Emmerdale spoilers! Debbie Dingle is given devastating news by Sarah's doctor

Emmerdale spoilers! Debbie Dingle is given devastating news by Sarah's doctor

Debbie Dingle is given bad news about her fragile daughter Sarah's ill-health

With Sarah having fallen desperately ill at her school dance, Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) is in turmoil. She's terrified for her daughter who has recently been told she needs a heart transplant. The mum arrives at the hospital for an urgent meeting with the consultant. With Joe (New Porteous) on hand for support, Debbie reels as she's given further bad news about Sarah…

Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle have the weight of the world on their shoulders knowing that their hope of having a little family just isn't going to come true. With their loved ones in the dark, the couple (Dominic Brunt, Lucy Pargeter) are finding it harder by the day to put one foot in front of the other let alone carry on pretending all is well with the pregnancy.

** Please note this episode is subject to scheduling change as a result of the World Cup

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