Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw has revealed some major spoilers for the explosive 50th anniversary month.
October will see the soap celebrate its half century and producer Laura has hinted that we could be seeing some big returns.
Speaking to Entertainment Daily and other media, she said: “We’re still planning for a huge 50th golden birthday in the autumn.
“We’re all absolutely giddy about it, it’s just our big chance to show everything we do best and make sure every single one of our wonderful characters in the show gets a little bit of limelight.
“So there’s definitely going to be something for everyone there.”
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But it is the lead up that will see huge things happen.
The producer teased: “We know Jamie Tate’s still alive so is he coming back for Thomas?
“If so, what lengths will Gabby go to to protect her son and stop him being taken from her?”
Emmerdale boss reveals major 50th anniversary month spoilers
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“We will of course be continuing to explore Marlon’s recovery and how this continues to affect his friends and family,” Laura added.
“We’re also going to be playing another big health story this year for one of our characters that will have a huge effect on all of those people close to them.
“Leyla‘s got a huge storyline coming up where a shocking secret is revealed and this will have huge ramifications for Liam and Jacob in particular.
“Some of our most loved couples will have stories that will see how they navigate through their problems as strong family units.
“Liv and Vinny will get a big surprise that will impact them hugely and turn their lives upside down a bit.
“Sam and Lydia will also have a big story that sees them having to pull together.
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“I think the stories running through the summer are very much about strengthening some of our couples and seeing them fight for what they love.
“As well as maybe pushing one or two others breaking point.
“Cain and Chas is our most loved sibling pairing also have a lot going on as Faith’s secret from the big week will impact on them.”
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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
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