Emmerdale will not air this evening as part of a schedule change on ITV, despite a very dramatic episode on Wednesday night where we learned more about Robert Sugden and Kev’s past
Emmerdale will not air this evening as part of a schedule change on ITV. On a Thursday, the ITV soap usually airs for an hour between 7.30pm and 8.30pm but it will not air this evening.
This is due to a scheduling change owing to sports coverage. Tonight, from 7pm, ITV will air the European Qualifiers between England and Serbia, with the actual game kicking off at 7.45pm.
In last night’s episode, Robert’s prison life was explored and as part of that Faith Dingle made a shock return to the village, as Sally Dexter reprised her role three years after her exit.
Speaking about her return, she said: “They’ve thrown me in prison with Robert. It’s a flashback episode and it’s delightful to be back doing it. First of all, I thought – how are they gonna get me back because I’m dead!
“I’ve been dead about two years. It’s been really enjoyable, it’s been lovely coming back. It’s a bit like coming back to a school you went to – or an old house you used to live. It feels very homely.”
She left in sad scenes when her character was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. Faith died with her son Cain Dingle by her side, in what was devastating and heartbreaking scenes for soap fans.
Speaking about coming back to the show, albeit briefly, Sally said: “They’re a lovely bunch of people here. I’ve always said my mum was the person I based her on and unfortunately she died last year, so coming back again – it was a joyous thing to do. I’m very grateful. To play Faith again is very very special to me.”
During a dramatic episode, Robert explained to Aaron why he and Kev ended up together. He explained to Aaron that when he married Kev – who protected him – he decided to just accept prison life and not think about his former partner in the nearby village.
When Faith arrived and said Aaron was struggling, Robert made it his mission to get out – and he ended up taking day release on Aaron and John’s wedding day. Eventually, John’s crimes came to light and Aaron and John split.
At the end of last night’s episode, there was a huge twist – which revealed that Kev’s secret son was in the village. It was hinted that Lewis (played by Bradley Riches) was actually the son of Kev and Emma Barton.
However, fans are predicting this could lead to a bigger twist – or even might be a red herring. One fan suggested that Kev might stay longer now this has been revealed, whilst others said it may be show writers misdirecting fans.
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