Emmerdale Spoilers 8th - 12th August 2016

[Perdita]

Emmerdale's Zak Dingle is left waiting at the altar next week as Joanie Wright goes AWOL on their wedding day.

Zak is hoping for a happy future with his wife-to-be as the day of their ceremony arrives, but their entire future looks set to be derailed in dramatic style when Joanie (Denise Black) gets cold feet.

There's a bad omen on the eve of the wedding when Zak accidentally calls Joanie by the name of his ex-wife Lisa after some drunken stag night celebrations.

The next day, an embarrassed Zak apologises and reasserts his love for Joanie - but she isn't so sure anymore and later pays a shock visit to Lisa in her wedding dress.

Zak is in a bad way after his stag do
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Zak shocks Joanie by calling her Lisa
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Zak shocks Joanie by calling her Lisa
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Joanie has something very important to tell Lisa, but will she head off to get married afterwards? Or will this meeting of Zak's two love interests end in heartbreak for him?

Steve Halliwell, who plays Zak, revealed: "Zak describes Joanie as the woman of his dreams, but he still has some regrets over Lisa. He still has a deep affection for Lisa and always will.

"When he calls Joanie by the wrong name, he's not even aware that he's done it until Kerry points it out to him afterwards. She asks: 'Do you remember saying that when you were drunk?' Zak is absolutely flabbergasted and wonders what he's going to do now. He doesn't remember any of it.

"Zak knows that Joanie isn't going to be happy about it, because it's right before the wedding. Zak making that mistake is a combination of things.

"Zak says that 'he always loved her and always will', which will refer more to Lisa than to Joanie, because he's not known Joanie for that long. His emotions are very mixed because he's drunk."

Lisa is floored by what Joanie says
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On the moment that Zak realises Joanie is late for the wedding, Steve continued: "Sam has to ask Zak: 'Do you think I should keep them all entertained?' That's quite hilarious in some ways. I hope the viewers find it hilarious, because it was on the day!

"Sam starts to do his bird impersonations and various other animals too, trying to keep the guests entertained while they're waiting for Joanie to come. Zak eventually thinks the wedding is not going to happen. But we'll see."

Whatever happens at the wedding, it's clear that Emmerdale fans haven't given up hope of Zak and Lisa reuniting - and even Steve himself is hoping it could happen sooner or later.

He laughed: "Viewers often say, 'What are you doing, you naughty man?' Sometimes they even shout things like, 'Get back with Lisa! I always say: 'It's in the hands of the writers, I don't know if he's going to get back with her, but he could well'. People also say to me: 'Joanie is alright but she's not Lisa'.

"I think I'd like to see Zak and Lisa get back together too. Much as I enjoy working with both of them equally, I think because of the long tradition of our family, their relationship was a symbol of loyalty and family values.

"I think that's what the viewers would like and I think it's what I would like too."

Emmerdale airs Zak and Joanie's wedding day on Tuesday, August 9 at 7pm on ITV.

Digital Spy

[Perdita]

Monday


Joanie is excited to pick up her wedding dress, but Belle is ashamed when the stain is discovered. At the same time, it's the day of Zak's stag party, but Aaron and Charity are hostile about the celebrations. It's not long before Lisa cries on Chas's shoulder, confessing that she still loves Zak.

Later, a drunken Zak staggers home from his party and Joanie comes to his rescue by pulling him out of a bush, but she is shocked when Zak accidentally calls her 'Lisa'. How will she react?

Joanie is excited to collect her wedding dress but Belle is ashamed
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Meanwhile, Emma and James announce they're thinking of buying Wylie's Farm. However, Pierce is suspicious when he overhears Rakesh telling Emma that it's taking time to pay back their deposit. It's not long before Ross is tackling Rakesh over the injustice with violence and a tyre wrench. Pierce sides with James and soon Rakesh is stunned when they tell him he has just 48 hours to return the deposit, or they're taking him to court over the money.

Rakesh is stunned when Pierce and James tell him he has 48 hours to return the deposit
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Elsewhere, Chrissie urges Lachlan to visit Lawrence in hospital to make up with him.

Also today, Charity tries to seduce Cain, but he pushes her away and she's crushed.


Tuesday

Hour-long episode

Zak is hungover and worries that he's made a fool of himself. Joanie feels torn when Zak tells her that he loves her. Joanie admits to Belle that she's nervous but, Belle starts shaking and fixes her gaze on unnerved Joanie. Following more taunting from Ellie, what is Belle planning?

Later, Kerry is disturbed to learn from Belle that Joanie has disappeared and Lisa is shocked to find Joanie waiting for her in her wedding dress. Lisa's floored by what Joanie says...

Zak waits at the church but will his wedding to Joanie go ahead?
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Meanwhile, a guilty Lachlan visits Andy and nearly blows the truth. Later, Andy calls Rakesh and tells him Lachlan knows something.

Chrissie and Lachlan visits Andy in prison
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Elsewhere, David gets his Decree Nisi and re-proposes to Tracy. Leyla reluctantly agrees to help plan the wedding. David encourages Tracy to think of her guest list, but she explains that her mum is in Ibiza and her dad is in prison, so there isn't anyone.

Also, Rhona is shocked to learn that Pierce has won lots of money from Rakesh at poker and lets slip to Priya. Rakesh lies and drops to a new low in his behaviour when he persuades Rishi to take him on to do the finances for the factory and is soon given full control.


Wednesday

Rakesh piles guilt on Lachlan, trying to find out what he knows, but Chrissie interrupts. Rakesh naively tells Chrissie his suspicions and she insists on talking to Andy. In prison, a two-faced Chrissie assures Andy that Lachlan would have told her if he did it. He accepts this but is frustrated there aren't other suspects, giving Chrissie an idea.

Soon afterwards, Chrissie turns her talons on Rakesh when she works out what he's done with Mill. Rakesh panics to realise Chrissie still has him over a barrel, despite him having worked out her agenda regarding Andy.

Meanwhile, Lisa tries to hide her hurt from Belle and Zak. Chas suggests to Zak that Lisa isn't coping as well as she makes out, but Joanie is in a bad way too. Zak finds Lisa outside the Dingles' and tells her that he's still there for her if she needs him. Later, Joanie runs into Lisa and soon Lisa has made a decision.

Elsewhere, Rhona suggests Pierce returns his poker winnings, though he resists. She is troubled to receive an anniversary card from Paddy and decides to tackle the subject.

Also today, David re-proposes to Tracy, but she's upset not to have family around for a wedding so David tells Leyla his plan.


Thursday (1)

Having backed Rakesh into a corner, Chrissie bribes him that she will buy the Mill development if he ensures Andy is convicted. Lawrence worries the plan will fail, but Chrissie reassures him and he's left troubled by Chrissie's cold attitude as she continues to stir and machinate.

Later, Rakesh advises Andy that he should plead guilty, but will it work when Andy takes his the place in the dock and makes his plea?

Meanwhile, David sneaks to the prison to see Tracy's dad. Frank appears friendly and is pleased that David wants to help him repair things with his daughter, who he calls 'Teenie'. David is shocked to learn he's up for early release.

Elsewhere, the family do their best to change Lisa's mind.

Also, Moira asks Holly to take Cain his clothes so she doesn't have to see him.


Thursday (2)

In court, Andy is outraged as he is led away.

Later, guilty Rakesh visits Andy in his cell and is sickened when Andy tells him that he can't go to prison because Chrissie will crumble. What will Rakesh do?

Meanwhile, David is alarmed to learn that Frank wants to stay with his daughter and has sent her letters. Frank informs David that he's in prison for assault and asks him to get his daughter to reply to him. Tracy is shocked and upset to learn that he's been to see her dad. She is also unsettled to learn Frank is getting out and tells David he's been played.

Elsewhere, as Ellie continues to torment Belle, Bailey urges her to get a doctor's appointment - concerned she isn't herself.

Also, Holly's plan to reunite Cain and Moira fails.

Finally, Vanessa is confused by a call she gets.


Friday

Will Andy find out he has been set up?

Meanwhile, Leyla makes up excuses to delay the wedding but David smells a rat. Vanessa also gets involved, claiming that Tracy is taking advantage. A food fight and argument breaks out between Vanessa and Tracy, who are kept apart by David.

Elsewhere, Marlon fusses over birthday girl April. Later, April tells Carly she'd choose her to be her new Mum.

April insists tha Carly comes to her party
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April insists tha Carly comes to her party
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Also today, Charity drops in to ask Lisa to look after Noah, then sticks around when Moira arrives to ask Cain to transfer some money. Cain wants to go somewhere and talk, but is devastated when Moira tells him she wants a divorce.

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[pamcat30]

Could it be possible that Vanessa and Tracey both have the same dad? Vanessa has said that her father is in jail as well.

[tammyy2j]

Could it be possible that Vanessa and Tracey both have the same dad? Vanessa has said that her father is in jail as well.

I thought Bob's cellmate was to be a dad for one of them, Vanessa, but maybe it is Michael Praed's character

[JessicaMad]

Could it be possible that Vanessa and Tracey both have the same dad? Vanessa has said that her father is in jail as well.

One of the mags teased that two characters would find out they are related to each other, so I think it's likely.

[lizann]

zak you fool why marry joanie poor lisa