ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024 By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024 Arthur’s back! Where exactly has he been and why did he leave the Dales? He hasn't been on screen for a while. Arthur Thomas Emmerdale Share By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024 By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024 Arthur Thomas is back in Emmerdale. Thursday’s episode (August 29) saw a return to the Dales for Arthur following a brief break. During his absence, he has missed out on a whole heap of drama, including mum Laurel’s heart attack and her split from Jai. But where exactly has Arthur been and why did he leave Emmerdale? Arthur returned to the Dales (Credit: ITV) Where did Arthur go? The start of the year was a tough one for Arthur after his friend Heath died in a car accident. He later disappeared from screen for a couple of months… article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Following an argument with new husband Jai, who insulted her late husband – and Arthur’s dad – Ashley, Laurel suffered a heart attack. It was during her recovery that Arthur’s absence was mentioned on screen – with Laurel explaining he was in Australia. Viewers previously saw Arthur’s grandfather Doug leave the Dales for a new life in Australia in 2020, so presumably Arthur went to spend time with him following his tough year. Arthur left before Laurel and Jai split (Credit: ITV) Why did Arthur leave? In real life, Alfie Clarke, who plays Arthur was studying for his GCSEs. The youngster is 16, so took time off to concentrate on his exams. He shared photos to Instagram of himself and his mates at his school prom. He later posted a snap of the Emmerdale sign with the caption: “Good to be back.” But what has he come back to? Mum Laurel is currently struggling amid Jai’s determination to fight dirty in their divorce. Laurel has had to continue working with her ex and faced insults daily. Will Arthur’s return lift her spirits? Spoilers for the rest of the week share that Arthur wastes no time in defending his mum and Jai is unsettled to see that Arthur means business… Has Jai met his match? Read more: From friends to enemies? Fans beg for Caleb to scam Jai amid business deal 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. Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024 By Tamzin Meyer Aug 29 2024
