Episode 324 (4th January 1977)

==Plot==
After Henry's surprising announcement that he plays bowls, Sam watches him play and is encouraged by his skill, prompting him to consider his selection for the annual cricket match. At The Woolpack, Henry's intrigued to find out why Tom and Lucy are talking about Hawthorn Cottage because Joe has said nothing to him about selling it.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
===Guest cast===
*Lily Cooper - Gwen Harris
*Lucy Stubbs - Adrienne Frank
*Walter - Geoffrey Hooper
==Notes==
*Due to Emmerdale Farm's increasing popularity, a change in broadcast patterns occurs with this episode. In Yorkshire and Tyne Tees regions the programme moves to a new 5.15pm slot. In Southern, Ulster and London regions, the programme moves to a new 3.50pm slot.
*TV Times synopsis: Sam makes arrangements for the annual cricket and bowls matches; Annie wonders whether Joe will return to live at Emmerdale now that he has turned his back on marriage and is thinking of selling Hawthorn Cottage.
Category:1977 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes