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Emmerdale reveals dramatic Christmas 2025 stories in 25 spoiler pictures

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Emmerdale Christmas spoilers follow.

Coming up this Christmas on Emmerdale, Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle receive sinister threats over the festive season. They initially suspect Ross Barton, but someone else seems to be responsible – then things get even worse as Robert vanishes!

Elsewhere, Kim Tate faces a lonely Christmas, and Charity Dingle fears that her baby secret is still under threat.

Our 25-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday 22 December: Lydia's conscience gets the better of her

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She approaches Joe to confess her and Sam's guilty role in causing Kim's recent misfortune on Home Farm land.

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Monday 22 December: Joe is incandescent with rage after the revelation

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What will this mean for Lydia's future?

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3

Monday 22 December: Ray celebrates at a 'fake Christmas lunch' with Laurel

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As he and Celia are plotting to pack up and move elsewhere, Ray is keen to enjoy time with Laurel while he still can.

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Monday 22 December: Laurel has a great time with Ray

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She's still smitten, unaware of what Ray is really capable of.

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Monday 22 December: Ray dares to hope he can spend the real Christmas Day with Laurel too

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Is he plotting to get away from Celia?

6

Monday 22 December: Jacob and Sarah make plans

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They're intending to throw a party to reveal the sex of the baby.

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Monday 22 December: The young couple are looking to the future

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But will the truth about Charity's baby secret ever be revealed?

8

Monday 22 December: Ross is shellshocked

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He now knows that Robert and Aaron are planning to bring Seb back into their lives.

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Monday 22 December: Ross speaks his mind

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He points out that giving up Seb was one of the hardest decisions of his life – and he's unsure he can cope with seeing the boy around the village again.

10

Tuesday 23 December: Kim makes a difficult choice

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She feels she has no choice when it comes to her next decision over Lydia...

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Tuesday 23 December: Lydia could be in for a shock

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Is her future at Home Farm under threat?

12

Tuesday 23 December: Jacob and Eric make plans

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They discuss tomorrow's big party.

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Tuesday 23 December: Someone sets fire to trees outside Aaron's home

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An enemy strikes...

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Tuesday 23 December: Robert and Aaron initially suspect Ross

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But Robert soon discovers who's really behind the threats! Can he put a stop to it?

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Wednesday 24 December: Robert and Aaron remain fearful over the threats against them

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Is there any way out of this mess?

16

Thursday 25 December: It's Christmas morning in the village

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Chas, Aaron and Robert are among those celebrating.

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17

Thursday 25 December: The neighbours drink mulled wine

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Everyone's in high spirits.

18

Thursday 25 December: Aaron is baffled

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Robert heads off on a mystery errand. As Robert now knows who's threatening him, is it all connected?

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19

Thursday 25 December: Vanessa and Mack cross paths

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Awkward timing, as Vanessa now knows Charity's baby secret!

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Thursday 25 December: Vanessa and Mack's interaction leaves Charity worried

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Charity fears that Vanessa might blab.

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