Emmerdale to air another special episode in Paddy Dingle's storyline

The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide.

Emmerdale has announced it will air another special episode as part of Paddy Dingle's mental health storyline.

The ITV soap recently made history with an episode that exclusively featured its male cast members, as Marlon hosted a lock-in for all the men to speak about their mental health after learning that Paddy has been contemplating suicide.

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media, Emmerdale's executive producer Jane Hudson revealed that another special episode will continue Paddy's "journey to recovery" with "real honesty and truth."

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Although she couldn't give too much away about the episode, Hudson revealed: "It’s continuing that story about being a man who doesn’t find it easy to talk, men who don’t find it easy to talk, and the help that’s out there and the support you can get."

She added: "It’s going to be a really poignant episode that I can’t wait for you all to see."

Hudson went on to say that viewers will continue to follow Paddy as he attempts to co-parent with Chas, but things could get complicated if a new relationship between Paddy and Mandy starts to blossom.

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She added: "We know Paddy and Mandy have a history, we know that they’ve had a more recent history again, but is Paddy ready for a relationship?

"And if he is, is Mandy the person to start that relationship with? I think there’s plenty to watch with Paddy as he continues his journey. "

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Emmerdale has been working on Paddy's storyline with support from Samaritans and Andy's Man Club.

Further information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.

Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.