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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Belle’s torment revealed as flashbacks see her in serious danger

    Emmerdale spoilers: Belle’s torment revealed as flashbacks see her in serious danger

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Belle’s torment at the hands of abusive husband Tom, as the show airs flashback scenes.

    Find out more in Emmerdale spoilers that reveal what Tom’s next frightening move is!

    Outside as the sun rises Belle King [EDEN TAYLOR-DRAPER] and Tom King [JAMES CHASE] are excited to have arrived at the holiday cottage. Seemingly happy and loved-up as they anticipate a good holiday.
    Belle and Tom arrive for their holiday in Wales (Credit: ITV)

    Dream holiday

    Belle and Tom have gone to Wales for a break. What Belle‘s not aware of though, is that Tom’s actually planning on moving them away permanently.

    She’s been walking on eggshells since she told her husband she had aborted their baby. She knows he’s unstable, aggressive, even violent, but she’s been broken by his manipulative behaviour and now it’s clear she blames herself for his abuse.

    Meanwhile Tom’s determined to get his new wife away from her friends and family in Emmerdale – a common tactic used by abusers.

    Cain and Charity arrive at Belle's holiday cottage
    Cain and Charity arrive at Belle’s holiday cottage and they’re shocked what they discover (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: soap airs flashbacks

    The story of Belle’s torment in Wales is told in flashback as we first see Charity concerned about Belle.

    Charity is uncomfortable about Tom because he reminds her of her own abuser, Bails. So when she finds out about Tom’s job interview in Wales she is really concerned.

    As she does some digging and discovers Belle’s been missing her mental health appointments she’s even more worried – so she enlists the help of Belle’s big brother, Cain.

    Charity and Cain break into the Kings’ house to see what they can find out. They spot all of Tom’s creepy surveillance equipment and realise, with growing horror, that Charity is totally right about what Mr King is really like.

    Outside as the sun rises Belle King [EDEN TAYLOR-DRAPER] and Tom King [JAMES CHASE] are excited to have arrived at the holiday cottage.
    Belle’s hoping the holiday will be good (Credit: ITV)

    Tracking them down!

    Luckily, after a bit of rummaging, where they come across Belle’s phone stuffed in a drawer, they find out where they are. Understanding that time is of the essence, the frantic pair head off to Wales to track them down.

    But when they arrive, it looks like they’re too late. The cottage Belle and Tom are staying in has been trashed, with blood on the walls, and they’re nowhere to be seen.

    The action then flashes back to when the couple arrived at the cottage.

    As the sun rises the pair arrive and seem happy and loved-up as they explore their holiday home.

    Belle is upset to have left her phone behind because she couldn’t find it before they headed out.

    Of course, it’s not long before Tom starts his manipulations. Belle though is still hopeful their holiday will get off to a good start.

    But when she overhears Tom arranging to rent the cottage for longer, she’s confused.

    And as the flashbacks continue we see the blissful holiday getaway turn into a terrifying ordeal for a frightened, lonely Belle.

    Cain Dingle [JEFF HORDLEY] and Charity Dingle [EMMA ATKINS] arrive at the trashed holiday cottage in Wales to find blood on the wall and no Belle in sight.
    Cain spots blood on the walls (Credit: ITV)

    Blood on the walls in Emmerdale spoilers

    We know the cottage has been trashed and there is blood on the walls. It’s definitely a shocking find! What has gone down between the pair? Has Tom attacked Belle – again? Or has she flipped and taken terrible revenge?

    It’s not looking good for poor Belle, whatever has gone on. But will Charity and Cain manage to find her. More importantly, will they reach the terrified newly wed before her abusive husband takes things way too far?

    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.

     

  • 6 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Belle’s nightmare unfolds, Cain and Charity race to save her and Mandy’s telling lies

    6 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Belle’s nightmare unfolds, Cain and Charity race to save her and Mandy’s telling lies

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Cain taking action to save Belle – at last! But are he and Charity too late? Where is Belle? And why is there a trashed cottage and blood on the walls where she should be?

    Elsewhere, Mandy confides in Rhona, Tracy moans about Ella, Jai is given false hope and Billy comes clean.

    All the Emmerdale spoilers for next week right here.

    Emmerdale Cain bursts into the cottage with Charity behind
    Cain is worried for his sister (Credit: ITV)

    1. Charity and Cain look for Belle

    Charity is worried sick about Belle after hearing about Tom’s job interview in Wales. She calls Cain, tells him Tom reminds her of Bails and the pair do some snooping. Finding Belle’s mobile phone in a drawer at her house and discovering Tom’s surveillance equipment, Cain and Charity head to Wales to track down Belle. But when they arrive, they are stunned by what they find.

    Cain and Charity look shocked and horrified
    They’ll probably lose their cleaning deposit (Credit: ITV)

    The holiday cottage has been trashed and they are now terrified for Belle’s safety. There’s no sign of her at all, but before too long Cain and Charity make a very disturbing discovery indeed…

    Cain looks worried in Emmerdale
    Whose is the blood? (Credit: ITV)

    Cain is stunned when he sees blood on the walls. Where is Belle and is she okay? Viewers are about to find out exactly what has happened to her…

    Belle smiles in Emmerdale as she and Tom arrive at their holiday cottage
    Belle is all smiles – for now (Credit: ITV)

    2. Belle’s terror revealed

    As we flashback to earlier in the week we see Belle and Tom excited to arrive at their holiday cottage. Belle is annoyed not to have her phone after she couldn’t find it before they left. Putting that to one side, she is determined to have a happy holiday, but before too long Tom is up to his old tricks.

    Belle smiles as she lets herself and Tom into their holiday cottage in Emmerdale spoiler pictures
    Things get very bad for Belle (Credit: ITV)

    Belle overhears him renting the cottage for longer and before too long, the rest of the week unfolds before our terrified eyes. Are Cain and Charity too late to save her?

    Mandy and Rhona have a serious talk in Emmerdale
    Can Mandy find a way out of this mess? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Mandy’s money worries

    Mandy is having severe financial difficulties and opens up to Rhona. But she is hiding them from Paddy – and everyone else and as the debts begin to mount, it’s clear things are spinning out of control.

    Tracy talks in depth with Vanessa as Ella and Mandy listen in
    Tracy is spouting more gossip (Credit: ITV)

    4. Emmerdale spoilers: Tracy targets Ella

    Tracy is fed-up with her life and waxes lyrical to Vanessa in the cafe. But Ella comes under fire as Tracy whinges and moans and Ella overhears everything. As Tracy continues to bang on about Ella’s suitability for the receptionist role, will Ella bite back?

    Laurel is comforted by Gabby
    Has Laurel made the right decision? (Credit: ITV)

    5. Relations thaw between Laurel and Jai

    Laurel is heartbroken over Archie’s desire to move back in with his dad. But she covers her upset and says it’s okay for him to go. Is she regretting her divorce decision?

    Jai looks at Laurel in Emmerdale
    Is doing more dodgy deeds really the best way to get Laurel to forgive? (Credit: ITV)

    Meanwhile, Jai is feeling bitter. He wants to feel better so decides to hurt someone else. He outs Pollard to Brenda and Rodney, revealing all about his involvement with Amit’s departure and subsequent blackmail.

    Laurel smiles at Jai
    Jai might get the wrong impression from that smile, Laurel (Credit: ITV)

    On the day of Rishi’s memorial, Laurel is there for Jai. Things are vaguely civil between them, but will it give Jai false hope about their future?

    Billy with his hands in his pockets as Dawn glares at him
    Dawn is not forgiving (Credit: ITV)

    6. Billy confesses in Emmerdale spoilers

    Determined to be honest, Billy comes clean about Kim taking the blame when he broke the bubble. Dawn is fuming, but will she forgive him?

    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.

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Jai takes revenge as he struggles with Laurel split

    Emmerdale spoilers: Jai takes revenge as he struggles with Laurel split

    Jai Sharma has made a great big mess of his life lately and only has himself to blame, but Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that he might be about to make things worse.

    Revenge is a dish best not served at all if you ask us, but Jai certainly doesn’t seem to think the same…

    He decides to take all his hurt, bitterness and anger out on Pollard. But if he thinks that’s the way to win back Laurel’s heart, he could be very mistaken.

    Laurel is upset as Gabby comforts her in Emmerdale
    She might have asked for a divorce, but Laurel is still upset by it all (Credit: ITV)

    Jai and Laurel’s split hits hard in Emmerdale spoilers

    Ever-hopeful Jai had thought Laurel’s reluctance to tell the children about their split meant she would eventually have a change of heart. So far he’s been left disappointed.

    It’s all been a bit full-on for the family recently after Laurel discovered why Amit had really left town. And even though Jai told her Amit had killed Rishi and then given Jai his shares in the business as an apology, Pollard soon let slip that wasn’t the whole story.

    Fuming Laurel was even angrier to find out Jai had pushed Amit down the stairs and then held him hostage. She insisted he tell Suni, Jai chickened out, Laurel called him spineless, Jai insulted Ashley, Laurel kicked him out then had a heart attack.

    Even though Jai assumed the heart attack would bring them back together, in fact it cleared Laurel’s mind completely. She does not want to be married to him any more.

    However, given the situation surrounding her health, she decided they wouldn’t tell the kids just yet. Jai moved into Archie’s room under the pretence of giving Laurel some space to recover and they all played happy families.

    But soon enough Laurel told Jai they should come clean to the kids. She then asked him to move back to Holdgate. However she wasn’t expecting him to take Archie too (not sure why, really, he is Jai’s son) and it left her devastated.

    Jai looks at Laurel with sad eyes in the village in Emmerdale
    Can Jai win Laurel back? (Credit: ITV)

    Jai takes down Pollard

    Next week, as the split is affecting both households, Jai decides to make himself feel better with a spot of revenge. Never mind that that’s what got him into this mess in the first place, he has Pollard in his sights.

    Bitter Jai decides to bring Eric down with him and tells Brenda and Rodney exactly what Pollard did. They are very disappointed in Eric and make their feelings clear.

    Later, there is some thawing between Laurel and Jai when it’s time for Rishi’s memorial. She agrees that Archie can move to Holdgate with him, despite her upset.

    Is there hope for the future? Or will Jai take her kindness to mean more than it does?

    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.

     

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy keeps her financial troubles a secret from Paddy

    Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy keeps her financial troubles a secret from Paddy

    Mandy and Paddy are soon to get married, but it seems that union will be based on lies as next week’s Emmerdale spoilers reveal she is not being honest with her husband-to-be.

    Rhona knows what’s going on and encourages Mandy to tell Paddy. But can she bring herself to ‘fess up?

    Mandy and Rhona have a serious conversation
    Mandy is a panic, but will Rhona’s advice help? (Credit: ITV)

    Mandy in trouble in Emmerdale spoilers

    With the salon quiet, Mandy has been complaining of late about her lack of customers. But it seems she’s not telling the full story because the low numbers of clients mean no money coming in. And it turns out Mandy has wracked up the debt.

    She keeps her money worries to herself though, not wanting to tell Paddy how bad things have got.

    Mandy does end-up confiding in new BFF Rhona, however. Rhona offers advice about coming clean, but Mandy is not one to listen to advice. She wants a solution, fast.

    Later in the week, the financial problems are getting worse, but she still doesn’t tell Paddy. He’s happily taking her for lunch in the Woolpack and planning their big day without a care in the world.

    How much longer can Mandy keep this a secret? And can she find a way to solve her problems and get back in the black?

    Mandy and Paddy have meal in the Woolpack in Emmerdale spoilers and he smiles while she looks nervous
    Mandy is lying to Paddy (Credit: ITV)

    How did Mandy get into so much debt?

    Mandy has been hinting for a while that things at the salon have been tough. But she hasn’t really been honest about the extent of the struggle. With few clients and Mandy continuing to spend in the same manner, she’s got herself into a right mess.

    She acted suspiciously the other week when Paddy mentioned setting the date for their big day. It seemed like she didn’t want to get married at all, insisting there was no rush and showing very little interest in his wedding planning and bridal magazines.

    But now it’s becoming clearer – she can’t afford to get married. And it seems she doesn’t want to be a financial burden to her new husband and let him pay for everything.

    Although she hinted at the time the salon was quiet, Paddy didn’t cotton on to the reality. Will he realise before too long? Or is he oblivious in her wedding planning bliss, just wanting to remarry the woman of his dreams?

    Things didn’t go well for the pair last time they were wed, so is a marriage based on lies a good idea for a fresh start second time round?

    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.

     

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Sam thumped Cain, Rose snogged Will

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Sam thumped Cain, Rose snogged Will

    Emmerdale tonight echoed the mood of the nation with Cain feeling fragile after drowning his sorrows following England’s defeat in the Euros.

    And there wasn’t much cheer elsewhere in the village, as relationships crumbled left, right and centre.

    Sam punched Cain in Emmerdale
    Sam stupidly took a swing at Cain in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Sam and Samson’s get-away plan thwarted

    Having warned his son he’d have to run away in Friday’s episode, Sam confirmed his escape plans for Samson.

    He’d booked a ferry, and would sell Samson’s late mum Alice’s wedding ring so he’d have some funds.

    “You’re going away where no one can find you,’ Sam said – just as Lydia approached them.

    She was furious to discover their plot and told her husband: “What about Matty? Samson’s just gonna leave the poor boy to rot?”

    “Samson comes first. I’m getting him out of here… don’t try to stop me,” Sam bellowed back.

    Later, Lydia challenged Samson, warning that running away might just make things worse for him – namely people realising he’d been lying.

    “Samson Dingle goes on his hols, can’t be contacted… nothing suspicious there,” she mocked.

    In a last ditch attempt to make her stepson do the right thing, she said: “Think about it… do you think you’ll be able to live with yourself, knowing someone else is inside because of what you’ve done?

    “The only thing Matty is guilty of is defending himself against you.”

    It did the trick as Samson headed to the police station and finally told the truth… Potentially good news for Matty, but a disaster in waiting or Sam and Lydia’s marriage?

    Sam saw red, screaming at his wife: “Why the hell did you make him do this? Don’t you realise what’s going to happen to him? He’s going inside.

    “I had it sorted, but you couldn’t have that could you?

    “I’ll never forgive you for this.”

    And Sam appeared ready to burn more bridges as he argued with Cain, who accused him of always being too soft on his son.

    Cain then made the mistake of bringing up Alice as he declared “her son’s a deadbeat and her dad let it happen”.

    With that, Sam took a swing at him… not many men would be brave – or in Sam’s case stupid – enough to try that!

    Rose goes to kiss Will in Emmerdale
    Rose made her move on her ex (Credit: ITV)

    Rose a thorn in Will’s side

    Meanwhile at Home Farm, Will told Billy he knew that Kim had been covering for him and warned: “In future, do not do stupid stuff.”

    “That was good of you, supporting the Missus,” Kim acknowledged.

    Will replied: “I admit I’ve been hard on you… you should have put me six foot under.” Er, he does know what happened to her husband, Frank, right?

    Later Rose revealed that she’d overheard the conversation and thanked Kim for her protection of Dawn.

    And, in her own show of support, she declared: “I’m stopping the booze, I want to be a bit more present for Dawn and the kids.”

    “At least the brandy bill will go down,” Kim deadpanned.

    Of course, viewers know that Rose is up to no good and she was later on the phone to her mystery person, saying: “I got some Brownie points yesterday but I don’t know.”

    Will interrupted the and Rose decided to up her game, telling him softly: “I still can’t believe I’m here sometimes with you, my daughter, my grandchildren.”

    Then she planted one on her ex!

    “What is wrong with you?” came Will’s response. “I did not encourage that… what was it, one moment of madness?

    “You have to understand that I love my wife* and nothing is gonna stand in the way of that.”

    *Wife? Or fancy car, big house and designer gear? The jury’s still out on that one, Will!

    Laurel’s moving on

    Jai was left feeling hopeful that he and Laurel can move past their issues after her heart attack, as she told him it was time to leave things in the past. 

    But what she actually meant by ‘things’ was their relationship.

    “I think it’s time to tell the kids we’re splitting up,” she declared. Awkward!

    What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?

    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.

     

     

     

  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers for today: Robert Sugden’s web of lies entangles Debbie and Andy

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers for today: Robert Sugden’s web of lies entangles Debbie and Andy

    In Classic Emmerdale eisodes airing today, Robert Sugden’s affair with Debbie Dingle comes to light, sparking an intense confrontation. These episodes originally aired on September 28 and 29, 2005.

    Classic Emmerdale: Robert and Debbie’s secret exposed

    Robert Sugden and Debbie Dingle come clean about their relationship to Andy Sugden, leaving him stunned. However, when Jack Sugden confronts Robert, he flatly denies seeing Debbie. Determined to end the feud, Andy is convinced his brother is lying and vows to get to the bottom of it. The revelation sends ripples through the village.

    Paul, Rodney and Danny from Classic Emmerdale outside the antiques shop
    Paul and Danny are not thrilled when Rodney docks their wages (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Wage woes for Paul and Danny

    Meanwhile, Paul Lambert and Danny Daggert are left gutted when Rodney Blackstock docks their wages. In a bid to make things right, Paul turns to Val Lambert, hoping she can convince Rodney to reconsider. Val, feeling guilty, agrees to have a word with Rodney.

    Steph’s sleeping arrangements

    On a lighter note, Steph Stokes faces a logistical challenge with the arrival of French guests. She decides to move Terry Woods and Adam Forsythe into Edna Birch’s house, while she plans to stay with Betty Eagleton.

    Cain’s intervention

    Andy seeks Cain Dingle’s help to deal with Robert and Debbie’s affair. Andy hopes for a strong reaction, but Robert skilfully convinces Cain that Andy is just causing trouble. Later, Robert decides to cool things off with Debbie, leaving her heartbroken. This leads to a heated confrontation between Andy and Cain, culminating in a dramatic showdown where Andy threatens to kill Robert.

    Classic Emmerdale: Max’s meltdown

    Elsewhere in the village, Tom King assigns his son Max King the task of collecting rent and handling a mountain of paperwork. Overwhelmed, Max decides to escape his responsibilities and gets drunk instead. Seeing Max’s distress, Paddy Kirk offers him his old job back at the veterinary surgery, providing a glimmer of hope for Max amidst his troubles.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • 5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Samson exposed as Sam violently hits out

    5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Samson exposed as Sam violently hits out

    In these exciting Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Monday July 15), Samson’s lies are exposed when he finally tells the police everything. But Sam’s frustration and anger cause problems when he not only turns his back on Lydia, but he punches Cain as well.

    Meanwhile, Rose makes her move on Will, leaving him torn between her and Kim, Rhona’s mistake is revealed to all and Jai is left in shock.

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Sam is furious with Cain as Lydia pulls him back
    Sam is at loggerheads with everyone (Credit: ITV)

    1. Lydia and Sam torn apart

    With the truth about Samson’s lies now out, Lydia and Sam are on opposite sides as to how to handle things. Sam wants his son to do a runner and avoid the long arm of the law, but Lydia’s moral compass is firmly pointing in the direction of the police station.

    Samson and Sam secretly meet up to plot his escape, but Lydia catches them. She begs Samson to do the right thing. He finally realises she’s right and heads to the police station to confess the truth.

    Sam is furious with Lydia, terrified for his son’s future and somehow blaming her for what’s ahead for Samson. As Lydia faces the Dingles, will they forgive her?

    Sam grimaces as he punches Cain
    Sam might regret this one… (Credit: ITV)

    2. Sam lashes out

    Meanwhile, Sam isn’t feeling particularly forgiving and takes his anger out on Moira. She is feeling hopeful, aware this new evidence could lead to Matty’s release. However, Sam isn’t interested.

    As he grows more and more angry, Sam faces Cain and ends up lashing out, punching his brother to the floor of the Woolpack. Ouch.

    Will holds Rose's arms in Emmerdale as she puts her hands up to his face to kiss him
    Rose makes her move (Credit: ITV)

    3. Rose kisses Will!

    With Ruby putting her under more and more pressure to get on with The Plan, Rose isn’t thinking straight. She’s updating Ruby when Will walks in and almost catches them.

    To cover her tracks, Rose moves in for a kiss! Will quickly pulls away and makes it clear he’s not interested.

    Will later tells Rose in no uncertain terms to leave him alone, but she asks if he’s going to tell Kim. It’s clear he’s not sure what to do, so what will he decide?

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight – Rhona and Jai

    4. Rhona’s tattoo made public

    After a drunken night out with Mandy saw Rhona get a very questionable tattoo she’s been trying to keep it hidden from Marlon. But it’s not long before it’s exposed – not only to her husband, but the whole Woolpack too.

    Jai and Gabby have a serious chat
    Jai has previously insisted he’s not moving out (Credit: ITV)

    5. Jai’s hopes dashed

    Jai is still living in denial that he can fix his marriage to Laurel. Not realising that his lies, cheating and insulting of Ashley were the final, final straw for Laurel, Jai is stunned when she makes an announcement tonight.

    Having previously agreed not to tell the children yet given Laurel’s heart attack, she is now feeling strong enough to be honest. She breaks the news to Jai it’s time to tell their kids about the divorce. Jai if left blindsided and scrambling for time to put things right. But will Laurel budge and forgive him?

    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.

  • Review of the week: Dawn whinges, Matty left terrified and finally some laughs from Mandy and Rhona

    Review of the week: Dawn whinges, Matty left terrified and finally some laughs from Mandy and Rhona

    It’s been a complicated week in Emmerdale as we review everything that’s gone one. Things have been looking bleak for Matty in prison, Dawn is struggling to cope with Evan’s illness, and Lydia made an awful realisation.

    But there has been one unexpected moment of fun in among all the misery.

    Here’s what’s been going on.

    Dawn tells Kim to leave Clemmie's birthday party
    Dawn forgot Clemmie’s birthday because of all her moaning (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn and Billy’s anguish

    It’s been tough seeing Dawn and Billy coping with baby Evan’s leukaemia diagnosis. This week things got even trickier for the pair when Billy broke the protective ‘bubble’ at Home Farm and the little lad ended up back in hospital with a temperature.

    It’s not been easy for Dawn and Billy – and it’s not easy for us viewers either! In fact, this whole storyline feels like a slog. Dawn’s a devoted mum, doing her best, but she’s being a bit, well, annoying. Surely it’s unrealistic to expect a whole family to put their lives on hold for what could be years? Kim can’t run weddings at Home Farm, putting a big dent in their income. Billy can’t do his personal training, even Clemmie and Lucas are being half-heartedly home-schooled, by people who don’t know what a fronted adverbial is or how to calculate 10 per cent of something.

    And by the end of the week, Dawn had even forgotten Clemmie’s birthday (which seems unlikely, to be honest, as she loves her daughter fiercely), giving Rose a chance to save the day, while Kim was out in the cold.

    Sadly we feel Dawn’s constant whining is making us far less sympathetic to what should be a heart-wrenching story.

    As visiting time ends, Amy’s [NATALIE ANN-JAMIESON] glad Matty Barton [ASH PALMISCIANO] is more positive. As she watches him go, she’s approached by Robbo [JOHN O’NEILL], who she mistakes for Les.
    Amy dropped Matty right in it (Credit: ITV)

    Matty’s torment

    There’s not much happiness in the Dales this week and Matty’s prison horror is heaping misery on the misery. This week, his wife Amy accidentally landed him in it when she inadvertently revealed he was trans to prison bully Robbo.

    The next thing we saw was poor Matty battered and bruised in the prison infirmary. Though shockingly, he admitted he’d asked his cellmate Les to beat him up as hospital was the only place he feels safe. It’s a tricky situation for Matty, there’s no doubt. He’s determined to stay put in the cell, but frankly we reckon if it was us in that situation, we’d be running to that isolation wing as fast as our legs would carry us.

    And there is a bright side to Matty’s torment – at least while he’s banged up, he doesn’t have to listen to Dawn whining, eh?

    When Josh [OSIAN MORGAN] threatens Samson, putting pressure on him to continue lying to the police, Lydia observes their interaction
    Samson is more scared of Josh than he is of Moira, which frankly seems a bit stupid (Credit: ITV)

    Kidnap!

    Meanwhile ferocious mum Moira was on the warpath, trying to force the truth out of Samson. She even went as far as kidnapping the lying lad – with some help from brother Mack – in an attempt to get him to admit Matty didn’t stab him.

    But no, Samson’s staying schtum for now at least. In fact, he even managed to persuade Moira he was going to confess and instead he dropped her right in it with the police! What a snake!

    We can’t help thinking Samson’s not being especially savvy. Is he really more scared of Josh than he is of Moira? Moira who killed Emma Barton and let her son take the blame? That Moira? Foolish choice, Samson. Foolish!

    Lydia’s on to Samson now,  though, and she can be just as fierce as Moira, though a lot less handy with her fists, so we reckon it’s only a matter of time before Samson fesses up. Which is good news for those of us who are finding new, evil bestie Josh, intensely annoying!

    Mandy and Rhona staggering home drunk
    Mandy and Rhona have become firm friends overnight! (Credit: ITV)

    I’ll tell you what I want

    Rhona and Mandy’s odd feud seemed a bit forced at first and we weren’t totally on board with it. BUT! What we were totally on board with was the making up. The pair were set up by barmaid Gail after Marlon and Paddy begged her to sort out the beef between them.

    And it worked! Before long, the women were necking drinks and sharing stories, and heading into town. In fact, we didn’t see them again until they were staggering home in the early hours – crossing paths with Moira and Mack who’d been at the cop shop.

    When Rhona woke up at Paddy and Mandy’s later, she was in a bad way! She even discovered she had a sore back. “What did I do?” she asked. What she did – apparently – was get a tattoo of a Spice Girl! Possibly, Posh. Maybe Sporty. Mandy wasn’t sure. Either way, it was some much-needed light-relief in the midst of all this week’s misery!

    Zig-ah-zig-ah, indeed.

    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.

     

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Stupid Samson finally confessed and stupider Sam advised he run away

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Stupid Samson finally confessed and stupider Sam advised he run away

    Emmerdale tonight, and it was the morning after too-many-drinks the night before.

    Few things on TV are as cringe as actors playing drunk, because most do it tremendously badly – with the exception of Natalie J Robb’s Moira in Emmerdale – and Steve McFadden as EastEnders’ alcoholic Phil. 

    And in tonight’s trip to the village, viewers were confronted with awkward ‘comedy’ scenes of Mandy and Rhona returning disheveled, stumbling and slurry from a night out on the lash. 

    The pain continued as they headed back to Paddy’s, and Rhona discovered she’d had a tattoo of a Spice Girl inked on her back… Mandy chirped: “It looks like Posh but from this angle it could be Mel C, whatever she’s got a big nose.”

    Why? All so Mandy could work out Rhona isn’t boring after all, it seems.

    Pass me a drink!

    Lydia looks on in Emmerdale as Samson talks to Josh
    Lydia finally confronted Samson over hies lies with Josh (Credit: ITV)

    Samson and Sam – Stupid and Stupider strike again

    The actual laugh in Emmerdale tonight came courtesy of Sam, who straight-faced declared, “It’s a good job the police got to her before I did, I can tell you that,” as Samson snivelled about Moira kidnapping and threatening him.

    Sam Vs Moira? He’d be weeing in his wellies at the mere thought of her Glasgow kiss.

    Meanwhile, Natalie J Robb was pulling at the heartstrings again with her faultless 360 portrayal of Moira as she implored Lydia to accept Samson was lying – and convince him to do the right thing.

    “Mother to mother, I know what I’m asking is a lot. But I’ve already buried one child, please don’t let me bury another,” Moira sobbed.

    Lydia strained: “Samson is like a son to me and you’re asking me to turn him in.”

    But, never knowingly not doing the right thing, she later told her stepson: “I’ve fought your corner every step of the way, supported you, so if there’s something you’re not telling us, say. Now.”

    With that, Samson finally cracked and confessed.

    As Lydia ran off in horror, telling Samson she’s never felt so disappointed and ashamed of him, the teen turned to his dad for advice.

    “Dad, what am I going to do?” Samson whined.

    “Run, get away from here, it’s the only way I can help you,” he replied.

    Your Dad of the Year trophy’s in the post, Sam.

    Kim Tate looking puzzled at Dawn in Emmerdale
    Kim arrived home to find a party in her house – with no invitation for her (Credit: ITV)

    Who’s kidnapped the real Kim Tate?

    While it’s been interesting to see Emmerdale’s iconic Ice Queen melting a little in her autumn years, her backbone is now in danger of full-on crumbling.

    She’s allowing stepdaughter Dawn and her prodigal mother to walk all over her – in her own country manor!

    Tonight, Rose took advantage of Dawn being annoyed with Kim for ‘bursting the bubble’ – allowing germs into the house – to weasel her way further into her daughter and ex-husband’s affections.

    Kim was excluded from Clemmie’s birthday party. In her house.

    Her response? “It’s nice to know where one stands.”

    This from a woman who faked her own death to avenge her son’s poisoning plot.

    Kim needs to have a word with herself, fast. Mellowing we can live with, turning into a melt, we cannot.

    Just friends

    Charles told Manpreet that their bunk-up in last night’s episode had been a one-off and if being just friends now would be weird for her, he’d understand.

    Her lips said friends was just fine, but her eyes told a different story – suggesting a whole new plot around Mapreet. Will she suddenly turn into a bunny boiling ex? (It’s in the genes, after all.)

    What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?

    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.

  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Val has bailiff drama, plus Debbie’s secret kiss

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Val has bailiff drama, plus Debbie’s secret kiss

    In Classic Emmerdale on ITV3 on Friday July 12, Val faces the bailiffs and Debbie sneaks a kiss behind Andy’s back. These episodes originally aired on September 26 and 27 2005.

    Classic Emmerdale: Val makes bailiff blunder

    Val Lambert’s life takes a chaotic turn when the bailiffs catch up with her. She remains oblivious as she offers her furnishing services. Then, she’s in for a shock when they demand money she doesn’t have. This financial pressure leaves Val scrambling for solutions, adding tension to her already fraught existence.

    Robert with an arm around Debbie while Andy looks on
    Debbie sneaks off with Robert behind Andy’s back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Debbie’s double dealing

    Debbie Dingle agrees that Andy Sugden can look after Sarah for the day. Robert Sugden catches wind of this arrangement. He sets out to sabotage Andy’s plans.

    Things take a spicy turn when Debbie shares a passionate kiss with Robert after blowing Andy off. This secret tryst will complicate her relationships further.

    Classic Emmerdale: Alice’s anaemia

    Over at Alice’s, breakfast time turns alarming when she struggles to eat. She feels queasy and faints. Adam Forsythe steps in and diagnoses her with anaemia. He urges her to boost her iron intake. Alice’s health scare adds another layer of worry to the village’s daily dramas.

    Classic Emmerdale: Alice at a doctor consultation with Adam
    Alice feels faint and Adam diagnoses her with anaemia (Credit: TV/Shutterstock)

    Val’s desperation

    Val’s financial woes push her to desperate measures. She sneaks into Rodney Blackstock’s Antiques Barn to steal some cash. This act of theft leads to Paul Lambert and Danny Daggert being wrongly accused and penalised. It fuels even more conflict and resentment.

    Classic Emmerdale: Double-booked mayhem

    Steph Stokes faces a communication breakdown. She double-books the B&B for Rodney’s associate, Delphine LaClair, and Terry Woods’ guest. Her attempt to cancel Delphine’s reservation is thwarted by her lack of French. This leads to a comical yet frustrating situation.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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