Nicola King notices that young Carl Jr seems to be scared of cousin Tom in Emmerdale spoilers next week. This comes after little Carl witnessed Tom smash up his tablet into pieces and was then bullied into silence.
Tom, of course, has a history of abuse towards anyone and everyone he perceives as ‘weaker’ than him – from long-suffering ex-wife Belle Dingle to Piper the Pup, through to poor unsuspecting Vinnie (ouch) and little Isaac too. Carl Jr was the latest of Tom’s victims, getting in his way after seeing him smash up his tablet, which had been full of incriminating videos of Belle.
Carl saw Tom with the tablet (Credit: ITV)
Tom disposes of the evidence
If found, the tablet would have cleared Belle’s name. Tom‘s nasty little secret was almost revealed when Isaac stole the device, putting it in Moira’s hands. Moira then watched a few of Tom’s videos and realised exactly what he had been up to.
Unfortunately, before she could tell anyone what she had seen, Moira suffered a seizure and forgot all about the tablet. In the days which followed, Tom snuck into Butlers Farm, took the gadget back and disposed of the evidence.
This he did by smashing up the incriminating piece of equipment in his own garden. However, he’d been unaware at the time that someone had been snooping – Carl Jr, watching through the window as Tom disposed of the evidence.
Tom managed to keep Carl quiet, but for how long? And will Nicola finally begin to realise that something’s not right with Tom?
Will Nicola see Tom’s true colours? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Nicola grows uneasy
As the week begins, Nicola begins to notice that Carl seems to be afraid of Tom. Growing unsettled, she starts to sense that maybe something isn’t right with Jimmy’s nephew.
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Emmerdale spoilers reveal that next week is one Laurel would rather forget. Her relationship with son Arthur is put under further strain thanks to Nicola’s interference. And to top it all off, she gets dumped by new lover Charles! Will Laurel’s luck ever change?
Laurel and Arthur’s relationship is at breaking point (Credit: ITV)
Laurel and Arthur are at war in Emmerdale spoilers
It all kicked off after Laurel overheard Arthur bragging about sleeping with John Sugden. It was just a silly fib, made up to impress April, but Laurel didn’t realise. She publicly accused John of taking advantage of her son, and Arthur responded by revealing her fling with Charles.
Jai was horrified to realise Laurel had been sleeping with Charles, and now he’s on the warpath. We bet Arthur ever regrets opening his mouth!
Nicola tries to act as peacemaker between Arthur and Laurel (Credit: ITV)
Nicola sticks her nose in
With Laurel and Arthur’s relationship in turmoil, Nicola decides to try and help. Aka, get involved in matters that don’t concern her.
Nic speaks to Arthur and is able to coax a confession from him. She then steps in as his unlikely confidante, offering her advice and urging him to make things right with her mum. Okay, maybe her involvement isn’t so bad after all.
However, Laurel doesn’t see things that way. As far as she’s concerned Nicola has no right interfering in her family business and she lets her know that.
Later, there’s a breakthrough when Laurel and Arthur appear to be back on good terms. But is Laurel about to undo all of Nicola’s good work?
Jai and Charles almost come to blows over Laurel (Credit: ITV)
Charles calls it quits with Laurel
Meanwhile, angry Jai confronts Charles over his affair with Laurel. Manpreet spots the men squaring up to one another in the village and intervenes. But Charles is left feeling embarrassed when Manpreet berates him and walks away.
Later on, Charles tells Laurel about his run-in with her ex.
Laurel wants them to discuss it, but Charles has had enough of all the drama and tells her they’re finished! Is their romance over before it’s barely begun? Jai’s going to be delighted!
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Wednesday September 25, Nicola gets a glimpse of her future, Pearl makes a rash decision and Alan’s got money problems. These episodes originally aired on January 30 and 31, 2006.
Adam’s fretting
When he hears that Alan and Terence are moving, Adam’s worried about Betty being left on her own, but she insists she’s fine.
Adam’s got more to worry about though, when he realises something’s up with Steph. But she refuses to admit what’s going on, and won’t tell him that she’s being threatened by Terence.
Money troubles
Alan tells Terence that his offer on Tug Ghyll has been accepted, but he admits he’s having trouble re-mortgaging the B&B because of his age. Len suggests that he could get a joint mortgage with Terence, but Terence doesn’t seem keen.
Betty and Adam are worried about Steph (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Taking action?
When Paul mentions he’s not seen much of Steph lately, Betty goes to find her. She finds her in a bit of a state, and reports back to Adam, telling him something needs to be done about Terence. She suggests that they call the police but Adam says if Steph doesn’t want that, then there’s nothing they can do.
Seeing the future
Nicola’s not impressed when she goes to a palm reader and gets some bad news! The palm reader tells her her relationship is in trouble and Nicola’s miffed.
So at home later she showers Simon with affection – only for things to end up in another row!
Nicola isn’t happy with Simon (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Making accusations
The next day, Nicola checks Simon’s phone and she’s horrified to see lots of messages from his ex, Tash. She’s convinced he’s having an affair until Lesley tells her the truth. She explains that Tash has repaid the money she owed – but Simon hasn’t told her.
Fuming, Nicola confronts Simon who tells her he was testing her ability to live without money. She’s very unimpressed to find out she was being tested and takes off her engagement ring.
Lesley takes Simon to the pub where he tells her he doesn’t love Nicola anymore. Appalled, Lesley goes home to hear Nicola saying she doesn’t want to be engaged either.
Is it really over?
Rash decisions
At Home Farm Tom discovers his visitors are arriving a day earlier than he thought. Desperate to impress, he asks Pearl if Nicola is still providing silver service catering.
Pearl’s saving for her trip to Hong Kong, so she is quick to say that she’s looking after that side of the business now. She agrees to provide the staff for Tom’s dinner and she’s chuffed with herself until Len points out she’s got no staff!
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers airing on ITV3 on Friday, September 20, Jasmine’s thinking about her future, the Dingles are getting ready for Samson’s homecoming, and Nicola’s got a crush! These episodes first aired on January 23 and 24, 2006.
Where will Jasmine go, in Classic Emmerdale?
There’s a decision to be made for Jasmine as Ashley breaks the news that her parents are not returning. She tells him that she wants to stay in Emmerdale and go to school there instead of going back to a boarding school.
When Ashley hesitates, Jasmine takes it to mean he doesn’t want her either, and upset she heads out into the village.
How will Alice and the Dingles cope with baby Samson? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Alice comes home
Sam brings Alice home from hospital, and the family discuss the changes they will have to make to get the house ready for baby Samson’s arrival. Alice is touched by the Dingles’ enthusiasm, but she is very frail. Can she cope with a newborn baby and her cancer treatment?
Nicola can’t stop thinking about Ivan (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Nicola’s got it bad in Classic Emmerdale
Nicola has got the hots for Ivan (played by Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank)! She can’t get him out of her head and she tells Laurel that the spark between her and Simon has gone.
Laurel urges her to make a go of it with Simon if she still loves him. But will Nicola listen to her friend’s advice?
Money troubles?
After thinking about her relationship woes, Nicola tells Simon she just wants the man she fell in love with and she gives him a cheque from Rodney for £25,000. She says that given their recent arguments over money, she hopes he’ll accept for the sake of their relationship. Will Simon take the cash?
Jasmine’s staying!
A delighted Jasmine tells Debbie that Ashley has agreed she can stay at the vicarage and go to Hotten Comprehensive. Debbie feels envious, realising she has ruined her own academic opportunities and worries about how different she and Jasmine are.
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Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that Nicola King could be the one to finally expose Tom for his abusive behaviour towards ex-wife Belle.
Tom has been living with uncle Jimmy and his wife Nicola since the collapse of his marriage to Belle. At the same time, he has continued his manipulation of his (now ex) wife – spying on her with hidden cameras, running over Piper in a fit of rage, and now striking up a relationship with the newly-single Amelia Spencer.
With all of this going on under Nicola’s nose, could she be the one to realise what Tom is playing at?
Tom is currently living with Nicola and Jimmy (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
Nicola to discover Tom’s hidden camera feed?
Writing on a Reddit thread, one fan shared their theory that Nicola might stumble across evidence of Tom’s wrongdoing.
“There’s a possibility Nicola could be the one who realises Belle is right. She could open his laptop accidentally to see a live feed of Belle just sitting there,” wrote one fan.
“I was thinking something like that. You would think he wouldn’t be so careless with even leaving it out in the open, even if closed, in their house, but he actually watches their feed in their common areas instead of in private as well. That just seems reckless, so yeahhh, somebody is going to find out that way,” agreed another.
Meanwhile, another wondered how Belle hadn’t spotted Tom’s cameras already.
Tom has been using hidden cameras to spy on Belle (Credit: ITV)
“She COULD just look UP when sat on her couch. It’s DIRECTLY facing a camera that’s on a presumably bare wall. Can’t exactly be hard to spot the thing that’s in such an obvious spot,” said a third.
Fans of Emmerdale have warned its writers not to start a Bob Hope and Nicola King affair storyline – as scenes in last night’s episode appeared to show the pair growing closer.
This came as Nicola attempted to come to terms with the news that daughter Angel wouldn’t be getting an early release from the detention centre – after starting a fight with another young inmate.
Angel has been serving time there after pleading guilty to death by dangerous driving – being behind the wheel during the accident which killed Bob’s son, Heath.
And whose better shoulder to cry on than that of, uh, the dead boy’s father, Bob, right?
Nicola confided her family woes in Bob (Credit: ITV)
Miserable parents Jimmy and Nicola were left distraught at the news that their Angel appeared to be headed down a darker path, with Nicola in a noticably sullen mood (more sullen than usual, anyway) at work.
And it was here that she was consoled by Bob. A very magnanimous move, given that Angel was largely responsible for the death of his son.
And, as these scenes aired, fans of the soap warned its writers to not even bother setting the pair up for an affair.
Nicola was distraught to learn that Angel won’t be coming home (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans warn soap against Bob and Nicola affair
As scenes between the pair aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
“Bob and Nicola better not have an affair,” wrote one concerned viewer on X.
Bob and Nicola better not have an affair 🥲 #Emmerdale
“I’m also thinking that they are going to try and push for a Nicola and Bob affair down the line, or one of them will misread the signals?” suggested another.
I’m also thinking that they are going to try and push for a Nicola and Bob affair down the line or one of them will misread the signals ? 🤔 #Emmerdale
Daniel Brocklebank is currently playing vicar Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street, but before his stint on the cobbles, he starred as bisexual binman Ivan Jones in Emmerdale.
Ivan is currently causing waves in Classic Emmerdale episodes as hasn’t told anyone he likes men and women. So with half the village lasses chasing after him, it’s quite the surprise when he kisses Paul Lambert.
Who was Ivan Jones and where did he end up? Everything you need to know right here.
Binman Ivan Jones was a popular resident! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ivan Jones arrives in Emmerdale
On May 5 2005 Ivan arrived in Emmerdale working as a binman at King & Sons. He had just separated from his wife, Jordan and had a fling with Toni Daggert.
After that, he turned his attentions to Jasmine Thomas. There was a considerable age difference but they bonded over a love of literature. Laurel didn’t like the idea of them spending time together and warned Jasmine away. Things soon fizzled out between them.
Ivan’s defence of Paul led to his coming out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Relationship with Paul Lambert
Nicola Blackstock made it very clear she was interested in Ivan. She tried to see off Toni who was also sniffing around him again.
However, things took a turn when Ivan kissed Nicola’s brother, Paul. Paul was stunned, but clearly liked Ivan too. They started a sexual relationship, but things were complicated by the fact Ivan insisted they kept it a secret.
Paul couldn’t live a lie for long and decided to end things. But it was clear the spark was still there. During a drunken meal with Nicola and her boyfriend Simon, Paul and Ivan began flirting with each other again.
As they grew closer, Paul accompanied Ivan to collect some things from his ex-wife’s house. But while Ivan was inside, Paul was surrounded by homophobes and his van graffitied with the word ‘ladyboys’. Ivan came back out and declared Paul was his boyfriend. The statement shocked everyone, most of all Ivan, who had never admitted anything like that out loud before.
However, he still insisted they kept their relationship a secret back in the village. Paul reluctantly agreed, but Ivan was then outed in spectacular fashion…
Paul was doing a drag act performing as Thelma Louise at the Woolpack and dropped hints about his secret boyfriend. Furious Ivan felt he was being pressured into coming out and confronted Paul in the toilets. However Paul had not switched off his microphone so the whole pub heard their argument and Ivan was outed. Although he blamed Paul at first, he eventually dealt with it.
Ivan was horrified at Nicola’s seduction attempts (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Nicola breaks up Paul and Ivan in Emmerdale
Jealous Nicola still liked Ivan and wanted him for himself. And what Nicola wants, she makes sure she gets – no matter what the cost. Simon had by this point moved on and Nicola decided to seduce Ivan. He firmly told her thanks but no thanks, so she decided to punish him for the rejection.
Nicola told Lesley, Rodney and Laurel that she and Ivan had slept together. Ivan insisted that was not the truth, but Nicola managed to manipulate everyone into taking her side and they thought he was lying.
Paul refused to speak to Ivan. However, Nicola soon confided in Laurel she had made it all up and Laurel could not keep such a secret. She announced the truth to everyone in the pub, but Ivan refused to accept their apologies.
Ivan leaves Emmerdale
Rodney thought Paul and Ivan should get back together and although he was annoyed Ivan agreed. He asked Paul for another chance, but Paul didn’t think it was a good idea.
Ivan left for a while then came back after being made haulage manager for Matthew and Sadie King’s rival business. He lived with Simon, but soon the job came to an end and both Simon and Ivan left for a new life in Costa Rica. His last episode aired on August 2 2006.
Billy is facing heartbreak in Coronation Street at the moment (Credit: ITV)
Daniel Brocklebank in Coronation Street
Actor Daniel Brocklebank who played Ivan is currently playing vicar Billy in Corrie. He joined the soap in 2014 as a new love interest for Sean Tully.
Billy’s life has been turned upside down on more than one occasion. He is a former drug addict and is currently supporting husband Paul Foreman as he battles motor neurone disease.
Back in April 2024 when Ivan arrived in Classic Emmerdale, Daniel told of his joy at being in both shows at once. He shared a picture of him pointing at his character on screen and wrote: “Today Ivan Jones entered Classic Emmerdale… I’m now officially running in two amazing shows on ITV! Here’s me at 24 and 44…”
In fact, Daniel has completed the soap hat trick! He also appeared in EastEnders in 2010 as Roger Green when Billy Mitchell was trying to track down his long-lost son.
Billy’s ex, Julie, told him Roger was their boy. But when Billy confronted him and revealed he was his dad, Roger explained that was not true. It turned out Julie had lied as she couldn’t trace their real son so fantasised her boss Roger was him.
Daniel has also had several parts in Casualty over the years, plus roles in The Bill, Doctors and Waterloo Road. He just needs Hollyoaks to complete the full set now!
The King family have had a presence in Emmerdale for two decades. In 2004, wealthy widower Tom King (Senior) arrived in the village. Along with him he brought three of his four grown up sons – Jimmy, Matthew and Carl. Youngest son Max followed later, as did Jimmy’s wife, Sadie.
The Kings became the new owners of Home Farm in 2005, and ran their successful haulage business King & Sons from the estate.
They may have had millions in the bank, but life at the big house brought the Kings nothing but misery and misfortune.
Here’s a look at all the tragedies the befell the family – who they all are and what happened to them…
The original Tom was ruthless – just like his younger counterpart is nowadays (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Head of the King family in Emmerdale: Tom King
Tom was the former head of the King family and feared businessman, played by Ken Farrington.
He was dad of Jimmy, Matthew, Carl and Max. Tom also fathered a daughter, Scarlett, after he had an affair with her mother, Carrie Nicholls while she was caring for his terminally ill wife, Mary.
Tom was a multi-millionaire and owner of King & Sons, the haulage firm which he ran with Jimmy, Matthew, Carl and Jimmy’s then-wife Sadie.
Born into a wealthy family, Tom had grown up in Emmerdale. He was acquainted with locals including Frank Tate and Alan Turner.
In 2005, Tom took the throne at Home Farm, but his ruthless and unpleasant nature meant he wasn’t popular with many of the locals.
Tom became engaged to Charity Dingle, but jilted her at the alter after being tricked by Sadie into believing she’d cheated on him.
After losing son Max in a car crash, Tom invested in land and built The Kings River Housing development. But disaster struck on the day of the grand opening when the house exploded and killed three people.
Tom met his own grisly end on Christmas Day 2006.
He had just married gold-digging Rosemary Sinclair when he was pushed to his death off a balcony by a mystery figure – who later turned out to be his own son Carl!
Hapless Jimmy has gone from scheming businessman to loved family guy (Credit: ITV)
Jimmy King and family in Emmerdale
James Frederick ‘Jimmy’ King is the longest-serving member of the family and played by actor Nick Miles.
He’s the eldest son of the late Tom King, and brother to the late Matthew, Carl and Max King. Jimmy is the husband of Nicola King and father of Elliot Windsor, Angelica King and Carl Holliday.
Introduced in 2004, Jimmy was initially portrayed as a cold-hearted businessman. But has since changed into a devoted family man and something of a comedy figure.
His most memorable storylines include the breakdown of his marriage to first wife Sadie King after discovering she’d bedded his brother Matthew, surviving being stabbed and suffering from amnesia after a blow to the head.
Sadie was sexy and slippery (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Sadie King
Superbitch Sadie was the first wife of Jimmy King and played by Patsy Kensit.
Sadie may have married into the King clan, but she was the one who held all the power. And from the moment of her dramatic arrival via helicopter in 2004, it was clear she had a gameplan.
Jimmy was besotted with Sadie and desperate to start a family with her, but as it turned out she’d only married him for the money and was really in love with his younger brother, Matthew.
Sadie cheated on Jimmy with Robert Sugden and Cain Dingle, but it was her affair with Matthew that ended their marriage.
Post-Jimmy, Sadie tried every scheme in the book to get her hands on the King family’s fortune, but even Matthew saw through her in the end.
In a final act of revenge, Sadie hatched a dastardly plan with Cain to fake her own death. Sadie made her escape from the village and hasn’t been heard of since 2007 when she sent the Kings flowers and a note in the wake of Tom’s murder.
Jimmy has a thing for strong women (Credit: ITV)
Nicola King
Nicola is Jimmy’s feisty second wife and has been played by Nicola Wheeler since 2001.
She’s mum to their daughter Angelica and a mother figure to Jimmy’s two sons, Elliot and Carl.
Nicola and Jimmy had a fling 2009 which resulted in Nicola discovering she was 17 weeks pregnant.
Daughter Angelica ‘Angel’ was born in August of that year, and Nicola went on to become Mrs King.
The couple had a short-lived stint as landlord and landlady of The Woolpack, but Nicola found it too much of a juggle managing a busy bar and a baby.
Being a stay-at-home mum was never the life ambitious Nicola wanted. She became a councillor, although has since had to step down due to daughter Angelica’s lies over joy riding. She has shares in the cafe and is a part-owner of the Grange B&B. Meanwhile, Jimmy runs the haulage firm with Will Taylor.
Jimmy and Nicola have weathered many a storm and 2024 has been one of their toughest years yet following Angelica imprisonment for dangerous driving.
Currently in a secure children’s home, Angelica will be back later this year (Credit: ITV)
Angelica King
Angelica Mary ‘Angel’ King is the only daughter of Jimmy and Nicola King, and the half-sister of Elliot and Carl.
The character has been played by Rebecca Bakes since 2009.
Angel had a dramatic entrance into the world when she was born prematurely, then kidnapped by Carl’s wife Lexi King.
Lexi, who had tragically suffered the loss of her own baby, snatched Angel and took her up to the roof of the hospital, before Jimmy and Nicola rescued their daughter.
Angelica is currently serving time in a secure children’s home after she was responsible for a car crash that killed her friend Heath Hope.
Nicola and Jimmy tried to prevent her going to prison, but Angelica was handed an eight-month sentence.
Elliot Windsor
Elliot Windsor is the son of Jimmy King and Kelly Windsor and half-brother of Angelica King and Carl Holliday.
The character is played by Luca Hoyle.
Elliot was born in America and Jimmy didn’t even know of his existence until he was three years old.
In 2012, Elliot’s mum Kelly sent him to live with Jimmy and Nicola on a permanent basis. He sees Nicola as a mother figure and calls her mum.
Jimmy’s youngest son bears his uncle’s name (Credit: ITV)
Carl Holliday
Carl Holliday is Jimmy’s son with Juliette Holliday, who was conceived after a mix-up at the fertility clinic when Juliette was impregnated with the wrong man’s sperm.
After giving birth, Juliette felt she couldn’t cope with the responsibility of a child and left Carl in the care of Jimmy and Nicola.
Juliette returned to the village in 2021 in search of her son and the pair slowly started to get to know one another.
Sadly, Juliette decided motherhood ultimately wasn’t for her and went to live in New York with her boyfriend.
He wasn’t actually nice to anyone! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Matthew King – the cruellest of the King family in Emmerdale
Matthew Thomas ‘Matt’ King was the second son of Tom and Mary King, and played by Matt Healey.
He was the most cruel and manipulative of the four King brothers, and Tom’s favourite child.
The character’s heartless nature was shown early on when he helped cover up the death of postman Paul Marsden and conned his widow.
He was a ruthless womaniser too and didn’t think twice about stealing another man’s missus. And then tossing her aside when he got what he wanted.
Matthew had a torrid affair with Jimmy’s wife Sadie, which ended badly when he realised how evil she really could be.
After Tom’s murder, Matthew took control of the family business, but frequently fell out with Jimmy and Carl.
A happy ending looked to be on the cards when Matthew fell madly in love with Anna De Souza.
Unfortunately it wasn’t to be.
On the day of their intended wedding, Anna jilted Matthew after Carl revealed he’d played a part in the death of her father Donald.
In revenge, Matthew attempted to mow Carl down in a van, but ended up crashing into a wall. He died at the scene of the crash, in Anna’s arms.
We loved to hate him! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Carl King and his twisted family in Emmerdale
Carl Thomas King was the third son of Tom and Mary and played by Tom Lister.
The character was a notorious lothario and villain, who wreaked havoc in the Dales for eight years.
Carl was the first King to move to the village in 2004.
At that time he was married to first wife Colleen, with whom he shared children Anya and Tom.
Carl may have been a taken man, but that didn’t stop him pursuing other women.
When Colleen eventually threw him out, Carl embarked on a turbulent on/off romance with fellow single parent Chas Dingle.
Tom disapproved of his son being involved with Chas, and it was for that reason Carl pushed him to his death.
Carl was briefly wed to Lexi Nicholls, but admitted he only married her because she knew his killer secret.
Finding himself single again, Carl wormed his way back into Chas’s heart. He had an affair with Eve Shaw and Chas took her revenge by exposing the affair on their wedding day and jilting Carl at the altar.
But Carl’s obsession with winning Chas back proved to be his undoing.
During a dramatic final showdown in 2012, Carl attempted to rape Chas but she managed to escape after hitting him over the head with a brick.
Chas’s lover Cameron Murray then found Carl, a fight ensued, and Cameron bludgeoned Carl to death with a brick.
Carl’s death occurred during Emmerdale’s 40th anniversary live episode, which was watched by an audience of 8.8 million.
We just hate him! (Credit: ITV)
Thomas ‘Tom’ King
Thomas ‘Tom’ King is the son of Carl and Colleen King, brother of Anya King and the nephew of Jimmy King.
Tom was named after his paternal grandfather, Tom King, and has followed in his late Uncle Max’s footsteps by becoming a vet.
The character has been played by four different actors since 2004 and is currently portrayed by James Chase.
Tom is the husband of Belle Dingle, but behind closed doors has been subjecting his wife to violent abuse and coercive control.
Tom showed signs of having a dark side from an early age.
He blamed Chas for his father’s murder and subjected her to a campaign of terror – sending disturbing photographs and making anonymous threatening calls.
Tom’s stalking was eventually discovered and he went to live with his mum in Saudi Arabia in 2013.
He returned to the Dales a decade later and charmed his way into Belle’s affections.
Since their marriage in February 2024, Tom has been subjecting Belle to a horrendous campaign of physical and mental abuse.
Anya could make a comeback to sort her brother out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Anya King
The daughter of Carl and Colleen King and the sister of Tom King Jnr, Anya has never been a regular character, but has appeared on screen numerous times.
Anya moved with her mum to Saudi Arabia in 2010, but returned with Thomas at Christmas for her dad’s wedding to Chas. However, she left swiftly after the disastrous ceremony.
She then made her final appearance in 2012 after her father’s death. Brother Tom has mentioned her since his return, commenting that they are not close.
But could we see Anya reappear at some point soon?
Poor Max wasn’t like his brothers – and paid the price for it (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Max King – the youngest son
Maxwell Harold ‘Max’ King was the youngest son of Tom and Mary King, played by Charlie Kemp.
He was the brother of Jimmy, Matthew and Carl King, as well as the half-brother of Scarlett Nicholls.
Max arrived in Emmerdale in early 2005, almost a year after the introduction of the rest of the King clan.
Unlike his money-hungry brothers, Max had zero interest in the family firm. He’d trained at university to become a vet and spent time travelling the world.
In late 2005, Tom bullied Max into helping him acquire some land by poisoning the animals that belonged to the owners.
Unable to live with the guilt of what he’d done, Max decided to flee the village – but was killed in a car crash on his way out.
He was only 25-years-old.
Secret daughter Scarlett held her own against her brothers (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Scarlett Nicholls
Tom King Senior’s illegitimate daughter with Carrie Nicholls, who nursed his wife Mary as she was dying of cancer, was only revealed to her half brother’s after Tom’s death. His will revealed he had left her 25 percent of Home Farm and 10 percent of King & Sons, to be held in trust until her 18th birthday.
Scarlett was born in 1991 and met her brothers when she was 15. She became close to Jimmy and decided to stay under Jimmy’s care when Carrie emigrated to Canada. However after being betrayed by brother Carl and boyfriend Adam Barton cheated on her, Scarlett left for Canada too in 2011.
She returned after Carl’s death in 2012 and supported Jimmy during the will reading. However she then went back to Canada and hasn’t been seen since.
Scarlett was played by Kelsey-Beth Crossley.
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In August 1993, Viv and Vic Windsor and their family – moved to the village and purchased the post office.
From then it became a central location and survived several local disasters, including the famous plane crash of December 1993.
Vic was killed by Billy Hopwood (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
In 1994, a gas explosion ripped through the post office. Viv was held at gunpoint by masked robbers in 1994. Then, on Christmas Day 1998, Vic was killed in a bungled burglary. The armed robber was Andy Sugden’s dad Billy Hopwood.
Viv remarried Bob Hope and continued to run the post office and cafe.
Then tragedy struck again in January 2011 when a fire claimed the life of postmistress Viv and her friend Terry Woods.
In 2015, Bob found himself on the wrong side of the law when he pinched money from the cafe till to cover a pay-day loan.
Bob roped Val Pollard in to pose as business partner Brenda Walker to secure the loan. However, he ended up getting arrested for fraud. Bob was bailed, but did eventually go to prison after getting into a fight.
Following his release, Bob came up with the idea of holding a regular mothers and children group in the cafe to bring in more revenue. However, this ended up being rather short-lived.
Brenda was blamed for Dan’s condition (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
It wasn’t long before Bob returned behind the counter, but the cafe soon faced total financial ruin after Brenda accidentally served a sandwich containing almonds to Dan Spencer, unaware he was severely allergic to them.
The incident left Dan wheelchair-bound and Brenda was threatened with expensive legal action.
That’s when Nicola King stepped in and decided to capitalise on Brenda’s misfortune.
Nicola offered Bob and Brenda £20,00 in exchange for a 20 percent share of the business, which they were forced to accept.
Nicola now runs the cafe (Credit: ITV)
Bob now owns the B&B – alongside Nicola and Jimmy – and Brenda, Nicola and Jimmy, plus Rodney are usually seen behind the counter of the cafe.
Both Nicola and Brenda are renowned village gossips, so anyone having a private conversation in there should be warned: it won’t stay private for long!
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
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