In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Laurel grows suspicious after witnessing a tense exchange between Jai and Pollard. This comes amid Pollard’s ongoing blackmail of Jai.
But will Laurel learn the truth as Pollard’s behaviour grows ever-more brazen?
Elsewhere, Billy worries about Dawn, and Matty gets a terrifying new cellmate.
Things are tense between Jai and Pollard (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel’s suspicions grow
Laurel watches as Pollard and Jai share a tense exchange. However, Jai keeps a lid on his anger at Pollard.
Later, Suni, goes to Laurel and asks her for advice about what he should do about Nicky, who’s still eager to leave. Laurel tells him that Jai would be devastated if he left now.
Will Jai come clean? (Credit: ITV)
She reminds him of the importance of compromise. Suni is left thoughtful – but will Nicky be able to convince him to leave?
Later, Laurel’s suspicions grow when Pollard refuses to pay for his drinks and tells her to speak to Jai about it instead. Back at home, she quizzes Jai over Pollard’s hostile attitude. What will Jai tell Laurel?
Billy worries about Dawn (Credit: ITV)
Dawn’s struggle
Dawn and Evan return to Home Farm. However, she ishit with paranoia at the thought of the kids seeing their baby brother.
Billy worries about Dawn’s overprotectiveness. Can Billy get through to Dawn?
Matty shares a morale-boosting call with Amy (Credit: ITV)
Matty’s in danger?
With Matty telling Amy not to visit, she is full of worry. Calling from prison, the pair share a fraught but much-needed conversation.
Smiling bravely, he hangs up the phone and returns to his cell. He’s horrified to learn that he has a new cellmate – prison hardman Les.
Menacing Les puts the frighteners on Matty (Credit: ITV)
Les taunts terrified Matty with a series of aggressive quips.
It’s already starting to feel a lot like Christmas over at Emmerdale as the cast begin filming special festive scenes.
With the festive period just around the corner, the soap has some exciting storylines in store.
Here are eight big storylines coming up in Emmerdale this Christmas that you won’t want to miss.
Torvill and Dean will appear in the scenes (Credit: ITV)
1. A marriage proposal with a cameo appearance in Emmerdale this Christmas
Emmerdale has announced that this year’s Christmas scenes will be very special indeed as a skating duo appear in the soap.
Torvill and Dean will be on screen for a cameo in Emmerdale village, already having filmed their part whilst on location in Leeds.
The Dancing on Ice stars will be involved in some marriage proposal scenes. But, which character is proposing to who? And, how will Torvill and Dean be involved?
David and Bernice are about to leave the Dales (Credit: ITV)
2. Exits for Emmerdale favourites
As Christmas gets ever closer, a couple of Emmerdale favourites won’t be enjoying the festivities in the village as they bid farewell to the Dales.
Samantha Giles’ last scenes as Bernice are set to air in mid-November, with Matthew Wolfenden also having filmed his final scenes as David.
David’s exit is set to have something to do with Victoria whilst Bernice will be seen committing fraud just before her departure from the soap. Will you miss these characters?
Eric’s condition will play out on screen for a long time (Credit: ITV)
3. Pollard struggles with his Parkinson’s diagnosis
Recently on the soap, Eric Pollard broke down in tears as he revealed to Mandy that he has Parkinson’s.
This Christmas will see Pollard struggle to come to terms with this diagnosis, fearing for his future.
Dawn and Billy’s due date falls around Christmas (Credit: ITV)
4. A new arrival for Billy and Dawn
Dawn’s currently heavily pregnant, with her baby’s due date being during the Christmas period.
Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media, Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw teased: “We all love a soap baby! We know that Dawn and Billy are pregnant and excitedly waiting for their baby, which is conveniently due around Christmas, as soap babies always are! It’s always either Christmas or Super Soap Week.”
But, will the birth go smoothly? How close to Christmas will Billy and Dawn meet their new arrival?
Rhona finds out about Gus and Lucy’s baby secret (Credit: ITV)
5. Baby secret threatens to tear Rhona and Marlon apart
Viewers – and Marlon – know Gus and Lucy stole Rhona’s embryos and now Lucy is pregnant. And that’s certainly something that’s set to come out before Christmas.
Rhona will want to be part of the baby’s life and Zoe Henry, who plays her, admitted to Digital Spy that Rhona has “got a very busy Christmas coming up with a few unexpected guests. I’m sure that’s not too cryptic!
“I think there’s a long road ahead. Nothing is straightforward or linear. It should make for great viewing, I really think so.”
But can she forgive Marlon for keeping this from her? Will they come through this together?
Will Caleb and Tracy have an affair? (Credit: ITV)
6. An affair rocks the Dales
We know a cheating scandal is about to hit Emmerdale and one of the parties is definitely married.
It’s looking more and more likely that Tracy and Caleb will be the ones to embark on an affair, especially after he’s made it perfectly clear she’s who he wants.
They’ve shared a couple of kisses and despite Tracy’s pathetic attempts at resistance for now, it’s clear it won’t last forever.
The affair is set to bring someone to the Dales as well that could stir the pot, so just who could this new arrival be?
Charity is set to reunite with Mack (Credit: ITV)
7. More drama for Mack, Charity and Chloe
Yes, the drama for this love triangle is not over. Next week Charity decides to leave town to escape Mack. But he realises it’s her he wants then lies down in front of her car to stop her.
The couple reunite and Mack goes to break the news to Chloe – only she then collapses and is taken to hospital. As he vows to always be there for her if she has any more turns, has he ditched Charity once more?
Who will Mack be unwrapping his presents with this year?
Speaking to Inside Soap, producer Laura Shaw revealed there’s more to come from these three and “the repercussions from Super Soap Week will play through Christmas and into New Year.”
8. Happiness for Mandy and Paddy
Paddy and Mandy are looking forward to their first Christmas back together as a couple. And for Paddy it’s time to find some happiness again.
In the same interview with Inside Soap, Laura Shaw revealed: “We want to see [Paddy] settle down again now, try to be happy again and move on.
“Christmas is coming up, and how is that going to work with this blended family that we have with Paddy, Mandy and their kids Vinny and Eve? We’ll see some happiness for them.”
Emmerdale recently announced that a popular character would soon see themselves battling with a health condition.
The soap has now aired emotional scenes in which this character was revealed to be Eric Pollard.
Pollard has sadly been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in upsetting Emmerdale scenes that have just aired.
Eric opened up to Mandy (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Pollard diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Tonight in Emmerdale (Wednesday, November 1), Mandy gave her alibi for where she was on the night of Craig’s death. She was at the salon trying to fix a dodgy till.
However, in reality, she had also been with Eric Pollard at the salon. Eric had confided in her about his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis. This was the secret that Mandy was keeping.
Eric opened up to Mandy after breaking down in tears over his fears for the future. He begged Mandy to keep his diagnosis a secret.
He revealed that he’d been experiencing numbness and tingling as well as being less steady on his feet.
Mandy promised to keep Eric’s health condition a secret as he was determined that he wanted to battle through the disease alone. He didn’t even want Brenda knowing. Due to this, Mandy didn’t share Pollard’s secret with the Dingles.
Eric’s condition will play out on screen for a long time (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Eric Pollard’s Parkinson’s journey
Emmerdale has worked closely with the charity Parkinson’s UK to portray the story as accurately as possible, with the story playing out on screen over a long period of time.
With around 153,000 people living with the condition in the UK, the soap hopes that Pollard’s story will raise more awareness for the health condition.
Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw shared: “When Eric Pollard is diagnosed with Parkinson’s he’s naturally very scared and unsure of what the condition means for his future. The unique position of a show like Emmerdale means we can tell this story really authentically over a long period of time and we can really shine a light on what a diagnosis like this means and follow Pollard on his journey of learning to live with it. Working closely with Parkinson’s UK, who have been guiding us through every step of the way, we hope seeing Pollard’s story helps to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and show the day to day reality of those living with it, as well as the impact it can have on friends, family and the local community.”
Chris has shared his thoughts (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Chris Chittell speaks out on upsetting storyline
Eric Pollard actor, Chris Chittell said: “I feel really privileged to be given this storyline. Parkinson’s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many. I want to do this storyline justice for the most courageous of people who are having to bear the brunt of this condition.”
For more information and support visit www.parkinsons.org.uk or call Parkinson’s UK’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.
