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Emmerdale fans were left baffled by the same thing as they watched Laurel Sharm's hostage horror finally come to an end. The character found herself trapped in the worrying clutches of Councillor Colin after she previously helped his son remove himself from his dad over his homophobic views.

Emmerdale has pulled out the stops to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a series of episodes that have left viewers on the edge of their seats. In particular, there was an explosion with a quad bike that saw the death of Harriet Finch, although Kim Tate did try to save her.This prompted drama with Kim’s husband Will Taylor, who wondered if his wife killed his ex deliberately - something that viewers know she’s capable of. On the ITV soap Will is played by Dean Andrews and off screen the actor’s life is certainly different to the drama of his character.

Emmerdale fans have so far been treated to two explosive episodes this week as the 50th anniversary of the ITV soap continues. A deadly storm is battering the Dales, causing death and destruction, and resulting in at least one fatality so far in much-loved character Harriet Finch, played by actress Katherine Down Blyton.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary windstorm claimed its first victim - and fans were stunned that it was PC-turned-vicar-turned PC again, Harriet Finch. During Sunday night's special hour-long episode to mark the ITV soap's milestone occasion, viewers saw Harriet squashed when she plunged down a ravine followed by the quad bike she was riding in search for pregnant Amelia Spencer.

Emmerdale’s explosive 50th anniversary episode left viewers on the edges of their seats after an explosive hour long episode on Sunday - and it seems that it’s only going to get more intense in the coming days. During the storm, a quad bike explosion left fans shocked as they feared for the lives of Kim Tate and Harriet Finch. While viewers wait to see the fate of the characters, and see what else Emmerdale writers have in store for the 50th anniversary special, we take a look at what life for Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, is like off screen.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations got off to a wind-fuelled start as the storm looming over the Yorkshire Dales started to cause havoc for some of the village's much-loved residents. The ITV soap celebrated its five decades on air on Sunday (October 16) with a special hour-long episode kicking off a week's worth of drama.

Emmerdale star Claire King has discussed the ITV soap's explosive 50th stunt scenes on Sunday night as she teased her character Kim Tate's fate. During the milestone hour-long episode, Kim and Harriet Finch were caught in a quad bike explosion during the village's storm with the episode ending with both of them lifeless on the floor.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary episode on a big cliffhanger with multiple lives hanging in the balance as a windstorm took hold of the village. On Sunday night (October 16), an hour-long edition of Emmerdale to mark the soap's five decades on air saw Kim and Will's wedding finally take place.

Emmerdale legend Claire King has joked that the soap 'almost finished her off' after being thrust into the 50th-anniversary drama. The actress, who has played Kim Tate in the ITV soap on-and-off for 33 years, has found her place in the Dales at risk after a windstorm hit the beloved village.

Emmerdale looks set for explosive scenes during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary stunt week where pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer will be trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. In upcoming episodes, Amelia will go into labour after making a "mistake" at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hits the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia is blown about and with her contractions having started she desperately calls her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out the identity of Andrea Tate's "secret brother" after Thursday's bombshell. Only recently, Will Taylor has been paying a dodgy contact of his, Mike, in a bid to track down "dead" Jamie Tate after police officer Harriet Finch revealed he had been spotted recently.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist with Jamie Tate and baby Thomas after Thursday's episode. Only recently, Will has been paying a dodgy contact of his, Mike, in a bid to track down "dead" Jamie after police officer Harriet Finch revealed he had been spotted recently. Earlier this week, Mike told Will that a man fitting Jamie’s description was spotted near Hazel’s house, who is looking after Jamie's daughter and her granddaughter Millie, as he suggested a DNA test.

Emmerdale looks set for dramatic scenes as Will Taylor took "deadly" action to find Jamie Tate on Wednesday's episode. Only recently, Gabby Thomas has been convinced that "dead" Jamie is back and is after their son, Thomas, with a series of clues heightening her paranoia.

Emmerdale fans called for the return of a character on Tuesday's episode as police officer Harriet Finch revealed new information about "dead" Jamie Tate. Only recently, Gabby Thomas has been convinced that "dead" Jamie is back and is after their son, Thomas, with a series of clues heightening her paranoia.

Emmerdale appeared to tease Jamie Tate's return on Tuesday's episode of the ITV soap as a new clue was discovered in the village. Only recently, Gabby has been convinced that "dead" Jamie is back and is after their son, Thomas, with a series of clues heightening her paranoia. Viewers will recall that there was speculation around whether or not Jamie was still alive after he crashed his car into a lake in soap-tastic style last year - yet it was later confirmed that the vet was in fact alive.

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has revealed some fascinating behind the scenes secrets of how he and the ITV soap team filmed his character Marlon Dingle’s heartbreaking stroke scenes. Viewers watched as fan favourite Marlon suffered a severe stroke, just moments after he was celebrating the fact he was engaged to partner Rhona Kirk (Zoe Henry). After watching the tough but moving scenes, soap fans praised Mark for how the sensitive storyline had been dealt with and said how realistic it seemed.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has shared her own personal connection to the latest storyline airing on the ITV soap.

Emmerdale fans were left praising Dawn Taylor on Wednesday night as she managed to take down ex Alex Moore. Only recently, Dawn's new husband Billy Fletcher sweetly said that he would like to adopt her son Lucas, who she welcomed with ex Alex in 2015. However, Alex cruelly threatened Dawn, telling her that Billy could only adopt his son if she sold drugs for him as he is in trouble with his dealer.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist on the ITV soap where Dawn Taylor will set up her ex Alex Moore. Only recently, Dawn's new husband Billy Fletcher sweetly said that he would like to adopt her son Lucas, who she welcomed with ex Alex in 2015. However, before they could start the application forms, Dawn had to ask for Alex's permission as she and Billy decided to meet him face-to-face to tell him the news.

Emmerdale fans appeared like they couldn't be more pleased when they spotted the soap's 'new trio'.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Tuesday night as Meena Jutla was finally charged for her murders and crimes by the police. Only recently, Liam Cavanagh and wife Leyla Harding discovered the evil nurse's sick keepsake tin on their allotment, which contained trophies from all of her murders. After running a forensic examination on the items, it was confirmed that Meena's fingerprints were on the objects and the police finally had evidence for her crimes.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Tuesday night as Meena Jutla was finally charged for her murders and crimes by the police. Only recently, Liam Cavanagh and wife Leyla Harding discovered the evil nurse's sick keepsake tin on their allotment, which contained trophies from all of her murders. After running a forensic examination on the items, it was confirmed that Meena's fingerprints were on the objects and the police finally had evidence for her crimes.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled over Liam Cavanagh's blunder on Tuesday's episode as he confessed to wife Leyla Harding that he deliberately pushed Meena Jutla. Only recently, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child. It came after Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out Meena Jutla's escape plan on the ITV soap after she was put into police custody. Only recently, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child. It came after Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Monday night as Meena Jutla's sick tin full of keepsakes from her murders was discovered at Liam Cavanagh's allotment. Only recently, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child. It came after Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a new twist on the ITV soap involving murderer Meena Jutla and Billy Fletcher. On the latest episode, Meena appeared to get her comeuppance as she was finally put into police custody after inflicting months of evil in the village.

Emmerdale's murderer Meena Jutla finally appeared to get her comeuppance on Thursday's episode as she was questioned by the police. Only recently, Liam Cavanagh pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a lengthy prison twist for Liam Cavanagh after he was arrested for the attempted murder of Meena Jutla on Thursday. On Wednesday, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Thursday's episode as murderer Meena Jutla survived her deadly fall and Liam Cavanagh was arrested. On Wednesday, Liam pushed Meena off the same bridge that she murdered his daughter Leanna after she shared sick details about killing his child.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled on Wednesday's episode as they pointed out a phone blunder involving Billy Fletcher as he attempted to save Leyla Harding. Only recently, Meena Jutla kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Wednesday's episode as Liam Cavanagh appeared to "kill" Meena Jutla on the same bridge she murdered his daughter Leanna. Only recently, Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them. During the latest instalment, it saw Dawn, who managed to overpower Meena, demand to know where her son Lucas is after the village murderer revealed she had kidnapped him.

Emmerdale fans have been left fearing that Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch could be dead after murderer Meena Jutla attacked them during Tuesday's chilling episode. During the latest instalment, Meena, who kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding, drove to a remote viaduct as she revealed that she had groom Billy Fletcher in the boot.

Katherine Dow Blyton has played vicar Harriet Finch on Emmerdale since 2013 and has had us all hooked ever since, especially within the context of the vicar’s somewhat murky past. But aside from stirring the pot in the not-so-sleepy Yorkshire Dales, what is the star’s life like in real life? Here is what you need to know… Who is Katherine Dow Blyton? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has revealed that Harriet Finch will be "terrified" over the prospect of her affair coming to light.Harriet has been cheating on her partner Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) with corrupt policeman DI Malone (Mark Womack) – and fans can expect the storyline to be revisited next week.The ITV soap has been airing six special episodes, which explored how some of the villagers have been coping in lockdown.