Emmerdale: The Week Ahead

Sunday 29 April 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Hari and Louise go to the police to testify against the Kings

When Hari (John Nayagam) is summoned to Home Farm by Grayson (Christopher Villiers), he is instructed to tell police that he overheard all three brothers talking about how to get rid of the murder wearpon when they stayed at Dale View on the night of Tom’s death. Grayson further insists that Hari get somebody to back up his statement. Turning to Louise (Emily Symons) Hari shocks her by relaying the false story. Is Louise willing to go to extreme lengths in order to support her boyfriend?

Meanwhile as the costs of the Christening continue to rise, Bob (Tony Audenshaw) throws caution to the wind and continues to splash out on the big day. Is his exuberance about to lead him into trouble?

Elsewhere, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is obsessively cleaning, determind to impress her parents, but Ashley (John Middleton) confides in Emily (Kate McGregor) his worries about his wife’s unwillingness to relax. When Emily lends her support and pitches in with the cleaning, both Laurel and Ashley are grateful for her help. Are her motives purely honourable?

Laurel’s devastated when her parents are in a car crash

Monday 30 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1

Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is beside herself with nerves as she prepares lunch for her parents and when Ashley (John Middleton) invites Betty (Paula Tilbrook) and Sandy (Freddie Jones) to join them, her anxiety rises. An unexpected visit from the Bishop (Peter Cartwright), leaves Laurel with yet another mouth to feed and with literally too much on her plate, she begins to panic. However the lunch goes well and later as she and Ashley toast the day, their relief turns to distress when the police pay a visit…

Meanwhile, the pressure of organising the christening starts to take its toll on Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and when Viv (Deena Payne) swans off shopping leaving him to babysit, his stress only increases. Panicking about his financial situation, he makes a phonecall about a loan but is astonished at the cost of taking one out. As the pressure increases, can Bob hold it together?

Elsewhere, Rosemary (Linda Thorson) is annoyed that Hari (John Nayagam) has enlisted an unsuspecting Louise (Emily Symons) to corroborate his story and refuses to pay him until the King brothers are behind bars. Has Hari bitten off more than he can chew?

Tuesday 1 May 7 - 7.30pm ITV1

Bob messes up when Kelly appears on Dawn’s gravestone

There’s panic at the Hopes when news of Ashley’s (John Middleton) sudden departure filters through, leaving no-one to conduct the Christening. However there’s good news when the Bishop (Peter Cartwright) steps in at the last minute. However as one problem is solved, another crisis emerges when he’s horrified to discover that Kelly’s (Adele Silva) picture has been used on Dawn’s new headstone. He is further mortified when he realises that the mistake is all his fault and when forced to hand over the Christening money to rectify the error, can anything else go wrong?

Meanwhile, as Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) keeps vigil at the hospital, it transpires that whilst her dad Doug (Duncan Preston) is making progress, her mum Hilary (Paula Wilcox) remains in a coma. Will Laurel ever get the chance to repair their relationship?

Back at the village, Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) seems to be making progress with Daz (Luke Tittensor) when he invites her round to teach her how to use her mp3 player. However when she realises she already has plans with her mum that evening, she invites a reluctant Daz for a meal with the two of them at the Woolpack. His mood soon changes though when he realises Louise (Emily Symons) will be joining them. Is Scarlett ready for the competition?

Wednesday 2 May 7 - 7.30pm ITV1

A fraught Bob does a runner at the twins’ christening

As the Bishop (Peter Cartwright) stands in for Ashley (John Middleton) at the Christening, he is alarmed to find 9 godparents gathered in the church. Bob (Tony Audenshaw) continues to be beset by problems and ropes Marlon (Mark Charnock) and Terry (Billy Hartman) into finding a cake. Realising that he doesn’t have the money to pay the caterers, florist, sculptors and bakery, Bob goes into meltdown. As he stands at the font he flips and dashes out of the church and runs away, with Jamie (Alex Carter) hot on his heels. Has Bob left yet another family in the lurch?

Elsewhere, the King brothers are stunned to hear Hari (John Nayagam) and Louise (Emily Symons) will be testifying against them. Knowing they must be lying, Matthew (Matt Healy) confronts Hari and demands to know who put him upto it. Will Hari crack and reveal all?

Meanwhile, Carrie (Linda Lusardi) is shocked to hear of Louise’s evidence, and warns Jimmy (Nick Miles) to keep away from Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) as his future looks so uncertain. Is Rosemary’s (Linda Thorson) plan coming together?

Thursday 3 May 7 - 7.30pm ITV1

Jimmy and Kelly contemplate doing a runner

Jimmy (Nick Miles) suggests to Kelly (Adele Silva) that they try and help find Bob (Tony Audenshaw) for Viv (Deena Payne) - his true intention to go on the run ahead of Kelly’s hearing the following day. Oblivious to his plan, Kelly agrees to go and packs a bag. Meanwhile Jimmy pays Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) an emotional visit to say goodbye, the former not realising his intentions. A stunned Carl (Tom Lister) catches him leaving and fails to dissuade him from going. Could this be the last we see of Jimmy and Kelly?

Humiliated that Bob has done a runner, Viv lies to the disbelieving villagers that he’s away on business. Whilst a sympathetic Donna (Verity Rushworth) attempts to support Viv at home, Jamie (Alex Carter) is busy trying to convince Bob to return home. Are the Hopes heading for their second divorce?

Elsewhere, Laurel’s (Charlotte Bellamy) worried to find her dad’s hospital bed empty and freshly made. However she’s soon relieved to find him by her mum’s bedside. Seeing how heartbroken Doug (Duncan Preston) is by Hilary’s (Paula Wilcox) condition, will Laurel choose to stay and support her father or put Ashley (John Middleton) first?

Friday 4 May 7 - 7.30pm ITV1

Does Kelly get banged up when she’s late for her trial?

The villagers continue to discuss Bob’s (Tony Audenshaw) disappearance and with Kelly’s (Adele Silva) hearing that day they begin to wonder where she and Jimmy (Nick Miles) could have vanished to as well. Meanwhile the couple arrange to buy fake passports but are conned by the unsavoury character doing the deal. After a confrontation, Kelly has a change of heart and tells Jimmy that she can’t live as a fugitive. Will Jimmy head off into the sunset alone?

Meanwhile, Eli (Joseph Gilgun) finds Billy (David Crellin) a job stacking shelves in a Sheffield supermarket. Desperate for work, Billy has no choice but to accept the job and consider making the move. Is the writing on the wall for Billy’s attempts to solder the relationship with his sons?

Elsewhere, news of Laurel’s (Charlotte Bellamy) parents’ crash reaches the village and Edna (Shirley Stelfox) and Betty (Paula Tilbrook) are surprised to see Ashley (John Middleton) return alone. Meanwhile, Emily (Kate McGregor) is concerned for his welfare. Is she a little too eager to step into Laurel’s shoes?

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