yes, rules out Alan Turner, I guess, although some people might find him a hunk, of course :p
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Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell has said that he would be "devastated" if his character Zak Dingle was killed off.
Producers recently revealed that one of the soap's cast will die during a live episode airing later this month. The scenes mark the 40th anniversary of the show, and 58-year-old Halliwell - who has played farmer Zak for 18 years - hopes that he will not be the one to go.
"I'd be devastated," he told PA when considering the possibility that Zak may be killed off.
"You've got financial commitments, and you get to a certain age where you don't want to go back to square one. Personally I'd be devastated if they killed Zak."
Fellow cast member Tony Audenshaw - who has played barman Bob Hope for 12 years - revealed that he is less worried about being written out of the show.
"It's fine," he said. "It's all part of being in a soap. I only came for three months, so I'm just glad I'm here now. No-one owes us a living."
Both Halliwell and Audenshaw will appear in the live episode, but neither has been shown the full script in an effort to keep the plot top secret.
"We're only shown bits so it doesn't leak out," Halliwell explained.
John Middleton, who plays vicar Ashley Thomas, revealed that the whole cast has been feeling nervous about the upcoming scenes.
He said: "We've all admitted we're having the classic actor's nightmare of waking up... on stage. You don't know what the play is, no-one's given you a clue, and you can't get across to the prompter's corner."
Emmerdale launches its 40th anniversary celebrations on Monday, October 15.
Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell has said that he would be "devastated" if his character Zak Dingle was killed off.
Producers recently revealed that one of the soap's cast will die during a live episode airing later this month. The scenes mark the 40th anniversary of the show, and 58-year-old Halliwell - who has played farmer Zak for 18 years - hopes that he will not be the one to go.
"I'd be devastated," he told PA when considering the possibility that Zak may be killed off.
"You've got financial commitments, and you get to a certain age where you don't want to go back to square one. Personally I'd be devastated if they killed Zak."
Fellow cast member Tony Audenshaw - who has played barman Bob Hope for 12 years - revealed that he is less worried about being written out of the show.
"It's fine," he said. "It's all part of being in a soap. I only came for three months, so I'm just glad I'm here now. No-one owes us a living."
Both Halliwell and Audenshaw will appear in the live episode, but neither has been shown the full script in an effort to keep the plot top secret.
"We're only shown bits so it doesn't leak out," Halliwell explained.
John Middleton, who plays vicar Ashley Thomas, revealed that the whole cast has been feeling nervous about the upcoming scenes.
He said: "We've all admitted we're having the classic actor's nightmare of waking up... on stage. You don't know what the play is, no-one's given you a clue, and you can't get across to the prompter's corner."
Emmerdale launches its 40th anniversary celebrations on Monday, October 15.
Emmerdale's 40th anniversary week kicks off with deception in the air later this month as Chas Dingle promises to run away with ex-fiancé Carl King.
Chas (Lucy Pargeter) makes the surprising declaration to Carl on the day of her wedding to Dan Spencer - but in reality, she has no intention of revisiting her relationship with the village bad boy.
Still terrified that Carl will expose her recent affair unless he gets what he wants, Chas plays a very careful game with the ruthless businessman - convincing him that she's going to give them another shot.
Chas explains that she'll leave Emmerdale with Carl that night, but first she wants time to break up with Dan in her own way.
Later, Chas's ex-lover Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) pays her a visit in The Woolpack's back room, keen to find out whether she has finally sorted things with Carl.
Cameron is left stunned as Chas reveals that she has falsely told Carl she'll run away with him tonight, but in reality she's getting out of the village with Dan as soon as the wedding is over.
This is the last thing Cameron wants to hear as he knows he will be left exposed by Chas's plan - but it seems that her mind is made up. Will Chas's idea pay off, or is she heading for a lot more trouble?
Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, October 15 at 7pm on ITV1.
Emmerdale's 40th anniversary week kicks off with deception in the air later this month as Chas Dingle promises to run away with ex-fiancé Carl King.
Chas (Lucy Pargeter) makes the surprising declaration to Carl on the day of her wedding to Dan Spencer - but in reality, she has no intention of revisiting her relationship with the village bad boy.
Still terrified that Carl will expose her recent affair unless he gets what he wants, Chas plays a very careful game with the ruthless businessman - convincing him that she's going to give them another shot.
Chas explains that she'll leave Emmerdale with Carl that night, but first she wants time to break up with Dan in her own way.
Later, Chas's ex-lover Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) pays her a visit in The Woolpack's back room, keen to find out whether she has finally sorted things with Carl.
Cameron is left stunned as Chas reveals that she has falsely told Carl she'll run away with him tonight, but in reality she's getting out of the village with Dan as soon as the wedding is over.
This is the last thing Cameron wants to hear as he knows he will be left exposed by Chas's plan - but it seems that her mind is made up. Will Chas's idea pay off, or is she heading for a lot more trouble?
Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, October 15 at 7pm on ITV1.
Why dont Chas just leave now on her own, she dont love Dan and he is hardly going to leave without his kids?
It might be Cameron who dies. Maybe there is a struggle between him and Chas and she whacks him and kills him. The truth about Chas and Cameron has to come out but it won't if Carl is killed. Let Carl live get rid of Cameron.
Monday
It's Chas and Dan's wedding day, and Chas is desperately trying to keep her nerves in check. As Debbie nervously awaits her induction this afternoon, Cameron steals an opportunity to see Chas by offering to deliver the flowers Debbie has bought her. Chas is dismissive when Cameron worries about what they're going to do and tells him she's dealing with it.
Soon afterwards, arriving at Carl's, Chas plays a very careful game - convincing him that she's going to give them another shot and will leave with him that night, but she wants time to break up with Dan in her own way.
With the pressure mounting, Chas asks Katie if she and Dan can get married first, covering that she's getting cold feet and just wants it over and done with. Katie is furious and after a slanging match between the two brides, the joint reception is called off. Chas then explains to a confused Dan that they're no longer having a joint reception - she just wants to get married and get as far away from the village as soon as possible.
Later, in the Woolpack backroom, Cameron arrives to see a fraught Chas. She reveals that she has falsely told Carl she'll run away with him tonight, but in reality is getting out of there as soon as the wedding is over. Aware he will be left exposed by Chas's plan, Cameron is left reeling...
Meanwhile, at Home Farm, Nicola is in control as everyone gets ready for the big day. As Declan leaves for the church, Megan looks at the accounts and spots a transaction to Katie for £250,000. She is furious to discover that her brother has ripped her off.
At the same time, Katie is blissfully happy and arrives at the church looking beautiful. She enters and joins Declan at the front, while outside, Megan's car screeches to a halt. As proceedings begin, a seething Megan storms in and demands answers from her brother…
Elsewhere, Jimmy is floored when Edna lets slip at the wedding that Carl has sold his entire share of the business to Charity behind his back. Fuming, he storms out to confront his scheming brother.
Tuesday
At Tug Ghyll, Debbie starts experiencing contractions and tries to get hold of Cameron, who is about to confront Carl. Unable to reach Cameron, Debbie tells Cain and Zak that they need to get her to the hospital ASAP.
On the way to the hospital, Cain's car breaks down and Debbie is struggling to cope with her pain and fear. It is critical to get Debbie to the hospital for the directed cord blood collection in order to save Sarah. Will Debbie make it to the hospital in time to ensure the safe arrival of Sarah's saviour sibling?
Meanwhile, Jimmy is boiling with fury and confronts Carl about selling his share of the business to Charity behind his back. A massive row begins, and Carl makes it clear to Jimmy that he means nothing to him anymore. Jimmy retorts that Carl has no-one left in the world, reminding him that the woman he loves is currently in church marrying someone else. Carl then punches Jimmy and a full-on fight ensues.
Elsewhere, Cameron is furious about Carl, and is determined he's not having everything on his terms. Ignoring Debbie's calls, he hangs around outside Mill Cottage. However, Jimmy arrives and scuppers his opportunity to have it out with Carl. Cameron watches unseen as the King brothers tear each other apart.
Also, Chas's nerves are in tatters as her wedding ceremony begins. Will Chas and Dan tie the knot uninterrupted?
Finally, during her second of the day's bridesmaid duties, Gennie lets out a gasp of pain...
Wednesday LIVE EPISODE
In honour of Emmerdale's 40th birthday, this hour-long live episode will present viewers with every aspect of life in one big night of drama.
It's an October night in the Yorkshire village, and the cries of two babies are set to bring joy to their loved ones. Two wedding celebrations are under way - one full of love and happiness, the other riddled with secrets and lies.
Lurking beneath, wrath, betrayal and heartache will shatter the night with an untimely death…
The live episode will be directed by Tony Prescott and shot entirely on location at the Emmerdale village.
Further storyline details have been held back for this episode.
Thursday
A body is discovered and the police are called. Dramatic scenes unfold in the aftermath of the untimely death in the village.
Meanwhile, Victoria and Adam share a kiss.
The police start to question the local residents about the untimely death in the village last night.
Further storyline details have been held back for this episode.
FRIDAY
Dramatic scenes continue to unfold following the death in the village.
Further storyline details have been held back for this episode.