Emmerdale releases new Tom King scene as he tries to trick Charles

Emmerdale's Tom King is preparing to be released from prison and convince everyone he's a reformed man. Belle Dingle's abusive ex-husband has already tried to manipulate his former wife by apologising for his crimes and telling her his plans to move away once released.

While Belle thinks Tom was being sincere, he'll have to do a lot more to convince her family and the rest of the village that he's changed.

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In scenes to air next week, Tom is seen in his prison support group, run by local vicar Charles Anderson as his release date looms.

Tom says that he wants to "stay strong" even when people try to lead him down a dark path because he is "never, ever," going to prison again.

Charles then tells him that true redemption isn't found in a single moment, rather through the decisions you make every day for the rest of your life, adding that what happens next is down to him.

While Tom has been talking a good game behind bars, fans know that the villain is a master manipulator who cannot be trusted.

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James Chase, who plays Tom, previously teased: "He is a character driven by obsession and a desperate need for control, and it is both fascinating and challenging to step back into that mindset.

"The audience knows exactly who he is and what he is capable of, so the challenge now is to show the lengths he is willing to go to in order to get what he wants, even if it means dismantling Belle's life all over again. It's a dark path, and I’m ready to see how far Tom will push it."

Next week will also see Tom receive a visit from Sam Dingle, who is forced to turn to him for help. Sam's son Samson is facing having his prison sentence extended after carrying out an attack ordered by Cain on Tom.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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