Episode 731 (11th May 1982)

Sam's operation goes well and the almond causing the blockage and health problems is removed. Meanwhile, Dolly gives Sam some good news about her and Matt's future and Pat finds working as a secretary is a lot more harder than it looks.
==Plot==
Annie and Joe await news about Sam. Donald is shocked when they tell him Sam's having an operation. Donald and Annie pray for Sam. Pat is rushed off her feet in the office. Sister Milner calls Annie, Joe and Donald to her office and inform them he came through the operation and is recovering at the moment. Henry tries to get Amos to go on a holiday. Jackie is thrilled when Bill lets him ride on his bike. Sam is feeling much better after his operation. He discovers an almond he swallowed blocked his lung and caused his pneumonia. Dolly tells Sam she's pregnant, he is over the moon.
==Cast==
===Main cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Jack - Clive Hornby
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Dolly - Jean Rogers
*Rev. Donald Hinton - Hugh Manning
*Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
*Pat Merrick - Helen Weir
*Jackie Merrick - Ian Sharrock
*Sandie Merrick - Jane Hutcheson
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
===Guest cast===
*Rev. Bill Jeffries - James Aubrey
*Sister Milner - Valerie Georgeson
*Walter - Al Dixon (uncredited)
==Locations==
*Emmerdale Farm - Paddock
*Hotten General Hospital - Waiting area, Sister Milner's office, Sam's room
*Home Farm - Office, stables, exterior, the Merricks' caravan
*The Woolpack - Bar
Category:1982 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes