Episode 2179 (18th March 1997)

==Plot ==
The Tates have to deal with more chaos at Home Farm when 1,000 gas cylinders arrive. This adds extra pressure to Zoe who is struggling to run two businesses. Rachel suggests that Steve helps her. Rachel's only reservations are what Chris will think but Zoe is past caring. Mandy faces another roadside attack, while Zoe is forced to withhold valuable evidence after Andy sells her a cufflink with the initials FT which he had found at the quarry. Biff is employed as Steve's chauffeur for the night, as Steve has plans to head off for the casino. Biff's new job ruins a night in with Linda - which she had plans for the next evening. Jan is concerned about the re-appearance of old flame Becky in Ned's life. Dee finally discovers what Eric is really like in his dealings with old ladies and their antiques. Terry and reporter Helen Ackroyd begin a relationship and arrange to have a date the next evening.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
*Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Sophie Wright - Jane Cameron
*Dee de la Cruz - Claudia Malkovich
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Andy Hopwood - Kelvin Fletcher
*Emma Cairns - Rebecca Loudonsack
*Charlotte Cairns - Sarah Graham
*Rebecca Cairns - Sarah Neville
*Will Cairns - Paul Fox
*Anthony Cairns - Edward Peel
*Jan Glover - Roberta Kerr
*Ned Glover - Johnny Leeze
*Linda Fowler - Tonicha Jeronimo
*Biff Fowler - Stuart Wade
*Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
*Kelly Windsor - Adele Silva
*Vic Windsor - Alun Lewis
*Steve Marchant - Paul Opacic
*Frank Tate - Norman Bowler
*Rachel Hughes - Glenda McKay
*Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
*Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
*Patrick Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*James Tate - Bradley White (uncredited)
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
===Guest cast===
*Mr Whiting - Christopher Lucas
*Jimmy - Jack Marsden
*Colin - Andrew Livingston
*Helen Ackroyd - Kathryn Apanowicz
==Locations==
*Wishing Well Cottage - Yard and living room/kitchen
*Home Farm - Kitchen and grounds
*Victoria Cottage - Front garden
*Main Street
*Home Farm Holiday Park - Cairns family's chalet (living room/kitchen)
*Holdgate Farm - Kitchen and driveway
*Windsor's Village Store & Post Office - Shop floor
*HMP Hotten - Visiting area
*Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Motorway lay-by
*The Woolpack - Public bar and beer garden
*Mandy's Munchbox
*The Sugdens' farm - Barn
==Notes==
*No episode was shown on Wednesday 19th March due to coverage of Champions League football.
Category:1997 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes