Overview
- Upcoming episodes use a flash‑forward to show a crime scene and a forensic photograph that briefly identifies the victim without revealing who it is.
- Charity Dingle has gone to police to say Dr Caitlin Todd blackmailed her, and DS Reid has taken a statement while warning the blackmail allegation will be investigated separately from the existing sexual assault inquiry.
- A new character, Serena Sugden, encourages Charity to expose Todd and points to message evidence that might support Charity’s claim.
- Kev Townsend returns to the village, reveals he is Lewis Barton’s father, discusses starting divorce proceedings with Robert Sugden, and faces hostility from Nicola after being caught using café facilities to clean his trailer.
- Tensions over the Emmerdale Farm fires escalate when Graham accuses Kyle Winchester of starting them and police activity linked to the flash‑forward leads officers to want to speak to Mackenzie Boyd.