Episode 469 (3rd October 1978)

==Plot==
Henry wonders what to get Amos as a present. Sam's annoyed when Henry answers the phone at the farm and a man looking for Annie hangs up refusing to leave his name. Nicky chats with David and tells him he's been farming for five years and has had enough of it. He lies to him that he's a free agent. Joe asks Winn where Nicky's disappeared to as he was supposed to be helping him. Geoffrey Atwill calls into The Woolpack asking for Henry and manages to rub Amos up the wrong way. Henry's problems are solved when Amos talks to him about stars and how he wants a new telescope. Nicky picks up Pru to take her for a drink in Hotten, he lies to Winn that he's going to a finance meeting. Sam runs into David in the pub and is livid when David greets him. Sam angrily tells him Annie wants nothing to do with him and that he should leave Beckindale.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Dolly - Katharine Barker
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
===Guest cast===
*David Annersley - David Markham
*Pru Annersley - Judi Lamb
*Nicky Groves - David Beames
*Winn Groves - Jane Wood
*Geoffrey Atwill - Antony Carrick
==Locations==
*The Woolpack - Porch, Public bar, Backroom, Hallway/stairs
*Longbeck Cottage - Living room, Garden
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room, Yard, Field
*Groves' Farm - Front garden, Yard
==Notes==
*This episode was broadcast in the London region at the earlier time of 5.15pm.
*TV Times synopsis: Sam isn't saying much at the moment, especially where Annie is concerned. But when he receives a friendly greeting in the Woolpack, he responds with an outburst which shocks everyone.
==Memorable dialogue==
Henry Wilks: "Look Sam, if you'd been a Publican for twenty five years, what do you think you'd want?"
Sam Pearson: "A coffin, most like."
Category:1978 episodes
Category:Emmerdale Farm episodes