Episode 542 (5th July 1979)

==Plot==
Maurice is concerned as Judy has yet to return home. He explains to Donald and Annie that she has a drinking problem and found her in a terrible state at her flat in Halifax so insisted she stay with him in Beckindale. Annie and Donald arrive back at the farm and find Joe has been for a drink with her and has brought her back as she has been sick. The next morning, Judy wakes up and apologises to Annie. She's envious at how happy Dolly is and upset to hear that she and Matt are trying for a baby. She confides in Annie that she had to get rid of her child. Matt goes with Dolly to the doctors. Henry tells Joe and Annie that the 50 acres of Hathersage Farm is theirs if they want it and explains about the living farm museum. Annie believes Judy got rid of her child due to her career as a Textiles Engineer, but she admits her boyfriend Harry didn't want to know as soon as he discovered she was pregnant and she got rid of it for him. She continues that that also backfired as Harry still doesn't want to know her. Dolly is over the moon as she discovers she's pregnant. Sam is pleased with the news about the plans for the museum farm. The family gather to celebrate Dolly's pregnancy news and the addition of 50 extra acres for Emmerdale.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Dolly - Katharine Barker
*Rev. Donald Hinton - Hugh Manning
*Maurice Westrop - Edward Dentith
*Judy Westrop - Jane Cussons
===Guest cast===
*Ed Hathersage - Paul Maxwell
*Geoff Atwill - Anthony Benson
==Locations==
*Main Street
*The Woolpack - Public bar and backroom
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room, yard and milking shed
*Home Farm - Hallway and lounge
==Notes==
*This episode was broadcast in the London region on Friday 6th July 1979 at 6.30pm.
*Emmerdale Farm took another summer break with this episode, intending to return in the Autumn. On 10th August 1979 the entire ITV network (with the exception of Channel Television in the Channel Islands) went on strike. The dispute lasted until Wednesday 24th October when programmes resumed at 5.45pm. Emmerdale Farm would not return to TV screens until 8th January 1980 with Episode 543.
*Last appearance of Dolly Skilbeck until 1st April 1980 and final appearance of Katharine Barker in the role. When Dolly returned she would be portrayed by Jean Rogers.
*Last appearance of Donald Hinton until 22nd April 1980.
*TV Times synopsis: There's good news all round at Emmerdale Farm, and Annie Sugden decides that a celebration is called for.
Category:1979 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes