Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Eric and Val’s dramatic fallout and Steph’s fierce showdown

Tensions boil over as Eric ends things with Val, and Steph shows her claws in a heated confrontation
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers, Eric and Val’s relationship hits the rocks, and Steph makes her feelings known in no uncertain terms. These episodes originally aired on November 13 and 14, 2005.

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Eric and Val’s rocky road

Eric finds himself in a tight spot. Val’s court case threatens his ambitions of joining the planning committee. In a desperate bid to save his reputation, Eric ends their relationship.

Val doesn’t take the news well, so Eric suggests they pretend to have fallen out. This attempt to placate Val only stirs the pot further. It leads to more tension and heartbreak.

Steph’s bold move

Steph and Adam feel disappointed when rain cancels their day at the races. Adam seizes the moment and leans in for a kiss.

Val interrupts with a tale of woe. Not one to be trifled with, Steph later corners Val and delivers a stark warning. She grabs Val’s hair and tells her to stay away from the doctor. Will Val listen?

Classic Emmerdale Jo, Danny and Dawn
Dawn jumps to conclusions about Danny and Jo (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Dawn, Danny, and Jo’s mix-up

Over at Connelton View, Dawn walks in on Jo and Danny crashed out on the sofa. She jumps to the wrong conclusion.

After Jo sets the record straight, she realises Dawn’s feelings for Danny. Jo decides to play matchmaker. But does Danny like Dawn? And will they get together at last?

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Factory girls’ silent protest at Eric

Meanwhile, things get worse for Eric when the factory girls get upset after they learn how cruelly Eric has treated Val. Led by Del, they band together to give Eric the cold shoulder.

When he tries to explain himself at the factory, they stay silent. Eric, faced with their icy silence, retreats. The community won’t tolerate his behaviour. Will he apologise and put Val first?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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