{"id":21904,"date":"2025-01-12T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T06:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=21904"},"modified":"2025-01-23T10:55:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:55:33","slug":"6-greatest-emmerdale-comebacks-kim-tate-return-dead-robert-sugden-revival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/6-greatest-emmerdale-comebacks-kim-tate-return-dead-robert-sugden-revival\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the greatest Emmerdale comebacks &#8211; from Kim Tate&#8217;s return from the dead to Robert Sugden&#8217;s revival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dramatic comebacks of iconic characters is what all Emmerdale fans live for. Recently, we\u2019ve been treated to the return of Kim\u2019s nemesis Joe Tate \u2013 who\u2019s back in the village after a six-year absence.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/27\/emmerdale-will-taylor-dies-heart-attack-fan-theory-joe-tate-killed-him\/\">Joe was unveiled as the mastermind<\/a> behind Will and Peter\u2019s plot to bring down Kim, and we can\u2019t wait to see what other wicked tricks he\u2019s got up his sleeve.<\/p>\n<p>His perfectly staged return has also got us thinking about the other Emmerdale comebacks that really hit the mark. Here are six characters we were delighted to see back on our screens\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22288\" style=\"width: 722px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22288\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_9140591bq-722x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kim Tate watches Frank Tate die in Emmerdale\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim rose from the dead (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Best Emmerdale comebacks includes Kim Tate<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-el-text standard-body-el-text css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"91\">Kim is the queen of the comeback, and one in particular has gone down in Emmerdale history.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"91\">It was 1997 when Kim did a disappearing act following the death of her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/20\/10-most-memorable-affairs-in-emmerdale-sexy-hook-ups-secret-liaisons-and-ill-fated-flings\/\">lover Dave Glover<\/a>. She paid a lookalike to drive her car around the village to make it look as if she was still around. 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text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n       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max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"91\">Kim made a spectacular return and confronted Frank in the living room at Home Farm. The shock of seeing her back from the dead caused him to suffer a fatal heart attack. Instead of ringing for an ambulance, Kim just stood over and watched Frank die.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"91\">Once she was sure he was gone, Kim calmly pulled out her make-up compact, powdered her nose, then used the mirror to check Frank had stopped breathing. Oh, and she ended up receiving half of Home Farm in Frank\u2019s will. What an icon!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22291\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22291\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_4587340r-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden stare at one another in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron returned to Emmerdale and found love with Robert (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Aaron Dingle<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-el-text standard-body-el-text css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\">There was a lot of hype surrounding Danny Miller\u2019s return to Emmerdale in 2014.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! 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We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\">After two years away from the soap, would the award-winning actor be able to recapture the magic he\u2019d brought to the role of Aaron first time round? As it turned out, yes!<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\">Aaron returned to stop his best mate Adam getting involved in a robbery with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/04\/emmerdale-donna-windsor-romance-ross-barton-tragic-death\/\">Ross Barton and Donna Windsor<\/a>. That particular plot was pretty forgettable, but what was to follow was certainly not.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\">The Emmerdale writers had decided it was time for Aaron to have a new love interest. And just weeks after his comeback, the moody mechanic shared that first forbidden kiss with Robert Sugden. And with that Robron was born!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22290\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22290\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_5073635k-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Sugden standing on the stairs of Home Farm in Emmerdale\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert set his sights on Home Farm (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Robert Sugden makes the list for best Emmerdale comebacks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-el-text standard-body-el-text css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\">Robert\u2019s return to Emmerdale in 2014 was another triumph!<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\">The legacy character had been away for five years when the soap announced his return. It was confirmed the role of Robert had been recast, with actor Ryan Hawley taking over from Karl Davies.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\">Any concern that Rob might have lost his ruthless charm disappeared the moment he reappeared on screen. He was still the same slippery charmer, and had managed to\u00a0nab himself a millionairess fianc\u00e9e, Chrissie. Now heir to the Home Farm fortune, Robert took great delight flaunting his wealthy status as he reignited his feud with Andy and Katie<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\">Within weeks it was hard to imagine anyone but Ryan portraying Robert. The character\u2019s addictive love affair with Aaron led to one of the most popular partnerships in all of Soapland.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22292\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22292\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_8965273av-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"Charity Dingle in Emmerdale \" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charity has always lived life in the fast lane (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"33\">Charity Dingle<\/h2>\n<p>In 2015 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/18\/emmerdale-all-dingles-spent-time-prison-reasons-for-it\/\">Charity was sentenced to two years in prison<\/a> for perverting the course of justice. She was released after a year, but when Cain and Moira went to pick her up, they discovered she\u2019d already left.<\/p>\n<p>As it turned out the crafty minx was straight back to her old tricks. Moments after leaving the clink, Charity went on the rob and stole a red Ferrari from a nearby dealership. She took it for a spin, but disaster struck enroute when Charity ploughed the vehicle into a field and got stuck in the mud.<\/p>\n<p>Later that day, Cain and Moira spotted the stolen Ferrari. They were gobsmacked when Charity stepped out, declaring she couldn\u2019t come back from prison with nothing! Moira dealt with the situation by taking the car back to the dealership, while the police were hot on their heels.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But the shocks kept on coming when Charity then entered<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/07\/31\/the-woolpack-emmerdale-history-beloved-village-boozer-including-landlords-landladies-tricias-death-camerons-siege\/\"> The Woolpack<\/a> and declared she\u2019d bought Diane Sugden\u2019s half of the pub! She then blackmailed former lover Ross Barton into coughing up the cash for the purchase.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12654\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12654\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12654\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"Ross Barton makes his return in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1536x1069.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-2048x1425.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ross knows how to make an entrance (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ross Barton<\/h2>\n<p>The long-awaited return of the Barton bad boy was one of our 2024 highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Ross was a favourite amongst the fans during his first stint in the Dales and always at the centre of the drama. When news of his return was announced, actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/30\/emmerdale-michael-parr-confirms-relationship-status-ross-barton-fans-swooning\/\">Michael Parr<\/a>, teased there would be fireworks for his character. And he wasn\u2019t wrong!<\/p>\n<p>During his time away, Ross had turned his hand to bareknuckle boxing and was unveiled as Billy Fletcher\u2019s opponent. Strutting in to whoops and cheers from the crowd, Ross ripped off his sleeveless hoodie to show a rather impressive six pack.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Now that\u2019s how to make an entrance!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11525\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11525\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"Tina turned up at Zak's funeral (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-1536x962.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXTRA_17_10_EMM_TINA_FUNERAL_03-2048x1282.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All eyes were on Tina when she showed up at Zak\u2019s funeral (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tina Dingle<\/h2>\n<p>Zak Dingle\u2019s funeral on Emmerdale was full of surprises \u2013 the biggest one being the comeback of his long lost daughter, Tina.<\/p>\n<p>The character, who was previously played by Jacqueline Pirie, hadn\u2019t been seen in the Dales for 28 years. So you can imagine everyone\u2019s shock when she rocked up at Zak\u2019s graveside. Belle didn\u2019t even recognise her half-sister, which is hardly surprising seeing as they\u2019d never met.<\/p>\n<p>Now played by Brassic star Samantha Power, Tina claimed she was back to pay her respects. But there was an ulterior motive to her return. After causing carnage at the funeral, which resulted in her being carted off by the police, Tina tried to lay claim to Zak\u2019s will.\u00a0 Then came the bombshell that she was Vinny\u2019s real mum, a secret which she tried to blackmail Mandy with.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>She may have wreaked havoc amongst the Dingles, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/08\/controversial-new-tina-dingle-emmerdale-fans-fuming-personality-transplant\/\">Tina Mark Two did not get a positive reaction<\/a> from the fans. They took to social media to voice their disappointment, with some saying the recast was an insult to the original actress.<\/p>\n<p>Samantha has shared she\u2019d be up for Tina coming back to cause more mischief, so let\u2019s see what 2025 has in store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/box\/where-original-tina-dingle-actress-jacqueline-pirie-now\/\">Where is original Tina Dingle actress Jacqueline Pirie now?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t4o4Msngn4Q?si=cTLSOYr55m2qxC71\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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