Emmerdale new production team headed by executive producer Keith Richardson was brought in and the show's focus moved to the nearby village of Beckindale, with more dramatic storylines such as Pat Sugden's 1986 car crash and the 1988 Crossgill fire. By 1988, the show had been moved to an evening time slot in all ITV regions. "Emmerdale Farm" also began broadcasting episodes year-round that year. Reflecting its change in focus, the title was changed to "Emmerdale" on 14 November 1989. Coinciding with the title change was the introduction of the wealthy Tate family, bringing with them racier storylines. Under Richardson, the
Tom King (Emmerdale) a good job I killed him then". This angers Matthew so much that he almost beats Carl to death with a golf club. IN 2012, during the 40th anniversary Emmerdale episode, Carl finally tells Chastity Dingle about his role in Tom's death, saying that he killed Tom for her. In 2013, during a Text Santa Emmerdale special, Jimmy finds himself worrying that he may end up being killed off in the upcoming Emmerdale Christmas episodes. He goes to the toilet in the Woolpack and is shocked to discover Tom in there with him. The two of them talk, Tom refers