'Emmerdale's Christmas episode is gripping, says Dominic Brunt

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt has praised the soap's "exciting" Christmas episode.

The actor, who plays local vet Paddy Kirk, promised that the upcoming festive edition will show Emmerdale at its best.

Emmerdale airs an hour-long special at 6pm on Christmas Day. Storylines include troubled teen Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) making a final decision over her newborn baby Kyle, fresh heartbreak for Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) and Moira Barton struggling without her family around her at Christmas.

Brunt told OK Magazine: "I've actually seen the Christmas episode - and Paddy's not in it! He'll be back in the New Year, big time. But it's an amazing episode, with three storylines that culminate.

"Down on paper, you think, that's a bit depressing for Christmas Day! But I watched it, and it's one of the most gripping and exciting episodes I've ever seen."

Natalie J Robb, who plays Moira, added: "It's probably the worst Christmas Moira has ever had!"

Emmerdale continues tonight at 7pm on ITV1.

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