Episode 5006 (6th June 2008)

==Plot==
Mel and Greg can barely contain their grief as they say their goodbyes to Arthur and hand him over to Ashley, while Laurel watches from upstairs. Back home, Mel launches into a furious tirade against Greg, blaming him for what's happened before she collapses in grief into her husband's arms. Ashley tries to explain the situation to a confused Gabby, but his efforts are hampered by Laurel's refusal to spend time with Arthur. Eric has got David to ask Val for a loan so he can secretly put it towards his VAT bill. David soon feels the rough end of the bargain when Val expects daily tasks to be completed while the loan is outstanding. The bizarre situation soon spreads gossip when his cleaning staff speculate about the state of David's finances. Pearl returns from her cruise and her friends are eager to learn what happened with Joe. An unusually guarded Pearl shows off her photographs without making mention of her male admirer. The delay rubs Lily up the wrong way and she demands the gory details. Pearl is embarrassed and reveals that Joe misbehaved and was thrown off the cruise! Also, Debbie is suspicious when Jo takes the dolls house back to the shop.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Melanie Doland - Caroline Strong
*Greg Doland - Shaun Prendergast
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Douglas Potts - Duncan Preston
*Jasmine Thomas - Jenna-Louise Coleman
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Lily Butterfield - Anne Charleston
*Jake Doland - James Baxter
*Arthur Thomas - Billy Harrower (uncredited)
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Jo Sugden - Roxanne Pallett
*Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
*Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
*Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
*Val Pollard - Charlie Hardwick
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*David Metcalfe - Matthew Wolfenden
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
===Guest cast===
*Jane Gates - Christine Parle
==Locations==
*Hotten Road
*Mulberry Cottage - Front garden, living room and kitchen
*Main Street
*Church Lane
*Tenant House - Exterior and living room/kitchen
*Butlers Farm - Kitchen
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Playground
==Notes==
*Angel by Sarah McLachlan is used as incidental music for this episode's opening scene in which the Dolands and Thomases return from the custody hearing. Singing You Through by Heather Nova is also used for the final scenes.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 6,590,000 viewers (14th place).
Category:2008 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes