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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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15th October 2024
As the Dingles celebrate 30 years – The best ever Dingle moments

The Dingles feel like part of the furniture in Emmerdale. Their numbers keep growing and their storylines keep getting more dramatic, and it’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t at least one Dingle in the village!

It’s 30 years since the family burst on to our screens, and they’re right at the heart of storylines this week as the family get the sad news that Zak – the head of the Dingles and Belle, Sam and Cain’s dad – had died.

Emmerdale is celebrating the whole Dingle clan this week, so we decided to join in by remembering some of the best Dingle moments!

Here’s what we chose – what are yours?

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Silly moments for the Dingles in Emmerdale

It’s strange to remember this now but when the Dingles first arrived on-screen, they were often the butt of jokes! Their scams and money-making schemes were the talk of the village – remember these?!

Barry Clegg built the rocket and Butch planned a space trip (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Butch in space

In 1997, Lisa’s ex-husband Barry Clegg built a rocket that ran on pig waste. So of course the Dingles decided to build a rocket and send Butch into space. Mark Charnock, who plays Marlon, says it was his favourite Dingle moment. It won’t surprise anyone to know their attempt to send Butch into space failed!

Hillbilly rock

It’s a bit of a cheat as it wasn’t just Dingles, and it wasn’t just in Emmerdale but the Woolpackers – a country music band – had some chart success back in the late 90s.
Steve Halliwell, aka Zak Dingle, was joined by fellow Emmerdale stars Alun Lewis (Vic Windsor) and Billy Hartman (Terry) as well as Jane Cox (Lisa Dingle), and reached number five in the charts with Hillbilly Rock!

Babies for the Dingles in Emmerdale

We’ve seen five generations of Dingles on our screens and some very memorable births!

Baby Belle’s arrival was a surprise for her parents! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

A Christmas miracle

Lisa didn’t know she was expecting when she gave birth to baby Belle. She felt a bit peculiar while she was out in the pen, helping Paddy look after a poorly pig. Lisa gave birth to baby Belle with Paddy’s help, on Christmas Day in 1998.

Chas and Paddy said a sad goodbye to baby Grace (Credit: ITV)

Heartbreak for Chas

There was heartbreak for Chas Dingle when she found out her unborn baby wouldn’t survive for long after she arrived. Chas chose to continue her pregnancy and when she gave birth to baby Grace, she and dad Paddy, imagined their daughter’s future. Baby Grace only lived for 29 minutes.

Debbie’s surprise

Teenager Debbie Dingle got pregnant after a brief affair with Andy Sugden. She kept her pregnancy a secret from just about everyone and eventually gave birth to little Sarah in the woods. Debbie struggled with motherhood at first, but she’s now devoted to Sarah and her son Jack.

Weddings for the Dingles in Emmerdale

Robron finally tie the knot

Everyone had waited a long time for Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle to tie the knot. They finally got their shiz together and planned their big day, only for Aaron’s mum Chas give birth to tragic baby Grace the day before. But with Chas’s blessing the pair finally walked down the aisle and made Robron official.

Tina’s revenge

Tina Dingle played a long game of revenge when she seduced brother Ben’s killer, Luke McAllister. She wooed Luke, convincing him and everyone else they had a future, she pretended to be pregnant, planned a wedding and manipulated Luke into selling his family heirlooms. And then she jilted him at the altar. Ouch!

Chas took revenge on cheating Carl on their wedding day (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Chas gets her own back

Tina was obviously in Chas’s mind when she found out her fiancÃ© Carl King was cheating with Eve Jenson. Just like her cousin before her, Chas kept on wedding planning, pocketing the cash Carl was handing over, and jilted him at the altar. He totally deserved it, let’s be honest. It was Chas’s finest moment!

Debbie and Pete’s explosive wedding

If we’re after the most dramatic wedding in Emmerdale, then Debbie Dingle’s big day with Pete Barton definitely fits the bill. Not only was the bride’s affair with the groom’s brother revealed at the reception, but thanks to a chain of events involving Robert Sugden, Chrissie White and Adam Barton, a helicopter crashed into the party, killing Val Pollard!

Lisa passed away on her wedding day (Credit: ITV)

Lisa’s tragic big day

After finally rekindling her relationship with Zak, Lisa was thrilled when they walked down the aisle for a second time. The pair had a perfect wedding day – the Woolpackers even made an appearance at the reception – and then Lisa headed back to Wishing Well Cottage to change her dress. She sat down next to loyal pooch Monty and passed away peacefully. SOB!

Deaths for the Dingle family in Emmerdale

Of course, with the births and the marriages, there has to come the deaths. It’s the circle of life, as Elton John would say. Here’s the best ones:

Cain gave Faith a memorable ‘trip’ to the seaside before she died (Credit: ITV)

Faith makes her mark

Yes Faith wasn’t the best mum to Chas and Cain, and she didn’t even know newcomer son Caleb, but everyone loved her just the same. From her arrival in Emmerdale to her final days spent on a trip to the seaside (sort of), she stole the show, and her peaceful death with son Cain at her side, was perfect.

Gennie’s tragic demise

It was YEARS ago but we’re still reeling at Genesis Walker’s brutal death at the hands of Dales killer Cameron Murray. Gennie had worked out Cameron was the killer, but he chased her down and killed her. It was a shocking soap moment and one Emmerdale fans will remember forever.

Drama for the Dingles in Emmerdale

Where there’s a Dingle, there’s always drama! It’s hard to pick the most dramatic Dingle moments but here’s a few that got our hearts racing.

Charity bravely faced her abuser in court (Credit: ITV)

Charity v Bails

Brave, bold Charity confronted her past, literally and metaphorically, when she took on her one-time abuser, DI Mark Bails. Not only did Charity face the rapist police officer in court, she also discovered the son she thought had died – Ryan Stocks – was alive and well, and reconnected with him.

Chas and Debbie Vs Cameron

Emmerdale killer Cameron Murray went to jail, only to escape and come back to the village to torment his former lovers Chas and Debbie. In tense scenes, unhinged Cameron held the whole pub at gunpoint, shooting Alicia Metcalfe in the process. And then he pursued a terrified Debbie and Chas through the flooded pub cellar before he was electrocuted and died.

The tension was high as Tom tracked Belle down (Credit: ITV)

Belle and Tom’s axe-wielding confrontation

It’s hard to pick a moment from this ongoing tale, but just a few weeks ago, Belle lashed out and stuck an axe in Tom’s back – and who could blame her?! The moment when a frantic, screaming Belle was on one side of the door, with Tom smashing his way through, Jack Nicholson style, will go down in Emmerdale history!

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15th October 2024
Where do the Dingles live? The history of Wishing Well Cottage

Wishing Well Cottage in Emmerdale is home to the iconic Dingle family, and a house which holds a lot of history.

It’s been the Dingles’ dwelling since at least 1967, and over the years has provided a roof over the head for countless members of the clan.

Located on Robblesfield Way, Wishing Well is far from a perfect looking home. It’s messy and packed to the brim with old clutter but is full of love.

Sam Dingle is the current head of the home, having lived there since he his arrival in the Dales in 1995.

Sam lives at Wishing Well with his wife Lydia Dingle, son Samson Dingle, his cousin Mandy Dingle and her son Vinny Dingle.

And of course, who could forget the Dingle family dog, Monty.

The extensive list of former residents include Marlon Dingle, Charity Dingle, Paddy Kirk and Cain Dingle.

The Dingles didn’t bring class to Wishing Well Cottage! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

The history of Wishing Well Cottage in Emmerdale

Wishing Well Cottage started life as a barn and was part of the neighbouring Holdgate Farm. The property was originally rented out to the Dingles by Mr Holdgate.

After Mr Holdgate’s death in 1995, Home Farm owner Frank Tate purchased Holdgate Farm and became the new owner of the barn. He attempted to evict the Dingles, but was met with resistance from many of the villagers.

Frank eventually backed down and allowed the Dingles to stay, at which point the house became its own property and was named Wishing Well Cottage by Dingle matriarch Nellie.

Frank was no match for the Dingles! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

The comings and goings of Wishing Well Cottage in Emmerdale

The Dingle family home was first seen on screen in 1995. At that time, husband and wife Zak and Nellie Dingle lived there with their children, Butch, Sam and Tina.

Nellie departed for Ireland that same year, and never returned.

In 1996, cousins Marlon and Mandy Dingle moved into the house, closely followed by Zak’s new love interest Lisa Clegg, who went on to become his wife.

Local vet Paddy Kirk also lived at Wishing Well while he was dating Mandy.

Belle’s arrival surprised everyone! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

A child is born

Christmas Day 1998 at Wishing Well was one to remember. Lisa, who didn’t even know she was expecting a baby, popped out to care for one of their poorly pigs and went into labour in the middle of the sty.

Paddy Kirk came to her rescue and helped Lisa safely deliver a little girl into the world, who she and proud dad Zak named Belle.

Cain arrived for Butch’s funeral, which left from Wishing Well Cottage (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

More Dingles arrive

Zak’s brother Shadrach was the next Dingle to rock up on the doorstep at Wishing Well Cottage.

And then came cousins Charity and Cain Dingle, who both lived at the property on and off for six years.

After Charity and Cain’s teenage daughter Debbie moved out in 2006, the Dingles turned her old bedroom into a self-contained flat.

The separate living space was for Sam Dingle, and his wife Alice, to raise their newborn son Samson in.

Joe wanted them out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Save our home

The Dingles came close to losing their beloved home in January 2018 when another one of the Tate family plotted against them.

This time it was Joe Tate, who made plans to demolish Wishing Well Cottage in order to make way for an access road to a new golf course.

Joe threw a party at Home Farm to keep locals distracted while the property was being destroyed. But tragedy almost struck when young

Noah and Samson Dingle got trapped inside the house as the bulldozers began to tear the place down. Thankfully, Graham Foster came to the kids rescue and attacked the contractors to stop the demolition going ahead.

He and Eric Pollard then saved the day by rescuing Noah and Samson, and the Dingles’ abode was once again safe.

Lisa tragically died at Wishing Well (Credit: ITV)

Lisa’s sad goodbye at Wishing Well Cottage

There wasn’t a dry eye in Wishing Well when Lisa passed away peacefully in May 2019.

She had been diagnosed with a condition called amyloidosis and told she would probably only have months left to live.

With time so precious, Lisa and Zak tied the knot.

But their happiness wasn’t to last when Zak discovered Lisa had slipped away quietly in her favourite comfy armchair.

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.

28th June 2024