Episode 385 (6th September 1977)

==Plot==
There is a new vicar in Beckindale to replace the departed Reverend Hockley and he goes by the name of David Cowper but his entrance is not noticed because the rest of Beckindale is celebrating the Jubilee. Matt and Dolly enjoy a romantic afternoon picnic during which Dolly tells Matt that she's sick of working at The Woolpack but she doesn't want to leave Beckindale. There's a surprise call from Sam but he wants to speak to the vicar for a reason that is unknown to everyone else.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Dolly - Katharine Barker
===Guest cast===
*Rev Cowper - John Abbott
*Mrs Bullock - Sandra Voe
==Notes==
*This episode saw Emmerdale Farm move to a new 7pm slot on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Southern and Ulster regions, joining the regions of Yorkshire, Border and Tyne Tees who had made the move in April 1977. London moved the programme to a new 5.15pm slot on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning with this episode on Wednesday 7th September 1977.
*TV Times synopsis: 
**A new series set in Yorkshire's famous Dales brings back all the drama and humour of familiar faces plus old and new friends. The first episode opens in Jubilee spirit as the Sugden family prepares for the royal celebrations... (Yorkshire, Southern, Ulster, Tyne Tees)
**This new series sees the introduction of two characters - Dolly Acaster and vicar the Rev. David Cowper. The first episode opens in Jubilee spirit as the Sugden family prepares for the royal celebrations. (London)
Category:1977 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes
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