Category: Classic Emmerdale

  • Classic Emmerdale to air one of soap’s saddest ever deaths today – and we’ve got all the tissues ready

    Classic Emmerdale to air one of soap’s saddest ever deaths today – and we’ve got all the tissues ready

    Alice Dingle takes her last breaths in Classic Emmerdale today, in what is one of soap’s saddest ever deaths.

    When the episode was aired originally, back in the summer of 2006, it was quite controversial.

    Here’s everything you need to know about Alice’s tragic death.

    Sam with Alice and Samson
    Sam agreed to help Alice die (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    How did Alice die in Classic Emmerdale?

    Alice was diagnosed with cancer shortly after finding out she was pregnant. The doctors advised her to terminate her pregnancy so she could start treatment, but Alice refused.

    Instead, she waiting to start her chemotherapy until she had given birth to baby Samson in January 2006.

    But by then the cancer was too advanced and Alice went downhill. As her suffering increased, she made the decision to end her own life.

    With no treatment left that could cure her, Alice  came home to die – sleeping in the Dingles’ lounge with her family around her. But she could no longer walk, or go outside, and so she asked Sam to speed up her death.

    Sam and Alice on her last day
    Sam took Alice outside for one last time, then he helped her die (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Did Sam kill Alice?

    Sam wasn’t in favour of helping Alice to die at first. He told Alice he couldn’t kill the person he loved more than anything else in the world.

    But after a chat with Marlon – who’d lost his wife Tricia a few years before – Sam decided he would do as Alice asked.

    Newcomer Eli Dingle got the drugs Sam needed, at Marlon’s request, and Sam helped Alice to end it all.

    Alice slipped away in Sam’s arms, with little Samson beside her.

    Sam told Zak and Lydia he killed Alice
    The family rallied round Sam (Credit: ITV)

    Sam arrested

    Sam was briefly arrested for helping his wife die. But in typical Dingle fashion the family all stood together and each confessed to the crime. Eventually it was Cain who took the blame in order to stop social services stepping in and taking baby Samson away from his dad.

    Was the Classic Emmerdale storyline controversial?

    At the time, there had only been on other assisted death in soap. When Ethel Skinner was diagnosed with terminal cancer, in EastEnders, she asked her friend Dot Cotton to help her die.

    Alice’s story, especially her being a young mum, was more controversial and it was debated in the media. But it proved a hit with fans and Ursula Holden Gill, who played Alice, was nominated for the Best Actress award at the 2007 British Soap Awards.

    Since then there have been more assisted dying stories in soap. Hayley Cropper took her own life with the help of husband Roy in Coronation Street, and Aaron Dingle helped his boyfriend Jackson Walsh to die. Faith Dingle also ended her life by stockpiling her medication.

    The storylines are always controversial, and very emotional! We’re still sobbing over Alice’s tragic death.

    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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  • Classic Emmerdale: What happened to Dawn’s son TJ – and why now is the perfect time for a return

    Classic Emmerdale: What happened to Dawn’s son TJ – and why now is the perfect time for a return

    In recent Classic Emmerdale scenes, Dawn Woods died following an explosion. But what happened to her son, TJ Woods?

    Along with most of the village, Dawn went to the show home opening at the King’s River development. However, Sadie’s sabotage caused the house to explode.

    Dawn was pulled from the wreckage, but later died from her injuries. Her son TJ with Terry Woods was just a toddler at the time, but where is he now?

    Terry, TJ and Dawn on Emmerdale
    TJ lost both his parents (ITV/Shutterstock)

    TJ’s birth in Emmerdale

    Terry Junior is the son of Dawn and Terry Woods. He was born in October 2003. Dawn had contracted German measles while pregnant, so there was concern that TJ could be deaf, but they soon received news that this wasn’t the case.

    While wetting TJ’s head, Terry suffered a stroke and collapsed. Once he was allowed home from hospital, Dawn struggled to look after both him and the baby.

    Dawn soon begun an affair with her stepbrother Scott, but once Terry discovered this he chucked Dawn out. A nasty custody battle over TJ then ensued.

    Dawn wanted to take TJ to see her mum Jean in Spain and she warned Terry he would never see his son again. Terry called the police on Dawn to stop her leaving with their son. However, eventually, Dawn was awarded sole custody.

    Jean with TJ in Emmerdale
    Jean took TJ to Morocco (Credit:ITV/Shutterstock)

    What happened to TJ in Emmerdale?

    TJ was two and a half when his mum Dawn was killed in the explosion. Dawn’s mum Jean accepted compensation from the King family and attempted to take TJ to Morocco.

    Terry brought TJ back to the Dales, but the youngster struggled without his mum. He later contracted E-Coli, but luckily there was no lasting damage.

    When TJ was 7, he became an orphan after Terry was killed in a fire. Dawn’s dad Bob Hope decided the best thing for TJ would be for him to join Jean in Morocco.

    Viv had also died in the fire, leaving Bob to raise Cathy and Heath alone. Raising TJ too would have been too much for him.

    Bob and Brenda took TJ to the airport. The following year, 2012, Brenda went to visit TJ, but not much has been heard of him since.

    TJ serious on Emmerdale
    TJ was a child when he left Emmerdale (ITV/Shutterstock)

    Why now is a good time for TJ to return?

    TJ’s main links in Emmerdale are his grandfather Bob and auntie Cathy. Bob has been struggling recently due to it being the anniversary of his son Heath’s death.

    Upcoming scenes will see Bob put on a brave face as Heath’s headstone is due to be erected. Bob and Cathy comfort each other as they reminisce about Heath.

    A visit from grandson TJ could be just the medicine for Bob. TJ will be 21 now – Emmerdale has a chance to build a new character, in much the same way as they did with Joe Tate (who previously left as a child and returned as an adult.)

    Bob also suffered a setback romantically recently when Wendy left the village. Could ex-wife Jean return with TJ and reignite things with her ex-husband?

    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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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Alice makes a big decision as she has a heartbreaking request for Sam

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Alice makes a big decision as she has a heartbreaking request for Sam

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 today (Wednesday, January 22), there is more bad news for Alice Dingle and the doctor suggests she move into a hospice for her final weeks.

    Elsewhere, Matthew King and his former fiancée Sadie are at loggerheads.

    These episodes originally aired on July 28 and 30 2006.

    Sam comforts Alice (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Alice makes a big decision

    Alice’s cancer is starting to get the better of her. When a doctor arrives and delivers more bad news, the Dingle family come to the realisation that the end is near and Alice only has weeks to live.

    The doctor suggests Alice move into a hospice for her final days, but she’s determined she will stay at home with Sam and baby Samson.

    As Alice starts to feel weaker and struggles to hold Samson, she makes a big decision. Alice wants her agony to end so she asks a shocked Sam to help her die.

    Matthew v Sadie in Classic Emmerdale

    In the haulage yard office, Matthew and Sadie are at loggerheads. Matthew threatens Sadie and tells her that he’ll tell people the truth about the JCB incident.

    Later, Matthew is furious with Sadie when she allows Ivan and Simon to leave their jobs. After Sadie criticises his business management, Matthew threatens his former fiancée once again and tells her he could make her disappear.

    Jasmine is keeping a secret (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Sandy is suspicious of Jasmine

    Jasmine has been unwell of late, but has told Sandy and Ashley that she has a stomach bug.

    But when Sandy overhears Jasmine failing to rearrange an abortion appointment, he asks her outright if she is pregnant.

    Laurel is back in Classic Emmerdale

    Following a tense time between Laurel and Ashley after she hid Cain and Jasmine’s affair from him, Laurel took a break.

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale, Laurel returns and promises that she will be more open with Ashley from now on.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Bob struggles at Dawn’s funeral, Viv’s pregnant, and Jasmine’s under the weather

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Bob struggles at Dawn’s funeral, Viv’s pregnant, and Jasmine’s under the weather

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers airing on ITV3 today (Tuesday, January 21), the village all turn out to say a sad goodbye to Dawn – but not everyone can make it to the funeral.

    And there is some big news for Viv.

    These episodes originally aired on July 26 and 27 2006.

    A shock in store for Viv

    It’s the day of Dawn’s funeral and Viv’s feeling so sick, she doesn’t manage to leave the house.

    As the procession makes its way through the village, Donna’s worried that her mum hasn’t shown up and goes to find her. She arrives just in time to see Viv faint.

    Worried, Donna takes Viv to the hospital, where she’s shocked to discover she’s pregnant! How will Bob react?

    Bob at Dawn's funeral as Ashley looks on
    Bob struggles through Dawn’s funeral (ITV/Shutterstock)

    Dawn funeral sadness

    Meanwhile, back in the village at Dawn’s funeral, Bob makes his way to the front of the church to deliver a moving eulogy for his daughter. He can’t go on, and he’s helped back to his seat by Jean.

    Later, Bob goes to the graveyard to pay his respects and finds Alice there. He confides in her about his guilt over being absent from Dawn’s life for so long.

    Classic Emmerdale: Jasmine’s unwell

    Elsewhere, Ashley and Sandy make Jasmine go to the doctor when she is too poorly to make it to the funeral. When she comes back, she tells Sandy that she has a stomach bug.

    Alice looks sad in a woolly hat
    Alice isn’t doing well (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Alice is struggling

    The next day, Alice is at home feeling unwell, when she falls on her way to answer the phone. She realises she can’t move her legs and when the doctor arrives, he tells her he thinks she would get better care in hospital.

    Matthew’s in charge in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    At the haulage firm, Matthew takes control once more. He admits to Tom that he thinks Sadie was having an affair with Cain.

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph makes a bold move as she’s arrested for murder

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph makes a bold move as she’s arrested for murder

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers airing on ITV3 today (Monday, January 20), Steph Stokes is shocked when the police arrive and arrest her. This comes as Adam’s lies were exposed last week – seemingly giving Steph motive for Terence’s murder.

    Last week, the police discovered that Adam is a fraud, and has been practicing medicine under his late dad’s name. While it was obvious that Steph knew nothing about her husband’s past, this wasn’t enough to clear her of Terence’s murder.

    And, as she prepares for her bail hearing, a defiant Steph makes a bold move. Can she clear her name?

    Elsewhere, Simon is deflated when Tash pays a visit with some disappointing news. As Diane attempts to console him, Simon misreads the signals and embarrasses himself.

    These episodes originally aired on July 24 and 25 2006.

    The police swing by The Woolpack to arrest Steph (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Steph is arrested in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    Alan is proud when Steph spends the day trying to move on with her life. However, she faces a major setback later that day when the police arrive at the Woolpack – and arrest her in front of everyone.

    The next day, at her bail hearing, Steph refuses to plead unfit to go to trial, and pleads not guilty to murdering Terence. Can Steph clear her name, or has she just made a huge mistake?

    Simon misreads the signals

    Simon gets a message from Tash, telling him that she will be paying a visit. Later, he is shocked when Tash arrives – with her new fiancé Russell in tow. She tells him that she’s only arranged the meeting to ask that he give her away.

    Afterwards, Diane comforts a devastated and drunken Simon. He’s left feeling embarrassed when he misreads her goodwill as something else entirely.

    Read more: Aaron Dingle: the truth about his abuse by his dad, Gordon, as he becomes a suspect in Anthony’s murder

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    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: The truth about Dr Adam is revealed to a horrified Steph

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: The truth about Dr Adam is revealed to a horrified Steph

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on Friday January 17 on ITV3, Danny wants to find Pearl, word spreads about Dr Adam being a fraud and Bob’s half-mad with grief over Dawn.

    These episodes originally aired on July 21 and 23, 2006.

    Steph is questioned by the police, but finds out upsetting information (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Steph is questioned by the police, but finds out upsetting information (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Adam’s lies exposed

    The police find out that Adam had been practising medicine under his late dad’s name and question Steph about it. It’s obvious she knew nothing about her husband’s past.

    Later the police tell Alan they think Terence was blackmailing Adam about his deception but they point out this still gives Steph and Alan himself a motive for the murder.

    Len’s missing Pearl in Classic Emmerdale

    Elsewhere, Danny tells Len he thinks they should look for Pearl, but Len disagrees. He says he thinks it’s better if she stays away because if she comes back to the village, there will be a mob waiting for her. Danny suggests they could pay off Pearl’s debts to her friends so she can come home.

    Shadrach sees pound signs

    Later Eric tells the police that he loaned money to Adam so he could get away from Steph. And as word spreads about how Dr Adam was practising illegally, Diane and Shadrach try to persuade Alice that she should sue the health authority.

    The police want to speak to Len

    Elsewhere, Len is surprised when the police arrive to take a statement, forcing Danny and Edna to admit they have reported Pearl missing. Len is upset and admits to Danny that he still loves Pearl.

    Bob’s struggling after Dawn’s death in Classic Emmerdale

    Meanwhile, poor Bob is half mad with grief after Dawn’s death. He locks himself into Pear Tree Cottage and demands that the Kings admit responsibility for the house collapse.

    Will he get the result he’s hoping for?

    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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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph’s arrested, Jack wants justice and Eli takes matters into his own hands

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph’s arrested, Jack wants justice and Eli takes matters into his own hands

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on Thursday January 16 on ITV3, there’s bad news for Alan and Steph as the police find Terence’s body, Jack wants justice, and Eli takes matters into his own hands.

    These episodes originally aired on July 19 and 20, 2006.

    Grim news for Alan

    There’s a shock for Alan when the police tell him they’ve found Terence’s body in the foundations of the show home. He’s worried this means Steph will now get the blame for her brother’s death. And it seems he’s right because the police are soon at the B&B to take Steph away for questioning.

    The police arrive to arrest Steph
    Steph is arrested (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Eli’s back in the family

    Meanwhile, over at the Dingles’ house, Sam catches Cain taking money from the pot. Eli clocks it too. He steams right in, overpowers Cain, and puts the dosh back. But despite Eli’s actions, Zak’s not impressed and he tells the Dingle newcomer that it’s time he moves out. Only to change his mind and tell Eli he can stay.

    Jack and Jimmy face off
    Jack wants the Kings to face justice (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Classic Emmerdale: Jack wants justice

    Later, the villagers gather for a meeting to discuss the Kings’ role in the show home explosion. Jack starts to share his plan to take the Kings to court and talks about what the solicitor has told him. But Grayson intervenes and warns the crowd that they’ll need excellent legal advice to do this properly and even then it’ll be a long, drawn-out process.

    Eli’s not impressed with this approach and it’s not long before he’s lashing out first at Tom, then at Matthew. Marlon tries to persuade him that violence isn’t the answer but Eli says they should take matters into their own hands.

    Steph’s given the cold shoulder in Classic Emmerdale

    Later, despite Alan trying to persuade everyone that Steph’s innocent, she gets the cold shoulder when she’s released by the police and pops into the Woolpack.

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

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: The Kings realise they’re to blame for the accident, and there’s another death

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: The Kings realise they’re to blame for the accident, and there’s another death

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on Wednesday 15 January on ITV3, the Kings realise with horror that they’re to blame for the house collapse, another death is discovered, and Dawn’s family is falling apart.

    These episodes originally aired on July 17 and 18, 2006.

    The dust settles in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    As the dust settles after the house explosion, Carl and Matthew start to realise the JCB accident could be the cause of the collapse. They come to terms with the fact that if Jimmy didn’t repair the house properly, that means King & Sons is in serious trouble.

    But Matthew’s distracted, worried that Sadie’s been having an affair with Cain. Cain cryptically tells Matthew to find Jimmy’s camera.

    Sad news for Sam and Alice

    Sam and Eli plan a trip to Scarborough for Alice, which forces Alice to admit to Sam that her health is getting worse. A nurse comes to visit and listens, concerned, as Alice tells her about her worsening symptoms.

    Sam’s angry when he finds out Alice is dying and worries he can’t live without her. Shadrach shows an uncharacteristically senstive side when he gives Alice a notebook in which to write advice for baby Samson as he grows up.

    Val’s tragic discovery

    Back at the site of the explosion, Val’s worried when she hears an unidentified woman was found dead in the rubble. She and Eric head to Noreen‘s house and notice the pile of mail by the door. At the police station, Val identifies Noreen’s personal effects and weeps in Eric’s arms.

    Diane’s struggling in this week’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    Elsewhere, Victoria is hurt when Diane spurns her attempts to make her feel better. And Diane herself is devastated when she tries to comfort Jean, only for Jean to turn on her and say she wishes Diane was dead instead of Dawn.

    Dawn’s family fall apart

    Meanwhile Dawn’s family are all fighting. Terry is snapping at TJ, while Bob is fuming when he sees Viv with Scott and throws him out, while Jamie keeps quiet. Scott, though, is furious with Jamie for lying that he tried to save Dawn, and Donna tells her brother to leave Jamie alone.

    Bob confronts the Kings about the accident
    Bob confronts the Kings about the accident (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Bob points the finger

    And while everyone’s arguing, Bob’s beginning to see the accident was the Kings’ fault.

    He confronts Tom about the JCB incident and tells him he won’t get away with it. Tom is shaken to hear the Health and Safety Executive discovered the JCB broke a gas pipe which wasn’t repaired.

    Meanwhile, with her IVF appointment coming up, Viv is devastated when Bob says he’d rather die than have another child.

    Sadie begs Matthew to listen
    Matthew is furious with Sadie (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Matthew knows everything

    Jimmy tells Matthew about Sadie’s affair with Cain. When he spots Sadie with Jimmy’s camera, Matthew confronts his fiancée about it. She claims she was set up. But Matthew’s support evaporates when she admits she paid Cain to sabotage the show home.

    Furious, Matthew kicks Sadie out of the house!

    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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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Two people are dead as the villagers hunt for their loved ones

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Two people are dead as the villagers hunt for their loved ones

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers (Tuesday 14 January) on ITV3, the villagers rush to the scene of the explosion and find chaos and devastation. Will they find anyone alive in the debris of the show home?

    These episodes originally aired on July 14 and 16, 2006.

    Donna and Marlon are injured by the blast
    Donna and Marlo lie lifeless after the explosion (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Diane’s trapped!

    Jack and Andy arrive at the scene and knowing Diane was there, they start frantically searching through the wreckage for her.

    When rescue worker John sees a hand in among the debris, Val recognises it as her sister’s, and she’s relieved to hear that Diane is still breathing through an air hole. Val sits beside her, holding her hand as the workers manage to drag Diane from the wreckage.

    Devastated Jack climbs into the ambulance beside his lifeless wife, panicking as the paramedics works to restart her heart.

    Dawn’s in danger

    Elsewhere, Dawn is dragged out from the rubble, and a relieved Bob rushes over as the rescue worker tells him she’s still alive.

    Later at the hospital, Bob sits by Dawn’s bedside as the doctors arrive with her test results. Is it bad news?

    Dawn Woods in the hospital bed
    Dawn’s alive but the test results are in… (Credit: iTV/ Shutterstock)

    Classic Emmerdale: Who’s dead?

    Meanwhile, the Kings are searching for Jimmy, who’s nowhere to be seen. When a man is dragged lifeless from the debris, they’re terrified that it could be Jimmy.

    And the Dingles are hunting for Shadrach, not sure if he’s trapped under the wreckage.

    As the rescuers confirm there are two people dead, who hasn’t made it?

    Are the Kings to blame?

    The next day, the villagers are devastated as they try to come to terms with the loss of life in the explosion.

    Jack tracks down the Health and Safety officer in the pub and makes sure he knows about the JCB crashing into the house before the opening. Meanwhile Carl and Matthew realise they’re going to need a solicitor.

    The Health and Safety officer arrives at Home Farm and question Carl about the JCB incident. Carl tells them that Jimmy got a structural engineer in to check the site after it happened.

    Funeral planning in Classic Emmerdale

    And elsewhere, Sam’s annoyed when he comes across Alice planning her own funeral. He tells her that he’s stood by her this whole time, but he can’t cope with this.

    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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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Tragedy as a huge explosion rocks the village!

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Tragedy as a huge explosion rocks the village!

    In today’s Classic Emmerdale spoilers (Monday 12 January) on ITV3,  there’s tragedy in store for several families as a huge explosion rips through the village, leaving more than one resident dead, and dreams in tatters. These episodes originally aired on July 12 and 13, 2006.

    Sadie makes a deal in Classic Emmerdale

    Sadie goes to see Jimmy and begs him to delete the photo of her and Cain together. Jimmy agrees – but only on condition Sadie sleeps with him.

    Sadie arranges to meet him in an hour, but when she gets home she finds Matthew has prepared a romantic meal for the two of them. He produces a diamond ring, and pops the question.

    What will Sadie say?

    Dawn says goodbye

    Elsewhere, Dawn says her goodbyes, though Viv and Bob can’t hide their disapproval. Terry spends time with TJ but brings him back so late that Dawn ends up missing her flight.

    Shadrach wants back into the family

    Shadrach begs Zak to let him come back but Zak’s not budging. But later, Shadrach is there when Alice faints and rushes to help, hoping that will encourage Zak to welcome him home.

    The King's River show home explodes
    Can anyone survive the blast? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Horror at the show home opening in Classic Emmerdale

    It’s the day of the show home opening at the King’s River development and the whole village has turned up to have a nosy. As Tom welcomes the villagers to the opening, he takes the opportunity to announce Sadie and Matthew’s engagement.

    But a frustrated Jimmy is still determined to take what he wants from Sadie, so he follows her upstairs and pushes her into the show home bathroom.

    Meanwhile, Noreen is waiting to use the loo. Bored, she opens the airing cupboard door and there’s a massive blast which sends her flying over the banister, and burns estate agent David, who’s standing nearby.

    Marlon and Donna are floored by the explosion, as the guests in the beer tents run for cover.

    The horrified onlookers at the King's River show home explosion
    The horrified onlookers can’t believe what they’re seeing (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Will anyone survive?

    Inside the house, Diane, Dawn and Danny are trying to get out, but the ceiling collapses, leaving Diane trapped.

    Jimmy and Sadie are desperately trying to escape when the floor vanishes from beneath them, sending them plunging to the ground.

    There’s a moment of silence but then, as Dawn looks out of the window, there’s another huge explosion and the house collapses,

    As the horrified onlookers watch, it’s clear not everyone is going to make it out alive.

    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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