Emmerdale: The Week Ahead…
Sunday 8 April 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Perdy struggles to come to terms with her loss
Paul (Mathew Bose) and Katie (Sammy Winward) worry about Perdy (Georgia Slowe) when she seems cool after the operation. Paul urges Gray (Christopher Villiers) to stay by his wife’s side, but she dismisses his words of comfort and shocks him with her belief that their relationship won’t last. Later, Gray seeks reassurance from Paul and professes his love for Perdy. Paul persuades him to try again with Perdy, but will she be receptive?
Meanwhile, Turner (Richard Thorp) and Louise (Emily Symons) continue to clash over the pageant, neither knowing the problems that the other has with their individual projects. As the chaos continues, Jasmine (Jenna-Louise Coleman) laps it up in preparation for a newspaper article. In the Woolpack, Louise tells Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) she’s too young to particpate in the beauty contest before mocking Turner’s failure to book a celebrity. He retorts by sniping at her ‘tacky’ ideas. But as the sun sets, there is another problem afoot which neither will find a-moo-sing.
Elsewhere, Viv’s (Deena Payne) Christening spending goes into overdrive and she leaves a panicked Bob (Tony Audenshaw) to manage both businesses. On her return, Bob is shocked to find Viv has bought chic silk outfits for the twins and demands she return them immediately. Viv blushes in front of a packed-out café, but will she heed Bob’s warning?
Monday 9 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1
Turner’s accused of sabotaging the pageant
The villagers awaken to find that the escaped cows have destroyed their floats. Turner (Richard Thorp) expresses his delight that the pageant will have to be cancelled, but Louise (Emily Symons) is furious and hurls an accusation of sabotage down his throat. Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) watches guiltily as Turner contends with the villagers’ scornful comments. She is about to admit her crime when Turner angrily vows to unearth the true villain. Will Belle go through with her confession?
Also, Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) attempts to persuade Carrie (Linda Lusardi) to move into the village but she refuses. Carrie is troubled to find a bullying text message on Scarlett’s phone but is distracted when Jimmy (Nick Miles) comes for tea. She struggles to accept the growing paternal influence Jimmy is having on her daughter and it causes a huge row. But will Carrie be forced to submit to Scarlett’s wishes?
Meanwhile, Perdy (Georgia Slowe) and Gray (Christopher Villiers) look forward to some time alone at home, only to be rudely interrupted by Rosemary’s (Linda Thorson) arrival. Rosemary senses a deeper discomfort in Perdy and after some not so gentle persuasion, Perdy confesses the hysterectomy. Rosemary is devastated that her dreams of grandchildren have suffered a blow and confides her concerns in Zak (Steve Halliwell). Is the opportunity ripe for Rosemary to destroy her son’s marriage?
Tuesday 10 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1
Matthew threatens Carrie, but she stands her ground
Matthew (Matt Healy) seeks to confirm his plans for Mill Brook and calls a board meeting, unaware that Jimmy (Nick Miles) has decided to pitch it as a home for Carrie (Linda Lusardi) and Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley). When Matthew interrupts the viewing, Carrie is furious at being caught in the middle of the Kings’ game. Jimmy insists that he wants them in the village, but at the board meeting Matthew throws his weight around and demands that his wishes be adhered to. Will Carrie spring a final surprise?
Elsewhere, Rosemary (Linda Thorson) suspiciously offers her support to Gray (Christopher Villiers), but soon reveals her true colours and suggests her son should leave his wife. Gray blasts his mother and states that he and Perdy won’t be parted. However, things look bleak for Perdy when she turfs out a pregnant Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) as she arrives to clean the house. Is her fragile mental state about to crumble?
Also, Turner’s (Richard Thorp) mood isn’t helped by the publication of Jasmine’s (Jenna-Louise Coleman) article. A guilty Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) reveals the truth to Rosemary, who convinces her to tell Turner. He is furious and demands she explains herself to Lisa (Jane Cox). Will Belle do the right thing?
Wednesday 11 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1
Carl confronts Carrie on sleeping with both him and his dad
Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) is thrilled with a tour of her new home. She asks Carrie (Linda Lusardi) if they can lodge at Home Farm while the work on Mill Brook is finished but is told no. Chas (Lucy Pargeter) is puzzled by Carl’s (Tom Lister) odd reaction to recent developments and he worsens when Chas invites Carrie to stay at Dale View instead. When Carl gives Carrie the guided tour, it is revealed they had a one-night stand and Carl is hurt when Carrie trivialises it. Chas bursts in to find the atmosphere is tense but Carl offers no explanation. How long can he hide the truth from her?
Meanwhile, Turner (Richard Thorp) exposes Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) as the culprit in front of the Dingles. Lisa (Jane Cox) is devastated that Belle confided in Rosemary (Linda Thorson) and with Zak’s (Steve Halliwell) support they demand that Belle comes clean to everyone. The revelation hits Louise (Emily Symons) and Jasmine (Jenna-Louise Coleman) hard, but Turner is in no mood to accept their apologies. Can the villagers forget their differences for the sake of the pageant?
Elsewhere, Debbie’s (Charley Webb) preoccupation with the taxi firm leaves Len (Peter Martin) overburdened at the garage. She is forced to think fast when Len tries to work on one of Eli’s (Joseph Gilgun) dodgy motors and orders him home. How long will she keep Len in the dark?
Thursday 12 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1
Pollard discovers David’s plot
Pollard (Chris Chittell) invites David (Matthew Wolfenden) into partnership on a property development, but becomes suspicious when he discovers one of Del’s (Hayley Tamaddon) false fingernails on his desk. He decides to install a security camera in the office and is appalled when it records David and Del using his computer and then mixing business with pleasure. Will further investigation reveal the extent of David’s deception?
Meanwhile, Viv (Deena Payne) demands that Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) be given an ASBO after hearing of her scheme. To make matters worse, Belle dismisses the Hope float as rubbish, so Viv tries to bill her for £400 in damages. After the news of Belle’s guilt spreads, Louise (Emily Symons) persuades Turner to rejoin the pageant committee by promising him a public apology and management of the preparations. Will Turner steady the sinking ship?
Elsewhere, Marlon (Mark Charnock) and Donna (Verity Rushworth) are missing each other, but Donna still refuses to move back into the caravan. Marlon pleads with his wife to reconsider but she reassures him that the arrangement won’t be permanent. Marlon is glum and it appears as though his cooking mojo has deserted him when meals are sent back at the Woolpack. With life seemingly getting no better, how long will it be before the troubled couple catch a break?
Friday 13 April 7 - 7.30pm ITV1
Pollard rumbles David’s deception
Pollard (Chris Chittell) arrives late in the office after a night drowning his sorrows and lies to David (Matthew Wolfenden) about his absence. When Sam (James Hooton) talks about his devotion to Samson (Bradley Milnes), Pollard schemes and plots to set-up a bogus housing scheme to entice David. Out of the blue Pollard admits to his shellshocked son that he swindled his mother out of the £20,000 and pledges to atone for his sins. Pollard feigns surprise that David hasn’t tried to ruin him, leaving his son speechless. What does this mean for the future of David’s scam?
Elsewhere, Marlon (Mark Charnock) and Donna’s (Verity Rushworth) relationship is the talk of the village with Viv (Deena Payne) and Bob (Tony Audenshaw) discussing the extent of their problems and Ashley (John Middleton) offering marriage counselling. To solve the problem, Marlon and Donna ask one another to move into the caravan and the Hopes but neither is willing to budge. As Donna heads off to work on Marlon’s only night off it appears as though their problems will continue.
Also, Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) turns her attention to Matthew (Matt Healy) on a visit to Pear Tree and he is forced to admit that he can’t hate someone he doesn’t know. Carrie (Linda Lusardi) is worried to witness Matthew dropping Scarlett in town and later warns him to keep his distance. He comes back by saying it’s only natural that Scarlett wants to get to know her brothers and he won’t avoid her. Are Matthew’s sentiments genuine?



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