It's been a long time coming, but next week is the week Emmerdale viewers will finally learn the truth about what happened on Christmas day last year - when Tom King's killer confesses their heinous crime.

This week also sees another villager's life hanging in the balance, Katherine Jenkins opening the pageant, and a cat fight to end all cat fights between Jo and Katie.

It's far from quiet in the country.

Here's the week in pictures.



Monday, May 14: Paddy pulls out all the stops in a bid to win Rita back.




Tuesday, May 15: Eddie turns on the charms with a vulnerable Viv and it looks like he's making in-roads - but just as he's about to make his move, Jamie interrupts proceedings.




Wednesday, May 16: When Louise reveals that she's not going to give evidence, Hari loses his cool and a violent fight breaks out between the pair.




Wednesday, May 16: The fight only comes to an end when Paddy emerges in the doorway and pulls Hari off Louise.




Wednesday, May 16: Louise wastes no time in jumping in her car, heading for Hotten. On her way out, she tells Scarlett that she plans to inform the police about what's been going on.

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