There’s turmoil and potential tragedy in Emmerdale next week as Ella Forster’s (Paula Lane) return to the village brings chaos, while Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) faces the end in a brutal prison attack.

Just as the dust is starting to settle for Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) since Ella’s exit, events combine to bring her reluctantly back – and he is overwhelmed to see her.

Elsewhere, the Dingles remain at war over whether Samson (Sam Hall) should be punished by police for his actions that landed Matty in prison.

It even leads to a violent altercation between Sam (James Hooton) and Cain (Jeff Hordley) – but not as violent as it is for Matty as thugs surround him, moving in for the kill…

Monday July 15
Sam is wanting son Samson to do a flit and escape justice while Lydia is unhappy Samson is wanting to evade the law. Lydia intercepts Samson’s secret rendezvous with Sam and implores Samson to head to the police station where he ultimately confesses to the truth of the stabbing, leaving Sam furious at Lydia.

Before long Lydia faces the rest of the Dingle family. Moira is relieved and hopeful but soon faces Sam’s anger and the rift between Sam and Cain becomes cataclysmic resulting in Sam punching his brother Cain to the floor.

Ruby is exerting pressure on Rose to carry out her plan. When Will almost catches Rose updating Ruby she covers. But Will’s stunned when Rose moves in for a kiss and he quickly pulls away to prevent any further confusion.

That afternoon, Will sets the record straight with Rose but is left unsure when she questions if he’ll tell Kim what happened.

Rhona reveals her tattoo, not only to Marlon, but the rest of Woolpack as well.

Jai is left hopeful his relationship will heal but blindsided when Laurel suggests they tell their children about the divorce.

Tuesday July 16
Matty at last has some hope when told about the confession but is soon paralysed with fear as he’s escorted back to his prison cell to find transphobic Robbo waiting for him, goading him with violent threat.

Meanwhile, it is tense at the Dingles when Cain comes round to ensure Samson doesn’t run away again and things again get heated between the brothers. Samson is nervous to be left alone with Cain. Moira and Amy are stressed as they await news while Matty shakes in fear in his cell, trying to block out transphobic abuse from other inmates, terrified for his life.