Emmerdale 'risks axe' if it continues with 'stunt after stunt' warns former star

Emmerdale has pulled out the stops to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a series of episodes that have left viewers on the edge of their seats. In particular, there was an explosion with a quad bike that saw the death of Harriet Finch, although Kim Tate did try to save her.This prompted drama with Kim’s husband Will Taylor, who wondered if his wife killed his ex deliberately - something that viewers know she’s capable of. On the ITV soap Will is played by Dean Andrews and off screen the actor’s life is certainly different to the drama of his character.

Emmerdale star Claire King has shared a sweet memory of Zoe Tate star Leah Bracknell after her tragic death aged 55. The Kim Tate actress opened up in an interview for new ITV book 50 Years of Emmerdale, confessing the one thing that always reminds her of Leah.

Emmerdale 's director Tim O'Mara has teased that "eight or nine characters" might be killed off during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary storm stunt week. The director warned that "no one is safe" during an appearance on ITV Yorkshire, teasing: "Viewers are in for a number of surprises!" Tim said: "No one is safe.There's a possibility of eight or nine characters not being around for very long." He added: "We do go to the hospital on a number of visits - a number of people hurt by debris flying around the village, there are accidents in the woods, trees falling on people.

A popular and much-loved dad and granddad who died 10 years after being attacked and left unconscious in the street was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.

Emmerdale's Charles Anderson actor Kevin Mathurin has revealed the way bosses tell cast members if their characters are set to be killed off on the hit ITV soap.The actor, 49, first joined the village in 2020 as Vicar Charles and has since been part of several explosive storylines. Currently, Kevin's character Charles is part of the ITV soap's 50th anniversary storm week, where the vicar is currently lost and stranded in the woods with Nicola King.

Emmerdale actress Claire King has confessed that her fondest memories from the long-running soap was when it aired only twice a week.The 60-year-old star, who is known to for playing the infamous Kim Tate in the popular ITV drama, has been a part of the show since 1989 and has been involved in several hard-hitting storylines.But when talking to presenter Richard Arnold at a round table event to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary, Claire admitted that the filming schedule has become rather intense.READ MORE: Forgotten Emmerdale Dingle stars now - career U-turn, comedian ex and hit pop songRichard asked: "Because you've been in and out of Emmerdale and it's been a huge part of your life, what are your fondest memories of it. There must be so many to name."The actress replied: "Oh, I think when we were doing two days a week.

EMMERDALE star Sally Dexter teases a possible return for the iconic character as a ghost in a festive storyline. Emmerdale's 50th anniversary episodes kicked off with the death of Faith Dingle. This led to Chas feeling ashamed for being with Al when her mum took her last breath.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist for Kim Tate after Harriet Finch died following a deadly storm explosion during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday. A devastated Kim, who was left bloodied from the accident, confirmed the news to her new-husband and Harriet's ex, Will Taylor, after making her way home on Monday.

Emmerdale fans have so far been treated to two explosive episodes this week as the 50th anniversary of the ITV soap continues. A deadly storm is battering the Dales, causing death and destruction, and resulting in at least one fatality so far in much-loved character Harriet Finch, played by actress Katherine Down Blyton.

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.

Emmerdale fans were left devastated on Monday night as Harriet Finch died after she was caught in a deadly storm explosion with Kim Tate during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary. A devastated Kim, who was left bloodied from the accident, confirmed the news to her new-husband and Harriet's ex, Will Taylor, after making her way home.

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.