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Emmerdale in upcoming scenes when she discovers that her breast cancer has returned in soon to be aired scenes.The Dingle matriarch will learn that she has secondary cancer in heartbreaking scenes that are due to air as part of the ITV soap's episodes this week.After receiving the news, Faith feels that she cannot turn to her family as tensions remain high between her children Chas and Cain Dingle - and is determined to fix their relationships before revealing the news to them.Speaking about the upcoming scenes, Faith Dingle actress Sally Dexter said: "It's upsetting, but really important as a storyline, because it's more than a storyline for so many people. "It matters to people who are going through it as well as people who will go through it.

Emmerdale has been going strong for a little under 50 years. The ITV soap has become a fan favourite in that time and there are plenty of forums dedicated to storylines and theories.To celebrate the shows 50th anniversary in October producers Jane Hudson and Laura Shaw have said the big milestone will see a "golden month of celebration". It also looks like some old familiar faces could be returning, and some babies may be born.

Jack Downham has grown up on our screens, having joined the cast of Emmerdale back in 2009.The 20 year old actor portrays Noah Dingle in the hit ITV soap, and the character has been through a lot during his time in the Yorkshire village. Most recently, viewers have seen Noah become unhealthily obsessed with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) and start stalking her, even stealing her phone and keys in recent episodes. Fans have been patiently waiting for Chloe to figure out her ex-boyfriend is stalking her, and Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw recently revealed that Noah's obsession will "reach a crescendo" soon.

Emmerdale rivals Cain Dingle and Al Chapman have been at each others throats for a long time now.Their ongoing feud is set to come to a head in upcoming scenes but will the showdown end in one of them leaving in a body bag?When Cain returns his car, a suspicious Al discovers that his enemy has secured the drive shaft with a cable tie. Thinking that Cain has sabotaged the car, Al tells him to prove that it’s safe by driving it.Cain agrees and gets behind the wheel of the car.

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) appeared to confirm that she is hiding a big secret during Monday night's episode (May 2) of the popular ITV soap.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a murder twist on the ITV soap after spotting a "body bag" clue. During Monday's episode, Cain Dingle and Al Chapman had another confrontation as the latter's sister Chas Dingle begged: "Look at yourself. For God's sake, Cain.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has confirmed that "lives will be in danger" as Cain Dingle and Al Chapman's feud reaches new levels. Laura has teased that "something big" happens between the two characters in the ITV soap's special flash forward week of episodes, beginning on Monday 9 May.

Emmerdale fans were left confused on Monday's episode as they spotted two "random" new characters during the protest scenes at the Hide Bistro. During the latest instalment, the staff decided to go on strike after learning that owner Kim Tate was going to fire everyone and rehire on zero hour contracts.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has opened up about the 50th anniversary of the ITV soap. Shaw, alongside the writers, are working towards the golden anniversary of Emmerdale that is about to happen in October.The upcoming storylines hope to honour the past characters, while bringing something captivating and new for the current viewers too. Speaking to several media outlets, Shaw revealed that the upcoming special is going to show the “best” of what the soap has to offer.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has revealed that Noah Dingle's obsession with ex Chloe Harris will "reach a crescendo" in upcoming episodes. The hit ITV soap is set for a shocking week of twists and turns during a special flash forward week of episodes, beginning on Monday 9 May, where several "lives will definitely be in danger".

Emmerdale bosses have revealed that the upcoming summer storylines will "push couples to breaking point".The couples embarking on big storylines include the likes of newlyweds Liv and Vinny, loved-up couple Sam and Lydia, and brother and sister duo Cain and Chas.Vinny Dingle and Liv Flaherty have been through a lot together in the short time that they've been together on the ITV soap, but more recently the pair ran off and got hitched in secret.Fans were relieved when the couple finally tied the knot after their rocky relationship, but could things be about to turn sour for the pair?Show producer Laura Shaw has spoken in a press conference about what's in store for the soap this summer, while lifting the lid on a surprise set to turn Vinny and Liv's lives "upside down".Speaking in the press conference she said: "So Liv and Vinny will get a big surprise, it's going to impact them hugely and turn their lives upside down a bit."Opening up about other couples, Laura went on to say: "Sam and Lydia will also have a big story that sees them having to pull together."She added: "I think the stories that are running through the summer are very much about strengthening some of our couples and seeing them fight for what they love.

EMMERDALE boss Laura Shaw has revealed an explosive week of episodes that will feature a flash-forward, a huge twist and a massive stunt. The special week of episodes will take place next month and will see the feud between Cain Dingle and Al Chapman reach terrifying heights.

Emmerdale fans will see a 'terrifying' stunt that will be the first of its kind on the soap.

With top ITV soap Emmerdale set for a shocking week of twists and turns during a special flash forward week of episodes, producer Laura Shaw spoke to OK! and other outlets to reveal there’s much to come from the popular soap. Popular character Leyla, played by Roxy Shahidi, is set for a shocking secret to be revealed that will see huge “ramifications for Liam and Jacob”.

Emmerdale viewers are certainly in for a treat, as producers promise "terrifying" stunts that have never been seen on the show before.Discussing what's in store in a recent round table event, producer Laura Shaw said fans of the long-running ITV soap have a lot to look forward to in the next few days as the programme introduces another special week.Laura also added that viewers will feel they are "right in the middle of the action" with the new filming techniques imposed.Speaking candidly she said: "As well as the week of drama, the week will feature action too, with big stunts that have been really exciting to plan and film."We've not done anything like it before, not in the 20 years I've been at Emmerdale and we've had a lot of conversations and scratching of heads on how we can achieve it."She added: "We had to build a very special prop, which you will see in the episodes."We've also used some new very different filming techniques which will make you feel like you're right in the middle of the action and I can tell you it's absolutely terrifying."Again, I don't think we've ever done it this way in Emmerdale before but it was really great to watch our hugely talented team do new and exciting things and just make the show look absolutely so incredible."However, the producer was unsure whether she could divulge further, just in case she gave away a huge spoiler.Viewers will have to wait and see which characters will definitely be involved in the jaw-dropping stunts on week 19.Laura did reveal though that on Friday's episode before the big week, Noah Dingle's obsession with Chloe Harris will be explored.

Emmerdale fans have watched Vinny Dingle (played by Bradley Johnson) and Liv Flaherty’s (Isobel Steele) relationship survive a near-death experience, a sweet secret (but not for long) marriage and Vinny’s disapproving adoptive mother Mandy (played by Lisa Riley). Avid viewers of the longtime soap have been left scratching their heads at fan-favourite Vinny’s fate, after he’s escaped a number of near-death experiences including a prolonged head injury that was sustained by him after her was held hostage in an abandoned barn with Manpreet Sharma by evil murderer Meena Jutla.

Emmerdale fans have long wondered if we’d be seeing Jamie Tate again, and it appears as he might be returning to our screens sooner than we expected. Jamie, played by Alexander Lincoln, suffered a horrific car crash in September last year – a crash so bad many presumed he couldn’t have survived. However, two months later, the popular soap hinted that he’d survived the ordeal after a mysterious figure was seen spying on Gabby Thomas – the mother of Jamie’s child.

Emmerdale 's Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is set to be part of a heartbreaking storyline in upcoming episodes when he has a life-threatening stroke. The ITV soap has released a spoiler video showing a first look at Marlon's stroke where he suddenly falls ill and collapses to the ground. At the start of the week, Marlon is feeling on top of the world whilst he searches for the engagement ring for Rhona Goskirk, when suddenly he falls ill.

Emmerdale next week.The cheerful Woolpack chef will undergo a serious health battle in order to raise awareness of the warning signs that come before a stroke and to shed light on how the condition can impact others.The long-running ITV soap will focus primarily on Marlon (Mark Charnock) and tell the narrative from his character’s perspective.Marlon's harrowing story has been produced with the support of the charity, the Stroke Association, who has worked closely with Emmerdale’s scriptwriters, research and production teams in order to provide a realistic portrayal.The story will also explore how Marlon's diagnosis will affect his loved ones and the wider community.Commenting on the scenes, Emmerdale Producer, Laura Shaw said: "Warm, witty and kindhearted Marlon is undoubtedly one of Emmerdale's most loved characters and with Mark Charnock's sheer skill, craft and incredible range, it felt totally right to play such an incredibly important story as this, with Marlon highlighting that a stroke can happen at any time and showing the catastrophic consequences it can have on the person affected and their whole family."Laura also shared her disbelief regarding the number of stroke survivors in the UK.She added: "When we first started researching this storyline I was shocked by the stark statistics that the UK alone has 1.3 million stroke survivors, so we knew we wanted to do those people and their families justice by showing the raw reality of a stroke as truthfully and honestly as we could."Laura added that extensive research was done in order to reflect the painful reality that many stroke survivors go through.The soap producer explained: "As the story unfolds, we follow the tragic and heartbreaking long-lasting

Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is set to be part of a heartbreaking storyline in upcoming episodes when he has a life-threatening stroke. The ITV soap wants to raise awareness of the warning signs that come before a stroke and the storyline will focus on from Marlon's perspective.

Former EastEnders star Louise Jameson has joined the Emmerdale cast – but it isn't the first time she's appeared in the Dales. She made her debut as Rhona Goskirk's (Zoe Henry) "no nonsense mother" on Monday 7 March, but Louise has previously played a historic role on the soap. Louise previously appeared on Emmerdale in 1973, playing teenager Sharon Crossthwaite.