Emmerdale's Liam Fox says it 'hasn't been easy' as Dan's plan to run revealed
01.08.2023 - 16:03
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Emmerdale star Liam Fox says his current storyline as Dan Spencer is one of the most satisfying things he's done during his 12 years on the soap - but working on the plot hasn't been easy. It comes as official spoilers reveal what Dan plans to do in the aftermath of his one-punch attack on a man who was harassing his teenage daughter Amelia.
According to the spoilers, despite Dan’s best efforts to plan for her future, Amelia is convinced there is another path they can take - to go on the run. Dan protests at her plan, but Amelia is insistent they can escape to Ireland in order to stay as a family.
The next day, Amelia is stressed about losing her dad to prison and almost accidentally hurts Esther. When Dan saves them at the last second, both are scared to know they will be losing each other soon.
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Seeing his daughter’s fear and being overwhelmingly scared of prison, Dan comes round to the idea of running away. The next day, desperate Dan corners Cain and asks for help to flee the country.
Cain agrees and soon Dan confirms to Amelia their escape plan will go ahead but reminding her she cannot tell anyone including Noah. Amelia’s scared but determined to do this with her father.
Later, Cain presents Dan and Amelia with ferry tickets, an old car and a burner phone for their escape to Ireland. Everything is suddenly very real for the father and daughter.
They share a sad smile about leaving Emmerdale and set off as a three. But viewers are left wondering whether they have made the right decision - and whether Dan should face the music for his one-punch misdemeanour.
Liam, 53, has played Dan since 2011, and told