 2011.
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