Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Tom is furious as Zoe’s desperate plan crumbles

In Classic Emmerdale airing on ITV3 on Tuesday July 9, Tom King battles his sons’ reluctance, Paddy suffers a crisis of confidence and Zoe’s escape plan falls apart.

These episodes originally aired on September 18 and 19 2005.

Classic Emmerdale: Tom reaches boiling point

The Briggs lose their cattle and must sell their land to the Kings. Tom King seizes this opportunity and calls a family meeting. He announces they no longer need to sell the haulage company. When his sons hesitate to support him, Tom’s anger flares up.

Frustrated and feeling betrayed, he declares he’s had enough. This discord leaves the Kings on shaky ground, questioning Tom’s authority.

Paddy’s crisis of confidence

At the vet’s, Paddy Kirk struggles with his confidence. He finds himself unable to treat a dog properly. Max King tries to lift his spirits, but fails. Dejected, Paddy heads to The Woolpack to drown his sorrows.

Rodney and Paul’s unwanted admirers

Rodney Blackstock and Paul Lambert have unwanted affections. Delphine LaClair, a vineyard buyer, feels smitten with Rodney. Estate agent Aubrey Bedford fawns over Paul.

Instead of shying away, Rodney and Paul decide to have fun. This leads to amusing father-son antics amidst romantic chaos.

Classic Emmerdale: Zoe’s plan hits a wall

Callum Rennie waits for fake passports for Zoe Tate, Effie Harrison, and the children. He returns to Home Farm and discovers Zoe and Effie kissing.

Furious, he storms out with the vital documents. This leaves Zoe distraught, realising her escape plan cannot work without Callum.

Rodney’s big buy

Rodney boasts about acquiring Home Farm for £3.5 million. Sadie King overhears and slyly informs him Zoe wanted to sell for less. This plants seeds of doubt in Rodney’s mind and spells trouble for his venture.

Tom’s grand reveal

Tom King wants to solidify his family’s new venture. He takes them to a field behind the vet’s. A massive billboard advertises their new development. The Kings’ future seems promising, yet internal conflicts suggest turbulent times ahead.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.