Emmerdale hints at prison twist for villager as exit teased 18 years after debut
Since becoming friends with local thug Josh Cope, Sam Dingle has found himself in hot water in Emmerdale and things are about to get even worse for the troubled teenager
Samson Dingle faces more trouble in next week’s Emmerdale and his future in the village will hang in the balance.
Since becoming friends with local thug Josh Cope (Osian Morgan) the teenager (played by Sam Hall) has found himself in hot water. As fans of the ITV soap will know, Samson and Josh carried out robbery at The Hide while Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) was on duty – and it ended badly.
When a row ensued, Samson was accidently stabbed in a subsequent scuffle, he then lied and said Matty had attacked him deliberately which caused a rift between the Dingle family.
Samson Dingle faces more trouble in next week’s Emmerdale (Image: ITV)
Matty experienced a harrowing time during his prison time before Samson finally told the truth to clear Matty’s name and get him released.
Samson’s huge lie now means he facing criminal charges as he avoided getting Josh into any trouble. But next week, Samson will find out his fate.
In forthcoming episodes, Matty’s mum Moira (Natalie J. Robb) makes it clear that she still can’t forgive Samson despite his attempts to make his peace.
Will Samson be sent to jail?
But Samson, who was born in the village 18 years ago, finally musters enough courage to stand up to bully Josh. However, Samson’s concerned dad Sam (James Hooton) and step-mum Lydia (Karen Blick) are soon horrified when he gets the teen takes things too far and assaults Josh.
The police arrive at The Woolpack to arrest Samson for his latest crime and Moira can’t help looking satisfied by the outcome.
Sam Hill made his debut as Samson back 2009 (Image: ITV)
But her reaction leaves husband Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to wonder if she was responsible for Samson’s arrest. Later in the week, over at The Woolpack, Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) is awaits news of Samson’s plea hearing.
She agonises over the repercussions for her daughter, Esther, of having her biological dad locked up in prison.
Later, The Woolpack is silenced when Lydia enters with news from court, will she tell the pub Samson has left the village? Or will be be a free man?
Sam has played Samson since 2009, taking over from Bradley Milnes (2006-2008), Ben Shooter (2007-2008) and Charlie Pell (2008-2009).
