There’s trouble brewing at Home Farm, and at the centre of it all is Joe Tate.
Since his return, Joe (played by Ned Porteous) has wasted no time in stirring up old resentments and forging dangerous new rivalries. And now, as tensions reach fever pitch, several villagers have a score to settle – with Joe firmly in their sights.
And soon at a surprise party at Home Farm, Joe’s secrets will be exposed, as Billy has uncovered the truth about Dawn’s deception and is positioning Joe firmly in his crosshairs.
But Billy isn’t the only one with revenge on his mind. Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) is harbouring intense fury after uncovering Joe’s shocking role in the limousine crash that killed three people, including drugging her son Noah. She arrives at Lydia’s surprise birthday party at Home Farm with a very personal vendetta.
Meanwhile, Caleb Milligan (William Ash) continues to recover from the physical and emotional trauma of Joe’s most shocking crime yet – stealing his kidney. Only the dark secrets surrounding Anthony’s mysterious death have prevented Caleb from seeking immediate vengeance. And soon with the kidney stealing exposed, his family members are also gunning for Joe to protect their murderous secret.
And the list doesn’t end there. Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton) is devastated when she learns Joe was responsible for the death of her daughter, Amy. Grief turns quickly to rage, as Kerry joins the growing number of villagers desperate for payback.
These simmering tensions reach a dangerous boiling point during Lydia’s surprise birthday celebration at Home Farm. As Joe’s enemies converge, the question isn’t if someone will seek revenge, but who will strike first?
Emmerdale continues on ITV1 at 7.30pm