Emmerdale Spoilers 27th - 31st August

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Diane's doing her best to avoid talking to Jack about their problems, leaving him concerned. When she visits Billy, he puts pressure on her to carry on where they left off, and tells her that she'll have to choose between him and Jack. When Jack tries once more to talk things through, Diane shocks him when she declares that she needs some distance. With Diane's bags packed, will her mini-break from Jack turn into a one-way ticket?

Elsewhere Ashley visits Laurel and the new baby at hospital. Her joy soon turns to disappointment when he tells her that her parents are busy with her sister Caroline, and won't be visiting for days. Will this spark another family feud?

Meanwhile Donna dodges question after question about her estrangement from Marlon. Later Bob attempts to comfort a glum Marlon who says there's nothing anyone can do. Concerned the gossips will reveal the truth, Donna moves back into Tall Trees to show a united front. Will this mend their broken home?


28th August

Victoria and Jack blame themselves for Diane's decision to leave. Meanwhile Daz tells Billy that Diane is spending a couple of weeks with Bernice in Brighton. During a later conversation with Edna, Billy is encouraged to fight for the one he loves. When he hears from Pearl that Diane's train has been delayed, in desperation, Billy steals a car from the garage and sets off to follow her. Could he be on a one way journey back into prison?

Elsewhere, Lexi uses her charm to wangle an invitation to the forthcoming jewellery sale at Home Farm. When the event organiser gives Lexi a bracelet, she brags about her successful 'theft' to Chas and Debbie. This leads to a showdown between Lexi and Debbie over who's game enough to steal the rest of the jewellery. Could the girls be gearing up for the crime of the century?

Meanwhile Kelly tells Jimmy that she doesn't want to join the family business, but he doesn't suspect it's because of her problems with Carrie. However, in a business meeting later, Jimmy notices that Carrie is touchy at the mention of Kelly and when Kelly interrupts them, he is even more confused when Carrie leaves without a word. Can Kelly call a cease fire before their feuding forces her secret out into the open?

29th August

Debbie tries to rope Chas in on the plan, but she warns her niece that Lexi is too unpredictable. Fearing for Debbie, Chas agrees to listen to their plan, but no more. Meanwhile Carrie is suspicious when she finds Lexi in one of the rooms at Home Farm. Debbie later sabotages boss Bruce's car with Chas in tow. As Lexi schmoozes with him to gain his trust, Debbie and Chas approach - Chas securing a job behind the bar at the event, Debbie securing a ticket for the event in return for fixing his car. With the foundations laid, will the three femme fatales pull off the great jewel heist?

Elsewhere, Shadrach warns Belle not to proceed with her party but the younger Dingle tells him not to say a word. However Lisa discovers from Alesha's mum that Belle has invited all her friends over to Mill Cottage for a party. With the event in full swing, Gray entertains the kids with a magic show, impressing Katie in the process. Upset, Lisa tells Zak and the two storm over to Mill Cottage but can't bring themselves to embarrass Belle. Is Rosemary's influence leaving Belle with a distaste for the Dingle lifestyle?

Meanwhile, Debbie tells Daz she's dropped the charges against Billy but he gives her the cold shoulder. Val is also disappointed in her but brightens when Debbie tells her she's not pressing charges anymore. However, Billy is told that he still faces at least a month in prison but his probation officer encourages him to explain himself to Daz. Has Billy undone all his good work with his son?


30th August

The guests arrive for the event at Home Farm and Chas warns Lexi not to make a mess of things. The collection is unveiled and the girls clock the necklace they're planning to steal.. Debbie works her magic on Bruce and the girls wait for the perfect moment to strike. Lexi causes a blackout and Chas spills some champagne while Debbie steals the necklace and hides it in Rodney's jacket. The plan comes to fruition when after Chas's perfectly executed spillage, Rodney insists she get his jacket dry-cleaned. Could the girls have pulled off the perfect crime?

Meanwhile, Kelly turns up drunk at the party and has an altercation with door staff. Matthew warns Jimmy to keep her under control but she insults Bruce during his sales pitch. Embarrassed she then leaves and outside, hits the bottle with Eli. Full of guilt and self-loathing, she decides she can't sink any lower and kisses Eli. As their lips meet a camera flashes from the shadows. Has Kelly put another nail in the coffin of her and Jimmy's relationship?

Also at the party, Chas tells Jonny that Paul is really keen on him and needs a show of commitment. Meanwhile Paul watches jealously as Katie and Gray share a drink together. After trying rings on for fun, Jonny buys one and takes Paul into the grounds of Home Farm and gets down on one knee…


31st August

With Carl out of the picture, Grace finds that her success rate at work skyrockets. Meanwhile, the Kings' search for the missing necklace is stalled when Carl returns home early. He insists to his brothers he's over Grace, but then heads straight to see her. She refuses to let him in but is clearly still torn by her feelings for him. However she's astonished to discover that Carl's told Matthew and Jimmy about the two of them, and tells him to go. In his desperation to see her, he deliberately gets himself arrested for drink driving. Will this get the DCI's attention?

Elsewhere, Debbie is unimpressed as Lexi takes charge of the necklace following the heist. Eli guesses from Debbie's smugness that she was involved in the theft, and Rodney watches them suspiciously. Keen to regain control over the situation, she sees Chas and Lexi asleep in the Woolpack, and pockets the necklace herself. When the snoring pair wait, Lexi jumps to the right conclusion as to the whereabouts of the jewellery. Will the girls distrust of each other bring about their downfall?

Over at Tall Trees, the atmosphere is tense as Donna gives Marlon the silent treatment. Meanwhile, Eli is quick to remind her later that if she brings him down, he'll take Marlon with him. His confidence in the situation is affirmed when he brazenly moves back into Tall Trees, leaving Donna and Marlon appalled. Will his presence dash any hopes that Marlon had of mending his marriage to Donna?