Emmerdale spoilers: Special all-female episode marks International Women's Day
There's a lot going on!
Author: Marianna MansonPublished 27th Feb 2019 Last updated 27th Feb 2019
Next week, four's a crowd when both Paddy Kirk AND Kerry Wyatt join Jessie and Marlon Dingle on their honeymoon to Belfast in Emmerdale. But Paddy is there for a very important reason. After finding out his dad, Bear Wolf, is touring in Ireland, Paddy makes a plan to track him down and confront him for leaving the family.
But when they are finally face to face, Bear Wolf has a very conflicting revelation, and the pair of them are left wondering how they might conduct a relationship from here.
Aaron Livesy is ploughing full steam ahead with the surrogacy plans – without Robert Sugden's consent. When he meets and warms to a potential surrogate, Lucie, will he take matters into his own hands?
Jacob Gallagher is left broiling as his dad David Metcalfe and Maya Stepney prepare for a romantic weekend away. Overcome by his jealousy, Jacob schemes to ruin their plans.
Also next week on Emmerdale, a special Friday episode will air to celebrate International Women's Day on Friday 8th March. The episode has been entirely produced and directed by female crew members and focuses only on the female characters. Girl power!
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After his brief run in with his dad, Bear Wolf, Paddy begins to track his movements and learns he's on tour in Belfast – where Marlon and Jessie are headed for their honeymoon.
Emmerdale spoilers: Special all-female episode marks International Women's Day
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Returning to Home Farm, Moira senses someone is following her and unseen by her, a hooded figure lurks in the shadows.
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After his brief run in with his dad, Bear Wolf, Paddy begins to track his movements and learns he's on tour in Belfast – where Marlon and Jessie are headed for their honeymoon.
Emmerdale spoilers
Confiding in Marlon, Paddy says he's thinking of traveling with them to Belfast. Marlon agrees, but when Paddy shows up for their trip, Jessie is none the wiser.
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Hearing of their plan, Kerry also requests to travel to Belfast with them, to look or her daughter Amy. Jessie initially refused, but after learning about Marlon's agreement with Paddy, she's forced to let her join.
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Kerry is thankful, and opens up about the full reason she's come to Belfast. But tensions fray when they arrive and find there's an issue with the accommodation.
Emmerdale spoilers
Paddy successfully tracks down Bear Wolf, who is less intimidating without his wig. Bear Wolf is shocked when Paddy presents him with evidence that proves he's his father.
Emmerdale spoilers
Bear Wolf admits how much Paddy's mother meant to him. Reflecting on the past, Bear's hurt to think that Paddy's mum lied to him because she thought Paddy would be better off without him.
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When Paddy tells him about Grace, Bear's shock and sadness is genuine and as Bear prepares to leave, they wonder where they go from here.
Emmerdale spoilers
Later that evening, Marlon and Paddy try to track down Bear Wolf's wrestling match in a string of busy pubs.
Emmerdale spoilers
But things take a strange turn when Paddy is mistaken for a wrestler himself, and dragged up on to stage!
Emmerdale spoilers
Thankfully, Bear Wolf intervenes and saves the day from Paddy being beaten to a pulp.
Emmerdale spoilers
Back in the village, David is excitedly preparing for a romantic night away with Maya.
Emmerdale spoilers
But Jacob can't contain his jealousy, and comes up with a plan to sabotage their night.
Emmerdale spoilers
Jacob successfully stalls David from leaving – when Maya finds out David is running late she's fuming, and tells him not to bother coming at all.
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When Robert can't make a surrogacy meeting because of work commitments, Aaron decides to go on his own.
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Buoyed by a great meeting, Aaron heads out again to a meet and greet with potential surrogates – without Robert.
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He meets Lucie, who he warms to instantly and vows to do whatever it takes to secure Lucie for himself and Robert.
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Choosing to keep Robert in the dark about Lucie, Aaron has to cover his tracks and asks Liv to keep the secret for him.
Emmerdale spoilers
With Leyla concerned that she's pushed Graham away without meaning to, Leyla offers up some relationship advice, but Megan is determined not to show she's upset.
Emmerdale spoilers
When Graham arrives at the Take a Vow offices with a peace offering gift for Megan she scoffs, and tells him she doesn't want it.
Emmerdale spoilers
Billy and Ellis find themselves at the same house party, with Tracy stuck in the middle.
Emmerdale spoilers
Things get heated when she kisses one of them – but which one has she fallen for?
Emmerdale spoilers
Charity is irritated when Vanessa comes home drunk, but as she's reprimanding her in the lounge, her phone rings with some shocking news.
Emmerdale spoilers
Meanwhile, Chas tends to Grace's grave and feels her spirits gradually lifting. She and Laurel bond over a shared secret.
Emmerdale spoilers
Returning to Home Farm, Moira senses someone is following her and unseen by her, a hooded figure lurks in the shadows.
Emmerdale spoilers
After his brief run in with his dad, Bear Wolf, Paddy begins to track his movements and learns he's on tour in Belfast – where Marlon and Jessie are headed for their honeymoon.
Emmerdale spoilers
Confiding in Marlon, Paddy says he's thinking of traveling with them to Belfast. Marlon agrees, but when Paddy shows up for their trip, Jessie is none the wiser.
Emmerdale spoilers
Hearing of their plan, Kerry also requests to travel to Belfast with them, to look or her daughter Amy. Jessie initially refused, but after learning about Marlon's agreement with Paddy, she's forced to let her join.
Emmerdale spoilers
Kerry is thankful, and opens up about the full reason she's come to Belfast. But tensions fray when they arrive and find there's an issue with the accommodation.
Emmerdale spoilers
Paddy successfully tracks down Bear Wolf, who is less intimidating without his wig. Bear Wolf is shocked when Paddy presents him with evidence that proves he's his father.
Emmerdale spoilers
Bear Wolf admits how much Paddy's mother meant to him. Reflecting on the past, Bear's hurt to think that Paddy's mum lied to him because she thought Paddy would be better off without him.
Emmerdale spoilers
When Paddy tells him about Grace, Bear's shock and sadness is genuine and as Bear prepares to leave, they wonder where they go from here.
Emmerdale spoilers
Later that evening, Marlon and Paddy try to track down Bear Wolf's wrestling match in a string of busy pubs.
Emmerdale spoilers
But things take a strange turn when Paddy is mistaken for a wrestler himself, and dragged up on to stage!
Emmerdale spoilers
Thankfully, Bear Wolf intervenes and saves the day from Paddy being beaten to a pulp.
Emmerdale spoilers
Back in the village, David is excitedly preparing for a romantic night away with Maya.
Emmerdale spoilers
But Jacob can't contain his jealousy, and comes up with a plan to sabotage their night.
Emmerdale spoilers
Jacob successfully stalls David from leaving – when Maya finds out David is running late she's fuming, and tells him not to bother coming at all.
Emmerdale spoilers
When Robert can't make a surrogacy meeting because of work commitments, Aaron decides to go on his own.
Emmerdale spoilers
Buoyed by a great meeting, Aaron heads out again to a meet and greet with potential surrogates – without Robert.
Emmerdale spoilers
He meets Lucie, who he warms to instantly and vows to do whatever it takes to secure Lucie for himself and Robert.
Emmerdale spoilers
Choosing to keep Robert in the dark about Lucie, Aaron has to cover his tracks and asks Liv to keep the secret for him.
Emmerdale spoilers
With Leyla concerned that she's pushed Graham away without meaning to, Leyla offers up some relationship advice, but Megan is determined not to show she's upset.
Emmerdale spoilers
When Graham arrives at the Take a Vow offices with a peace offering gift for Megan she scoffs, and tells him she doesn't want it.
Emmerdale spoilers
Billy and Ellis find themselves at the same house party, with Tracy stuck in the middle.
Emmerdale spoilers
Things get heated when she kisses one of them – but which one has she fallen for?
Emmerdale spoilers
Charity is irritated when Vanessa comes home drunk, but as she's reprimanding her in the lounge, her phone rings with some shocking news.
Emmerdale spoilers
Meanwhile, Chas tends to Grace's grave and feels her spirits gradually lifting. She and Laurel bond over a shared secret.
Emmerdale spoilers
Returning to Home Farm, Moira senses someone is following her and unseen by her, a hooded figure lurks in the shadows.
Now let's remind ourselves of what's happening this week... Jacob Gallagher turns sixteen, and Maya Stepney plans a 'special' birthday present for him. Excited and nervous, Jacob finds himself torn as his relationship with Liv Flaherty progresses. When Liv finds herself alone in the summerhouse with Jacob, she confuses herself as she considers having sex with him.
Tensions are at boiling point between father and daughter Cain and Debbie Dingle. The custody battle for Kyle Dingle rages on, and Faith Dingle is sure she has a chance at sole custody. When Debbie realises what she's done, she is wracked with guilt. Can she make it up to her dad?
Robert Sugden is gutted to miss out on a lucrative haulage deal that could have paid for the surrogacy, but Chas Dingle and Paddy Kirk tell him and Aaron Livesy they shouldn't give up.
Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.
