ITV Emmerdale's Kim Tate star Claire King says soap 'almost finished her off' as she ended up on antibiotics after storm drama

Emmerdale has pulled out the stops to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a series of episodes that have left viewers on the edge of their seats. In particular, there was an explosion with a quad bike that saw the death of Harriet Finch, although Kim Tate did try to save her.This prompted drama with Kim’s husband Will Taylor, who wondered if his wife killed his ex deliberately - something that viewers know she’s capable of. On the ITV soap Will is played by Dean Andrews and off screen the actor’s life is certainly different to the drama of his character.

Emmerdale fans have been pleading 'not Sam' after the Dingle favourite was seen impaled on a piece of farming machinery. The ITV soap's 50th anniversary windstorm stunt claimed its first vicitm on Monday night (October 17) when viewers discovered Harriet Finch had died in a freak accident.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary windstorm claimed its first victim - and fans were stunned that it was PC-turned-vicar-turned PC again, Harriet Finch. During Sunday night's special hour-long episode to mark the ITV soap's milestone occasion, viewers saw Harriet squashed when she plunged down a ravine followed by the quad bike she was riding in search for pregnant Amelia Spencer.

Emmerdale’s explosive 50th anniversary episode left viewers on the edges of their seats after an explosive hour long episode on Sunday - and it seems that it’s only going to get more intense in the coming days. During the storm, a quad bike explosion left fans shocked as they feared for the lives of Kim Tate and Harriet Finch. While viewers wait to see the fate of the characters, and see what else Emmerdale writers have in store for the 50th anniversary special, we take a look at what life for Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, is like off screen.

The lives of Emmerdale's much-loved residents may be at risk but fans of the ITV soap spent the anniversary episode worried about one character - and one character only. Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations got off to a wind-fuelled start as the storm looming over the Yorkshire Dales started to cause havoc.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations got off to a wind-fuelled start as the storm looming over the Yorkshire Dales started to cause havoc for some of the village's much-loved residents. The ITV soap celebrated its five decades on air on Sunday (October 16) with a special hour-long episode kicking off a week's worth of drama.

Emmerdale star Claire King has discussed the ITV soap's explosive 50th stunt scenes on Sunday night as she teased her character Kim Tate's fate. During the milestone hour-long episode, Kim and Harriet Finch were caught in a quad bike explosion during the village's storm with the episode ending with both of them lifeless on the floor.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary episode on a big cliffhanger with multiple lives hanging in the balance as a windstorm took hold of the village. On Sunday night (October 16), an hour-long edition of Emmerdale to mark the soap's five decades on air saw Kim and Will's wedding finally take place.

They may be celebrating their 50th anniversary but those behind-the-scenes at Emmerdale won't simply be bringing cake and balloons for the occasion as the lives of its much-loved characters hang in the balance when a huge windstorm hits the Yorkshire Dales.

Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. She then returned to the part of Kim in 2018 and her feisty character now has a central role in the soap’s big anniversary storyline.

Claire King has a lot to celebrate at the moment. After turning 60 in January, the glamorous actress is getting ready to commemorate another milestone – the 50th anniversary of Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.

Emmerdale set aged just seven, Daisy Campbell never dreamed she’d be central to a 50th anniversary special over a decade later. Playing Amelia Spencer since 2011, the young actress grew up on the long-running ITV soap opera, soaking up advice from her more experienced co-stars. Now it’s 19-year-old Daisy’s turn to make telly history with dramatic scenes where her character gives birth in the middle of a storm rocking the Yorkshire village.

It probably comes as no surprise that there were more tears for viewers of Emmerdale as the latest episode aired. The ITV soap was back on screens on Wednesday evening (October 12) and showed Faith Dingle being surprised with a day at the seaside. While she couldn't make the long trip to Whitby to relive earlier years with her children, Cain, Chas and the rest of the Dingle clan pulled out all the stops and brought the fun to her in the village.

Emmerdale fans wasted no time in complaining as they witnessed Tracy Metcalfe and Nate Robinson rekindle their romance - albeit very briefly. The couple split earlier this year when Tracy, played by Amy Walsh, left the village for a new job with their daughter Frankie in tow.