Emmerdale

Friday 23 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Katie (Sammy Winward) keeps her discovery secret from Gray (Christopher Villiers) and seethes when he continues to lie. Deciding to visit Perdy (Georgia Slowe), Katie launches a tirade against the two of them and warns Perdy she will never play a part in her child's life. Perdy breaks down and blames everything on Gray, warning her that he only cares for the child. Confronting Gray later, Katie explains that she's decided to allow Perdy access to the baby. With Gray satisfied, Katie later reveals to Chas her true intentions. Is Katie about to break the hearts of Gray and Perdy?

Thursday 22 May 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm on ITV1.

Gray (Christopher Villiers) visits Perdy (Georgia Slowe) and she agrees to drop the custody petition in return for a part in the baby's life. On his return to the village, Gray broaches the subject with Katie (Sammy Winward) but she is adamant that Perdy will not be allowed access. Worried about Gray's silence, Perdy decides to visit the village herself and check on his progress. Gray discovers his wife's intentions and rushes round to stop her, leaving Katie in the lurch. Katie follows Gray to give him his briefcase, believing he has gone to see a client. However, she turns up at Perdy's apartment and is stunned to find Gray giving Perdy a goodbye kiss. What will Katie do about Gray's lies?

Tuesday 20 May 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Viv (Deena Payne) and Bob (Tony Audenshaw) lose custom and finance at the shop as the police invetsigation continues. Their private investigator arrives for an update and after he releases details of a key witness, Viv is keen to pay a visit. In spite of Bob's objections, Viv sneaks out of the café and interrogates the witness herself. The witness is adamant she has seen Viv at Freddie's house and orders her to leave. Back in the village, Bob realises Viv has lied to him and tracks her down at the house. With the witness' positive I.D of Viv swimming in his mind, Bob begins to doubt his wife. Is Viv truly the guilty party?

Monday 19 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Doug (Duncan Preston) attempts to smooth the waters between Ashley (John Middleton) and Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), but Laurel reaffirms her detatchment from Arthur (Billy Harrower). The Bishop (Peter Cartwright) also hears about the split and warns Ashley about the difficulty of bringing up two young children alone. Ashley and Laurel do finally talk but when no common ground can be found, Laurel retreats to Betty's (Paula Tilbrook). Can Ashley cope without his wife?

Friday 16 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Ashley (John Middleton) remains cold with Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) following her revelation the previous day. After confiding in her dad about the kiss with Greg (Shaun Prendergast), Laurel is upset when he takes Ashley’s side. Meanwhile, Ashley goes looking for Greg but Edna (Shirley Stelfox) persuades him to discuss his problems in church. Edna talks about her own experiences with Peter, without self-referencing, and warns Ashley not to abandon Arthur (Billy Harrower). At Mulberry, Doug (Duncan Preston) is furious to hear Laurel exclaim that Arthur will never be her child and calls her selfish. Feeling like the world's against her, will Laurel's drastic decision land her with more trouble?

Thursday 15 May 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm on ITV1.

Tuesday 13 May 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Donna (Verity Rushworth) and Ross (Samuel Anderson) agree to help Viv (Deena Payne) and are pointed to an empty house belonging to Freddie. They find a pile of unopened bills addressed to Viv. Donna is desperate to inform CID but Ross urges her to play it down as they weren’t on duty. Nevertheless, Donna tells Viv of her intention to tell the investigating officer and asks her mum to stay put.

Viv panics and heads to the house with Bob (Tony Audenshaw) to retrieve the post. Bob gets the post but on leaving is met by a police officer who arrests him for breaking and entering. At the police station, Bob is surprised to hear they are dropping the charge as they have just found out that the house was being rented to a Viv and Bob Hope. After Viv has also been arrested the couple have to take place in a line up. Will they be cleared or left bang to rights?

Monday 12 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Bob (Tony Audenshaw) worries for Viv (Deena Payne) when she starts having nightmares about Freddie. Further doubts surface when Viv takes to distributing e-fits of Freddie door-to-door but he reluctantly agrees to help out. In search of Freddie a desperate Viv accosts a stranger thinking it is him. The stranger is about to call the police, but Bob’s desperation persuades him to back off. However, Viv is mortified to see Donna (Verity Rushworth) turn up later to reprimand her after Bob fills her in. Is Viv running out of time?

Friday 9 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Desperately trying to make amends, Chas (Lucy Pargeter) arranges a meeting between herself Shadrach (Andy Devine) and Gennie (Sian Rees Williams). Shadrach is pleased things are going well until Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) arrives and is horrified to spot her daughter hugging Shadrach. Brenda is mortified when Gennie introduces Shadrach as her biological father but will they be able to talk her round?

Desperate to win the Village Pub of the Year competition, Val (Charlie Hardwick), sure they lower the tone, bars the Dingles. Zak (Steve Halliwell) and the clan are furious. How will they get back at Val?

Elswhere, Viv (Deena Payne) creates a wanted poster with a photo fit of Freddie on. Will her poster only lead the villagers to cast doubt on her further?

Thursday 8 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) explains to Paddy (Dominic Brunt) that she snubbed Shadrach (Andy Devine) because her mum wasn't aware that she’d been in contact with her biological father. Just as Paddy is about to respond, Chas (Lucy Pargeter) walks in and berates Gennie for denying their father and makes it clear Shadrach would be better off without her. How will Chas feel when Paddy explains the reasons behind Gennie's actions?

Meanwhile, in the Woolpack, when Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) sees Val (Charlie Hardwick) talking about her she gets paranoid and confronts her. Val admits the rumours she has heard and Laurel and Ashley (John Middleton) are mortified that the villagers are aware of the baby swap.

Tuesday 6 May 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm on ITV1.

Mel (Caroline Strong) receives a call from the hospital informing her that someone will visit later to discuss Greg’s (Shaun Prendergast) DNA results. Fearing the worst, she decides to flee the village with Arthur (Billy Harrower) and persuades Greg to leave with them. Unaware what the couple are up to, Shadrach (Andy Devine) agrees to drive them to the airport.

Back at the village, when Ashley (John Middleton) sees Jake (James Baxter) loading Mel and Greg’s suitcases he twigs as to what’s going on. Will he get to the airport in time to stop the couple leaving the country with what could be his son?

Wednesday 7 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm on ITV1.

Hilary (Paula Wilcox) is gutted when Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) assures her that she can’t find it in herself to want Arthur (Billy Harrower) in her life. Hilary tells Laurel that she is going to have to leave the village as she can’t stand by and watch her turn her back on her son. Will Doug (Duncan Preston) leave with his wife or stay and look after their broken daughter?

Elsewhere, as Gennie (Sian Reese-Willliams) and her mother Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) are leaving Paddy’s (Dominic Brunt) they witness a drunken Shadrach (Andy Devine) being led home by Lisa (Jane Cox) and Zak (Steve Halliwell). Will Gennie introduce her adoptive mother to a drunken Shadrach or will she snub the Dingles?

In the Woolpack, Nicola (Nicola Wheleer) jumps at the chance to cover for Chas (Lucy Pargeter) at the vets whilst she is on holiday. Will Paddy be pleased to hear that Chas has agreed to give Nicola her job?

Monday 5 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Lying in wait for the blackmailer, Pollard (Chris Chittell) sees Val (Charlie Hardwick) arriving and jumps to the conclusion that she is the blackmailer. As it becomes clear that he has got the wrong end of the stick, Pollard tries to explain himself and inadvertently lets the cat out of the bag by mentioning Rosalind (Philippa Howell). Horrified at what he has done, he begs her to forgive him saying that he loves her deeply. But will Val ever be able to forgive her fiance?

Elsewhere, Greg (Shaun Prendergast) tells Mel (Caroline Strong) that they need to go to the hospital to get some answers. Mel reluctantly agrees but it is clear she is terrified. At the hospital, the doctor admits that there is a possibility that Arthur (Billy Harrower) could be Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) and Ashley’s (John Middleton) baby and that they need to do a DNA test. Will the petrifed couple go through with the test?

Friday 2 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hilary (Paula Wilcox) offers to baby-sit Arthur (Billy Harrower) but does a runner, leading to Mel (Caroline Strong) and Greg (Shaun Prendergast) missing their flight. Finding Hilary later, Mel and Greg demand an explanation so Ashley (John Middleton) drops a bombshell by revealing that Daniel and Arthur may have been swapped at birth. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is furious with her husband's gall as Mel breaks down in distress. Greg tells the Thomases to get out as the Dolands struggle to deal with the heartbreaking news. Is the mystery of Arthur's parentage about to cause further pain and heartache?

Thursday 1 May 2008 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Gray (Christopher Villiers) goes to see Perdy (Georgia Slowe) once more and finds her in a terrible state. Promising to help, Gray reveals that he still cares for her. On his return, Katie (Sammy Winward) is again suspicious and she soon argues with Gray over his whereabouts. Mid-tirade Gray slips up and calls her Perdy, leading Katie to severly question the future of their relationship. Is Gray about to lose both his partner and his unborn child?

Meanwhile, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) and Ashley (John Middleton) argue over Ashley's insistence to know Arthur's (Billy Harrower) parentage. After arriving back with no news from the hospital, Ashley is interrupted by a desperate Hilary (Paula Wilcox) who informs him that Mel (Caroline Strong) and Greg (Shaun Prendergast) are planning to move to Spain permanently. Will Ashley take steps to ensure Arthur stays put?