Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks has confirmed which characters will be at the centre of this year's "explosive" Christmas drama.
Speaking to Inside Soap, the show boss revealed that fans can expect plenty of "twists and turns" will happen with the Dingles and Home Farm.
"We have a lot going on with the Dingles – and Home Farm is one that you should keep your eye on," Brooks said.
"You can't have Kim Tate as the mother of that big house without drama!"
She added: "We have a few tricks up our sleeves with some twists and turns. On Christmas Day, a lot of secrets will be unpacked and families thrown into disarray. People think they get the Christmas they wanted – but it might not turn out that way.
"It's very family-centric, big on drama with explosive revelations, relationships unraveling, and people getting together. There is a lot going on!"
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Last year's Christmas included storylines such as Jessie and Marlon's surprise wedding, Nicola and Bernice falling out, and Harriet tracking down Dawn.
But before Christmas arrives this year, there's a lot of drama to get through – particularly this month, with Robert Sugden's exit and Cain discovering Moira and Nate's affair.
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