Emmerdale - 6th > 10th September 2010 episode guide

Find out what happens this week for the residents of Emmerdale!

> Read our interview with Sophie Powles, who plays Holly.

> Read our interview with Alice Coulthard, who plays Maisie.


Monday 6th September 2010
(Episode 5701)

Leyla asks David to watch the shop while she goes shopping with Gennie but when he spots her in Hotten later that day giving Justin a hug, he’s betrayed. When Leyla arrives back and lies about her afternoon, he accuses her of having an affair. She tells him Justin is her brother in law but refuses to explain why she’s sneaking around with him and cruelly tells him to back off – it’s to do with her family and nothing to do with him.

Tensions are high at Home Farm as Maisie struggles to act normal, Declan supports her but when she sees Nikhil she breaks down in his arms and admits she thinks Ryan is innocent and Nathan is guilty. Meanwhile, Nathan assures Natasha he will find out what Maisie knows.

Katie pushes reluctant Andy to go to his first counselling session when he isn’t sure it will help. Once there, he is anxious that talking won’t benefit him but the counsellor convinces him to stay. Afterwards, Katie’s proud of him and hopes that he’s on the road to recovery.

John and Moira decide to talk to Hannah when she tells them about Isaac being her boyfriend. Hazel convinces Viv to attend her first art class.


Tuesday 7th September 2010
(Episode 5702)

Maisie’s hopeful when Katie shows her a blurred picture from Gennie and Jamie’s party which shows Ryan wearing the chain. She confides to Katie that she thinks someone has framed Ryan. Later, photo in hand, Maisie outright accuses Nathan of murdering Mark. Shaken Nathan bluntly denies the accusation but Maisie’s anger boils over and she lashes out as Natasha walks in. Maisie brusquely tells Natasha to choose between her and Nathan. Natasha is wracked with guilt as she faces losing her little girl.

David is angry and hurt that Leyla doesn’t feel she can trust him with her secret. He confides in Pollard that he’s sure she is seeing someone else. He decides to give Leyla another chance to come clean. However when she isn’t ready to reveal anything David decides to go to Finland on his business trip to give them both some time to think.

Scarlett and Eve see Holly in town but she runs off when Scarlett refuses to give her money. In a bid to track her down, John and Moira persuade Scarlett to text Holly and tell her she’ll lend her the money.

Hazel holds her first art class in the village hall and later persuades reluctant Viv to let her give her wardrobe a revamp. Katie continues to support Andy in beating his problem.


Wednesday 8th September 2010
(Episode 5703)

Nikhil and Declan urge Maisie to stick around but she’s adamant she needs to get as far away as possible. As she packs her bag, Nathan desperately tries to make her see he’s not the killer and is hurt when he realises she’s genuinely afraid of him. She goes to see Ryan and tells him she’s leaving, desperate Ryan pleads with her but she walks out leaving him crushed and bereft of hope. Later, Maisie is left with no choice when Natasha refuses to tell her the truth. She sternly warns Nathan he should be scared before confidently leaving Natasha and Nathan horrified at what she might do.

Holly replies to Scarlett’s text and they arrange to meet. However, when Holly shows up she’s furious to discover Scarlett has set her up. John tries to talk to her but when she refuses to admit she has a problem he manhandles her back to the car. Adam intervenes and Holly runs off fuming. When they return without her Moira is angry with John for losing his rag again and despairs about what to do.

Carl and Eve enjoy a steamy romp in the truck as he lies to Chas that he’s stuck on a job in heavy traffic. Later, Edna suspects something’s array with Eve’s strange behaviour and Eve confides in Carl that they need to be more careful.

Viv is reeling from her clothes clearout and Hazel convinces her to come shopping to buy an all new wardrobe.


Thursday 9th September 2010
(Episodes 5704 / 5705)

Moira is touched when Laurel offers to take her into town to search for Holly. She comforts Moira when she’s left heartbroken after their fruitless search. When they return, John is furious she didn’t tell him she was going to look for their daughter. However, things take a turn for the worse when they discover they’ve been burgled.

Faye angrily confronts Natasha about Maisie’s swift exit from the village and Declan’s suspicions about her are heightened when he sees Natasha’s reaction to Faye’s accusations. Meanwhile, Faye is incredulous at Cain for letting Maisie handle it all alone. Later, Declan urges Natasha to open up and she is desperate to unburden but instead accuses Maisie of being unbalanced when she reveals she accused Nathan of murder.

Carl and Eve arrange a secret rendezvous in a bar in Hotten, Eve goes on the pretence of checking out male strippers, while Carl lies that he’s on a haulage job. Meanwhile, Edna catches Eve flirting on the phone to Carl. Later, when Chas discovers she’s got another night alone she decides to help Eve out with the strippers in town with Charity.

Viv is grateful for the support of Hazel in helping her move on with her life and Hazel is surprised when Viv leaves her in charge of the shop so she can visit Donna.

Eve is in the bar waiting for Carl, but is stunned when Chas and Charity surprise her. When Carl shows up he lies he was in the area and is forced to stay and watch the stripper with the girls. When they arrive back in the village Carl and Eve steal a moment behind Edna’s and can’t keep their hands off each other. Hearing the commotion, Edna comes downstairs as Eve hurries Carl away. She composes herself as she feigns surprise at finding Edna awake. Eve’s left worried and guilty when Edna insinuates she’s seeing someone unsuitable.

The Barton’s have lost some of their most valuable and sentimental possessions but Moira is incredulous when John tells the police Holly is a possible suspect. She refuses to believe her daughter would sink so low. However, John reminds Moira that Holly isn’t the girl they raised anymore. Would Holly really steal from her family?

Cain visits Ryan and tells him he’s sorry but he can’t help him any more than he has, Cain is left feeling guilty when Ryan understands why he can’t help him and shakes his hand. Rhona tells Paddy he’s a great catch and is left struck by her own words. Leyla is left hurt when she realises David is ignoring her calls and frets to Gennie about her relationship.


Friday 10th September 2010
(Episode 5706)

Eve and Carl enjoy a steamy encounter at Edna’s when she’s out at a church meeting. However, later when Edna finds a man’s watch in the house she accuses Eve of having an affair with John Barton and demands she either tell the truth or leave. Refusing to give up her affair with Carl, Eve leaves but is left in an awkward position when Chas insists she crash at theirs.

Moira is still reeling at John’s accusation that Holly was the one that burgled Butler’s. However, when the police present them with CCTV footage of Holly trying to flog their TV, it’s clear the ordeal is putting a strain on their marriage. Comforting, John tries to reassure Moira they’ll get Holly back to her normal self.

Nathan is worried that Natasha is relying too much on Declan when he catches them embrace. Declan feels like he’s getting through to Natasha but is left thwarted when Nathan is never too far away to interrupt and Natasha quickly pulls herself together.

Jimmy is settling in to pub life well and is jubilant when he learns Diane will return soon to finalise the sale of the pub, however Nicola isn’t so sure when she misses Angelica’s first steps.


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