In the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, residents of a farm and the nearby village deal with all the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws at them.
Rosemary tells Grayson that Perdy may be mentally ill, while Marlon returns to the bookmaker's determined to reclaim his money. Andy and Jo go into business with the Kings.
Rosemary offers Perdy support after discovering her antidepressants, while Marlon and Eli plan a scam to retrieve the stolen money. Sharon and Val cross swords once again.
Marlon and Eli's robbery takes a dramatic turn when a gun goes off, while Kelly's modelling assignment at a DIY store goes awry. Shadrach and Sam sell Jo a herd of stolen goats.
Marlon is rushed to hospital, where Donna is haunted by memories of Vic's death and Viv reconciles with Lisa. Jasmine grows increasingly frustrated by Emily's.
Eli panics when DCI Barraclough begins an investigation into the shooting, while Sharon takes pleasure in publicly humiliating Kelly. Viv and Bob take stock of their relationship.
Eli threatens Marlon after he reveals his intent to tell Donna the truth about the raid, while Zak comes up with a plan to win the auction. Jo uncovers Shadrach's deception.
Sam grows increasingly concerned about Emily's relationship with Ashley, while Donna learns new information about the shooting. Pearl returns home to bad news from Alan.
Pearl stages a sit-in protest at Jacob's Fold and finds an unlikely ally in Edna, while Billy and Val's increasing closeness upsets Diane. Jamie feels sidelined by Terry's return.
The Dingles play dirty to ensure that Marlon and Donna are successful at the auction, Billy feels awkward around Jack and Diane, and Terry is stunned to see his father on TV.
Louise worries about village gossip after waking up with Jamie, Terry reiterates his determination not to contact Duke, and Billy surprises Diane at her birthday celebration.
Eric tries to end Pearl and Edna's protest with an act of sabotage, Jamie is hurt by Louise's desire to keep their relationship secret, and Diane returns Billy's birthday present.
Eric faces a dilemma when Alan suggests that he ask the council to help Pearl, Diane hastily arranges a holiday for her and Jack, and Rosemary continues to manipulate Perdy.
Louise persuades Terry to visit Duke after learning that he has been attacked, Val and Sharon continue to bicker, and Perdy is thrilled when Grayson arranges a picnic.
Perdy grows increasingly tormented after learning that her car has a dent she has no memory of causing, Duke impresses the villagers, and Paul prepares to host his first event.
Rosemary takes control of Perdy's medication, Duke infuriates Terry by defying his orders to keep an unwell TJ indoors, and Diane is irritated by Jack's lack of holiday spirit.
Carrie infuriates Matthew by involving herself in the business, Duke incurs Terry's wrath after buying boxing gloves for TJ, and Diane is tempted to act on her feelings for Billy.
Kelly lands a modelling job but has to pretend she is single to impress her boss, Chas claims that she no longer has feelings for Carl, and Rita plans a surprise party for Paddy.
Carl dashes Chas's hopes for a reconciliation by cruelly claiming that he never loved her, Paddy is unimpressed by his surprise party, and Jimmy worries about Kelly's modelling job.
Barraclough quizzes Carl about Tom's death and warns him she is determined to find the killer. Eli breaks Debbie's expensive new TV, while Shadrach inadvertently upsets Pearl.
Eli stages a robbery at Tug Ghyll so Debbie can make a false insurance claim, while Vaughan warns Barraclough to drop the murder case. Perdy steels herself to leave the house.
Debbie makes her feelings plain to Eli after Chas warns her not to lead him on, while Marlon and Donna prepare for the children's arrival. Jasmine's news story implicates Paddy.
Paddy tries save his reputation by offering to buy Hari out of the business, while Eli's jealousy of Marlon intensifies. Rosemary plots to ruin Perdy's plans for a mini-break.
Perdy causes a stir in the Woolpack by making accusations against Betty, while Marlon grows increasingly concerned about Eli. Eric comes up with a scheme to impress the villagers.
Rosemary laces Perdy's drink with malaria tablets, while Eli places Marlon in a dilemma by asking him to store stolen goods. A devious Eric reinstates Pearl at the factory.
Pearl grows convinced Eric is in love with her after joining him for dinner, while David and Jasmine struggle to find time alone. Emily decides to apply for a job at a playgroup.
Emily makes a pass at Ashley after arranging a memorial service for Alice, while Pearl tells Betty and Edna she has feelings for Eric. Duke's friend Andrea arrives in the village.
Emily's friends fear she will hurt herself again and rush to the lake to save her, Duke embarrasses Terry in front of Andrea, and Eli stirs up trouble for Donna and Marlon.
Marlon and Donna are stunned when Lilith is released, and Emily decides to move away after being forced out of her job. Terry and Andrea's fledgling relationship hits a hitch.
Marlon and Donna bid farewell as the children leave for Ireland with Lilith, Terry struggles to explain the memorial service to TJ, and Diane panics about Billy's return.
Diane struggles to mask her feelings for Billy when he returns from holiday, Eli continues to come between Marlon and Donna, and Victoria sets her sights on an attractive teacher.
Painful memories cause Victoria to attack a teacher during a school trip, Eli comes close to telling Donna about the raid, and Jamie tires of keeping his fling with Louise secret.
Jamie demands that he and Louise end the secrecy over their relationship, Jack grows concerned about Victoria's closeness to Billy, and an escaped goat from Jo's herd causes havoc.
Louise humiliates Jamie after being questioned about their fling, Zak is challenged to a bare-knuckle fight by a former opponent, and Bob worries about Viv's behaviour.
Louise publicly declares her feelings for Jamie, Andy consents to Emily taking a job at the playgroup, and Belle punches Val after hearing of Zak's bare-knuckle exploits.
Carrie's sister Lexi turns up in the village and causes a stir by breaking into Home Farm, Terry struggles to contain his jealousy when he sees Louise kissing Jamie, and Jo secures a buyer for her ...
Carl finds Barraclough in a bar where she feigns drunkenness to get him to confide in her, Carrie and Lexi come to blows, and Lisa begs Andy to allow the Dingles access to Sarah.
Matthew makes Paddy a proposition after the vet asks him for a loan, Carrie arranges a trial shift for Lexi at the factory, and Carl sets up another meeting with Barraclough.
Matthew thwarts Paddy's plans by blackmailing Hari to raise the price for his share of the surgery, Lexi sabotages her work at the factory, and Carl invites Barraclough on a date.
Rosemary offers to invest in Paddy's surgery after learning of Matthew's scheme, Jimmy feels sidelined by Kelly's new career, and Carl and Barraclough's relationship intensifies.
Kelly collapses in the cafe and is stunned to learn that she is pregnant, Jamie arranges an interview for a job as a postman, and Matthew warns Hari never to return to the village.
Pearl faces disappointment over her relationship with Eric, Kelly considers having an abortion after a warning from her agent, and David makes a confession to Jasmine.
Kelly arranges an abortion after deciding to give priority to her career, Rosemary sends Grayson and Katie away on a business trip, and Jasmine issues David with an ultimatum.
Rosemary gives Perdy more pills as she searches for her cat, Carrie blocks Rodney's attempts to employ Lexi, and Pearl resorts to vandalism when Eric withholds her wages.
Lexi sees a chance to profit when Chas wakes up to find that a man she spent the night with is dead, Matthew warns Perdy about Rosemary, and the factory workers go on strike.
Carrie throws Lexi out of Dale View after discovering the stolen wallet, Pearl and Lisa spell out their demands to Eric, and David urges his father to capitulate to end the strike.
Kelly has second thoughts about her abortion, the Dingles are amused to learn of Chas's encounter with a dead man, and Daz's date with Penny is interrupted by an unwanted guest.
Chas and Lexi go on the run after Colin's widow arrives in the village, Kelly feels guilty about the abortion, and Paul inadvertently lets Grayson's secret slip to Jonny.