Emmerdale

The Emmerdale 50th anniversary special has aired, setting up Storm Week - but more importantly, setting up the future.

[Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/) airs on weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV and ITV Hub. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. Props, therefore, to the behind-the-scenes team who have gone above and beyond for Storm Week to make it look as lifelike and terrifying as possible. Emmerdale did well not to focus too much on the past. As for the drama, it genuinely feels like everyone is truly in danger. The warmth of the village community shines through, thus underlining what a terrible event is about to strike. Long-serving Kim Tate (Claire King) majestically rode her horse through the long grasses before we dived headfirst into the action - and what a dramatic episode it was. It's abundantly crucial not just to this particular episode, but to soaps in general. And then, it does. It has tackled everything from harrowing cancer storylines to stalking and teen pregnancy among recent times. It was harmless - Will is clearly #TeamKim. [Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/).

Emmerdale may have teased a shocking death is on the way, as Aaron Dingle told sister Liv Flaherty he or someone else was going to die.

Never mind all your tears, you've got your family here now, Vinny, just be happy with that because if I stay here I'll die, or someone will." [Liv could be killed off](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdales-liv-to-killed-dramatic-28137411) in looming scenes, as actress [Isobel Steele](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/isobel-steele) is reportedly leaving the ITV soap. [amid confirmed deaths](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdale-boss-reveals-much-loved-28172596) on the [ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) soap. Whether he was alluding to him possibly killing Al or being killed himself remains unknown, but with the looming storm it could also be a hint of him or someone close to him being killed off. [the deadly storm took hold](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdale-storm-week-spoilers-multiple-28211476) in the village, one character was drowning his sorrows after witnessing a betrayal. [Emmerdale](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/emmerdale) aired a chilling scene on Sunday night, that may have foreshadowed a looming tragedy during [the 50th anniversary episodes.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdales-50th-spoilers-triple-return-27658342)

Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) became the first fatality of Emmerdale's storm week tonight (17th October), after a rescue mission took a twist.

If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or visit our [Soaps](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/) hub. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. She added: "What I loved about coming into Emmerdale and what really made me want to play Harriet was because she was coming in as the vicar. "She had a sense of humour and I loved the character. "I have so many big decisions but I’m going to feel my way for the rest of this year and reconnect with my friends in London. Asked what the future holds for her now, Dow Blyton says she plans to take some time out: "For the first time in my life I don’t have any plans. Dow Blyton also reveals that she will certainly miss playing Harriet - but there is one exception to that! We’re not too dissimilar." [Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/) from 7:30pm on ITV all this week, as the rest of the villagers [continue to face danger and destruction](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-50th-anniversary-spoilers-guide-storm-week/). But when it came to filming, there were plenty of distractions! By the time Kim came to, it was too late for poor Harriet. We had these industrial wind machines which were literally blowing sand and debris into your eyes.

Emmerdale has aired another shock cliffhanger, with Sam Dingle's life now hanging in the balance after a cow stampede.

"Well, it has been the making of me but in a different way. It's a great way to mark this momentous occasion for the show." "It's great to celebrate this mega milestone and what a way to do it. "They covered all angles and it was a joy to shoot. "Yes, it's a great landmark for the show. "It looked great and it was really interesting to film that stuff. The cow-cam was on a cow head they had specially designed and made for a specific shot with a camera on the back. "There's quite a good rural element still on the show. "The camera stayed in that fixed position and when we'd shot all of our angles running, they sent out the cows. "When I was told this was happening, obviously you don't know what the outcome is going to be of a story such as this. "Costume developed a sling I put over my shoulder, I had a little bit sticking out and part of the spike sticks into that. It was interesting, as the costume department went all-out to try and find the best way of dealing with this spike scenario.

Is it the end of Sam Dingle on Emmerdale? James Hooton breaks down the gruesome twist.

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As part of Emmerdale's 50th anniversary, bosses of the ITV soap teased deaths and heartache.

Not Sam please! I was NOT expecting that! If they’ve killed Sam I will riot. But that wasn’t the case as viewers then saw a brutal scene. @maitra_sulagna commented: “THEY DID NOT JUST KILL SAM!!!!!!!!! They all ran in panic, with Sam jumping aside and over bales of hay and it seemed like he’d managed to escape.

Emmerdale's James Hooton has reacted to his character Sam Dingle possibly being killed off on the ITV soap, and he's done nothing to reassure fans over his ...

The costume team went all out to try and deal with this spike scenario, it looks ultra realistic when you see it on screen. Asked whether the fallout to the scenes and the 50th week would be "huge" for the Dingle family, he said: "Yeah, absolutely." Asked about his time on the show, he said: "It has been fantastic," while he remained coy over his character's fate. On filming the big stunt scenes, he said: "It was a bit of a break from the norm and you never know what the show is gonna throw at you. "I was told this was happening and you don't know what the outcome is gonna be for a story such as this. With it not looking good for him, James hinted Sam could die – and he teased that the fallout would be huge for the family.

Al Chapman (Michael Wildman) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) have been sizing each other up for a long time in Emmerdale, but it seems their impending clash ...

[Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/emmerdale/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. All I can say is I’ve been filming some scenes for the storyline today – and it’s intense!" It's been in the making for a long time... Teasing the highly-anticipated rumble in the village, Michael said: "It's about time the two of them started rubbing up against each other! For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or visit our [Soaps](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/) hub. [Emmerdale 50th anniversary spoilers: Day-by-day guide to Storm Week](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-50th-anniversary-spoilers-guide-storm-week/) [Emmerdale boss teases drama after 50th: 'You think it can't get worse'](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-post-50th-anniversary-drama-newsupdate/) [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/), but it seems their impending clash is only just over the horizon. [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.buysubscriptions.com/print/radio-times-magazine-subscription?promo=RTBPL22&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_source=radiotimes.com&utm_campaign=fixed-article_rtbpl22&utm_content=promotional-link&utm_style=brand) [RadioTimes.com](http://radiotimes.com), Emmerdale confirmed the duelling villagers will go head-to-head soon.

Emmerdale viewers were left gobsmacked as they witnessed Sam Dingle's brutal scene.

Commenting under a behind the scene clip on Emmerdale’s official Instagram @Marygeoghegan59 commented: “Please please not Sam I can’t deal. Not long after Sam fell victim of the storm - while trying to fix a gate at the barn with Belle and Nate. His final Tweet is what got fans worried as he added: “Ok…I get it….you’re supposed to throw the javelin, not land on it. It didn’t go to plan and the cows ended up stampeding in panic. Poor Harriet too.” He is the heart of Emmerdale.”