Episode 106 (23rd October 1973)

Matt discovers his uncle has gotten a job in the village. Edward questions his faith and reveals to the Bishop that he is unsure whether it can be restored.
==Plot==
Matt and Joe arrive back at the farm to see Ben and Beattie's car there again. They realise Ben must have gotten the job working for Dan Middleton. Ben and Sam have broken the sink after trying to fix it. Matt promises to bring the twins to see Alison the next time he's in the village. Reverend Ruskin struggles with his decision over the archdeaconate position. Joe takes order of getting a new sink for the farm. Annie is impressed. Janie tries to convince Frank that he should seize his opportunity as he heads off to Hotten to meet Dan Middleton. Matt gives him a lift. Reverend Ruskin tells the Bishop that his faith is troubled and that he looks at the world and is frightened that it's beyond redemption. The Bishop manages to restore his faith but Reverend Ruskin decides against the archdeaconate. Joe's surprised when he discovers Henry has also bought shares in Alison's shop.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Janie - Diane Grayson
*Frank - Eric Allan
*Ruskin - George Little
*Liz - Daphne Green
*Alison - Carolyn Moody
===Guest cast===
*Bishop - Noel Coleman
*Ben - Larry Noble
*Beattie - Barbara Ogilvie
==Locations==
*Main Street
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Village Store - Shop floor and exterior
*Vicarage - Lounge
*St. Mary's Church - Interior and exterior
*Cemetery
*Beckindale Forge - Interior and exterior
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room, cowshed and yard
==Notes==
*TV Times synopsis: The Rev. Ruskin makes his decision. Janie tries to convince Frank that he should seize an opportunity.
*This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
**Emmerdale Farm: Volume Four DVD released by Network on 6th August 2012.
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