Emmerdale Season 53

Caleb pleads with Ruby, April is kidnapped, and Ross is overwhelmed with dread.

Caleb and Charity form a pact with Marlon, who feels wretched, while Cain's conscience continues to plague him.

Cain is consumed by guilt, Brenda lets slip about Tracy and Caleb's affair, and Ross is shocked to find that Moses is petrified of him.

Moira prepares to receive her pathology results alone, Anthony confronts Caleb, and Jimmy is rattled by Tom's letter.

Moira is furious, Cain wants to confess, and Ruby feels uneasy.

Tom continues to manipulate, Will is eager to go ahead with his plans, and there is a flashback to Ruby's 16th birthday.

Steph tries to bring the family together, Will is riddled with guilt, and it remains to be seen whether Tom's plan will work.

It is code red in the prison, Kim unwittingly scuppers things, and John surprises Aaron.

Tom hopes that his plan has worked, Billy and Dawn are blindsided, and John takes Aaron camping.

Belle goes missing, Tom feels triumphant, Will panics, and love is in the air.

The court day commences, the jury are gathered, and a verdict is delivered.

Amy throws a goodbye party, Marlon despairs, and Bob wants a concert in Heath's memory.

Marlon and April's relationship is on a knife-edge, Bob is at boiling point and Belle makes a discovery.

April continues to push boundaries, Belle considers visiting Tom, and Ruby steels herself for a difficult Christmas Day.

Marlon is in for a shock, there is evidence of a struggle at Home Farm and joy for Belle.

Marlon struggles, there is trouble at Home Farm, and Cain sets aside his worries.

Ross and Marlon find themselves in danger, Ruby is suspicious, and Lydia is worried.

Marlon struggles, Jacob arranges a date with Sarah, and Anthony watches a conversation unfold.

Marlon has a terrible start to his new year, Anthony learns a secret, and five flashforwards tease things to come - but what do they mean?