All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as casualty of Tate-Dingle war ‘confirmed’

The blood feud between the Tates and the Dingles rages on in Emmerdale next week.

With his enemies, Moira (Natalie J Robb) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), and even his fiancée, Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), scheming to bring about his downfall, it becomes apparent that Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) and Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) are more aware than anyone predicted. As Joe strikes back, has the battle claimed it’s first corpse?

Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) finds herself in an unusual position, out of options and at the mercy of ruthless Dr Todd (Caroline Harker). Can Charity found the cash to pay for Todd’s silence, or has she finally found an opponent she can’t out-manoeuvre?

Robron are under fire, quite literally, when Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) find themselves the victims of a number of arson attacks. While Ross Barton (Michael Parr) schemes alongside Sam Dingle (James Hooton), suspicion falls on Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah), but what is he hiding?

Elsewhere, as Cain faces his new reality, Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) succeeds where Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) fails and gets through to him, while Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) remains narked off with Sam.

That enough to whet your appetite? Good! On to the main course!

Monday, May 18

As it looks like Cain and Joe will go head to head in the Woolpack, Moira arrives just in time and Cain withdraws, leaving Dawn terrified that things are getting too volatile. With Moira aware of Cain’s rage and concerned over how much longer he can keep himself in check, Moira’s forced to tell Dawn to take the kids and flee.

While Charity sweats under the pressure of Dr. Todd, she’s focussed on keeping Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) at bay at home. Fast running out of options, Charity is chilled to come downstairs and find Todd holding baby Leyla, and further panic stricken when she demands her money within one week.

Elsewhere, Robert and Aaron begin to wonder who’s targeting them when another fire springs up on Emmerdale Farm.

Tuesday, May 19

Dawn breaks it to Moira that she can’t leave Joe, but while she reassures her that she’s dedicated to their plan to destroy him, she struggles later when talk turns to their wedding. As Dawn heads upstairs, Graham comes home and it becomes crystal clear that they both know what she’s up to.

Todd flexes the power she holds over Charity, inviting Ross and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) to play a game of darts. Charity confronts her in the toilets, though even when she takes the upper hand physically, Todd reminds her that she holds all the cards, leaving Charity ultimately defeated.

Meanwhile, Lydia is annoyed with Sam for missing her dance class, forcing him to seek out Ross with a request and Aaron spells it out that he thinks Joe is behind the fires.

Wednesday, May 20

Ross and Sam scope out a barn on Emmerdale Farm, and Ross decides to concoct a cover story for their plan. Asking Sam to start a fire, they’re startled by Robert and Aaron’s approach, leaving Sam to flee. Thinking on his feet, Ross tells them that he’s hunting their arsonist and even procures payment from Robert for his efforts, later reporting to Sam that he’s sorted a space, while Aaron roasts Kammy for turning up to work exhausted and scruffy.

While Graham urges Joe to strike against Dawn and end her scheming, he returns home and pales to see Dawn, lifeless at the foot of the stairs, while Joe stands atop them.

Also, Charity tries to protect Vanessa from Todd and, quickly running out of options, offers to sell her half of the pub to Kim Tate (Claire King).

Thursday, May 21

Robert blanches when, after another fire, Ross floats the idea that Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) could be behind the attacks, while Aaron’s suspicions fall on Kammy.

With Robert tripling Ross’ pay to find the arsonist quicker, Aaron begins to wonder if Ross is starting the fires to extract money from them, and he and Robert decide to investigate for themselves.

Elsewhere, Cain coldly dismisses Liam when he pushes him to consider life after having his catheter removed.

Friday, May 22

As Cain continues to suffer alone, Eric offers him some advice, encouraging him to face his problems and tackle them head on.

With Aaron and Robert utterly dedicated to finding the arsonist, Kammy privately sweats, alarmed at their determination.

Meanwhile, Joe makes a confession that nobody sees coming.