Emmerdale Episode Guide For The Year 2003
Episodes #3545-3549 --- (Mon) 29th September - 3rd October 2003

Airing Monday, 29th September 2003 at 7:00 pm on ITV1

Elaine should have taken her father’s advice to stay well clear of Robert Sugden. Little does she know she is about to embark on a journey from hell when she agrees to go for a drive with him. Randy Robert tries it on one too many times, upsetting Elaine who tells him to keep his hands to himself. Clearly not concentrating on the road, miffed Robert loses control and the car collides with a nearby tree, before coming to a halt.

Moments later terrified Robert comes around to find Elaine unconscious in the passenger seat. Unsure whether she is dead or alive, Robert panics as he realises he may have just killed his girlfriend. But Elaine’s life isn’t the only thing on Robert’s mind, as he selfishly worries that he will lose his licence and livelihood if the authorities find out he was responsible for the crash.

In a state of shock Robert staggers from the car and moves Elaine from the passenger seat, placing her behind the wheel, to give the impression she was driving. As he waits for the ambulance, Robert tries to compose himself. Elaine’s life hangs in the balance as he prepares to lie to the police and her family about who was driving.

Airing Monday, 29th September 2003 at 7:30 pm on ITV1

Elsewhere in the village, Pollard gets into a spot of bother with Gloria, when Rodney fills her in on his supposed blossoming relationship with Steph. Rodney’s bullying tactics obviously worry Pollard as he grants him the planning permission for the mansion he’s been so desperate for.

Although Danny is thrilled that Ollie has been granted a university place, he struggles to see their relationship surviving the long distance. He summons the courage to tell her that he doesn’t want her to go to Manchester alone, but how will she react?

Episode #3547

Having lied to the police and Elaine’s family, Robert begins to panic when there is positive news from the hospital that Elaine has woken up. As the Marsden family gather around Elaine’s bedside, Robert worries that he is in deep trouble, as he has no idea what she has told the doctors about the accident. Later alone with Elaine, he tentatively broaches the subject and is hugely relieved when she reveals she can’t remember a thing and accepts responsibility for the crash.

There are stormy waters ahead for Eddie, as his boss is hot on his trail for the cash deposits from all the contracts he has been forging. But with no new clients at all money‘s too tight to mention. Clutching at straws Eddie takes a leaf out of Seth’s book and asks him to place a bet on a hot tip, but is left bewildered when it backfires on him and he is left penniless.

It’s a race against time for sulking Danny to bid farewell to Ollie, as she pursues her academic dreams of going to university. Convinced broken-hearted Danny isn’t going to show, the taxi pulls away to leave the village for good, but Danny is nowhere to be seen. Little does she know, Danny is not far behind determined to catch her before she leaves. But on foot, will he manage to intercept her cab in time?

Elsewhere in the village, Louise saves Ashley from the date from hell by telling Susan that he is engaged to her. Susan is furious, accusing Ashley of being a womaniser before dumping a drink over his head.

Episode #3548

Eddie’s financial situation goes from bad to worse as he struggles to keep the wolf from the door. His boss Garry is constantly harassing him to cough up the deposits from his supposed new clients.

Determined not to be defeated, Eddie is forced to take desperate measures to raise the cash. But when Bob overhears him on the phone begging for extra time, Eddie is forced to think on his feet and ends up lying to his naïve brother. He makes out he needs money to invest in the firm and helpful Bob lends him the cash in Donna’s 18th birthday savings account to make up the funds. Caught between a rock and a hard place, Eddie guiltily accepts the money, knowing full well that he can’t repay it in time for Donna’s big day.

Louise and Ashley send the village into a frenzy, as they refuse to deny rumours that they’ve become an item. Watched by eager eyes, the unlikely couple giggle at all the attention they are getting as the gossip spreads.

Elsewhere in the village, with Chris Tate dead, the future looks uncertain for Andy and Katie as they wonder whether Zoe will sell their farm.

Episode #3549

Eddie goes as white as a sheet when he sees a familiar face in the village. Garry, his boss, has decided to make a personal appearance and he is convinced he is for the chop. But Garry has shown up to congratulate his top employee and personally awards him the title of Salesman of the Month.

Garry is determined to turn Emmerdale into an advertising campaign, seeing as the whole village will soon be kitted out with double-glazing. On the edge of a nervous breakdown, Eddie decides it is time to do a runner. Unfortunately, Bob catches his brother trying to flee the village and starts asking questions. As the truth unfolds, Bob berates him for being so stupid. But loyal Bob firmly stands by his brother, as he spots a cancellation clause in the contract and tells him he has a master plan to get him out of the mess.

Meanwhile, Ashley refuses to comment on his relationship with Louise and ignores the speculation from the gossips - which makes them more intrigued! Convinced their relationship is purely platonic, Louise and Ashley enjoy winding up the locals and fully intend to keep them talking.

Later in the Woolpack, the cheeky couple certainly give the coven an eyeful as Ashley kisses Louise in full view of everyone. They joke that the kiss should give them some new material to gossip over!

Money conscious Katie and Andy decide that they should have something positive to work towards, not just always being worried about the farm. They decide to put some money aside for their wedding and set a date for the New Year.