Emmerdale

The Emmerdale 50th anniversary special has aired, setting up Storm Week - but more importantly, setting up the future.

[Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/) airs on weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV and ITV Hub. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. Props, therefore, to the behind-the-scenes team who have gone above and beyond for Storm Week to make it look as lifelike and terrifying as possible. Emmerdale did well not to focus too much on the past. As for the drama, it genuinely feels like everyone is truly in danger. The warmth of the village community shines through, thus underlining what a terrible event is about to strike. Long-serving Kim Tate (Claire King) majestically rode her horse through the long grasses before we dived headfirst into the action - and what a dramatic episode it was. It's abundantly crucial not just to this particular episode, but to soaps in general. And then, it does. It has tackled everything from harrowing cancer storylines to stalking and teen pregnancy among recent times. It was harmless - Will is clearly #TeamKim. [Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/).

The Paddy Dingle star has also spoken about his famous double act with character Marlon Dingle.

You can visit our [Emmerdale homepage](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/emmerdale) to find the latest gossip about the soap and its stars. Joking in self-deprecating fashion, Dominic said: “I get it on Twitter all the time 'how come Paddy has been married fives times and I'm on my own?'." Mark declared Paddy the 'love of Marlon's life'. I can’t explain to you what it means to me.” The character has been married to Mandy Dingle, Emily Dingle, Rhona Goskirk and Chas Dingle. In one segment, the programme touched upon some of the biggest weddings and characters who have been prolific with marriages.

The special programme airs today (16 October) exactly 50 years to the day since the ITV soap first appeared on screens in 1972. To celebrate the occasion, the ...

The survivors will be left having to deal with the aftermath of the storm. The special episode will air today (16 October) on ITV 1/ 1HD. Amelia will go into labour during the storm, while she is alone in a barn. It will also be available on ITV Hub following its conclusion if you are unable to watch it as the episode airs. The ITV programme was originally filmed in the real-life village of Arncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales before moving to Esholt in West Yorkshire. [ITV](/topic/itv) soap first appeared on screens in 1972.

Emmerdale has gripped viewers for half a century and is marking that milestone with a special episode tonight. The weeknight drama first hit screens in ...

Emmerdale stars past and present will make appearances as they recall well-known storylines and memories from their time on the soap. Fans should tune in early though as a one-off documentary will air an hour earlier on both ITV and ITV Hub. Emmerdale has gripped viewers for half a century and is marking that milestone with a special episode tonight.