Author: Carena Crawford

What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Daz returned, Amelia left and Will panicked

Emmerdale tonight saw an emotional exit as Amelia said goodbye to the village. She left with her dad, Daz Spencer, who returned for one episode for the farewell.

Meanwhile, Belle was coming to terms with the trial being over and Tom being gone, plus April spiralled further out of control. And, while Dawn and Billy got good news about Evan, it wasn’t such good news for Will…

Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale tonight.

Belle was still processing everything that had happened (Credit: ITV)

Belle started to move on

After the trial and Tom’s sentencing, Belle was still processing it all, but trying to focus on moving forward, but she had realised it was going to take time. Amelia came to see her and apologised again, butÂ Belle told her it was in the past and they had to both start the rest of their lives.

However, Belle was starting to piece more things together – including Tom being responsible for the attack on Vinny. As she also mourned Piper, it’s only a matter of time before she puts that together as well…

Goodbye Amelia in Emmerdale tonight

Amelia is moving away with Daz (Credit: ITV)

Daz returned

Elsewhere, Mandy was worried Tom wasn’t done yet and when she and Kerry spotted a man dressed all in black skulking around, they pounced thinking he had been sent by Tom to terrorise Amelia.

It turned out it was Daz Spencer who had returned for Amelia. She had called him for help – Amelia and Esther are moving to live with him in Leicester.

Kerry was distraught, Lydia and Sam upset to be losing Esther, but Amelia was adamant she needed to go. Today. Despite Kerry’s vehement opposition, Amelia knew it was the best thing for her, especially as she would be closer to Dan in prison.

Amelia has been planning this for a while, it seems, and Samson and Lydia, although sad, gave her their blessing to go. Kerry, however, did not and stormed out of the house.

There were tears as Amelia said goodbye to everyone (Credit: ITV)

Amelia left – with Kerry’s blessing

Kerry turned to Belle to ‘talk sense’ into Amelia and talk her out of going. But Belle wouldn’t help. She knows it’s Amelia’s decision and she couldn’t be forced to stay. Belle told Kerry not to try and control Amelia like Tom had.

Back at the house, Amy was throwing Amelia a small going away party. Belle arrived to offer her support, but Kerry still didn’t turn up.

Everyone gathered by the car to say goodbye to Amelia and Esther. Kerry ran over at the last minute and tearfully gave her blessing before Amelia left for the Dales for good.

Billy and Dawn smiled. This is not a drill (Credit: ITV)

Good news and bad in Emmerdale tonight

Billy and Dawn were celebrating Evan’s first birthday in hospital. Then they got the news Evan could come home for Christmas – and for good. And – get this – the news actually made them both smile. We know, it’s a Christmas miracle.

It was also the news they needed to kick Billy into touch. He admitted he’d been selfish and an idiot and he was sorry. Billy said he was putting his ego aside and moving into Home Farm with his family. Dawn was thrilled and they were reunited, but Will isn’t going to be pleased at all.

Sure enough, he wasn’t! As the family toasted their fresh start all together at Home Farm he clearly knew this was all going to end in tears. But will it be his or Kim’s?

April is causing all sorts of trouble (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Bob was planning a Christmas concert to honour Heath’s memory and invited the entire village.

Meanwhile, April was still sulking and stole money out of Marlon’s jacket pocket. She bunked off school and went to the cricket pavilion to down vodka again. Cathy caught up with her and tried to talk some sense into her. But April was more concerned with getting some weed.

Marlon was fuming when Bob and Cathy arrived to reveal April had bought Cathy vapes. Marlon was at the end of his tether, unsure what to do, especially when Bob told him she’d taken vodka from the B&B too. They were both so worried, but don’t know what to do.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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20th December 2024
15 Emmerdale spoilers for Christmas: Joy for Belle, April is missing and terror for Kim in an eerie flashforward

Emmerdale spoilers for Christmas week reveal joy for Belle Dingle, but terror for Kim Tate, who is found unconscious on Christmas Eve. And what will happen at Home Farm come Christmas Day?

Meanwhile, April is spiralling out of control and goes missing, but can Marlon find her?

Here’s full Emmerdale spoilers for this Christmas week.

Joy for Belle this Christmas in Emmerdale spoilers

Vinny and Belle open Piper’s casket and find she’s not in there (Credit: ITV)

1. Belle discovers the truth about Piper

As she visits Piper’s grave, Belle confides in Vinny that it might sound crazy, but she never actually saw Piper’s body. She is wondering if Tom was lying about the dog’s death. Vinny agrees to dig up the casket to see for themselves and they are shocked to discover there is no dog inside.

It’s a Christmas miracle – Belle and Piper are back together! (Credit: ITV)

2. Belle reunited with Piper!

As Belle’s mind whirrs, she even considers visiting Tom to find out what he really did with Piper. But on Christmas Day, as she sits at her dad’s graveside, Belle is overwhelmed with happiness when Piper runs over to her. Vinny and Gabby have found her and given Belle the best Christmas present ever.

Terror at Home Farm in Emmerdale spoilers this Christmas

Will is anxious as he attempts to go through with his plan (Credit: ITV)

3. Will under threat

Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles the pressure on Will. He wants to make sure everything goes the right way for their Christmas Day plans. Will is feeling the pressure.

Kim wants the perfect Christmas with Will – but where is she? (Credit: ITV)

4. Kim goes missing

On Christmas Eve, Kim is full of joy as she sets out for her Christmas Eve ride. However, soon her horse is seen wandering the fields alone with no rider. What has happened to Kim? Is this part of Will’s plan or is something else afoot?

5. Will changes his mind

As Will drives down a country road he is panicked when he sees Kim’s horse wandering alone. He then spots a body lifeless in a field and rushes over.

Will finds his wife unconscious and all thoughts of revenge and plotting melt away. Realising how much he loves her, he calls 999 and then tries to stop tomorrow’s plan, but Peter is not interested – can Will do anything to save Kim and himself?

Has disaster struck at Home Farm? (Credit: ITV)

6. Christmas Day flashforward at Home Farm

Eerie Christmas music plays and the Christmas tree is lying on the ground. There has clearly been a struggle – but between who? What has led to this? And where is everyone?

Marlon’s hell as April goes missing in Emmerdale spoilers

Marlon makes an upsetting discovery about April (Credit: ITV)

7. Marlon makes a shock discovery

At his wits end over April’s behaviour, Marlon scrolls through her texts after confiscating her phone. He realises she’s been trying to buy cannabis. Confronting his daughter she just storms out.

Ross steps up (Credit: ITV)

8. Ross gets the blame

Later, Marlon sees Ross leaving Tall Trees and realises he’s living there without Marlon’s permission. Furious, Marlon pins Ross against a wall, firmly blaming him for April’s behaviour. He asks Ross to break off his friendship with April.

Ross is later cruel to April leaving her distraught, but she soon realises Marlon is behind it all and he feels even worse.

April is out of control (Credit: ITV)

9. Marlon snaps in Emmerdale spoilers

April steals a bottle of wine from the pub, but Cathy refuses to drink it with her, leaving April feeling even more rejected. Getting drunk, April makes a fool of herself in front of Bob, Brenda and Wendy.

Furious Marlon doesn’t know what to do and when she accidentally spills wine over Donna’s memory card, he snaps.

Marlon doesn’t know what to do when he can’t find April (Credit: ITV)

10. April goes missing

An emotional Christmas morning sees Marlon open a sentimental present from his daughter. He is touched, but decides to let her sleep in all morning. However when he does go to wake her, he finds she’s gone. As he frantically searches for April, he struggles with his little girl going missing. Will she be found okay?

Ruby in Christmas hell in Emmerdale spoilers

Ruby is uncomfortable with Steph’s request (Credit: ITV)

11. Anthony’s presence continues to haunt Ruby

Steph insists her grandad spends Christmas Day with them leaving Ruby feeling uncomfortable following her abuse secret. Forced to agree, Ruby also invites Chas and her family so the place is full. Caleb then asks Moira and Cain to come. Ruby knows Christmas Day will be difficult.

12. Anthony makes an announcement

Increasingly uncomfortable, Ruby spirals when Anthony announces he is staying in the village indefinitely.

13. Ruby threatens her dad

The party moves over to the pub, but Anthony stays behind to ‘help’ Ruby clear up. She is overwhelmed and grabbing a carving knife warns him to stay away from her.

Also in Emmerdale spoilers this Christmas…

Bob is furious at Brenda and Wendy’s constant arguing (Credit: ITV)

14. Heath’s memorial concert causes trouble

Bob has tried to do something nice for his son’s memory, but he is furious at Wendy and Brenda and their constant bickering over it. Can he bring them together?

Sparks fly for Sarah and Jacob (Credit: ITV)

15. Love is in the air?

Sparks are flying this festive season for Jacob and Sarah – are they set for a new romance?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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20th December 2024
Tom King has left Emmerdale, but actor James Chase reveals it might not be for good

Tom King has been found guilty of assaulting and coercively controlling wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale. He is off to prison for three years.

James Chase, who plays Tom, has left the soap – but he hasn’t ruled out a future return.

Tom was found guilty in court with the Dingles watching on (Credit: ITV)

Tom King goes to prison in Emmerdale

After tense trial scenes on Thursday night (December 19) Tom was found guilty by the jury and given a sentence of three years in prison. Belle sobbed as he was lead away from court and they shared a final look.

Actor James Chase has now left Emmerdale and has spoken out about Tom’s ending.

He said: “It would have been understandable if the story had ended up with Cain taking matters into his own hands, but this way offers more closure.

“I’m glad we didn’t go down [the Cain killer] route as in some way, I think it would have been stooping to a level similar to Tom if they had done that. So I think it’s better that it went down the law abiding route with it. It keeps Belle clear and she keeps her innocence, and she doesn’t become pessimistic like he is.”

Tom was taken away (Credit: ITV)

Not the end of Tom in Emmerdale?

However James also revealed that because Tom’s sentence is quite a short one, but sadly realistic, he would be open to revisiting the character or the story further down the line.

“I think, with good behaviour, he’s only going to get something like 16 to 18 months, which is crazy,” James said.

“But I think it would depend where they would want to go with the character, because there are many different avenues you could go with it. They could make it that Tom potentially had got even worse, and hasn’t changed at all. Perhaps, he could hate Belle even more for it.

“Or if he did go the other way and finally did realise the terrible things he’s done, and perhaps did, actually start to try to become a better man.”

Will Belle suffer more at Tom’s hands (Credit: ITV)

A changed man?

But can a leopard really change its spots? James reckons prison might be the only way for him to admit who he really is.

“I think he’ll struggle being in prison, definitely,” the actor said. “But I think through that struggle, it will humble him, and he’ll hit rock bottom.”

“I think it could be the best thing for him, because of how tough it’s going to be for him inside. It may make him come out, having realised what he’s done and not take things for granted.”

So could a reformed Tom make a return? Or a vengeful one wanting to have the final say?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

20th December 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom was found guilty as Belle finally got justice – but where was DS Foy?!

Emmerdale tonight once again aired a format-breaking episode as Tom King finally came to an end. And yes, justice was served: he has been sentenced to three years in prison.

The episode went back and forth between evidence being given in court and the jury deliberating their verdict. And once we had reached the conclusion, Tom was taken away and we heard the stories of real women who had been through what Belle had.

Here’s how Emmerdale played out on Thursday December 19.

Belle recounted her abuse in court (Credit: ITV)

Things didn’t look good for Belle in Emmerdale tonight

At the start of the episode, the jury arrived in their room and they were equally split – six for guilty, six for not guilty. So we flashed back to Tom and Belle giving evidence in court.

They each recounted their stories and obviously told a very different tale.Â It was very clear in as the jury deliberated Tom had taken some of them in. Denise Welch’s character, Heidi, was not taken in though. She knew Tom was guilty. She just had to convince Karl, the Foreman of the Jury, of the fact.

Back in court, Belle’s past with Gemma was brought up and her mental health called into question. It made some members of the jury think Belle was not a reliable witness – exactly as Tom had planned.

The instances of abuse were recounted as the Dingles sat in the gallery fuming at what they were hearing. But the time Belle assaulted Tom was the only one that had been witnessed.

Credit to Tom, he was putting a sterling performance in court. If we hadn’t been watching all of these months, we might have believed him ourselves. Things were not going well for Belle.

Belle’s case worker Rachel gave testimony too, explaining her own suspicions about Tom’s abuse. However as she had no actual evidence backÂ in the deliberation room, the jury were leaning towards Tom’s side of the tale.

Amelia took to the stand and had to admit Tom wasn’t ever violent to her.

In the jury’s discussion, Heidi continued to fight for Belle, against Karl, who was sure Tom was innocent.

Heidi (Denise Welch) was adamant Tom was guilty (Credit: ITV)

The tide turned against Tom

But soon enough, the tables began to turn against Tom as the tablet and his treatment of Carl Jnr was brought up. Then the prosecution went into detail about Tom’s filming and tracking of Belle and the small cameras he put everywhere, including in the bathroom. Plus the fact he hid it all from the police (by the way, where was DS Foy? A travesty he didn’t appear). Tom squirmed as he clearly didn’t have answers for the evidence in front of him.

And back with the jury, the cameras were a sticking point because even staunch Tom supporter Karl didn’t have an answer this time.

Juror Kenneth had stayed silent pretty much throughout, but then he piped up with a story about an abuser he knew, who had hid it well and was a respected medical professional. Kenneth said he saw the same look in Belle’s eyes as he had seen in the wife of the man he knew and he was firmly on Belle’s side.

This certainly got the jury thinking…

Abuser Tom couldn’t believe the jury had believed Belle in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Tom was found guilty in Emmerdale tonight

As the Dingles waited outside the court for news, they were in a state of worry. But then they were called back into the court and Belle knew this was judgement day.

Karl the foreman stood up and announced they had found him guilty – on both counts. The Dingles cheered and shivers were sent down our spines.

Tom was then sentenced for his crimes with the judge telling him he has shown no remorse and doesn’t want to change. He has been sent to prison for three years.

As he shared a last, dark look with Belle, she sobbed tears of heartache, pain and relief. And it’s clear her ordeal is far from over – but it’s a start.

Belle attended a support group and we heard the stories of real women (Credit: ITV)

Real stories in Emmerdale tonight

We then flashed back to where Belle had got to the day before. She had been to a support group for women who had suffered like her.

We heard their stories, which were those of real women. It had helped Belle realise none of what she had been through was her fault. It was the most moving part of the episode as we can only scratch the surface of what these people had suffered.

Belle then tearfully told Charity she knew Tom was in the wrong and the blame was all with him. But can she move forward with her life now?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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19th December 2024
Has Tom FINALLY left Emmerdale for good? We have answers after jury delivers their verdict

Tom King has been found guilty of abusing wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale and sent to prison for three years. It’s the end of what has been a very real, but very long storyline.

And while it looks like Tom has gone for good, no one would blame fans for wondering if that was the case. After all, we’ve been teased plenty of times before that Tom would be no more. He’s survived multiple near-fatal incidents including being electrocuted and stabbed in the back with an axe by Belle. Plus fans thought Tom had gone for good when he was caught trying to escape and sent to prison.

However, this time, it looks like there’s no getting away from it: Tom is going to jail. So is this the last we will see of Tom King? Has he left Emmerdale for good at last?

Tom took the stand in court in Emmerdale and was found guilty despite his best acting (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale tonight

In another format-breaking episode, that Emmerdale has become well-known for, tonight’s scenes flipped between the evidence being given in court and the jury deliberating their verdict.

Although the jury consisted of 12 people there were three particularly vocal ones: foreman Karl, played by Charles Dale, Heidi, played by Denise Welch and Kenneth, played by Jack Ellis.

Karl was very much Team Tom in the beginning, using all of Belle’s past deeds against her to paint her as unstable. In fairness, Tom did give a very convincing performance in court.

Heidi, however, knew the signs and knew Tom was guilty as sin. Kenneth stayed quiet as the two locked horns, but eventually piped up and revealed a personal experience with an abuser that made him doubt Tom and realise Belle was being truthful. He said he could see the look of sheer terror in her eyes.

After it looked like things were going Tom’s way, the vote suddenly swung in Belle’s favour and the jury reached the unanimous verdict Tom was guilty. Hallelujah!

The jury were divided at first, but eventually went the right way (Credit: ITV)

Has Tom left Emmerdale for good?

It’s music to our ears: Yes, this is the last we will see of Tom King. Emmerdale Insider reached out to the soap who confirmed the news.

At last the village is free of the evil that is Tom. His last trick has failed. He was found guilty and will serve his time.

Whether in three years he gets out and comes back to terrorise Belle is another thing, but for now, she can sleep easy knowing he is behind bars. And we don’t have to see his smug face again!

Even better than that, Belle will be smiling again by Christmas when she is reunited with her beloved Piper. She realises Tom lied about the dog being dead and lovely Vinny, with Gabby’s help, tracks Piper down and returns her to Belle on Christmas Day.

All the tissues please, this is at last the justice she deserves.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

19th December 2024
Recognise jury foreman Karl? Here’s where you know Charles Dale from, including all his previous soap roles

The jury is deliberating Tom’s fate in Emmerdale tonight and there’s a few familiar faces on it – including Charles Dale, who has a strong soap past.

Alongside Charles are Denise Welch and Jack Ellis, both of whom have really big soapy connections too.

But what about Charles? Some may know him as Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street, others as Big Mac in Casualty. Here’s the lowdown on the actor.

Denise Welch, Jack Ellis and Charles Dale are three of the jurors at Tom’s trial in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Charles Dale appears in Emmerdale

Foreman of the jury, Karl, is played by Charles Dale. He starts out believing Tom, but with Denise Welch’s Heidi adamant Tom is guilty, which way will it go?

Denise is very excited to be sharing the screen with Charles, having said: “I thoroughly enjoyed shooting this important episode of Emmerdale. To share the jury scenes with Charlie Dale and Jack Ellis and also to see lots of my Emmerdale mates made it a job to remember.”

Birth and early years

Actor CharlesÂ was born in Tenby, Pembrokshire, Wales on February 4 1963. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors.

Charles left school in 1979 and became an assistant stage manager at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven. He took on occasional acting roles, and moved to London, where he trained at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Charles is currently 61 years old and he has one child.

A Coronation Street fave, Charles played Janice Battersby’s lover Dennis (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Charles Dale in Coronation Street

Despite only appearing in Emmerdale for a couple of episodes, Charles is a well-known soap face. Some will know him as Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street.

Dennis was a former Hells Angel who had been thrown out of the chapter after being forced to sell his motorbike to pay for his divorce. He arrived on Coronation Street in February 2000 when he met Les while doing community service.

Dennis ended up living with the Battersbys, but he soon moved in with Eileen Grimshaw after starting a relationship with her.

However in 2001, he fell for Janice Battersby and they began an affair. They eventually left their other halves but distraught Les reacted by driving his taxi to a wasteland and trying to gas himself inside.

Dennis went looking for him and discovered him unconscious. He managed to drag Les into his car and drove him to Weatherfield General.

But disaster struck when they were involved in a car accident. Les was unharmed, but Dennis was taken to intensive care. Although the crash team desperately tried to save him, Dennis died in hospital on January 2 2002.

Charles hasn’t ruled out a Big Mac return (Credit: BBC)

Big Mac in Casualty

Charles is a very recognisable face on British television. He has appeared in TV shows such as Lovejoy, Soldier Soldier, Bramwell, A Touch of Frost, New Tricks, Where the Heart is and Unforgotten. However he is perhaps best known for his role in Casualty.

The actor played Big Mac in the medical drama from November 2007 until June 2016. Big Mac was a hospital porter, but later became a healthcare assistant.

A veteran of the Falklands War, Big Mac felt hugely guilty at his own survival. He was sensitive and a bit grouchy!

His storylines included his heart attack in 2012 and being held hostage in 2014. MacÂ also stole pain medication from work and it was this that led to his eventual departure after eight and a half years on the show.

Big Mac resigned and left the ED in 2016. In 2021 he reprised the role for the show’s 35th anniversary. He only appeared in a cameo in Ethan Hardy’s dream. But when Charles was asked about a more permanent return to the wards by What to Watch, he said: “Never say never!”

Charles appeared in The Pembrokeshire Murders in 2021 (Credit: ITV)

What else has Charles Dale appeared in?

Charles continues to work in both theatre and TV. Fans of the 1997 John Simm drama The Lakes will recognise him as Chef.

The actor went on to play McGuire in At Home with the Braithwaites. He also played DS Gareth ‘Rambo’ Rees in ITV three-part drama The Pembrokeshire Murders in 2021.

Charles then starred in an episode of Shakespeare and Hathaway on BBC One in 2022. He also appeared in BBC drama Sherwood both in 2022 and again earlier this year.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

19th December 2024
Jack Ellis in Emmerdale: Where you know juror Kenneth from including roles in Coronation Street and Bad Girls

Tom King’s fate and Belle Dingle’s future hangs in the hands of the jury in Emmerdale tonight – and the jurors include Kenneth, played by Jack Ellis.

Jack is a well-known face to British TV fans having had roles in both Bad Girls and Coronation Street.

Here’s what we know about Jack.

Heidi, Kenneth and Karl are key players in the jury at Tom’s trial (Credit: ITV)

Jack Ellis in Emmerdale

The actor is joining the soap for a guest appearance during the trial of Tom King. He will appear as juror Kenneth, one of the 12 who will decide if Tom is innocent or guilty of abusing wife Belle.

Alongside Jack, Denise Welch and Charles Dale, will play Heidi and Karl. Karl is the foreman and very much Team Tom, while Heidi is totally on Belle’s side, with Denise saying: “My character Heidi was more emotionally involved so I felt that maybe she had experienced some form of domestic abuse herself.”

The Loose Women star also added: “To share the jury scenes with Charlie Dale and Jack Ellis and also to see lots of my Emmerdale mates made it a job to remember.”

So does Kenneth hold the key to whether Tom goes down?

Who is Jack Ellis?

Born John Stuart Ellis in London on June 4 1955, Jack is an actor in both television and theatre. He is 69 years old and has two children with his ex-wife Christine Kavanagh.

His son Theo is the bassist in bad Wolf Alice. He also has a daughter named Alice. Jack has two older brothers, both in the business too. Robin Ellis is an actor as well and Peter is a director.

As villain Jim Fenner in Bad Girls (Credit: ITV)

Bad Girls’ Jim Fenner

Jack is perhaps best known for playing Jim Fenner in ITV drama series, Bad Girls. Before this he also played Detective Inspector Muddyman in Prime Suspect and appeared in Heartbeat, Inspector Morse and Lewis, among others.

But Bad Girls was his first major part in 2006. He starred across seven series’ of the show as prison officer turned temporary governor Jim Fenner.

Fenner was a villain who made the inmates lives very difficult. He was put in prison himself at one point for death by dangerous driving until his wife falsified evidence to get him out. It meant he could return to his job at G-Wing and continue to terrorise the women.

He was responsible for the death of long-time nemesis Yvonne Atkins (played by EastEnders’ Linda Henry) after he locked her in a disused cell and left her to die.

After several attempts on his life by various inmates – including poisoned candles, drink spiking, a poisoned cheese straw and a poisoned thorn, he met his maker when Julie Johnston stabbed him in the throat with an icicle.

Harry Mason and wife Clarissa in Coronation Street (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Jack Ellis in Coronation Street

In December 2007, Jack joined Coronation Street as bookie Harry Mason. He and his son Dan took over the local betting shop. Harry soon started wooing Liz McDonald after his arrival in town. But she was married and reluctant to start an affair behind husband Vernon’s back.

However when she and Vernon split, they did start a romance – much to the disgust of Harry’s ex-wife Clarissa. Harry got back together with Clarissa, but then started an affair with Liz!

Liz and Clarissa then teamed up for revenge and took incriminating photos of Harry in just his underwear. Clarissa agreed to take him back as long as they left Weatherfield forever and started a new life elsewhere. They departed Weatherfield on September 26 2008.

Theatre work

Jack’s acting mainly consists of theatre work now. He starred in Sam Mendes directed Richard III alongside Kevin Spacey. He also toured in a production of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.

The Crucible and The Shawshank Redemption are other plays he has to his name.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

19th December 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Belle was terrified, Tom was smug and the Dingles in a panic as the court case began

Emmerdale tonight saw Belle Dingle disappear on the morning of Tom’s trial, giving him a strong chance of walking away Scott free. Tom was smug, the Dingles were terrified, but then Belle arrived. Was it too late?

Meanwhile, there was some lovey-dovey stuff between Aaron and John, but was it all real?

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday December 18.

Charity, Chas, Amelia, Jimmy and Nicola did not get good news at court (Credit: ITV)

Belle disappeared in Emmerdale tonight

Very, very early in the morning, Belle wrote a note for her family and left the house. The Dingles realised she’d gone and were worried. Charity admitted she had managed to visit Tom and the family panicked even more. They split up to find Belle and get her to court.

Chas and Charity went to wait there, where Nicola, Jimmy and Amelia turned up. Everyone was freaking out that Tom was going to get away with it, especially when the prosecution said if Belle didn’t turn up it would be harder to get a conviction. Once again: Sigh.

Tom was waiting in court, suited and booted and smug when Ollie broke the news Belle hadn’t turned up. Tom was obviously thrilled – he decided if Belle didn’t take the stand he would ‘destroy her’ in court and he would get his life back.

Meanwhile, Belle was sitting on a bench alone, ignoring all the messages from her family. This might be based on real life, but it is incredibly frustrating.

As the court was called into session, Tom said this was his ‘moment to shine’ – we’ve never heard anyone so deluded!

At the very last moment, Belle arrived. She is ready to tell her story. Thank goodness for that.

Will is losing his grip on his plot (Credit: ITV)

Will’s plan was falling apart (and Billy was still an idiot)

Dawn and Billy were still at loggerheads over their living situation. Billy wants to provide for his family himself and is prepared to look a gift horse in the mouth to remain stubborn. They have 24 hours and three kids to house but Billy is convinced he can sort it. Like he has sorted literally nothing else in their lives.

Meanwhile, Will was arguing with Kim again that it was all too much and he didn’t want Dawn there. Kim was full of the joys of Christmas and brushed him off. Dawn arrived with her bags and boxes, but no Billy and Will immediately jumped on it and said Dawn shouldn’t be moving in without her husband. But Dawn wasn’t budging, she knew Home Farm was the best thing for her family.

Will decided to try Billy instead – and told him he was on his side. But Billy rebuffed his attempts to help, so Will turned to Jai instead – where he found out Kim had made him evict them. Will confronted Kim who desperately tried to make him see why she’d done it. But he accused her of keeping secrets from him.

Will whinged and moaned and complained, but Kim stood her ground and everything is going ahead as planned. He then contacted Peter, but Peter threatened his life and said he needed to stick to the plan because the mystery boss was not to be messed with.

Love was in the air for Aaron and John (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Aaron and John were packing up after their camping trip and had an in depth conversation about John’s Swiss Army Knife (not a euphemism). They later sat together and talked some more about Aidan and agreed they couldn’t live in the past.

John decided to throw Aidan’s dog tags away to ‘say goodbye’ and move forward. Aaron’s response was to tell John he’s in it ‘for the long run’ and then he finally swallowed his pride and told John he thought he was in love with him. John said it back and there was a touching moment between the guys. But is it real?Â

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18th December 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom convinced he’s a ‘free man’ and we honestly can’t bear to watch him much longer

In Emmerdale tonight Tom King realised his plot to walk free was working as Belle spiralled at the prospect of him taking his own life. He smugly told his solicitor he was ‘basically a free man’ as Belle questioned whether she could testify. Sigh.

Meanwhile, Aaron and John opened up some more and Billy is a complete idiot who is boring us to tears.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday December 17.

Tom had Belle fooled, but not Charity (Credit: ITV)

Belle spiralled after Tom’s stunt in Emmerdale tonight

Vinny and Charity were still on their anti-Tom bandwagon, with Charity firmly believing Tom has faked his suicide attempt. But Belle completely believes Tom really did try to take his own life. She feels sorry for him for goodness sakes. She was questioning whether she can stand up and face him in court because she can’t have his death on her conscience.

Belle went to see Paddy who tried to help Belle see this was not her fault. But he also told her he didn’t know whether Tom had meant it or not, he could not offer her the reassurance she needed.

Meanwhile, Charity got herself into Tom’s room and saw he was bright-eyed and bushy tailed. She knew she was right about him faking the whole thing.

Finally Charity got to say what she wanted to. Tom fought back, slimy and manipulative. But Charity told him he wasn’t a victim. However all her harsh words only made Tom realise Belle believed he had done it and she was spiralling. He was smug as Charity stormed out having made a massive mistake.

Tom was smarmy and joyful as he told Ollie he was going to stand trial and now that Belle is out of the equation he’s ‘basically a free man’.

More bad news came for Belle when the judge agreed her past with Gemma can be disclosed in court. Charity tried to tell her she had to testify, but Belle was still convinced his mental health crisis was real.

Seriously, she’s spent so long waiting for justice and now Emmerdale are sending her down this route. He is manipulating her again, and might win again. This storyline is getting exhausting.

Aaron and John’s bond seems to be growing stronger every day (Credit: ITV)

John opened up to Aaron in Emmerdale tonight

On the camping trip, Aaron and John woke up full of love, but when Aaron found Aidan Moore’s dog tags, John clammed up and refused to answer the questions.

Aaron wouldn’t let it go though and wanted to know who Aidan is. John wasn’t too keen on opening up, just saying today would have been Aidan’s birthday. There is definitely more to this than meets the eye and it’s about time Emmerdale told us.

John did confess he and Aidan were more than friends and he was the first person he felt anything for. He seemed to open up about everything, but is he being completely honest here?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Billy was an idiot

Billy and Dawn were having bangers and mash for tea tonight, but their excitement was dampened by bad news: Jai gave them a week’s notice on Holdgate. Dawn was grateful they had a back-up plan and could move back into Home Farm, but stubborn Billy refused to budge and won’t go. Get a grip, Billy.

Turned out he still hasn’t got one because before too long he had Jai in a head lock demanding a month’s rent back. Dawn told Billy they were moving back in with Kim and his pigheaded pride saw him tell his wife he wouldn’t be coming with her and his children.

There’s so many infuriating characters in Emmerdale at the moment, but right now Billy is very near the top of that list.

Brenda was shocked to hear noises coming from upstairs (Credit: ITV)

Brenda got the wrong end of the stick

Arriving with some leftovers for Pollard, Brenda heard him and Kerry shouting and moaning upstairs. Mortified, Brenda literally ran away from the house before confronting them later on. But they explained they were merely cleaning and Kerry had moved in as payment.

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17th December 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom King’s end is near, but he still has a plot or two up his sleeve to walk free

Emmerdale tonight saw Tom King smug as he thought he was about to walk free. But nope, his plot didn’t work. However, he has another one ready to go.

Also, Ruby continued to struggle with her dad’s presence and the rest of her family continued to ignore her obvious distress. And, Kim was overcome by Will’s grand gesture.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday December 13.

Anthony’s presence is still upsetting Ruby – understandably (Credit: ITV)

Ruby’s hell continued in Emmerdale tonight

Anthony continued to taunt Ruby over her fling with Cain – and once again brought up Rob. As the family went through old Christmas decorations ready to decorate everyone was fawning over Anthony. Steph took photos, everyone was in good cheer and STILL no one noticed how uncomfortable Ruby was. Either they didn’t notice or they didn’t care.

Ruby took her father to task over putting his arm round her for the photograph. She told him not to touch her ever again, but he continued to gaslight her into thinking it was all her mother’s fault.

This man is truly vile – and certainly giving Tom King a run for his money.

Tom tried to stop the trial – and failed in Emmerdale tonight

Tom dropped Angelica like a hot potato once he’d got what he needed (Credit: ITV)

Angelica’s video went viral

Speaking of Tom, Angel had posted a video on social media and Lydia and Amelia were trying to hide it from Belle. But Belle had already been sent the video – as had all of the village. But it seemed in the video Angelica had turned against Tom – calling him all sorts of names and detailing everything he did to Belle. Charity knew there was something ‘off’ about it all- and she was right.

Soon Ollie was visiting Tom in prison and telling him Angelica did what Tom wanted – so the video was all his ploy. Ollie was worried the video will be traced back to them, but it looked like Tom’s plot was coming together: they have put an application into the court to stop the trial due to not being able to find an impartial jury after the video.

If Tom wasn’t a scheming scumbag before he really is now.

Tom is still scheming (Credit: ITV)

Tom lost this round

He then called Angelica and laid into her about turning on him, and told her to never contact him again. Angelica realised what a monster her cousin really is. At last. But is it too little too late?

Jimmy took matters into his own hands and went back to the prison where Tom was smug. But Angelica had told Jimmy everything. He told Tom he knew him now and he knew Tom was “an abuser, a thug, a liar, a creep” and he was where he belongs. Jimmy once and for all cut ties and told Tom he hoped he rots. Yes Jimmy!

And Tom’s plot didn’t work either: the judge has rejected the application to stop the trial and it is going ahead. Although Tom insisted he would fix it and he would still make sure there was no trial, Ollie begged him to realise there was nothing they could do.

Whatever happens, we are nearly there, folks, we are nearly at the end of Tom King.

Kim was emotional when Will proposed a vow renewal (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Kim was driving miles to pick up a special turkey because she wants to make an extra effort this Christmas. Will was jumpy and then Peter arrived with a message from ‘the boss’.

Later, we saw Will suggest he and Kim renew their vows on Christmas Day. Kim was overcome with emotion and said yes. Does she really have no idea this is all a plot? Really? Queen Kim Tate all goo-goo eyed? Surely not…

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13th December 2024