ERIC Pollard’s desperate plan is exposed as his battle with Parkinson’s disease drives him to the edge in Emmerdale.
Next week in Emmerdale, Kerry gently coaxes Pollard into admitting that he feels he’s failed Brenda by not selling the shop and repaying her life savings.
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Kerry is left shocked by her discoveryITV
Kerry assures him that Brenda would prefer to wait for her money rather than see him push himself to the brink with his condition.
Despite her words, Kerry remains unaware of the extent of Pollard’s internal struggle.
Later in the week, Kerry is shocked to find matches and accelerants in the shop.
Backed into a corner, Pollard confesses that he’s planning to burn down the shop to claim the insurance money and repay Brenda.
Kerry argues that arson is not a victimless crime, but she hesitates to reveal the deeper reasons behind her plea.
Can Kerry find a way to convince Pollard to abandon his desperate plan?
Meanwhile, looking after Frankie makes Amy yearn for her own child.
When Moira realises Amy’s feeling broody, she encourages her to pursue the idea.
Hesitant at first, Amy gains the confidence to speak to Matty about the possibility of adopting.
When Amy broaches the subject with Matty, he’s left speechless, unsure how to react to such a big proposal.
Amy, nervous and hoping for a positive response, tries to soften the conversation, but Matty ends it abruptly, leaving her feeling guilty and uncertain.
Now, Amy can only hope that, in time, Matty will come around and consider the possibility of starting a family together.
But will Matty’s hesitation put an end to Amy’s dream?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and is available to watch from 7am on ITVX.
Darkest soap storylines
Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…
EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.
