Episode 3826 (24th August 2004)

==Plot==
Feeling dreadful after a drunken night, Diane is in no mood for lectures from Louise and Jack and tells them that, like Edith Piaf, she regrets nothing and feels better about things. As Diane and Jack are about to set off for the hospital, Rodney appears and offers to drive. Annoyed with Rodney for getting Diane drunk, Jack tells him he's probably in no fit state to drive. Desperate to accompany Diane, Rodney says they can all go in his car and Jack can drive. Jack declines and Rodney makes a cryptic mark about Diane floating down the Nile. Val finds Rodney brooding in the barn and he tells her to go away because he's busy. Not taking no for an answer, Val takes a look at what Rodney's doing and is intrigued to find that he is looking at Egyptian holidays. Rodney asks Val what she wants and she demands to know why he's being so awful to her. Rodney tells her he is worried about Diane and has had enough of her self-obsession. Val tells Rodney that she thinks that Diane is milking her cancer and immediately regrets it. Rodney is furious and tells her to get out and stay out. When Diane returns from hospital, she goes for a lie down and apologises to Jack for getting drunk with Rodney. Afterwards Jack takes exception to Rodney's sudden appearance in the bar and tells him to back off and leave Diane alone. He tells him he had his chance with Diane a long time ago. Bob breaks up their heated exchange and Rodney leaves. Later, he sneaks back to the pub and goes to Diane's room and excitedly tells her he has booked a Nile cruise for the two of them. Diane can’t believe her ears. Ethan and Niamh are unable to reach any kind of compromise and because Ethan is not prepared to go to Malawi, the couple agree to go their separate ways. Ethan tells Niamh he loves her but Niamh tells him he can’t love her that much or he would be prepared to go to Malawi with her. Laurel is inspired by Niamh's work and tells Ashley that she would like to do something to make a difference. Not realising how serious Laurel is, Ashley advises her to look into it.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Val Lambert - Charlie Hardwick
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Ethan Blake - Liam O'Brien
*Debbie Jones - Charley Webb
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Laurel Potts - Charlotte Bellamy
*Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
===Guest cast===
*Niamh O'Connor - Tracey Moore
==Locations==
*The Woolpack - Back room, public bar, car park and Diane's room
*Mill Cottage - Kitchen, dining room and living room
*Main Street
*Jacobs Fold - Living room/kitchen
*Keepers Cottage - Living room
*The Antique Barn - Shop floor
*Hotten Road
*St. Mary's Church - Nave/altar
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 7,677,000 viewers (15th place).
Category:2004 episodes
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