Emmerdale fans are all asking THIS question after Harriet locks herself in a cellar

Harriet Emmerdale locked in cellar

Emmerdale fans have been left baffled over one thing after last night's episode...

Emmerdale fans have been left asking questions after Harriet Finch's self-imposed punishment saw her being locked in a cellar.

Viewers will know that the village vicar (played by Katherine Dow Blyton) has been struggling with what happened to DI Malone last year after he was killed by Dawn Taylor in self defence.

Harriet is stressed in Emmerdale

Harriet has been struggling with the pressure of keeping Malone's death a secret (Picture: ITV)

Although Harriet wasn't guilty of the crime herself, she helped Dawn cover up what happened, and recently moved the body to a new hiding place with the help of Will Taylor.

But while Dawn's killer secret is safe for now, Harriet is struggling with the burden of the lie and has slowly started to unravel.

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Grave danger 

The tipping point for Harriet came last week when the grave where Malone's body had once been hidden was exhumed.

The stress of what might be found all became too much and newcomer Charles noticed that Harriet was in need of some help.

Harriet sits in a self-imposed exile in Emmerdale

Harriet's decision to lock herself in a cellar has left fans with questions (Picture: ITV)

But instead of speaking to someone about her troubles, Harriet has decided the best way to punish herself in being locked up in a basement.

Will isn't happy about the situation, but is reluctantly going along with Harriet's wishes.

Cellar drama 

However, as Harriet sits in the cellar with nothing but a bible and a blanket for company, fans are all asking one thing... where does she go to the toilet?!

Viewers took to social media with their questions...

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As Harriet struggles to find solace in her faith, it doesn't look like Harriet will be coming out of her hiding place any time soon.

But with Dawn already asking questions, how long will it be before Will cracks under the pressure of keeping Harriet hidden?

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays - see our TV Guide for full listings.

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.