Emmerdale issues pre-show warning after upcoming scenes left star turning to unusual therapy
05.09.2023 - 13:03
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Emmerdale has issued a pre-show warning ahead of upsetting scenes. On Tuesday night (September 5) in the ITV soap, viewers will see Lydia Dingle attacked by her childhood friend after their re-acquaintance following years apart.
Lydia and Craig came back into contact during scenes aired last month (August) after he spotted her at a jobs fair at the Hide. The pair have since been seen bonding after Lydia told Craig she had given birth to their stillborn baby when they were in a teenage relationship while living in the same children's home.
Lydia and Craig have since been talking about their son, Toby, and paid a visit the bridge where she scattered baby Toby's ashes with Craig later suggesting as they sat in the car: "Maybe we can make a regular thing of it? Like, on his birthday, take him a toy or some flowers so he'll know his parents are always thinking of him."
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An emotional yet thrilled Lydia replied: "I'd really like that." Her former flame hugged her tight before seemingly wanting to make a further move and, clearly uncomfortable, she was forced to flee.
In Tuesday's episode, Craig's behaviour turns sinister and he forces himself on Lydia. To make things worse, Lydia is also being gaslighted by Craig which increases her self-doubt, she is struck by feelings of guilt and fear that her truth will not be believed by those in the village.
In the coming days and weeks, viewers will see Lydia grapple with the aftermath of her ordeal as she weighs up whether or not to report the assault to police. The storyline has been produced with the support of the charity Rape Crisis England and Wales, to ensure Dingle’s story is