Picture Spoilers: This week on Emmerdale (May 4-8)

This week on Emmerdale, it’s D-Day for Bear, Paddy and Dylan as they face trial for the murder of Ray Walters.

Meanwhile, Jacob’s problems at work worsen, Mandy faces financial catastrophe and Dawn struggles to keep her cool around Joe.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!

Monday, May 4

Episode: 10564
Writer: Dawn Harrison
Director: Matt Hilton

Dylan, Bear and Paddy are in the dock on the first day of court. The trial begins, leaving Bear overwhelmed as the defence and prosecution argue their cases and discuss Ray’s death and what happened at the farm.

A nervous April testifies but is left heartbroken when she struggles under cross-examination, after which Dylan takes to the stand and explains how Bear saved his and Paddy’s lives from Ray.

Later, Simo takes his turn, which sends Bear spiralling and then at the end of the day, solicitor Zara suggests to Paddy that Bear be put on the stand tomorrow.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.

Tuesday, May 5

Episode: 10565
Writer: Dawn Harrison
Director: Matt Hilton

It’s the day of Bear’s testimony – and after his counsellor gives a powerful expert account, explaining exactly how he was groomed and abused by Ray, Bear steps forward for his turn.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.

Wednesday, May 6

Episode: 10566
Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Matt Hilton

Todd continues to meddle in Jacob’s life, causing friction between him and Sarah when she suggests to her that Jacob is keen to get back to work despite the baby. Jacob confronts Todd in the ladies’ toilets but is interrupted by Vanessa, who is angered by his behaviour. Later, a teary Jacob comes clean to Sarah about all of the workplace bullying that he’s been subjected to.

Paddy is heartbroken to learn that the salon has been suffering and the business is in financial peril – circumstances which could be made worse if he is locked up.

Also on Wednesday: Dawn admits to Moira that she’s struggling to stay with Joe after everything she’s learned, but Moira encourages her to stay the course to get money to fight for custody.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.

Thursday, May 7

Episode: 10567
Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Matt Hilton

Sarah encourages Jacob to stand up to Todd before confronting Vanessa about believing Todd ahead of Jacob. At the hospital, Jacob visits Carol in HR but is left gobsmacked when she reveals that Todd has submitted a formal complaint about him with a full file of evidence including voice recordings. Later, when Sarah hears about the latest development she urges a deflated Jacob to speak to Todd face to face.

Mandy’s left heartbroken by the closure of the salon.

Also on Thursday: Joe makes a promise.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.

Friday, May 8

Episode: 10568
Writer: Kirsty Halton
Director: Matt Hilton

Cain tells Moira, who is still keeping Robert’s betrayal from him, that he is worried that his upcoming operation will change their relationship but she reassures him that they will face their future together.

Vanessa comes to a realisation.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1