Season 30

Chris finds himself caught in the crossfire when the tension between Charity and Zoe reaches epic proportions.

Zoe tries to bribe Charity with 5,000 pounds to leave Home Farm, but she is unsure whether to accept the offer.

The Sugden boys drive Kathy to distraction, while Charity discovers there's no hiding from Cain. Donna is less than thrilled to learn Bob is moving in with her mother.

Charity fears for her life after an aggressive visit from Cain, while the Sugdens discover they are in a financial quagmire.

Richie takes the bull by the horns and silences his critics, while Bob goes on the road again, and Andy makes a good impression.

Robert remains suspicious about Andy's involvement in the fire. Tensions continue to run high between Charity, Chris and Cain.

Zak finally plucks up the courage to tell Cain that he is his son. Meanwhile, Bernice begins the search for her long-lost sister.

Cain struggles to come to terms with Zak's news. Bernice's search for her long-lost sister results in a surprise.

Bernice comes face to face with her sister who has a shock revelation for her. Cain revels in his new position in the Dingle household.

Bernice and her new-found sister Nicola get to know each other. Lady Tara plays around with Marc and Sean's emotions.

Zak comes up with an idea for how to bond with Cain. Tricia attempts to get Nicola and Diane to bond. Adam attempts to prove his worth to Zoe.

Tara reveals that she is having an affair with a married man. Marc is stunned to discover Sean's sordid secret. Chris sets out to heal the stud farm wounds.

Tempers rise as Marc gives his father an ultimatum. Eric's antics drive Marlon to distraction. Tara attempts to charm her way out of trouble.

Sean is forced to admit the truth about his affair. Angie is devastated by Sean's revelation and they struggle to salvage the wreckage of their marriage.

Having been banished by his family, Sean spends a lonely night in the haulage office, while Marlon gets nervous about the imminent arrival of a health inspector.

Marlon is delighted to receive a booking for a party of 18, but when they don't appear he suspects he has been set up. Sean seeks refuge at Terry's.

Charity and Chris throw a housewarming party, while Sean's work suffers after losing touch with his family.

Marc confronts Tara about her affair with his father, prompting Angie to investigate the cause of her son's distress.

A furious Angie is further enraged by Lady Tara, who tells the police about her violent outburst. Paddy feels the pressure of running the vets alone.

Zak concocts some secret plans, while Belle sustains an injury when Lisa is forced to ask Cain to look after her.

Cain finds it almost impossible to regain Lisa's trust after Belle's accident. Eric pushes Frankie to breaking point. Things are revving up for Scott and Chloe.

Bernice takes a home pregnancy test, while Zak holds a family get-together to welcome Belle home from hospital. Scott does his level best to impress Chloe.

Bernice discovers Nicola's boyfriend is being unfaithful, but can't decide whether to tell her sister. Jason holds a party for Joe to keep their relationship on track.

Joe's birthday bash descends into chaos after an old friend turns up out of the blue, and Emily proves an unlikely ally for Nicola in her hour of need.

Bob does his best to get back into Viv's good books. Bernice plans a girls' night in at the vicarage. Jason discovers that Joe has left.

Viv is taken aback when Bob proposes to her. Tricia lashes out at Jason and Bernice. Jack learns just how grim life behind bars can be.

Confusion abounds as Bob and Viv finally get married. Alan takes Diane out on his motorbike. Andy bunks off school to spend the day with Cain.

Viv and Bob's secret marriage soon becomes common knowledge. Alan springs a surprise on Diane, and Marlon is driven to distraction by Tricia and Chloe's bickering.

Prison life starts getting to Jack. Bob ducks the question when Viv asks to meet his family. Marlon thanks Diane and Alan for the restaurant review.

Andy is shocked to hear Kathy has been instructed to sell the farm by Jack. Diane has words with Tricia when she asks for her job back at the Woolpack.

Chris arranges an important meeting with a big client. Zak finds a council surveyor snooping around his barn. Seth gets into trouble with Betty after trying to help Charity.

Chris makes Charity his PA. Sean is taken aback when Terry tells him to pull himself together. Zak turns to Eric for advice over the barn.

Angie finds life hard without Sean. Cain tries to persuade Zak that the offer for the barn is worth considering. Chris makes plans to catch up with Tara.

Angie receives a card and a rose, assuming they are from Sean. Zak takes Lisa on a surprise trip to Oakwell Hall. Marc takes Donna out to dinner.

Jack's barrister warns him the case is stacked against him. Sean thinks that Angie and Richie are having an affair. Zoe meets with Andrew Fraser.

Chris is furious to discover Zoe has appointed Andrew stud farm manager. Richie invites Robert and Victoria for tea. Sean feels rough after what happened with Angie.

Kathy tries to apologise to Robert. Marc asks Angie for a driving lesson.

Robert picks up the pieces from the previous evening's argument. Nicola introduces herself to Andrew. Scott helps Chloe with her car.

Kathy heads to the prison to see Jack. Sean's dad arrives to a warm welcome from Ollie while Chloe's mother also comes to visit.

Kathy finds Victoria Cottage a complete mess. Chloe asks Scott when her car will be ready. Emily is smitten with a young man in the church.

The Dingles decide to throw a party, forcing Emily into a difficult decision. The Sugdens put their farm up for sale. Cain causes trouble during Angie's girls' night out.

Emily spends the evening with Ed instead of going to the Dingles' party. Angie struggles to keep Cain out of her thoughts. Bernice questions Andrew's intentions towards Nicola.

Zak and Cain confront Pollard over his dirty dealings. Bev has reason to celebrate with Paddy. Nicola and Emily contemplate the implications of their encounters with men.

Bernice is on tenterhooks as she takes another pregnancy test. Viv and Donna argue over their surname. Paddy struggles to tell Bev his feelings.

Bob has to think on his feet when Viv suggests he should give up his job and join her in the shop. Andy adds to Kathy's woes. Alan works out that Bernice is pregnant.

Carol remains tight-lipped about her divorce settlement. Paddy puts his foot in it and offends Bev. Viv makes plans to buy the bed and breakfast.

Cain convinces Andy to try shoplifting. Carol offers Terry a job at the post office. Edna is stunned by the cost of Batley's operation.

Angie gets dressed up for a night out, much to Ollie's disgust. Emily is fearful for her job at the post office. Andy has to think on his feet when caught with a stolen watch.

Angie gives in to temptation after she is called out to a disturbance at the farm involving Cain. Chris doesn't take kindly to Andrew's growing interest in Charity.

Andrew saves a mare experiencing foaling problems and rescues the stud farm's good name. Cain and Angie arrange a secret rendezvous.

Andrew turns on the charm as he shows a new client around the stud farm. Viv tries to encourage Bob to become more involved in her plans. Nicola catches Andrew kissing Elise.

Chris wants to sack Andrew, but Zoe earns him a reprieve. Kathy endures a nail-biting wait for the final TB tests on Jack's cattle. Bernice gives Nicola some sisterly advice.

Rodney confronts Andrew after hearing what he did to Nicola. Carol grows tired of village tastes. Andy is dismayed to hear Angie plans to give evidence against Jack.

Carol has a last-minute change of heart about buying the shop. Robert admits to Kathy that he believes Jack is selling the farm because he knows he's going down.

Carol has some explaining to do after gazumping Viv over the bed and breakfast. Jack gets the benefit of Harry's court experience. Nicola discovers Bernice is pregnant.

Tension mounts on the eve of Jack's murder trial as opinion over his guilt polarises. Viv is still smarting over Carol's betrayal. Eric is a victim of his own security measures.

Jack gets ready for his trial, supported by his friends and family. Richie gives his testimony.

The trial is going against Jack as he mounts a desperate defence of innocence. Is it too little, too late?

Andy breaks down under cross examination and takes justice into his own hands.

Just when things can't get any worse for Jack, Ritchie changes his evidence. Is it the end of the line for Andy?

It's verdict day. Jack faces the reality of life imprisonment but what will the jury decide?

Emily's heartbroken when Zak lays down the law. Jack struggles to get his family in order.

Zak explodes when he discovers another man in the house. Marlon and Tricia struggle desperately to make ends meet. Eric has an unexpected surprise for Gloria.

Cain's sinister warning leaves Ed scared for his life as Paddy gets an unexpected lodger. Gloria's stunned to discover she's lost Eric's necklace.

The pressure's unbearable as Marlon bursts into the restaurant. Gloria's backed into a corner as she struggles to come up with the cash. Lisa has harsh words for Zak.

Tricia's idea of initiative leaves Marlon with a nasty taste in his mouth. Desperation leaves Gloria to seek solace in the church. Len receives an offer he can't refuse.