Emmerdale - 27th September > 1st October 2010 episode guide

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

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> Read our interview with Natalie Anderson, who plays Alicia.

> Read our interview with Jason Merrells, who plays Declan.


Monday 27th September 2010
(Episode 5719)

Leyla begs David for forgiveness and David is further confused when Pollard sides with Leyla. Later, Leyla is relieved when David doesn’t want to break up however they hit another wall then Leyla reveals Alicia and Jacob are staying and gives David an ultimatum that it’s all of them or nothing.

Aaron admits he’s sorry and Jackson agrees to give him another chance when he promises he’ll try and sort himself out. However, Jackson is dubious that Aaron has let go of his fued with Mickey.

Ryan frets to Faye that he has no chance without Maisie being here to stand up for him. Later, Ryan’s cell mate Curtis walks in as Ryan and Abi are close to kissing.

Doug finally tells Diane he’s there if she needs a friend. Declan confides in Jai that he wants to help Faye prove Ryan’s innocence to get at the Wylde’s.


Tuesday 28th September 2010
(Episode 5720)

When they steal a charged moment together in the corridor, Abi slips Ryan a mobile phone to call Faye and they're dangerously close to a kiss.

Declan admits to a fraught Faye that he believes Ryan’s been framed by Nathan. He assures her that they share the desire to bring Natasha and Nathan down - he wants to see justice done and he'll do all he can to help her prove Ryan is innocent.

David is still trying to work out what kind of relationship Leyla wants with Jacob and turns to Pollard for advice. However, Alicia is furious when she discovers Pollard knows the truth and insists she can't risk Jacob finding out - they're leaving the village ASAP.

Carl lies to Chas that his new phone is for work commitments. Paddy and Jackson worry Aaron is struggling to bury his anger about Mickey killing Clyde.


Wednesday 29th September 2010
(Episode 5721)

Aaron clearly can't let go of his feud with Mickey and wants revenge. He's furious when Jackson admits he's paid Mickey to put a stop to the whole thing but as they row, Jackson blurts out that he's in love with him.

At the prison, a nervous Abi admits she’s taking a gamble and hopes Ryan’s worth it. Aware of how much she’s risking, he thanks her and it’s clear she is his one solace right now. Back in the village, Declan calls a truce with Natasha so he can attend the will reading but refuses to be civil to Nathan. Meanwhile, he offers Faye a top QC for Ryan and urges her to go the will reading to ensure the Wylde’s don't leave with everything.

Leyla’s clearly troubled following her run in with Alicia. Meanwhile, David watches as Alicia leaves without saying bye. However, Leyla’s thrown when Alicia returns and admits she has nowhere to go. She comments that Leyla’s struck lucky with David and admits she's always been jealous of her. David isn’t sure though and still has reservations about Alicia.

Katie comes clean about sleeping with Andy to Adele. Diane swallows her pride and accepts a financial contribution from Victoria.


Thursday 30th September 2010
(Episode 5722 / 5723)

Ryan’s worried his cellmate has picked up on the closeness between him and Abi, but cant resist when she leads him somewhere private for a passionate clandestine moment. Meanwhile, at Home Farm, the will reading confirms the Wylde’s receive the bulk of Mark's fortune, but Faye and Declan coolly assert they are going to make sure they never see a penny.

Aaron is awkward following Jackson’s admission that he’s in love with him and confides to Adam that he’s ruined everything. Meanwhile, Jackson frets that Aaron doesn’t love him back whilst Chas and Hazel worry about them.

John agrees to let Isaac come round for a study session with Hannah. However, he’s a little shocked when he walks in on them kissing and Hannah’s relieved that John interrupted their heated moment.

Adam is relieved Holly isn’t in when Moira suggests they make a detour after shopping in town. Leyla is conflicted when she disagrees with Alicia's advice to Jacob after he's bullied on his first day of school. Chas is getting increasingly suspicious of Carl's "work phone" and asks Charity if she's noticed anything suss, she advise Chas that if she’s worried she should read his texts.

Natasha's shocked and furious when Declan sides with Faye, who coolly informs her that the money will be tied up for years in probate unless she forces Nathan to come clean. The pressure mounts on Natasha as Faye presses her for an answer, while Declan tells her to stop kidding herself – they all know Nathan is guilty. When Natasha refuses, Faye announces that she has until the trial to decide what to do. Later, Faye realises Nathan has been kept in the dark about their proposition when Nathan confronts her about what she’s up to.

Ryan panics when his cellmate, Curtis, catches him with Abi and accuses them of having a fling. He demands Ryan hand over the phone she's given him but Ryan stands firm. Back in their cell, Ryan takes a serious beating from him but can't resist a kiss with Abi later in the hospital wing.

As Charity jokes about Carl being up to no good, she sneakily pours a drink over his jacket and takes it to the loos. However, as she sits in the toilets looking through his text messages she's horrified to see Chas' suspicions were justified and breaks the news to her friend that Carl has another woman.

Hannah confides in Victoria that she hasn't slept with Isaac. She reassures her that she shouldn’t have sex if she's not ready for it. Dan tells Holly some people popped round to see her yesterday but he didn’t answer the door, Holly admits she saw them but hid. Angry, Dan gives Holly some money to pay her parents to stop them "popping round" again. Andy worries he's blown it with Adele. Hazel’s embarrassed when Chas notices she fancies Bob


Friday 1st October 2010
(Episode 5724)

Nervous Holly arrives at Butlers and gives herself a quick fix in the barn before facing her family. Handing back Moira's heirloom ring, she claims she's back on track and wanted to make it up to them. John and Moira know that she was high and refusing to be fobbed off, John decides to go to the flat to confront her.

Dan reluctantly lets him in but John is struck by his blasé attitude towards Holly’s drug problem and accuses him of dealing. As John demands he stay away from his daughter, Dan tries to throw him out. Horrified Holly arrives back in the midst of the commotion and refuses to go with her dad, leaving him devastated his daughter has chosen this life over her family.

Nathan tries to goad Faye as he test drives the flashy car he’s planning to buy when he gets his inheritance. Declan coolly asserts he’s kidding himself and later confronts him about his visit to Faye yesterday. Nathan covers but he’s clearly rattled by Declan’s threats. Meanwhile, Faye visits Ryan in prison and after seeing his bloodied face, she’s more determined than ever to bring Nathan and Natasha down.

Carl lies to Chas that the phone belongs to Jimmy and the saucy texts were from his admirer. When Chas isn't convinced about why he's been so secretive recently he covers that he's been looking into a surprise holiday for her. Chas buys it and ends up feeling guilty for spoiling his gesture but it’s clear Carl is in too deep when she fills the cynical Charity in on Jimmy’s secret and her romantic break.

Leyla and Alicia continue to spar as Alicia fails to get a job and Leyla disapproves of her parenting. Bob asks Hazel out for a meal, Hazel agrees thinking it’s just a mate thing. However, Bob remains chuffed throughout the day thinking he’s got a date.


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