ITV Emmerdale's special nod to first ever episode in 50th anniversary special viewers may miss

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 '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.

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 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 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'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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Emmerdale star has teased an upcoming role on the hugely popular dating show Love Island ahead of the ITV soap’s 50th anniversary special. On Wednesday (October 12), ITV bosses shared a sneak peek of the celebratory show as fans anxiously wait for the highly-anticipated episode that aired on Thursday (October 13).