Episode 9880 (3rd January 2024)

==Plot==
Part One:
Scott phones Brenda to check up on Cathy and to apologise for teaching her how to drive. After hanging up, Eric urges Brenda to get some sleep but Brenda can't as she needs to be there for Cathy. Nicola has taken Angelica into work with her at the café as she doesn't want her to hide herself away. She assures Angelica she's done nothing wrong and there's nothing to be ashamed of. PC Swirling calls in at Smithy Cottage to speak to April about the crash. Brenda approaches Bob as he's standing at Heath's memorial. She's surprised Bob hasn't called or been to see Cathy and is adamant she's telling the truth that Angelica was the one who was driving when they crashed. Bob questions why Cathy didn't say something sooner. Brenda suggests she was still in shock and urges Bob to come and see his daughter as she needs him. PC Swirling talks to April about the events that led up to Cathy, Heath, and Angelica taking Wendy's car. A teary April confirms it was Cathy who was driving when she last saw them. PC Swirling tells April she's been really helpful and that her mum would be proud of her. Moira annoys Tracy when she asks about Caleb whilst Tracy is dropping Frankie off at the farm. Bob visits Pollard's Barn to see Cathy. Cathy tells Bob how sorry she is and Bob apologises to his daughter for not being there for her at the police station. Cathy swears she's telling the truth about Angelica being the one who was driving but the police won't listen. Bob assures Cathy he believes her and promises they'll find a way to sort it. In the café, Nicola asks April to confirm who was driving. April states it was Cathy much to Nicola's relief although April fears Cathy is going to hate her now.
Part Two:
Gabby is struggling to concentrate on work as she can't stop thinking about the crash. Jacob is also struggling as he's worried the stress of the situation is making Eric's Parkinson's worse. He doesn't know what to do to help. Gabby recalls how her friends helped her get through her dad's illness so offers to listen to Jacob's troubles anytime. Marlon updates Rhona on April's talk with PC Swirling. Afterward, Marlon informs Rhona that he's been doing some research online and the letter Gus sent should mean social services let them keep Ivy until Gus gets back. Rhona isn't keen on putting things on an official footing and decides to cut back her hours at the vets to avoid putting Ivy in childcare. Tracy tells Nate about her plans for a forest nursery where the children spend most of their time outside. Nate isn't convinced. Moira drops off Frankie at Tug Ghyll. Whilst Nate nips out to get some lunch, Moira apologises to Tracy for her attitude earlier but explains she's concerned that taking the money for the nursery ties her to Caleb. Tracy insists she's just trying to do what's best for her family and the nursery is their future. Moira wishes her luck. Bob feels that he's let Cathy down so he decides to visit Nicola and Angelica to show Cathy he's on her side. At Victoria Cottage, Nicola informs Jimmy that April has told the police that she saw Cathy driving. As they are discussing the situation, Bob and Brenda knock at the door. Bob asks to speak to Angelica but Nicola refuses. Brenda explains they need to know what happened. Nicola is adamant they already do and that Angelica is innocent. She tells Bob and Brenda that there's a witness who backs up Angelica's story so suggests it's Cathy they need to talk to. Brenda is certain Cathy wouldn't lie about something as serious as this although Jimmy hits back that Angelica wouldn't either. Nicola reminds Bob and Brenda off Cathy's behaviour in recent months and insists she's erratic, unruly, and a proven liar - now Heath's dead and they want someone to blame. Brenda refuses to believe it but Nicola's words have swayed Bob. He concludes Nicola is right and Cathy is lying.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Brenda Walker - Lesley Dunlop
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Angelica King - Rebecca Bakes
*Nicola King - Nicola Wheeler
*Jimmy King - Nick Miles
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Rhona Goskirk - Zoe Henry
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*April Windsor - Amelia Flanagan
*Tracy Robinson - Amy Walsh
*Moira Dingle - Natalie J Robb
*Frankie Robinson - Eden Ratcliffe-Knights
*Cathy Hope - Gabrielle Dowling
*Wendy Posner - Susan Cookson
*Gabby Thomas - Rosie Bentham
*Jacob Gallagher - Joe-Warren Plant
*Nate Robinson - Jurell Carter
===Guest cast===
*PC Swirling - Andy Moore
==Locations==
*Pollard's Barn - Living room
*Café Main Street - Interior
*Smithy Cottage - Kitchen
*Main Street
*Butlers Farm - Kitchen and living room
*Hawksford Outdoor Pursuits - Hide Bar & Bistro
*The Woolpack - Kitchen
*Tug Ghyll - Living room/kitchen
*The Grange - Restaurant
*Victoria Cottage - Living room/kitchen
==Notes==
*This episode featured flashbacks to Episode 9876 (29th December 2023) where April Windsor watches Cathy Hope drive off in Wendy Posner's car with Heath Hope and Angelica King hours before the crash which killed Heath.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 4,419,000 viewers (23rd place).
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