JOY in Emmerdale as THIS legendary couple finally REUNITE in special episodes?

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Is there happiness in the pipeline for Cain and Moira?

Next week's Emmerdale will see the start of the much-anticipated special lockdown episodes... but will Aaron convince Cain he needs to give his marriage with Moira another chance?

Emmerdale fans are in for a treat as the lockdown episodes, which will see a small number of the cast and crew make entire episodes that focus on just two characters and how they deal with staying at home during the coronavirus.

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Emmerdale will air their new lockdown episodes from Monday (Picture: ITV)

The episodes have been filmed with special social distancing measures put in place on set, and next week will kick off with Sam and Lydia's story on Monday, followed by Cain (Jeff Hordley) and Aaron on Wednesday.

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Cain and Aaron are forced to spend more time together than ever before as they find themselves living together through lockdown.

But as they try to adjust to life in each other's pockets, Cain is adamant that he won't be opening up and having a heart-to-heart with Aaron.

Cain with Aaron in Emmerdale

Will Arron make Cain realise he still loves Moira? (Picture: ITV)

However, when letter arrives for Aaron with a prison stamp on it, Cain instantly knows it is from Robert and hides the letter from Aaron, not wanting to send him back to the dark place he went to when Robert first got locked away.

But as the days pass by, the pair get drunk together and Cain accidentally lets slip about the letter, and Aaron is fuming.

Things only get worse when Cain then can't remember where he hid the letter, and Aaron rails at him, delivering some harsh home truths at the same time.

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Could lockdown make Cain and Moira realise they're made for one another? (Picture: ITV)

However, as Cain apologises he slowly starts to open up and face his failed marriage with Moira.

Could Aaron's words of wisdom be enough to make Cain realise what he has lost by separating from Moira?

And does this mean a reunion could be on the cards for the pair when lockdown is over?

Emmerdale will temporarily air a reduced schedule of two episodes a week. Watch on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm on ITV.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.