Emmerdale spoilers: Tragedy strikes at Liam Cavanagh's stag do

It's all fun and games... Until it's not

Author: Marianna MansonPublished 21st Nov 2019

Next week on Emmerdale, spirits are high as Liam Cavanagh and Bernice Blackstock prepare for their upcoming nuptials. With their respective hen and stag parties in full swing, things take a dramatic turns when Dee Dee Blackstock takes a call from the stag party and Bernice is left wondering if Liam will even make it down the aisle.

Elsewhere, Kim Tate is still reeling from Graham Foster's betrayal and refuses to let sleeping dogs lie.

When Kim calls an employee 'meeting' at the Woolpack to make an important announcement, and unsuspecting Rhona Goskirk joins Graham but is horrified by what Kim has to say. Can she continue her relationship with Graham?

Graham Foster, Kim Tate, Al Chapman

Meanwhile, Dawn Taylor thinks she might have got to the bottom of Al Chapman's secret, and Jimmy King steps in to look after Archie for Laurel Thomas.

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Determined to make Graham's life hell, meddling Kim has words with Marlon and insinuates that Graham shouldn't be allowed around Leo.

Oblivious to Rhona listening in, Kim flees when Rhona confronts her, and Marlon's attitude toward Graham softens when Rhona shames him for listening to Kim.

Later on, Graham receives a text message from Kim saying employees are required to meet at the pub for a meeting, and a suspicious Graham arrives with Rhona in tow.

Once Kim makes her announcement, Graham's jaw drops to realise her master plan and naïve Rhona struggles to comprehend what Kim is saying.

After the meeting Rhona is left wondering if she can continue her relationship with Graham, while Kim basks in the success of her plan.

When Graham makes his way around to apologise to Rhona, protective Marlon flips out and punches Graham, insisting he knew not to trust him.

Elsewhere, determined to get to the bottom of what Al is up to, Dawn hides out behind a pile of debris to spy on Al.

As Dawn watches Al do a deal with a stranger in a car park, has she uncovered his secret?

Bernice and Liam's wedding is fast approaching, and Dee Dee tells Bernice that as a wedding present, she's choosing to study closer to Emmerdale. Bernice is thrilled.

Inspired by Dee Dee's thoughtfulness, when Bernice hears that Liam has got her a wedding present, Bernice decides she wants to give a grand gesture instead of a traditional gift.

Hearing of Bernice's plans, Leanna is hurt to have been left out of the present decision-making and so Bernice suggests that she plan the hen party instead.

It's the night of Liam's stag do and Bob, Jimmy, Rodney and Rishi gather at the Woolpack dressed as doctors and nurses for a night of revelry.

As things get underway, the boys have had one too many drinks and not everything goes to plan...

Meanwhile Bernice is celebrating her hen at the salon, organised by Leanna and things get so rowdy once the male stripper turns up that Bernice doesn't hear her phone ring several times.

When Dee Dee takes the call and relays the news back to Bernice and the guests, the bride to be is left reeling – will they make it down the aisle?

Laurel is getting used to her new role as guardian, but can't wait for a night out with Archie at home with a child minder.

But when the minder cancels last minute, Jimmy is only too eager to step in, happy to put the abuse accusations behind him.

Now let's catch up on what's happening this week.

After finally reaching out to her long lost sister, Lydia Hart is shocked when Mandy Dingle delivers her mother, Agatha – who Lydia had been told was dead.

But her astonishment soon turns to fear when Agatha has some potentially devastating news for Lydia – that Lydia's father had died from Huntington's disease, and there's a good chance that Lydia could be affected in the future.

Jimmy King

With the support of Mandy, Sam and Samson Dingle, Lydia must decided whether to take the Huntington's test herself.

Elsewhere, David Metcalfe and Leyla Harding are concerned to learn that Maya Stepney will soon be released from prison – but Jacob Gallagher seems undeterred. An encounter with Leanna Cavanagh ends up going all the way, but when Jacob leaves with no explanation, Leanna is left hurt – but it's nothing compared to her dad Liam's reaction.

Chas Dingle does not take kindly to Paddy Kirk setting up a new mums club at the Woolpack, and Noah Tate is horrified by Sarah Sugden's antics at a party.

Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.

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