5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Robert Sugden makes huge decision as Moira Dingle’s trial arrives
There could be hope on the horizon for Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) in Emmerdale, as crucial evidence is found to support the fact she wasn’t involved in Celia Daniels’ human trafficking operation – just days before her trial.
It comes as Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) prepares to hand himself in for framing her.
Meanwhile, Paddy Dingle (Dominic Brunt) crumbles as DS Walsh (Amanda Ryan) forms a new theory that Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) purposely killed Ray Walters (Joe Absolom), and fearsome Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) plots against naive Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant).
Here’s everything you need to know about the episodes of Emmerdale airing between Sunday 12 and Friday 17 April.
5 Emmerdale spoilers for next week
1. Evidence to help Moira Dingle is found ahead of her court appearance
A discovery is made after some wise words from Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards). ITV
Robert pays Bear a visit in prison, pushing him for anything that might aid Moira’s defence. Meanwhile, Aaron throws himself into a search for evidence, weighed down by guilt over Mack’s fragile state.
They’re all well aware that time is ticking, and they need to help Moira.
Tensions flare when Paddy lays into Robert for his tactics, but the row is cut short by alarming news from Sam that Kyle has gone missing. Aaron quickly leads the search, and it’s Robert who eventually finds the youngster, hiding after overhearing Moira’s plan to plead guilty.
Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) awaits her fate… ITV
Determined to fix things, Robert makes a bold promise. Aaron is left reeling when Robert suggests handing himself in to take the fall for Moira, and after refusing to let him go so easily, he persuades him to stay one last night.
A phone call from Bear leads them to a potential breakthrough: a number plate he once hid for Ray. Aaron convinces Robert to hold off and let him investigate first.
Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) urges Moira (Natalie J Robb) not to plead guilty. ITV
Meanwhile, Cain desperately tries to talk Moira out of pleading guilty, but she remains resolute, focused on getting back to Kyle and Isaac as quickly as possible. With Kammy’s help, the number plate is traced to a storage unit in Hotten, and Aaron and Robert race against time to find it.
Faced with rows of identical units, hope begins to fade – until Marlon recalls a key from Celia’s farm, which unlocks the right container. Inside, they discover what appears to be a trove of new evidence.
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As Moira is escorted into court, Cain arrives just in time, shouting the news in a last-ditch attempt to stop proceedings. But is it too late?
2. Dr Caitlin Todd plots against Jacob Sugden
Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) is alarmed to see Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) move into the village. ITV
Jacob is reassured when Dr Todd insists there’s no bad blood between them, unaware that she’s secretly recording an audio log painting him as obsessive.
His unease deepens when he learns Todd is moving in with Vanessa at Tug Ghyll, and, desperate for space, he arranges a shift swap with Rich.
However, his relief is short-lived when the change results in him being scheduled to work with Todd the following day after all. She continues her manipulation, successfully convincing Manpreet that Jacob is fixated on her.
3. DS Walsh has a new theory about Bear Wolf
DS Walsh (Amanda Ryan) has a new theory about Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards). ITV
Paddy clings to hope that the newly uncovered evidence could secure his father’s release. But in a police interview room, Bear is blindsided when DS Walsh confronts him with bank statements from the storage unit, suggesting Ray had been funnelling money into accounts in Bear’s name.
Matters worsen when Bear lets slip that Ray once assured him he’d be “taken care of” – a remark that appears to seal his fate. Walsh outlines her theory that Bear was Ray’s partner and killed him to take over the operation, the full weight of the situation becomes terrifyingly clear.
Paddy Dingle (Dominic Brunt) is upset to hear April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) is being called to give evidence. ITV
Later, Paddy is rocked to learn that April will be called to give evidence for the prosecution. Already under immense strain, April struggles with the possibility that her testimony could send Dylan to prison, leaving Marlon keenly aware of just how much support she’ll need in the days ahead.
4. Charity Dingle is riddled with guilt
Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arranges a baby shower for Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill). ITV
Sarah is deeply touched when Charity announces plans for a baby shower in her honour.
As Sarah and Jacob express their gratitude, Charity is left grappling with her own guilt, painfully aware of the secret betrayal hanging over them.
How long will it be before Sarah realises that her grandmother is not carrying her baby?
5. Sparks fly between Belle Dingle and Kammy Hadiq
Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) clocks a flirty encounter between Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah). ITV
Lewis can’t help but notice a spark between Belle and Kammy, catching a flirty moment that hints there may be more brewing beneath the surface.
Is this the beginning of an exciting new relationship?
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