Episode 2296 (Wed 17th Dec 1997)
An audio cassette tape in a plain envelope spells big trouble for Kim as the past finally catches up with her. The tape is from a blackmailer who says he knows all about Kim's involvement in the death of the 'lady of the lake' - and who the dead woman was. Lady Tara corners Steve with a sprig mistletoe and demands a kiss - only to be interrupted by a gleeful Chris. Billy finally arrives back at the caravan and Andy jokes he thought his dad had done a runner. Billy gives his son a small dog as an early Christmas present but then drops the bombshell that they're leaving Emmerdale. Jack gets the wrong signals from his estranged wife after they've been to Robert's Christmas school play. Marlon's cake is proudly displayed on a huge table in The Woolpack - and goes down a treat. Roy and Ned reflect on the deaths of Dave and Linda. And Mr. Magic lives up to his name and creates a real impression on Alice.
More from Series 26
Episode 1
Episode 2147 (Wed 1st Jan 1997)
Biff and Roy hear a scarecrow making moaning sounds and soon see that it's Butch, who has no memory of the night before, but has a pair of panties in his pocket. It's the morning after the night before for Sophie, who begins to put together that she had sex with Butch. Frank gloats to Sophie and Chris that Kim packed her bags and left. Viv shames Terry for his kiss with a young woman the night before. When she talks to Betty about it, Betty nearly reveals seeing Kelly kiss Tom before figuring out who Viv means.
Episode 2
Episode 2148 (Tue 2nd Jan 1997)
As Sarah finishes preparing to leave Emmerdale Farm, Robert and Andy, who are excited about leaving, wonder where Jack is. While Marlon sleeps, Albert pockets his car keys, and soon steals his car. Mandy visits Kathy offering her support. Kathy assures Mandy that Dave had been genuinely fond of her, and that Mandy had proven him right. Over the breakfast table, Donna teases Kelly about being in love with Tom. Kelly responds by throwing her bowl of cereal into Donna's face. Donna runs upstairs in tears as Vic looks on in shock. Kelly denies having any feelings for Tom. Sean surprises Kathy by returning to the village to help her get through the funeral. Jan briefly mistakes him for Dave, then accuses Kathy of playing away with Sean
Episode 3
Episode 2149 (Tue 7th Jan 1997)
Zak attempts to win back the love of his life after Albert attempts at sabotage, but Lisa is far from impressed. Kathy faces the hardest day of her life, but the Glovers are at each other's throats as they struggle with their grief. Meanwhile, Kim stands proud in the face of her enemies, revealing to a devastated Kathy that Dave loved her and planned to run away with her and James.
Episode 4
Episode 2150 (Wed 8th Jan 1997)
Tom begins to regret recent events. Frank forgives an act of angry violence, and Roy learns some distressing home truths.
Episode 5
Episode 2151 (Thu 9th Jan 1997)
Frank lays down the law to Kim. Kelly attempts to save her love affair.
Episode 6
Episode 2152 (Tue 14th Jan 1997)
Zak unveils a token of his affection; Andy causes problems for the Sugdens; and Chris has a tempting proposal for Kim.
