Episode 434 (16th March 1978)

==Plot==
Joe frets over calling to cancel the band for the barn dance. Sam attempts to write a letter to Jack with his thoughts on his new book. He is unimpressed but wants an independent party to read it and gives the proofs to Donald. Clive entertains Ruth and Ian over a few drinks at the Vicarage. He talks expansively about his plans for the mine. Ian is still against the scheme, especially now it's looking more complicated. Rod arrives with the news that he's got the explosives all fixed up and they all drink to their good fortune, except Ian who is more worried than ever. The next day Ian, Rod and Clive travel up to the mine to commence with the proceedings. Joe is relieved when the band for the barn dance call to say they've double-booked and will be unable to attend. He plans to arrange a disco instead. Sam apologises to Nellie but she insists she's not annoyed with him or Donald anymore. He persuades her to finish the kneeler. Ruth, not being able to work for worrying about Ian, persuades Joe to take her up to the mine. At the mine, the preparations are almost done as Rod fixes up the electrics. While they are still inside, Ruth and Joe arrive outside. As they walk towards the mouth of the mine, there is an explosion.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Dolly - Katharine Barker
*Rev. Donald Hinton - Hugh Manning
===Guest cast===
*Clive Hinton - Martin Potter
*Ruth Hepton - Stephanie Turner
*Ian Hepton - Tim Preece
*Mrs. Ratcliffe - Gabrielle Blunt
*Rod Blake - Peter Attard
==Locations==
*Main Street
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Nellie Ratcliffe's cottage - Exterior
*Vicarage - Interior and exterior
*St. Mary's Church - Interior
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room
*Holly Farm - Farmhouse interior and exterior
*Mine
==Notes==
*This episode was broadcast in the London region on Friday 17th March 1978 at 5.15pm.
*TV Times synopsis: There's going to be blasting at the old mine. But does Rod Blake really know what he's doing? Ian Hepton fears the worst.
Category:1978 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes
Category:Episodes with multiple broadcast dates