Classic Emmerdale preview: Victoria and Billy in danger following van crash terror

Victoria's night out takes a perilous turn
Joel Harley

A night out ends in terror for Billy Hopwood and Victoria Sugden in Classic Emmerdale episodes airing on ITV3 this Monday, May 19 – as his van crashes into a lake, leaving them both fighting for their life.

And, as Billy recovers from the night before, he attempts to warn Andy about amorous Jo. Elsewhere, Rodney attempts to profit from his latest scheme.

These episodes first aired on February 1 and 2, 2007.

Victoria screams in terror as Billy crashes the van

Eli’s handiwork on the van strikes at the worst time (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock

Billy and Victoria are in danger in Classic Emmerdale van crash

When Diane forgets to pick up Victoria and Kayleigh from the youth club night, the teenagers spot an opportunity for some fun. Sneaking off to go clubbing, Kayleigh heads home while Victoria cosies up to an 18-year-old lad.

But when he suggests that they sneak around the back to skip the queue, she soon realises that he has something else on his mind.

On Kelly’s orders, Jimmy sends Billy into Hotten on the night shift. However, neither are aware that Eli has tampered with the truck. Emptying the bins around the back of the club, he spots Victoria struggling to get away from her would-be suitor.

Rescuing Victoria, he takes her back to the van so that he can drive her home. However, Eli’s handiwork soon becomes evident when the truck crashes through a fence into a lake.

A worried Jack and Daz arrive on the scene just in time to find Victoria in the water, with Billy still submerged. Can Jack and Daz get to them in time?

Billy tries to warn Andy off

The next day, Andy is shocked to find Jo using her own special brand of medicine to comfort Billy. Billy soon realises that Jo has been using him to make Andy jealous.

Concerned, Billy tries to warn him against getting involved with Jo. And, later, he and Jimmy begin to suspect that Kelly might have been involved in the accident.

Rodney’s moneymaking scheme backfires

Rodney is desperate to sell on the solar panels that he bought from Georgina. Enlisting Jamie’s help, he manages to sell on the panels, but is frustrated to learn that he’s done so at a loss.

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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