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What happened in Emmerdale tonight: A perfect end to Zak’s farewell as Sam, Cain and Belle paid a final tribute

Emmerdale tonight was the last farewell to Zak Dingle as Cain, Sam and Belle reminisced over their dad in a near-perfect three-hander episode (with a bit of Lydia thrown in!).

Each Dingle sibling had their issues to air and each needed reassurance from their relatives. But with flashbacks to scenes featuring Steve Halliwell, it felt like a fitting end to the week’s episodes.

Here’s a rundown of Emmerdale tonight, Friday October 18.

Cain is scared of living up to Zak’s name (Credit: ITV)

Cain confessed

As the revelries continued in the Woolpack, Cain returned to Wishing Well to find Sam and Belle waiting to get through to him. Cain made to leave, but Belle locked them all in. Sam then pulled a bottle of whiskey out of Zak’s secret stash and their evening began.

The three siblings talked and reminisced and Sam said Zak saw Cain as head of the family. Cain insisted it was rubbish and didn’t mean anything. He declared he couldn’t do it and confided Moira had cancelled her operation because she knew he couldn’t cope.

Sam then gave his brother a hug, which Cain did not take too well and called him a fat egg! That Dingle charm, eh?!

Cain said he knows he can’t cope when things get real – he runs or lashes out. But Sam and Belle insisted Cain was the man for the job – Zak knew it, they all knew it.

Sam’s afraid of letting everyone down (Credit: ITV)

Sam was sad in Emmerdale tonight

It was Sam’s turn to lament his failures next. He felt he had let Lydia and Samson down and he was a joke. He was sure Zak could have handled it all better than him.

But Cain insisted they couldn’t sit there and pretend Zak could do no wrong. He referenced the time Zak had almost killed him and Belle lost it at Cain for ruining their dad’s memory.

But Cain told how he had forgiven Zak because he knew how sorry he was. He said Zak didn’t always have the answers, but he never stopped trying – and Sam was just like him, a great dad. Belle soon forgave Cain and all was okay again. Phew.

What Belle’s been through is not her fault (Credit: ITV)

Belle’s fears

Belle also worried about what Zak would have thought about her not getting away from Tom sooner, but Cain assured her Zak thought she was the strongest person he knew.

Then a rendition of the absolute banger Hillbilly Rock will have put a smile on fans’ faces after many felt it was missing from Zak’s send-off episode last night.

Cain eventually read out the speech that he had been unable to give at the graveside due to being overwhelmed by his grief. And in amidst it we were treated to old footage of Zak – when Cain discovered he was his dad, offering comfort to Sam and arguing with teenage Belle. There were also more jovial clips of him with the family, smiling, laughing, joking and of course, fighting – the true Dingle way! Zak was even heard talking about love.

Sam, Belle and Cain toasted goodbye to Zak (Credit: ITV)

A final decision in Emmerdale tonight

All three of them woke up on the sofa having fallen asleep, with Cain in Zak’s chair – symbolising, perhaps, he had taken up his place as head of the family.

Sam certainly believed so as when they then went to Zak’s grave, Sam placed Zak’s hat on Cain’s head. But Cain took it off (although he plans to keep it!) and decided the three of them should split the head of the family role. Because no one person can ever replace Zak Dingle.

Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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18th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Zak was laid to rest and there’s a new (old) Dingle in town

Emmerdale tonight said a final farewell to the legendary Zak Dingle as he was laid to rest at home. But things were fraught as Cain spiralled and Belle struggled. Not to mention Tina Dingle turning up wanting her cut of the will!

As the Dingles try to hold it together, here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday October 17.

Zak’s funeral brought up emotions (Credit: ITV)

The village gathered for Zak’s funeral in Emmerdale tonight

As the Dingles prepared to give Zak the send off he very carefully planned, it was clear Cain was struggling more than the others. But Belle was also not coping and stayed with her dad alone when the others went to pick flowers.

Cain and Sam drove Zak’s body in the rusty old van to the village with the sounds of Rhinestone Cowboy blaring out of the stereo. The residents turned out – we wouldn’t say in force because there were more than a few missing – with even PC Swirling making an appearance to pay his respects. Zak was then carried into the pub for one last pint. At the pub everyone shared stories of Zak and fondly remembered him.

Things were tough for Cain as he struggled with his new role in the family (Credit: ITV)

Cain found it hard

At the Woolie, Cain was reminded he was now official head of the family and he had to lead the way. But making any sort of speech was too much for him and all he could do was raise a toast to his dad.

One by one all the missing Dingles were mentioned, including Nate, who had never got back to anyone – suspicious, us? Yes! But we’ll save that for another time!

After a good-old sing song in the Woolie, Zak was drummed up the road to his final resting place. The Dingles gathered around his graveside and that’s when a mystery blonde, who had earlier been taking photos of Wishing Well, arrived, swigging whiskey.

Tina Dingle made no friends out of her family at the funeral (Credit: ITV)

Tina turned up

“The one and only Tina Dingle,” Chas declared to the shock of the surrounding family. And Tina made no bones in making her presence felt, throwing insults at all of them one by one. She didn’t even recognise Belle! But it turned out she’s kept in touch with Mandy all these years.

Cain couldn’t cope with giving a speech at the graveside and rushed off. The other Dingles did their best to stay composed as they said their final goodbyes. And Belle decided to bury Zak with Lisa’s ashes so they could be together.

Meanwhile, Mandy had found out Tina’s secret: she’d been taking photos of the house because she’s there for her share. And she was determined she was going to get it. But when she started laying into Sam, Lydia stepped up – and pushed her into a puddle of mud! It was revealed Zak did make a will and left the house to Belle, Cain and Sam. And the fall exposed Tina’s ankle tag – so she’s definitely not whiter than white!

She was then taken away by the police, but declared: “This isn’t over.” So is that the last we’ll see of Tina? Or is another Dingle heading to the village to cause chaos? Whatever your thoughts, there’s no denying she’s brilliant casting – and definitely a Dingle.

Moira ‘fessed up as Cain spiralled

Moira admitted to Cain she had cancelled her operation because of the funeral. She insisted she needed to protect him, but Cain lost it and said he was failing everyone. When Sam referred to him as head of the family again, Cain broke down and said he couldn’t live up to that title.

Sam and Belle then sat together and were upset that the funeral hadn’t given them any closure. But they reasoned they had to sort Cain out, they had to keep the family together.

They question is, without Zak, can they?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Caleb and Will continued to plot (Credit: ITV)

Ruby bought Caleb’s lies as he continued to plot

After spending the night in the B&B, Caleb was still struggling to appease Ruby. He also had other troubles as his business deal was set to fall apart. Jai was in his ear and we were left wondering why Emmerdale chose to bother with this storyline on tonight of all nights (or at all, if we’re honest).

After being sent off by Cain to make amends with Ruby, Caleb once again apologised – with a few more lies thrown in about what actually happened, of course. He accused Helen of calling Ruby all sorts of names and said he was protecting her from the insults. Oh Caleb, if ever there was a time to tell the truth, it’s now and you blew it. This will come back to bite you on the bum, mark our words.

The solicitor then called and flagged a payment made the morning Helen died. She’s looking into it and will report back – see, Caleb, we warned you now was the time to be honest…

Will and Kim continued to bicker in Emmerdale tonight

Will was avoiding Kim, who was feeling lonely. She asked Gabby to move back in, that’s how desperate she is!

Back at Home Farm there was more bickering between Kim and Will. We don’t know how many times we have to say it’s boring, but it really is.

Will decided to push Caleb a bit harder to get one over on Kim, but honestly this weird vendetta holds no interest at all.

Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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17th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: The Dingles vowed to raise ‘merry hell’, Ruby found out the truth and Harriet was finally remembered!

Emmerdale tonight saw Zak’s body return to his home as the Dingle family vowed to do him proud. He will be buried tomorrow, so get all the tissues ready!

Meanwhile, Ruby discovered Caleb’s betrayal and, in amongst all the drama, Harriet was mentioned!

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday October 16.

The Dingles raise a toast to Zak (Credit: ITV)

The Dingles vowed to do Zak proud

Chas and Marlon were trying to plan Zak’s funeral to take their minds off Zak’s death, but it turned out planning a funeral for someone just makes you think about them even more.

Meanwhile, Cain and Sam and the rusty old van made it back from Aberdeen with Zak’s body. Belle wasn’t happy to see her dad thrown in the back of the rickety rust bucket (in a wicker coffin, thankfully), but Cain and Sam revealed Zak had left instructions to bury him within 48 hours, so that was what they were going to do.

Gathering around his coffin, the Dingles raised a glass to Zak. But when it was revealed Zak left a letter for Lydia and not Belle, she was devastated.

The instructions left from Zak were that he must be buried within 48 hours, at home and specifically not next to Shadrach (that bit was in capital letters so he must have meant it!). He also wanted a rowan tree at his head to protect him from the witches, and double underlined – no vicar, no God and no tears. He wanted to be drummed through the village one last time, with a “party to end all parties”.

The Dingles vowed to stay up with Zak all night and at midday tomorrow they will bury him the way he wanted and the way he lived. “We are gonna raise merry hell,” Cain declared.

What a send-off.

Caleb’s lies caught up with him as Ruby round out the truth (Credit: ITV)

Ruby found out Caleb’s betrayal in Emmerdale tonight

Already stroppy for some unknown reason, Ruby‘s day was made even worse when she took delivery of her mother’s ashes. She immediately binned them to wash her hands of her mum.

Seeking solace in a glass of wine in the Woolpack, Ruby offloaded on Chas, who advised Ruby visit the hospital and ask the nurse if she knew anything that Helen said before she died.

And so of course Ruby then found out Caleb had visited her mum before she died. Returning home she skirted around the subject, before confronting Caleb over his deceit. He lied a bit more to cover his tracks, explaining it was all for Ruby, but she kicked him out and told him they were done for good. Yeah, right, until tomorrow night, eh?

The merry-go-round of Will and Kim continued (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Kim softened and then didn’t

Standing firm, Kim made sure Will knew her leaning on him yesterday meant nothing. But Will presented her with a bunch of flowers to mark their wedding anniversary. She was grateful and things were definitely thawing, but is it enough to bring them back together?

Kim later cracked open a bottle of fizz to reciprocate his flowers. He hinted at moving things upstairs, but she quickly changed the subject. Then as he casually asked Kim for money for Dawn, her hackles rose. She accused him of trying to charm her for cash rather than because of genuine feelings. Kim then told him in no uncertain terms the Bank of Tate is closed.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Tough times for Dawn and Billy

Dawn was sad as she only had leftover casserole from Marlon to feed the kids for their tea. Will gave her a bit of cash to do a shop, but Billy wasn’t happy about accepting charity. Dawn was firm they had no choice.

As an aside,we’re still unsure why they are staying in Holdgate – a massive house with massive upkeep costs when surely moving back to Home Farm would be an option now?

Billy lied he has signed Jade up as a client, when actually he’s planning another illegal fight. Meanwhile, Kim told Dawn she was giving her the money and she needed to focus only on Evan.

Moira stood firm

Debbie has decided not to come to the funeral and Moira was not impressed by the news. She apparently can’t face it and wants to remember him in her own way. But Moira was worried about how Cain was handling everything without Debbie’s support.

However, Matty was more concerned with Moira missing her operation. She had already cancelled it though, and begged Matty to understand they’d lost the heart of the family and they need to focus on that.

Poor Harriet was crushed and killed two years ago today (Credit: ITV)

Harriet was remembered – at last

No one cared much when she actually died (and she didn’t even get an on-screen funeral!) but two years since Harriet died, Will and Dawn remembered her. At last.

They left flowers at the bus stop for her and talked about her fondly. For a minute or two, then they moved on. We’re still waiting for justice for Harriet after all these years.

Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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16th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Soap airs beautiful episode as the Dingles learn of Zak’s death

Emmerdale tonight was all about the Dingles as news of Zak’s death spread. In poignant and moving scenes we saw a family in trauma pull together and be there for each other. Not a scene was out of place and thankfully, Emmerdale got this just right.

Here’s a recap of what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday October 15.

Zak’s death news hit the Dingles hard (Credit: ITV)

The Dingles found out about Zak

Tonight was the night the Dingles discovered Zak had died. The family gathered at the homestead as the news broke and each other them dealt with it differently. But one thing was for sure: they all supported each other in the way only Dingles can.

Cain stepped up in Emmerdale tonight

News of Zak’s death was slowly sinking in with Cain, who was silent and struggling. More details emerged as Moira revealed Debbie said Zak had been out poaching that morning and had had “the best morning ever” before falling asleep in his chair with a grin on his face. But he never woke up.

Cain knew he had to break the news to everyone in person and set out across the village to deliver the worst. In a beautiful sequence of scenes, we didn’t hear him telling each family member, we just saw it accompanied by solemn piano music. It was emotional, tears flowed, but there was a lovely sense of calm. Bravo Emmerdale for making the best of this heartbreaking story.

And even Monty the dog got his moment, as both Belle and Cain hugged him. Aw!

As the village arrived at Wishing Well to send their condolences to the family, Zak and Cain drove away in the rickety old van to bring Zak home where he belonged.

Sam, Belle and Cain reminisced over their dad in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Sam and Belle bonded

Before they discovered what had happened, Sam wanted to get Belle out in the fresh air – he was taking her animal snaring. They went out to their dad’s favourite place, which was poignant since news hadn’t yet reached them of Zak’s death. But Belle wasn’t best pleased when she discovered they were trapping rabbits and tried to rescue them!

She the confided in Sam that she was worried Zak would be disappointed in her – they way she let Tom control her and grind her down. Sam insisted she had not let her dad down – she never could.

As they were walking back from the fields, Cain was waiting to tell them the awful news.

Belle later disappeared and Sam and Cain found her outside. The three siblings looked out over the view and talked about Zak, drawing strength from each other. Sam felt Zak had been with them in the forest while they were snaring. But will that help him make peace with the situation?

Tearful Chas was comforted by Liam (Credit: ITV)

Chas struggled to cope

It was Chas who took the news particularly hard. Unable to be in the room with the family while they grieved, Chas pretended she was going back to work, but she was also unable to be in the Woolpack with all the hustle and bustle there. Liam found her crying at the allotment and insisted on taking her for a walk.

She confided about how fierce Zak was when he was young, how they all went to him when they needed anything and how he was like a dad to her.

Liam was desperate to support Chas, but then Ella called and he didn’t answer. The moment got confused as Liam announced he wanted to be with Chas – but it was unclear how he meant it (or very clear depending on how you look at it!). Chas couldn’t handle it though and told him to go to Ella. WHEN will these two just admit how they feel?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Kim was distraught over Zak’s death (Credit: ITV)

Will and Kim grew closer

Will had arrived to ask for a loan, but he found Kim in tears over Zak’s death. He offered her a comforting hug and she melted into Will’s arms. They talked about Zak and he stayed, hugging her some more. He even had the good sense not to ask for the money he’d come crawling for.

Moira made a decision in Emmerdale tonight

She has decided she is not having the operation tomorrow. Matty was horrified, but Moira insisted she couldn’t risk Cain losing his wife less than 24 hours after Zak. Is she making the right decision?

Read more: Emmerdale cast list 2024- who’s who

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15th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Moira received Zak death news and Billy swore Mack to secrecy

Emmerdale tonight (Monday, October 14) saw Moira Dingle told that she could have her much needed operation tomorrow. After a walk down memory lane with Matty, she decided to go ahead with it. But bad news followed when she answered a call from Debbie informing her of Zak’s passing.

Elsewhere, Amelia continued to see Tom as God’s Gift. Hereâ€™s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight.

Matty convinced his mum to have the operation (Credit: ITV)

Moira received good and bad news

While cooking breakfast, Moira suffered a seizure, which saw her fall forward and burn her hand on the frying pan. Matty was worried about his mum, but relief came when Moira got a phone call from the hospital telling her there had been a cancellation and she can have her operation tomorrow.

Despite this being good news, Moira told Matty she was scared. “It was easier when it was months away,” she said. “It’s like when you arrange a night out, but when it comes to it, youâ€™d rather stop in and stay on the sofa.”

Moira and Matty went for a walk and visited Holly’s tree. They reminisced about Holly and spoke about what her life would be like now. Moira admitted that she was worried that the operation would go wrong and she’d leave her kids without a mum. After Matty told his mum that Holly would want her to do everything she could to get better, Moira resigned herself to having the operation.

“You know Iâ€™m a terrible patient, right? Non stop moaning and full of self pity for weeks…” Not much different from normal then…

Matty told his mum to tell Cain about the operation and not keep secrets. Of course, Cain chose that moment to arrive back from Scotland and wanted to know what secrets. Matty covered for his mum by just telling Cain about the seizure Moira had that morning.

Moira had another moment when she asked Matty to check on the cars. “What cars?” he asked, “Cows, you know what I mean,” she responded.

Cain said he had wanted to surprise Moira. He told her Zak was doing a lot better and had bullied him into coming home. When she later tried to tell him about the operation, she backed out again. All thoughts of the operation were erased when she answered a call from Debbie on Cain’s phone while he was in the shower.

She then had the tough job of telling Cain that Zak wasn’t doing a lot better at all, he has died. Sob.

Mack told Billy he’ll help him (Credit: ITV)

Mack kept Billy’s secret in Emmerdale tonight

Billy bumped into Mack in the village, who told him he could get him some work up at the farm. After Billy responded that that wasn’t enough, Mack continued to surprise everyone by being the voice of reason. He told Billy that farm work was better than doing something ‘really, really stupid’ such as illegal boxing. “Whatever they’re paying you, it’s really not worth it,” he said.

Billy confused Mack â€“ and us â€“ by saying he wasn’t doing it for the money, despite the fact that he literally did it for the money last week.

In the Woolpack over a pint, Billy said that fighting is a way to escape his life â€“ struggling with an ill son.Â “When I’m in there [the ring], thereâ€™s nothing else I can think about,” he said. “This is helping me deal with the worst thing thatâ€™s ever happened to me. So Iâ€™m begging you, please keep this to yourself.”

Later, Mack visited Billy at his house. He told him he’d keep his secret, but wouldn’t let him do it alone. “You need someone looking out for you and for keeping you in shape,” he said.

Mack then quoted Rocky, “You’ll be able to spit nails, kid.” It was completely lost on Billy though, as he is a boxer who has never seen Rocky. Mack spoke for us all when he said: “Wow, OK, we’ve got a lot of work to do then.”

Amelia continues to side with Tom (Credit: ITV)

Amelia continued to be a lovestruck teen

If you didn’t think Amelia could be anymore stupid, you’re wrong.

Tom met Amelia at the cafÃ© and made a big show of being in pain. When Amelia questioned this, Tom responded that it’ll take a while to heal, but ‘it helps knowing I have you by my side.’ Insert eye roll emoji.

Tom informed Amelia that he was going to take her on a special date. Cue Amelia getting dressed up ready for a fun afternoon… at the Woolpack. Yes, he took her to the local pub.

Luckily for Tom, Amelia can’t see the wood for the trees, so when Tom spouted some dross about the Woolpack being special for them and that the more time they spend there the more the locals will accept them as a couple, she went all gooey eyed.

“We can go to Leeds if you like, just think it’s way more special here,” he said. “What’s the point in showing you off in a room full of strangers?” Insert vomit emoji.Â Surely Amelia’s brain will kick into action eventually?

Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight…

Dawn visited Home Farm, initially to see Kim. But when Kim wasn’t there, she eventually confided in her dad that money was tight. Will agreed to find Â£5,000 in order to get her a new car.

While doing some plumbing work at Liam’s house, Sam got emotional talking about Samson. Liam tried to reassure Sam, telling him he was a good dad. Later, feeling cheered up, Sam told Liam he was taking Belle snaring – yes, us neither…

Read more: All the times Queen Kim proved no one is a match for her

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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14th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Billy’s boxing nightmare continued and so did Will and Kim’s marriage crisis

Emmerdale tonight dragged out some more stories including Billy fighting for money and Kim and Will’s marriage crisis. Just as they gave us a glimmer of hope that there was light at the end of the tunnel for some of the long-running plot lines, we hit more dead ends. Again.

Stay with us to find out everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday October 11.

Dawn bought every word of Billy’s lies (Credit: ITV)

Billy lied to Dawn over and over again

Billy was still lying to Dawn and we’re still bored. Boxing promoter and billed new villain Jade soon pulled up in chauffeur driven car and Dawn just walked out right at that moment. Jade covered for Billy pretending she was just in the market for a new PT.

Billy was tempted by the money to fight again and as he discussed it with Mack the mechanic quickly worked out Billy was getting a kick out of the boxing and money wasn’t everything. But he insisted he was done with it all.

Back at home Billy and Dawn pledged their love to each other and stated family is all they need. But apparently not Billy, who still needs boxing.

He then found out the new car he’d bought was a cut and shut job and was only good for Vinny at the scrapyard. Billy whinged again about not being man enough to provide for his family and how things don’t just seem to be going his way. Dawn said much the same about them being unlucky and Billy was a sad man again. So he called Jade and accepted her offer.

This won’t end well. Billy knows it. We know it. Everyone knows it. But he’s doing it anyway. Awesome.

Kim has decided it’s definitely over with Will (Credit: ITV)

Will offered an olive branch to Kim in Emmerdale tonight

Jimmy was still encouraging Will to try and save his marriage. Meanwhile, Kim was confiding in Lydia when Will arrived home with a chai latte with a sprinkle of cinnamon as a peace offering – that’s gonna do it, it’ll solve everything.

Well, it did force them to sit down and chat, at least. He confessed he never slept with Kerry and he wondered if there was a glimmer of hope for them. But Kim’s walls were up. Sigh. Although she did agree to think about trying again. Please let this be the ending in sight…

Nope, apparently not!

Kim later texted Will to meet her and they soon started arguing. She said she was so tired of this bickering (she’s not the only one). Kim then told him to move out. She’d even packed his bags for him and drained their joint accounts. Now Will is also a sad man, just like Billy.

Tom wooed Amelia with the Woolie

Amelia seems to be the first person in the village who has noticed Tom is walking well, given he was axed in the back (have the writers been looking at social media and slotted that in, do we think?!).

And it also seems Amelia has started to see Tom’s not so lovely side when she asked if he was just trying to use her.

But alas, her rose-tinted spectacles were soon fixed and Tom proved himself by taking her to the Woolpack. She was taken in and told him she was ready to take things to the next level. But he turned her down. Are those alarm bells still not ringing, Amelia?

John’s been incredibly understanding with Arthur given the circumstances (Credit: ITV)

John stepped up in Emmerdale tonight

Laurel was still hassling Arthur about the condoms. She even suggested he pretend she was Ashley if that made it easier – why Laurel seems to think vicar Ashley would be better at this than her, given her, er, prolific sexual experience, we’re not sure.

John overheard and stepped in, asking Arthur to help fix his headlight. Arthur was a bit confused as to why John would want his helpÂ given the lies he told, but John was using the excuse to gently (or as gently as John ever does) give Arthur some advice. In a brotherly way. Not in a sexual way. He made that much very clear, but does Arthur understand?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Gail got her wish

Gail was still worried about dead Noreen following her around the room at home. She is sure she’s going to be possessed by her ghost and feels her watching her all the time. So she was thrilled when Ryan said they were moving into the Woolpack to escape the spirit.

Sam was sad

Becoming the third sad man in the village was Sam. After visiting Samson in prison, Sam was down in the dumps. Samson’s not coping apparently. Liam bought Sam a drink to cheer him up and offered him some advice, but Sam wanted to drink alone.

Read more: Emmerdale cast 2024 – a complete list of who’s who in the Dales

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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11th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: The truth about Will and Kerry’s night of passion was revealed – but not to Kim, who was in a bad, bad mood

Emmerdale tonight saw the truth about Will and Kerry’s liaison revealed as Kim seethed and decided to turn bad, like, really bad.

Elsewhere, Billy got in a spot of bother and Amelia fought Tom’s corner. Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday October 9.

Will and Kerry were drunk as they told Kim they were going upstairs (Credit: ITV)

Kim was cross over Will and Kerry

Kerry crept down after spending the night with Will and Kim was not best pleased. Kerry made a speedy exit – probably wise.

Will then went boasting to Jimmy about his bedroom athletics with Kerry. Jimmy wasn’t actually impressed – so he has got some sense, then, just not when it comes to Tom!

Meanwhile, in the Hide, Kerry was rubbing it in to Kim’s face. So Kim decided to be bad again – she thinks no one respects her and she wants that respect back by being horrible to everyone around her again. Starting with Amy and her waitressing skills. Not really the right look, Kim, if we’re honest.

It later turned out that Will paid Kerry to pretend they slept together to wind Kim up. So that’s one up for Will, is it?

Come on Emmerdale, enough now. Enough.

Mack tended to an injured Billy (Credit: ITV)

Billy was black and blue in Emmerdale tonight

Mack has sorted Billy a car, but Billy said he couldn’t view it. However he then lied to Dawn he was going to view the car. Mack was confused and Billy told him: ‘It’s complicated’. You can say that again (and we’re past caring if we’re honest).

Later on Dawn was waiting for Billy to go with her to collect Evan and he hadn’t come back. Gabby pulled up and offered to drive her instead. They then had a heart-to-heart and it looks like these two are becoming friends, which is exactly what Emmerdale needs, actually, women supporting women rather than being at each other’s throats.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the village, Billy was cowering in pain, bloody and bruised where Mack found him. He refused to go to the doctor or the hospital and admitted he’s been illegally boxing and he fell on something sharp when his opponent body slammed him. Although Mack insisted the hospital was the only option, they agreed on calling John to stitch him up instead.

John agreed to help, got Mack to take his belt off and gave it to Billy to bite down on before he stitched him up. Billy then limped home and gave Dawn a very lame excuse about where he’d been.

After John advised him to stop fighting or he might die and Dawn told him she needed to be able to count on him, a phone call threw everything up in the air for Billy when he was offered double pay for a fight next week. Will he risk everything and accept? And are we really interested in this storyline at all?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Neither Amelia or Lydia were budging in their viewpoint (Credit: ITV)

Amelia was mean and then said sorry

Sam and Amelia had an awkward exchange in the village as Sam begged her not to cut them off from Esther. Amelia claimed she was keeping Esther safe from violent Belle. Could she be any more annoying?

Amelia later decided she had been wrong about keeping Esther away, so took the little girl to visit. She also gave them a photo for Samson as a peace offering. But then she laid it on thick with Lydia how thoughtful and kind Tom is and how Tom adores her. He’s apparently the perfect gentleman. But Lydia wasn’t buying it and explained her fears for Amelia and Esther.

As they reached a stalemate, it looks like Amelia isn’t going to budge on this one. More’s the pity.

Laurel grossed Arthur (and us!) out

Laurel apologised to Arthur and they agreed to start all over again. But then she bought him a box of condoms and he stormed off in another huff. Talk about embarrassing mum!

Read more: All the times Queen Kim proved no one is a match for her

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9th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: More insults between Kim and Will before he got jiggy with Kerry, plus Tom resorted to blackmail

Emmerdale tonight saw more back and forth between Will and Kim who really need to stop with the insults. Meanwhile, Laurel was also throwing nasty comments about, directed at Nicola, and Tom was trying to charm terrified Carl.

Here’s all that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday October 8.

Lydia and Kim had a talk about Kim’s feelings for Will (Credit: ITV)

Kim and Will want each other back – but didn’t show it

The Kim/Will divorce saga rumbled on (almost as long as the blackmail plot did). Will woke up hungover and not impressed to see Peter in his dressing gown having stayed over the night with Kim. More spatting and sparring and insults ensued.

Peter was later wearing Will’s shirt and again Will and Kim threw abuse back and forth. And then Will punched Peter. But Will insisted he wasn’t jealous. Kim told him to leave her house (again) and he refused (again).

Kim later confided in Lydia that messing with Will doesn’t feel as good as she hoped. Lydia spelt out the obvious: they both still care about each other. She advised Kim to stop being stubborn, but would Kim listen?

Meanwhile, Will was necking hair of the dog at the Woolpack, where Kerry found him drowning his sorrows. She offered to be his listening ear and he recounted everything including the cheating and the blackmail and what happened with the grave. Kerry responded by telling him it was the most impressive thing she’d ever heard in her life. But Will confessed he still loved Kim.

With Kim at home dolling herself up and dumping Peter, it looked like there was finally going to be end to this, but alas, Will showed up with Kerry, drunk as skunks. They then headed to the bedroom and it all went to pot again. Sigh.

Nicola got involved in Laurel and Arthur’s problems (Credit: ITV)

Laurel insulted Nicola in Emmerdale tonight

Arthur went to see Nicola and confided in her about his troubles. In fact, he confessed, he isn’t experienced at all, he’s never been with anyone and is feeling jealous of all the other 17 year olds going on Love Island. Nicola advised him to talk to Laurel about how he was feeling.

Arthur and Nicola then went to chat to Laurel together, but obviously Laurel wasn’t best pleased to hear Nicola’s advice over how to deal with her son.

She threw a nasty insult about how Nicola was a bad parent because Angelica is locked up. The friends then proceeded to trade more insults, and it felt like we were at Home Farm with Kim and Will all over again.

They did make up, and Laurel softened towards her son, but can she help him?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Billy was brooding

Evan’s coming home for three weeks, but Billy was nervous. Things got worse when he found out the car had failed its MOT and would cost more than it was worth to fix it.

Billy took his anger out on a punchbag, but suspicious Mack arrived to question him over what he was up to. Billy covered, but it’s clear Mack wasn’t convinced, will he get to the bottom of what’s going on?

Tom blackmailed Carl

Carl was clearly terrified of Tom and no one noticed or wanted to listen to what he had to say. Instead Nicola sent him off to pair socks.

Carl later admitted to Tom he had scared him and Tom apologised. He even bought Carl a massive toy car as a present and blackmailed him into keeping quiet about the tablet. So this is going to be dragged out even longer, then. Hopefully Carl will get bored of the car quickly and reveal all.

Read more: All the times Queen Kim proved no one is a match for her

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8th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom destroyed evidence and Jai and Charles came to blows in the village

Emmerdale tonight (Monday, October 7) saw Tom King retrieve his tablet containing the damning evidence. As he destroyed it, Carl watched on…

Meanwhile, Jai and Charles exchanged cross words in the village following the revelation that Laurel and Charles had slept together.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight.

Tom smashed his tablet (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Tom destroyed evidence

Tom spotted an opportunity to get Isaac alone. He used intimidation techniques before Isaac informed him that the tablet was at home and he knew where the spare key was kept.

Later, Tom let himself in to Butlers Farm, but he had to hide when Matty came in. At one point Tom lifted a candlestick and prepared himself to hit Matty over the head with it â€“ because that is how normal people react. Fortunately, Matty left after a call from Moira.Â

Meanwhile, Belle asked Moira again if she could remember what she’d seen before her seizure, but the answer was still a firm no.

Walking home, Belle run in to Tom. Despite telling him he was breaking his bail conditions, Tom wouldn’t let up and told her she’d be the one going jail, not him.

‘Think about it for a minute,’ he said. ‘Iâ€™ll spell it out for ya, shall I? Local vet, professional member of the community, clean reputation, no criminal record. Not to mention the factÂ that there is zero evidence… Let me tell you this. Youâ€™re going to get sent down for what youâ€™ve done to me and then theyâ€™ll lock you up for a very, very long time. Just watch.’

Talking of evidence, having got the tablet back, Tom set about destroying it. But he didn’t do this in the privacy of his home, oh no, he chose to do it outside in the middle of the village where anyone could watch him â€“ including his young cousin Carl, who had a front row seat from the window. But will it help Belle?

Jai and Charles came to blows in the village (Credit: ITV)

Charles and Jai clashed

Spotting Charles in the village, Jai couldn’t resist having a dig and quipped: ‘Managed to keep yourself out the congregation’s knickers?’

He also threatened to tell the bishop and insulted Laurel by suggesting she had a bit of a thing for vicars. Charles squared up to Jai, but they were stopped by Manpreet before things could get out of hand.

Manpreet then had her own thoughts to share with Charles and told him he should behave in a way befitting his position.

Later, Charles told Laurel that things were too complicated and that they shouldn’t see each other anymore. Laurel said that was fine – but her face didn’t get that memo and clearly said that she was absolutely not fine.

Kim dressed up for a date with Peter (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: 1-0 to Kim

Will invited Jimmy round for a lads day to try and clear the air following their recent falling out.

Kim returned home and remarked that the place smelt like a kebab shop. Determined to annoy Kim, Will opened his can of beer and it fizzled all over the mirror. Will found this more amusing than perhaps a man of his age should.

But regardless, this is Kim Tate we’re talking about and nobody gets one over on Kim. Walking down the stairs dressed to the nines, she opened the door and let her financial advisor Peter in.

‘Iâ€™ll be late, so apologies for any noise later. Not sure Iâ€™ll be able to keep it quiet,’ she told Will, while Jimmy sat there catching flies.

Arthur admitted the truth about John (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Arthur apologised to John for lying about sleeping with him. He said he did it as he wanted to seem mature. Laurel also apologised to John for not believing him.

But later at home, still reeling from being dumped by the vicar, Laurel told Arthur that an apology isn’t good enough and he needs to take responsibility for his actions.

Elsewhere, Billy gave Dawn some money, claiming it was from a client. But after she hugged him, he flinched in pain before it was revealed he had boxing gloves in his bag. He’s clearly hiding something and nothing stays secret in the Dales for long.

Read more: The King family tree

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7th October 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Arthur’s lies erupted in the Woolpack and Tom turned his threats towards a child

Emmerdale tonight saw Arthur spiral further out of control as he boasted about his sex life – and was caught out. But as he refused to admit he was lying, all hell broke loose in the pub.

Meanwhile, Tom’s threatening behaviour intimidated Carl and then he turned his attentions to young Isaac.

Everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight right here.

Laurel was furious at John and confronted him (Credit: ITV)

Arthur told a sex lie

Laurel and Charles were still playing flirty Mcflirty pants and Arthur was trying to ignore it. He had other things on his mind, mainly John Sugden. Arthur has completely convinced himself John has the hots for him and is trying to get into his pants by fawning over his camper van. That van’s seen a lot of action!

Arthur then made out to April that he and John had sex in the back of the van. She was pretty disgusted – and Laurel overheard everything and she was disgusted too.

Laurel immediately confronted John in front of everyone in the Woolpack (where else?!) and John denied everything. When he called Arthur a kid, Arthur lost it and revealed Laurel’s fling with Charles to the pub. And yes, Jai did hear everything.

A confrontation between Laurel and Jai ensued and he accused her of sleeping with anyone. She has been rather flighty recently – what is with this overly sexual Laurel, she hasn’t always been like that, has she?

Tom made more threats in Emmerdale tonight

The mask is well and truly beginning to slip for Tom King. Thank the Lord.

After an axe in his back a week ago, Tom was up and about and driving Carl to the dentist. Tom was soon showing his scary side as he confronted Carl over the missing tablet. The terrified lad owned up about Isaac having it.

Tom then started manipulating Carl suggesting he could end up in jail for stealing it. He played the hero and said he’d keep the secret and then turned on the charm and offered to buy him a milkshake. Carl was pretty confused – and scared – but how long before he admits Tom’s terribly behaviour to Nicola and Jimmy?

Tom then told Carl he would deal with Isaac when he decides to. If he touches a hair on that child’s head we will not be responsible for our actions, that’s all we’re saying.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Moira made friends

Moira was still worried about Isaac’s remaining sheep (fortunately we later found out she’s going to be okay). Ruby was on babysitting dutire and they went for a walk in the countryside.

Frustratingly, Moira still can’t remember what happened yesterday and feels totally out of control. Ruby was surprisingly understanding and then revealed it was her mother’s cremation today. These two being friends is fast becoming an Emmerdale highlight.

The soap also seems to have remembered Moira and Vanessa were once great friends as well. We are liking all this female solidarity, long may it continue!

Liam and Chas exchange a look (Credit: ITV)

Liam longed for Chas, but Ella’s still there

Ella and Liam are awkwardly getting on with their relationship and Chas was forced to cover for Liam in front of Ella about their afternoon together yesterday.Â He later apologised in the pub and it was clear they are far more comfortable together and have much more in common than Ella and Liam – compounded by Ella’s arrival and the awkwardness that descended.

How much longer before Ella and Liam ends? It’s clear they only have sex in common, so just get him with Chas and be done with it.

Read more: Dr Liam and his chequered love life, plus who he should really be with

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4th October 2024