Emmerdale confirms new special episode for three traumatised characters
Emmerdale airs another special standalone episode next week – as April Windsor, Dylan Penders and Bear Wolf all take centre stage following their recent ordeals. Will some honest conversations help them to get closure?
Show bosses have announced that the episode airing on Friday 13 February focuses on the three victims of exploitation and modern slavery crimes, as they each wonder how they can move on with their lives.
In emotional scenes, April confides in her stepmum Rhona Goskirk, Dylan talks to his new father figure Paddy Dingle, while Bear speaks to his counsellor.
April admits that she thinks she deserves to be punished for the crimes she committed while under the control of Ray Walters and Celia Daniels. Rhona points out that April was a victim of manipulation, but the teen can’t see it that way yet.

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Dylan tells Paddy that he wants to leave the village, fearing that he’s “cursed” after the events of the past year.
Bear also struggles with his guilt over killing Ray, but how much will he share with his counsellor?
Fans can get a first look at this 13 February episode in the video below.
Meanwhile, a separate clip from Monday 9 February shows Cain Dingle cross the line in his desperate efforts to save his wife Moira from a long prison sentence.
Cain manhandles Bear, wanting him to go to the police station and clear Moira’s name. Dylan interrupts the tense showdown and quickly sends Cain packing.
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Finally, a clip from Wednesday 11 February shows Joe Tate issue his final ultimatum to the Sugdens and Aaron Dingle.
Joe warns that he wants all signatures on the Butler’s Farm paperwork in six hours’ time – including Moira’s. If they don’t comply with selling up, Joe will hand over the incriminating footage showing Victoria killing her brother John…
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