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Emmerdale Sets Standalone Episode for Friday Centering on April and Dawn

The instalment spotlights coercion in a local drug ring through April's ordeal, tying into ITV's trio of autumn standalone stories.

Overview

  • ITV confirms the special airs Friday at 7:30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
  • Previews say April faces dangerous tasks under pressure from Ray Walters as she tries to settle debts linked to Celia Daniels’ operation.
  • A terrifying confrontation leaves April fighting for survival, according to advance synopses.
  • Dawn reveals a troubled past and vows to protect her daughter Clemmie, with actress Olivia Bromley saying the episode explains Dawn’s lack of stability growing up.
  • The episode is one of three autumn standalones, with others exploring Robert Sugden’s life in prison and the mystery of Bear’s disappearance.