There’s drama aplenty in Emmerdale next week, which kicks off with Manpreet Sharmer (Rebecca Sarker) and Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) going head to head.
Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson), in the midst of his confusion surrounding his sexuality, finds solace in a new friend, who isn’t all that he seems.
Elsewhere, April Windsor’s (Amelia Flanagan) finds her birthday wish to spend her 16th birthday consummating her relationship with Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) quickly becomes a nightmare when she gets wrapped up with dangerous drug dealer, Ray Walters (Joe Absolom)
Here’s all village tea for next week.
Monday, August 11
Caleb Miligan (William Ash) is deeply grateful when Ruby offers to cover at the Depot, though, unbeknownst to him, she finds time for a confrontation with Manpreet prior to starting work. When Manpreet later appears at the Depot, commandeering a forklift, their spat explodes into violence, leading to their arrest.
Elsewhere, Vinny’s bond with new friend Mike grows as the two chat, alone in the countryside. When the topic turns to Vinny’s sexuality and he blanches, Mike promises to support him. Later, Vinny’s conflict grows as he arranges another meeting with Mike, before locking Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) in a passionate kiss.
Also, Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) sneakily signs Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) up to a dating app, swiping on Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah). When a flustered Belle tells him that it was Nicola who swiped, not her, a disheartened Kammy plays it cool, while Ross Barton (Michael Parr) struggles to find work.
Tuesday, August 12
Ruby and Manpreet emerge from the cells after a rough night in custody. With both fierce females seemingly reluctant to let the other in, they’re left with two options: continue to feud or find some common ground.
Later, we discover the truth behind Steph Miligan’s (Georgia Jay) departure from the village.
Gabby heads away for a spa night, though she enlists Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) to help with a task that she wants to keep secret from Vinny, who receives a desperate text from Mike – his partner has kicked him out. When Mike arrives at Vinny’s, things take a sinister turn.
Wednesday, August 13
Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is crestfallen as it becomes clear that April wants to spend her 16th birthday with Dylan, who finds himself still tangled up with Ray. When Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) catches the young couple post-coital, she informs Marlon, who takes the news hard. He turns to Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), who gently reminds him that April is free to make her own decisions.
Over with the Dingles, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) slips into protective big brother mode by warning Kammy off of Belle. She’s wracked with cringe to learn what Cain’s done, and re-iterates that she’s not interested in Kammy – though Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) isn’t buying what Belle’s selling.
Also, Mack gives his blessing for Charity to try another transfer and when Cain steps in to fund the operation, Sarah is elated.
Thursday, August 14
With the embryo transfer revealed to be a success and Charity confirmed pregnant, Sarah plans a big baby announcement in the Woolpack, though, privately, Charity is rapidly descending into distress.
Elsewhere, April is shook to discover that Dylan is still working for Ray. When he reveals that Ray is planning a job for her, April finds herself manipulated by the villainous drug dealer and agrees to deliver some drugs – on the proviso that Dylan ends his relationship with Ray for good.
On top of the drugs drama, April is horrified to learn that Mandy has told Marlon that she slept with Dylan. When he tells her that he accepts her new relationship, she’s hit with a fresh wave of guilt as she eyes her drug-stuffed rucksack.
Also, Kammy is drawn in to help Vinny cover up the true circumstances surrounding his beating.
Friday, August 15
After Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) suggests Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) spends time with Harry, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) arrives just in time to catch Robert losing his rag and shouting at the youngster.
He uses this ammunition to further damage the relationship between and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
As the time draws near to complete her first dodgy job for Ray, April is anxious, while Charity continues to suffer after the pregnancy announcement.
