Next week on Emmerdale, the Woolpack goes up for auction and a mystery online buyer is successful.
Meanwhile, Rhona meets Pierce's son Marcus, Dawn's ex returns to the village and Ellis faces a big decision.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Rhona's blast from the past
Rhona's terrified when a man arrives with a letter saying that Pierce has sent him. Vanessa urges her to bin it but Rhona ignores her advice and reads the letter - Pierce is dying and wants help finding his son.
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After Ryan helps find Marcus's number, Rhona admits to Vanessa that she's called him and left a voicemail. But when Marcus leaves a voicemail in reply, Vanessa sneakily intervenes and leaves him one back, masquerading as Rhona.
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Marcus arrives to meet Rhona, but it's actually Vanessa pretending to be her again - and as she explains that she should never have got in touch, the real Rhona arrives...
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Marcus interrupts the bickering ladies and asks what it was that prompted Rhona to get in touch...
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Kim fancies a new investment
Kim starts flicking through an auction catalogue...
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Will works out that Kim might be preparing to make a bid for the Woolpack - and when Charity passes the news on to Chas, she's devastated.
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The Woolpack's new owner is revealed
It's the day of the auction and after some initial reluctance, Chas decides to go along. It's tense as the auctioneer prepares to give the pub to the highest bidder, only for Cain to shoot his hand up at the last moment. Someone outbids Cain online however and later, the mystery new owner summons Marlon and Chas to reveal themselves...
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Kim looks smug and it's clear that she's purchased something profitable.
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Marlon, Paddy and Chas return to the village to meet the new owner.
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Jai's secret is outed
Jai puts the loan paperwork into a folder but rushes off leaving it behind. How will Laurel react when she reads through the documents?
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Also next week...
Marlon's rejected for a job by Jai because of his extensive experience as a chef.
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Liv's excited when Laurel gives her her old job back.
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Liam tries to help when Priya starts bad-mouthing Manpreet.
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Dawn's thrilled when Kim offers her Home Farm as a venue for her wedding to Billy, but her excitement is short-lived when her ex Alex returns - what does he want?
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Cain's angry to spot Ellis and Belle together at the auction and gives them a piece of his mind. Soon though, Ellis has a decision to make after getting an unexpected phone call.
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Al suggests to Kerry that they get a place together.
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Credits
> Monday, January 31, 7pm (Episode 9274)
Writer: Sarah Hooper
Director: Ian Curtis
> Tuesday, February 1, 7pm (Episode 9275)
Writer: Karin Young
Director: Ian Curtis
> Wednesday, February 2, 7pm (Episode 9276)
Writer: Jo Maris
Director: Ian Curtis
> Thursday, February 3, 7pm (Episode 9277)
Writer: Bill Taylor
Director: Ian Bevitt
> Thursday, February 3, 8pm (Episode 9278)
Writer: Peter Kerry
Director: Ian Bevitt
> Friday, February 4, 7pm (Episode 9279)
Writer: Paul Roundell
Director: Ian Bevitt
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