Emmerdale stunt week kicks off with dramatic flash forward in tonight’s episode

Emmerdale spoilers, Jimmy King

It's a big week in Emmerdale village...

Emmerdale will kick off a big week with a gripping flash forward tonight that sees Jimmy King calling the emergency services.

Fans of Emmerdale will know that the soap is renowned for its daring stunts and shock deaths in weeks like this, and the team behind the show haven't let something like a pandemic stand in their way.

Despite social distancing rules that are in place throughout filming, the cast and crew have put together a huge week for viewers.

Aaron surprises Paul in Emmerdale

Aaron is very pleased with himself for kidnapping Connor, oblivious to the fact he has got the wrong man (Picture: ITV)

Monday night drama 

Tonight's Emmerdale will see a glimpse into the future where Jimmy can be heard calling 999 following a shocking crash.

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Fans will see a flash forward to a hospital, where three mystery figures are are laying in hospital beds.

Over the course of the week we will find out more information on who has been left fighting for their lives in hospital in a series of flash forwards at the start of each episode.

Paul gets a surprise in Emmerdale

Paul is horrified to find Aaron has kidnapped Connor (Picture: ITV)

Emmerdale has confirmed the week will end in tragedy for at least one villager, but the identity of who dies is being kept tightly under wraps.

Wedding day woes 

Following tonight's flash forward we will see Mandy and Paul's wedding getting under way.

The drama starts when Aaron calls Paul and tells him he has a surprise for him at the Dingle house.

However, when Paul gets there he is shocked to find it isn't a pre-wedding gift, but actually Connor tied and gagged in the Dingles' front room.

Liv figures out the truth in Emmerdale

Liv confronts Connor tonight, believing that he is the one who attacked Vinny (Picture: ITV)

Fans will know that Aaron believes Connor is the one who attacked Vinny, and he thinks he's doing Paul a favour by handing him to him on a plate.

But the reality is Paul attacked Vinny, and Connor knows all his secrets.

Paul is horrified to see Connor in his house and tells Aaron to leave it to him to sort the situation.

But before Aaron can leave, Connor desperately tries to tell him the truth about what Paul has done.

Liv figures out the truth in Emmerdale

Liv pales as the reality of what Paul has done hits her (Picture: ITV)

Sadly, Aaron can't hear a word because of the gag, and Paul's secret continues to be safe for now.

However, things take a turn when Connor escapes and a run in with Liv soon sees the truth revealed.

As the penny drops for Liv, will she be able to find Vinny and get him to open up about his dad's abuse before Paul can marry Mandy?

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.