Episode 2962 (18th July 2001)

==Plot==
It's the day of Zak's operation and the Dingles rally round him to offer support. Sam is touched when Zak tells him that if it wasn't for him he would still be trying to ignore the lump. At the hospital, the doctor tries to allay his fears by telling him that it is a simple operation, but Zak is less than convinced. When he comes round from the operation, Zak is relieved when the doctor tells him that his chances are good. Charity becomes increasingly irritated by Zoe's surprise visits to see her at work. Feeling smothered, Charity sees a way of escaping Zoe's possessiveness when Chris agrees to take her away on holiday. Andy gets himself in hot water when he is caught selling cigarettes in school. But the prospect of detention becomes more pleasant when he discovers that Katie Addyman will be joining him. And Ollie gets defensive when Angie quizzes her about her boyfriend and suggests that she could bring him round for tea.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
*Charity Dingle - Emma Atkins
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
*Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
*Lady Tara Thornfield - Anna Brecon
*Virginia West - Bridget Fry
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
*Katie Addyman - Sammy Winward
*Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
===Guest cast===
*Miss Strickland - Alex Hall
*Julian Simmondsbury - James Hoare
*Mr Clifford - Will Tacey
*Nurse - Jane Hogarth
==Locations==
*Wishing Well Cottage - Yard and living room/kitchen
*Tate Haulage - Office
*Hotten Comprehensive - Stairwell and corridor
*Home Farm - Office and conference room
*Hotten General Hospital - Ward and corridor
*Connelton Lane
*The Ford
*Holdgate Farm - Dining room
*Hotten street
*Hotten Road
==Notes==
*First appearance of Katie Addyman.
*TV Times synopsis: Zak fears the worst as he prepares for his operation, Charity suggests to Chris that they go on holiday, and Ollie becomes dangerously involved with Cain.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,660,000 viewers (8th place).
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