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Emmerdale lines up more heartache next week, with big shocks in store for many (Picture: ITV)
Emmerdale lines up another action-packed week for the residents of the eponymous village, with aftermath aplenty following a shocking reveal.
With Craig Reed having been killed by none other than Kim Tate’s horse, the ITV soap has been nothing short of unmissable as of late.
That’s very much the case next week too, as the storyline in question continues, with a number of shocks in store along the way namely for Sam Dingle, who is questioned by the police.
Brenda Walker, meanwhile, is worried sick about Eric Pollard, knowing that something is up with her beau, who as viewers know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Elsewhere, Aaron Dingle’s self-destructive behaviour continues, with Chas determined to put a stop to it.
Keen for a first look at what’s coming up?
We thought you might be, and thus we’ve got three brand new preview clips of next week’s (November 6 to 10) goings-on in the village to tide you over until then.
Monday November 6
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Sam is questioned by the police over Craig’s murder.
He is adamant that Craig was still alive last time he saw him, which piques the detectives’ interest as they reveal that this means he is the last person who saw the rapist alive. Sam is keen for them to speak to Lydia, but Lydia hasn’t come forward yet, leaving him confused.
Wednesday November 8
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Brenda shows up for her appointment at the salon, much to Mandy’s shock, but the bigger shock comes moments later when Brenda reveals that she and Eric have split up.
Mandy is adamant that Eric loves her, but Brenda explains that Eric made it quite clear that he never did. Given that Mandy knows what Eric is really going through, will she be able to offer him some advice or encourage him to open up to Brenda?
More: TrendingEmmerdale character returns after three years and viewers are thrilledEmmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden ‘unfollows’ wife Charley Webb after split rumoursDouble exit for two major characters in Emmerdale
Thursday November 9
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Chas confronts Aaron over his reckless behaviour, ordering him to stop terrorising Vinny.
Aaron refuses to back down but Chas persists, grabbing him by the arm and making it quite clear that she’s not scared of him.
Emmerdale airs these scenes w/c Monday, November 6 at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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