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Emmerdale's 50th anniversary windstorm claimed its first victim - and fans were stunned that it was PC-turned-vicar-turned PC again, Harriet Finch. During Sunday night's special hour-long episode to mark the ITV soap's milestone occasion, viewers saw Harriet squashed when she plunged down a ravine followed by the quad bike she was riding in search for pregnant Amelia Spencer.

Emmerdale’s explosive 50th anniversary episode left viewers on the edges of their seats after an explosive hour long episode on Sunday - and it seems that it’s only going to get more intense in the coming days. During the storm, a quad bike explosion left fans shocked as they feared for the lives of Kim Tate and Harriet Finch. While viewers wait to see the fate of the characters, and see what else Emmerdale writers have in store for the 50th anniversary special, we take a look at what life for Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, is like off screen.

Emmerdale viewers were left hiding behind their hands tonight as fan-favourite character Sam Dingle appeared to be killed off in the soap’s most brutal stunt yet.It comes as Harriet Finch was 'confirmed' dead by Kim Tate, with Dan finding her in the woods and crying over her lifeless body. Sam, played by James Hooton, was forced to jump out of the way of a herd of stampeding cows as the 50th anniversary storm continues to batter the village and its farmland.And as the episode drew to a close, things weren’t looking good for Sam, who was pierced directly through the chest by a huge metal spike – more like something from a SAW film than an evening soap.READ MORE: Emmerdale Marlon Dingle exit fears as Mark Charnock address his future on ITV soapCovered in blood and grazes, Sam’s iconic khaki coat was smeared with red where the spike stabbed right through him.Though Belle and Nate managed to get out of the way of the cows, will they be able to save Sam’s life, or is he already a goner?Taking to Twitter, a series of shocked fans condemned the stunt, with one penning: "Noooo, Sam! This is absolute chaos!""Sam Dingle impaled by a tractor!" another echoed, while a third wrote: "Jesus @emmerdale what a way to kill off Sam.

WITH a huge storm ripping through the eponymous ITV village, viewers may have believed things couldn't get any worse. However, Moira Dingle's farm will be the epicentre of tragedy during tonight's trip to Emmerdale.

The lives of Emmerdale's much-loved residents may be at risk but fans of the ITV soap spent the anniversary episode worried about one character - and one character only. Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations got off to a wind-fuelled start as the storm looming over the Yorkshire Dales started to cause havoc.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations got off to a wind-fuelled start as the storm looming over the Yorkshire Dales started to cause havoc for some of the village's much-loved residents. The ITV soap celebrated its five decades on air on Sunday (October 16) with a special hour-long episode kicking off a week's worth of drama.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations are well underway and fans were left on the edge of their seats at the end of Sunday (October 16) night's episode as two characters were left fighting for their lives.To mark five decades since the soap began, ITV aired a special hour long episode which has no doubt kickstarted a series of tragic events set to unfold in the next week.At the end of the episode, Kim and Harriet lay lifeless on the floor following an explosion caused by lightening striking Harriet's quad bike.READ MORE: Emmerdale stars who appeared in the first episode and where they are now 50 years onBoth characters were thrown backwards during the catastrophe, with Kim hitting her head on a stone as the episode ended in severely dramatic fashion.A storm hit the Yorkshire Dales as Kim Tate (Claire King) prepared to marry Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), but not before she taunted Harriet Finch (Kathrine Dow Blyton) at winning his affections.Meanwhile as Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) went to meet Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) for a picnic, she was caught in the beginning of the storm and went into labour.On the top of a cliff, Amelia managed to get through to her dad, Dan Spencer (Liam Fox) to tell him she was stranded and about to give birth, with several residents aiding in the search.In a frantic search for the terrified mum-to-be, Harriet took a quadbike headed out to find the teen, meanwhile Kim got on her horse and prepared to do the same.In the midst of blistering weather, a tree fell into the path of Harriet who was thrown from her quadbike.While it appeared she was okay, the quad bike then plunged into the ravine and landed directly on the former police woman.Stumbling upon Harriet, Kim jumped off her horse and

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Emmerdale star Claire King has discussed the ITV soap's explosive 50th stunt scenes on Sunday night as she teased her character Kim Tate's fate. During the milestone hour-long episode, Kim and Harriet Finch were caught in a quad bike explosion during the village's storm with the episode ending with both of them lifeless on the floor.

Emmerdale legend Claire King has joked that the soap 'almost finished her off' after being thrust into the 50th-anniversary drama. The actress, who has played Kim Tate in the ITV soap on-and-off for 33 years, has found her place in the Dales at risk after a windstorm hit the beloved village.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary episode on a big cliffhanger with multiple lives hanging in the balance as a windstorm took hold of the village. On Sunday night (October 16), an hour-long edition of Emmerdale to mark the soap's five decades on air saw Kim and Will's wedding finally take place.

EMMERDALE fans have had the same complaint about 50th anniversary episode as two lives hang in the balance. The ITV soap celebrated its milestone birthday with an hour long episode tonight. It started off calmly enough with Kim Tate riding a horse through the fields around the village while nods were given to characters from years gone by.

EMMERDALE fans are in shock after two characters were left for dead in the explosive 50th anniversary special episode. The ITV soap celebrated its half century with a special hour-long episode tonight as a storm ripped through the village.

Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. She then returned to the part of Kim in 2018 and her feisty character now has a central role in the soap’s big anniversary storyline.

Claire King has a lot to celebrate at the moment. After turning 60 in January, the glamorous actress is getting ready to commemorate another milestone – the 50th anniversary of Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.

Emmerdale bosses have gone all out for the programme's 50th birthday, with a storm poised to wreak havoc on the village, throwing Kim Tate's wedding to Will Taylor into turmoil.

Emmerdale turns 50 years old this week – but do you know where the original stars of the first episode are now?Known in 1972 as Emmerdale Farm, the first episode saw the ITV soap introduce viewers to a whole host of iconic characters including Annie Sugden and son Joe, as well as lovable Woolpack Pub owners Amos Brearly and Henry Wilks.They became regular fixtures in the dales, with some returning in later years to reprise their roles for special anniversaries, or dramatic storylines. READ NEXT: Emmerdale backstage secrets - Plastic food, real graves, tributes and spelling errorsAs Emmerdale broadcasts its 50th anniversary episode this weekend (October 16, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at where some of the stars of the first ever episode are now.The Sugden family are one of the most iconic in the Dales, and they were originally led by matriarch Annie in its very first episode.Sheila Mercier played Annie Sugden between 1972 to 1994, returning for guest stints in 1995, 1996 and 2009.Although she appeared in an online tie-in to the soap in 2000, Sheila decided to retire from acting after leaving Emmerdale.However before her retirement, the star had a long acting career on both the stage and screen, appearing in Dry Rot, Simple Spymen, One for the Pot, Chase Me Comrade and in Uproar in the House.Away from the limelight, Sheila was married to fellow actor and later agent Peter Mercier from 1951, with who she had a son called Nigel.The star also celebrated a major milestone when she turned 100 years old on January 1, 2019, but sadly died in her sleep just 12 months later on December 4.A spokesperson for ITV confirmed Mercier's death in a statement, with Kim Tate actress Claire King paying tribute to the star in a tweet.

Emmerdale fans will finally be treated to the epic anniversary episode which is set to change the course of many characters' lives.Emmerdale spoilers can reveal Amelia Spencer will be under immense stress when she starts having contractions during the height of the storm.But after her dad Dan, Lydia Dingle and other villagers hear about her distress, how will they cope with the news?READ MORE: Emmerdale fans baffled as they spot 'invisible' characters hiding out in Liv's houseMeanwhile a number of lives are left in the balance as the storm sweeps through the village.As the storm does its worse, some Emmerdale residents will be fighting for their lives as certain relationships become exposed and torn.Kim Tate is in deep thought as she rides her horse in the beautiful surrounding of Emmerdale. Elsewhere we see Moira Barton looking out across her farmland while in the village Dawn and Lucas set a red kite off up over the houses.

Emmerdale fans were delighted earlier this week when Diane Sugden made a return to the Yorkshire village. It may only be a temporary comeback but it came at the perfect time, ahead of the ITV soap's 50th anniversary and Sally Dexter's last scenes as Faith Dingle.