Emmerdale spoilers: Death and destruction rains down as violent storm destroys the village

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 Harriet Finch star has opened up on her exit from the ITV soap.Even though things aren't looking good for Harriet fans have insisted she's "not really dead."Katherine Dow Blyton stars as Harriet on the soap and said she was left "emotional" when she read the script. READ MORE: Forgotten Emmerdale Dingle stars now - career U-turn, comedian ex and hit pop songShe said: “I got very emotional reading it.

REFORMED troublemaker Sam Dingle has become a familiar face viewers are often happy to see on ITV. But Emmerdale star James Hooton revealed his character may not be spared from the deadly anniversary drama. Sam has come a long since he first rocked up the eponymous village in February, 1995.

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.

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 has released a new explosive spoiler picture which shows a terrifying cow stampede after the cattle at Moira Dingle's farm escape during the storm on Monday. During Sunday's 50th anniversary episode, it saw both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch caught in a quad bike explosion as it remains to be seen whether they survive.

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

Emmerdale viewers think they have figured out a major character return amid the ITV soap's explosive 50th anniversary storm scenes. During Sunday's milestone episode, it saw both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch caught in a quad bike explosion as it remains to be seen whether they survive.

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 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 fans were quick to point out pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer's blunder during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday as she was left trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. During the episode, Amelia decided to meet Noah Dingle for a picnic at Wylie’s farm at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia was blown about and with her contractions starting she desperately called her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

Emmerdale was full of explosive scenes during Sunday's 50th anniversary episode as both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch were caught in a quad bike explosion. During the hour-long special, a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village straight after Kim's lavish wedding to Will Taylor. Caught up in the storm was pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer, who had headed to Wylie’s farm for a picnic to meet her boyfriend Noah Dingle.

Emmerdale was full of explosive scenes during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday where pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer was trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. During the episode, Amelia decided to meet Noah Dingle for a picnic at Wylie’s farm at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia was blown about and with her contractions starting she desperately called her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

They may be celebrating their 50th anniversary but those behind-the-scenes at Emmerdale won't simply be bringing cake and balloons for the occasion as the lives of its much-loved characters hang in the balance when a huge windstorm hits the Yorkshire Dales.

MANY ITV viewers have followed the events in the Dales, which includ illicit romances, tense family reunions and shocking deaths. While most Emmerdale fans agree with what could be better, a viewer has a list that may cause even more of a stir among them. Reddit user FormerFruit had a lot of thoughts about the Yorkshire-based program.

For the folk at Emmerdale, its 50th anniversary episode and huge stunt has been more than a year in the making and fans of the ITV soap have been teased for months about the dramatic storm that's set to rock the village and leave everyone's lives different to how they were before.

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.