Emmerdale star promises ‘very bold’ story will turn ‘really dark’
Emmerdale’s Louise Jameson has confirmed her character will be involved in the aftermath of Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) being sexually assaulted by Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker).
Yesterday, the ITV soap aired some extremely harrowing scenes that saw Doctor Todd take advantage of a drunk Charity.
Prior to this, Caitlin was piling on the pressure and reminding Charity of the deadline she set for the blackmail money. Because Charity knew she couldn’t find £70k within 24 hours, she eventually turned to drinking to try and block out her problems.
The alcohol made Charity bold, and she told Doctor Todd to go right ahead and tell Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) about baby Leyla not being her child.
This move made Caitlin feel as though she wasn’t in control of the situation. She proceeded to wait for Charity to pass out as a result of her alcohol, and then sexually assaulted her.
In today’s episode – now available on ITVX and YouTube – Charity heads to the police station and reports Doctor Todd. She goes through a physical examination by two nurses, and questioning by a detective, and then heads home all alone.
As the aftermath begins, Emmerdale will focus on Charity’s internal battle as she wonders whether to tell a loved one about her assault, or keep it to herself.
Among the people who have no idea about Doctor Todd’s true nature is Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). She has been involved in a romance story with Caitlin, and has so far fallen for her comments about Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) being obsessed with her, and Charity being a jealous ex.
With actress Caroline Harker leaving her role as Doctor Todd, it’s safe to assume there will come a time where Vanessa discovers the truth about the woman she welcomed into her home, and she will need all the support she can get.
One person confirmed to be there for Vanessa during this period is Mary Goskirk. Actress Louise Jameson, who has played Mary since 2022, has said that Mary’s ‘shoulders are going to have to grow, as Vanessa might need them to cry on in the aftermath of what’s in store for her and Doctor Todd.’
The star also added to her chat with Inside Soap that the plot is ‘going to get really dark. It’s a very bold story and Caroline Harker is marvellous.’
Actress Emma Atkins previously said of this story: ‘This has been one of the most demanding and significant storylines I’ve had to navigate as Charity. We know her as a tough, resilient character, but this trauma will expose a deep, raw vulnerability that has been heartbreaking at times to play.
‘I hope this storyline gives even one person the courage to speak out or helps others understand the quiet devastation of trauma.’
