#classic ed

UK start time for the entire week: 3:35 PM

10-Aug: 28-Jan-2009 (5208, Writer Sue Mooney, Director Tony Prescott), 29-Jan-2009** Goodbye Ross Kirk! (5209, Writer Karin Young, Director Tony Prescott)

1) Laurel tells Ashley about Jasmine’s predicament… they’ve failed her. Laurel is charged with perverting the course justice (with Jasmine on the run) while Debbie is charged with manslaughter. Eli comes clean to Zak who is furious he didn’t protect Debbie better. Zak denounces Eli from the clan and throws him out. After a talk with Katie about her marriage, Donna admits she’s put in a transfer to the Essex station.

2) Donna is there when Ross is released… there is no future for them… Ross says his goodbyes to Paddy and leaves the village for Newcastle. The Dingles rally to keep Debbie’s businesses going. Carl comes round chasing the rent from Chas. Pollard’s leeway with Lisa at the factory frustrates Lexi. Zak and Shadrach want answers from Ashley about Jasmine who’s the only one that can help Debbie.

11-Aug: 30-Jan-2009 Goodbye Donna Windsor-Dingle till Mar-2014! (5210, Writer Karin Young, Director Tony Prescott), 02-Feb-2009** (5211, Writer Lesley Clare O’Neill, Director Tony Prescott)

1) Donna tries one more time to get through to Marlon but it’s no use. Katie and Bob try to offer advice to Donna. An upset Marlon and drunk Chas share a kiss that is interrupted by Donna… Donna leaves the village. Lexi makes it personal by reminding Lisa that if Debbie’s loan can’t be paid, the Kings will take the garage… a furious Chas confronts Carl.

2) Chas threatens Carl to wait on the loan payment until Debbie is released. An insecure Lexi is rattled by Lisa… she’s second rate to Chas in Carl’s eyes. Lexi proposes to Carl and reminds him she’s his secret carrier… he accepts. Paddy is so over Aaron’s blackmail but backs out of tells Chas he loves her. Diane warns Andy to pull himself together for Sarah whom he hasn’t visited. Andy whines he need regular access but Lisa won’t give it until he sorts himself out.

12-Aug: 03-Feb-2009** one hour! (5212/5213, Writer John Chambers, Director Neil Alderton)

Marlon confesses to Paddy he slept with Chas. Returning to the vets, Paddy finds Aaron selling drugs and runs to tell Chas who’s distracted by Carl’s engagement. Aaron attacks Chas when she claims the drug money. Zak gives a vulnerable Aaron one last chance allowing him and Chas back to Wishing Well. Paddy gets silence when he reveals his feelings to Chas. Diane offers Mick more work at the farm annoying Andy. Mark wants the rent from Andy threatening eviction. Andy tells Diane running the farm and bringing up Sarah is impossible.

13-Aug: 04-Feb-2009** (5214, Writer Steve Hughes, Director Neil Alderton), 05-Feb-2009 (5215, Writer Bryan Johnson, Director neil Alderton)

1) Gennie and Leyla (who are at odds) are in Brenda’s bad books following the aromatherapy fiasco. A webcam call has TJ telling Brenda he and Terry aren’t missing her and would rather stay with Jean. Brenda tries to kiss Doug but he pulls away. Chas and Paddy are awkward between each other. A reticent Natasha gives Mick a temporary lease to the farm. Zak has Aaron take a shift at the garage but Daz pranks him causing leading to problems between Aaron and Chas. Leyla and David?

2) Vic is not happy Andy is selling the farm… Andy snaps back if Jack cared about the farm, he’d be with them. Daz suggests Vic call Jack and visit him in Spain. Diane receives news from Annie Jack had a heart attack and died. Nicola and Jimmy share a drink in the pub… they toast to being the biggest losers… they share a full-on snog… the van is taken by a staff member but to where? Skin charms Lily and Pearl but turns out to be a villain… David save the day… Leyla gives him a cheek kiss.

14-Aug: 06-Feb-2009 (5216, Writer Bill Lyons, Director Tim Dowd), 09-Feb-2009 Hello Annie Sugden! (5217, Writer Bill Lyons, Director Tim Dowd)

1) Diane arranges to go to Spain to collect Jack’s body. Val and Pollard make the funeral arrangements when Andy won’t. Val tells Andy he needs to step up and be someone Jack would be proud of. Jimmy and Nicole wound up somewhere near Hull… Jimmy insists on going dutch on the taxi fare. Nicola wants Jimmy to hide from David but doesn’t go as planned. Natasha sends Nicola home for looking like she slept in her clothes.

UK start time for the week: 3:35 PM

03-Aug: 15-Jan-2009** Welcome Mark & Natasha Wylde! (5197, Writer Peter Kerry, Director Rob Rohrer), 16-Jan-2009** (5198, Writer Peter Kerry, Director Rob Rohrer)

1) The new owners of Home Farm have arrived, Mark and Natasha Wylde. Not only have they bought Home Farm but the church as well to give back to the community! Mark is disgruntled as it’s clear that Natasha made the church arrangements up on the spot. Paul is worried for Rodney but it’s down to a keep-fit session not a terminal illness. Aaron looks after Belle but gets a dressing down from Lisa for stepping away to answer his mobile.

2) Aaron causes more trouble for Belle as he steals from the Wyldes removal van and she takes the flack. Lisa kicks Aaron out for his lack of remorse. Chas leaves with Aaron. The villagers help the Wyldes unpack when they complain about incompetent removal men. The Wyldes plan to charge rent on the vicarage. Lisa invites Marlon and Donna to Zak’s birthday party. Marlon defends Donna to Shadrach and lets slip about the surprise birthday party.

04-Aug: 19-Jan-2009 (5199, Writer Lindsay Williams, Director Rob Rohrer), 20-Jan-2009 one hour! (5200**/5201**, Writer Sarah Bagshaw, Director Tom Poole)

1) At Zak’s party, Donna on the sly, makes a discovery that links a feedbag back to Shane’s body and heads to the cop station to confirm her suspicions. Natasha gets a guided tour of the estate from Rodney and pieces together gossip on Shane’s murder and how’d it would affect Home Farm’s reputation. Natasha gets concerned with Katie and Mark’s closeness. Chas and Aaron are staying at Paddy’s.

2) Donna learns the feedbag around Shane’s body came from the Dingle homestead and believes Eli is guilty by his reaction. Eli worries Jasmine and Debbie (who kiss) are getting too close and could frame him. The police order a search of the Dingle barn and Eli vows revenge. The Wyldes let go Rodney but allow Katie to remain. Aaron tells Paddy he knows he’s crushing on Chas and will keep quiet if he makes it worth his while.

05-Aug: 21-Jan-2009 (5202, Writer Bill Taylor, Director Tom Poole), 22-Jan-2009 (5203, Writer Tim Dynevor, Director Tom Poole)

1) Eli is released due to lack of evidence. Marlon is dumbfounded Donna betrayed his family to save her lover… their marriage is over. Natasha is not happy Mark turned down Jimmy and Carl’s request to rent Pear Tree Cottage to prevent the Kings getting a foothold. Mark makes a mysterious call wanting info on Jimmy and changes his mind about the cottage. Jimmy plans to persuade Scarlett to go to college.

2) There’s a payoff involved by Mark when he tries to ensure Jamie doesn’t see info he got on Jimmy which leads to a bit of harm on Jamie. A downtrodden Marlon reiterates to Donna their marriage is over, Tricia was his love of his life and he’s filing for divorce. Lily leads Paul to a surprise meeting with Jonny… the two still love each other but Jonny’s life is in Australia… Paul can’t leave because of Rodney’s ‘condition’.

06-Aug: 23-Jan-2009 (5204, Writer Mark Illis, Director Mark McKillop), 26-Jan-2009 (5205, Writer Mark Illis, Director Mark McKillop)

1) Jasmine assures Laurel that she isn’t pregnant and admits Shane tried to assault her before rushing off. Laurel finds Jasmine who confesses to killing Shane. Paul thinks Rodney is denial about his ‘condition’ which Nicola uses to her benefit with David for sympathy. Jimmy and Carl move the business back to the cottage. Jimmy’s plan to get Scarlett back to collage fails when she brings in a new client. Donna asks for a transfer down south.

2) Laurel suggests Jasmine own up to save an innocent man but notices the power Debbie holds over her… they are an item again. Laurel hears of Eli’s arrest… Debbie wants to do a runner with Jasmine. Zak realizes Eli had something to do with Shanes death. Based on evidence from the Dingle van, Eli is arrested. Poor Paul grows despondent when Rodney won’t confide in him about his ‘condition’. All the gossip makes Pollard believe they are talking about his health.

07-Aug: 27-Jan-2009 one hour! Goodbye Jonny Foster! Goodbye Paul Lambert until Jun-2010! (5206/5207, Writer Samantha Doland De Vaux, Director Mark McKilliop)

3:35 PM 27-Jul: 06-Jan-2009 one hour!; Goodbye Anna De Souza (5188**/5189, Writer John Chambers, Director Tracey Rooney)

Ross hoping Jasmine would help him with the coppers is in for a rude awakening. Ross is charged with Shane’s murder with Donna unclear whether he’d done it or not. Jimmy almost provokes a fight with Zak after hearing from Ashley of Tom’s defaced gravestone. The turnout at Matthew’s funeral but Anna shows up for a final time. Carl delivers the eulogy. Chas and Carl share a hug. Chas realizes Aaron defaced Tom’s gravestone.

3:30 PM 28-Jul: 07-Jan-2009** (5190, Writer David McDermott, Director Tracey Rooney), 08-Jan-2009** (5191, Writer Lindsay Williams, Director Tracey Rooney)

1) Jasmine is ready to confess but Jasmine persuades her to hold off… they share a passionate kiss. Katie lets slip to Jimmy about Rodney going ahead with the Home Farm hunt. Jimmy and the gun totting husband of the huntswoman go to confront Rodney. Jamie and the block wrestle… Jimmy is shot in the arse.

2) Carl repossesses the garage as Debbie is late on payment. Chas intervenes as the taxi firm is in jeopardy. Chas confronts Carl… he loves her not Lexi and share a kiss… he’ll reconsider taking the garage if she gives him a chance. Marlon is homeless so the Dingles get involved threatening Donna. Rodney offers a cut of the profits to Jimmy from the hunt. Jamie will be happy to work if Rodney again if he stays away from the ladies.

3:30 PM 29-Jul: 09-Jan-2009** (5192, Writer Lesley Clare O’Neill, Director Henry Foster), 12-Jan-2009** (5193, Writer Bill Taylor, Director Henry Foster)

1) Aaron breaks into the Mill and graffitis the walls in protect of Carl’s treatment of Chas… Carl goes after him and Chas tells him of Tom’s grave. Aaron makes Chas choose between him and Carl… Chas lies to Carl there’s nothing between them. Carl is resurrecting King & Sons via the garage but Debbie’s repayments will rise. Paul gets a letter from Jonny wanting to tie up loose ends with their marriage. Lily and Val plot but for different reasons involving Paul.

2) Val schemes to throw Paul a divorce party to cheer him up. Lily’s plan hits a snag with Jonny’s mum shows up instead of Jonny who left for Australia a few days earlier. Jimmy and Carl get semi-positive feedback from old contacts but are torn about rebranding. Donna gets Marlon for another chance but he can’t give her an answer yet.

3:35 PM 30-Jul: 13-Jan-2009 one hour! (5194**/5195**, Writer Steve Hughes, Director Henry Foster)

Eli convinces Marlon to give his marriage a second chance as long as Donna cuts Ross out of her life. Donna gets a visitation letter from Ross and sees him. Ross convinces Donna to follow up on why Jasmine lied… Donna senses Jasmine and Debbie are hiding something as Debbie tries to warn her off. Val intervenes with Patricia who tells Paul Jonny still loves him. Lily gives Paul the money to buy a ticket for Australia.

3:35 PM 31-Jul: 14-Jan-2009 (5196**, Writer Peter Kerry, Director Rob Rohrer) NOTE: single 1/2 hour episode!