Emmerdale ITVX early release kicks off Bear's Modern Slavery storyline
Bear has no way outEmmerdale spoilers about Bear Wolf are included in this article for tonight’s episode (November 10). The episode has not aired on TV yet but is available to watch on ITVX or YouTube.
A few days ago, Emmerdale announced it would be tackling a hard-hitting Modern Slavery storyline, which will prove to be where Bear has been for 100 days. And the whole thing starts tonight in a special flashback episode.
Through a series of flashbacks, beginning on the day Bear was taken in by Ray, we learn exactly how he ended up in this horrible position.
What happened to Bear in Emmerdale?
Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (November 10) has given viewers the real story of exactly what has happened since Bear left all those months ago.
Viewers will remember that Bear left the village after an argument with Paddy. Bear agreed to leave and pretended he had a friend who was letting him stay with him in Ireland.
However, this was all lies. And in reality, Bear was actually sleeping in his car. But that was only the beginning of what turned into a gut-wrenching storyline.
We are keeping exact details of what happened to Bear quiet, in order for fans to be shocked at the twists and turns that play out.
But if you are one of the fans that have watched the episode early, then you know just how harrowing it was.
Modern Slavery storyline is beginning
The special episode came after Emmerdale announced it would be taking on a Modern Slavery storyline.
Statistics have shown this is one of the most common types of forced labour, where vulnerable victims are lured into situations like Bear and are manipulated and groomed to work with no way of escape.
The soap confirmed it has been working with The Salvation Army very closely and are keen to make sure they give an authentic portrayal of an elderly white man who quickly finds himself trapped in a shocking situation.
Bear actor Joshua Richards said on the storyline: “It may surprise many people, but slavery is alive and well, indeed prospering in the modern world.
“Not only in obscure countries and cultures that we know little about. And not just the exploitation of migrants by criminal gangs of which some of us are aware. It’s happening under our very noses.”
As of right now, we don’t know exactly how long this storyline will go on for. However, we do know it’s going to be a difficult watch. But once again, all the actors in Emmerdale are absolutely amazing.
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