5 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Thea Ramsden tracks down Steve Marchant and Dingle feud deepens

It’s been almost four decades since Kim Tate (Claire King) first graced Emmerdale village – and so her metaphorical closet is overflowing with skeletons.

God forbid somebody crosses her, as ex-hubby Steve Marchant learnt that the hard way back in 1999 when she framed him for attempted murder and robbery.

It’s been 27 years since he last stepped foot in the eponymous village, and now, actor Paul Opacic is waiting in the sidelines to reprise his role as the loveable rogue. How will Kim react when she learns that their detective daughter Thea Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) – who was given up for adoption without Steve’s knowledge – has been posing as a solicitor to track him down?

Meanwhile, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and brother Sam (James Hooten) remain at loggerheads over Samson's predicament, and when a bouquet of flowers are placed on Jimmy King's grave from his nephew Tom (James Chase), questions are raised as to how they could've got there.

Elsewhere, Caleb Miligan (William Ash) digs himself into a deeper hole amid Sadie King's (Patsy Kensit) scheming.

Here's everything happening in the episodes of Emmerdale airing between Monday 16 and Friday 20 November.

1. Sam Dingle visits Tom King in prison

Relations between Sam and Cain reach breaking point as Moira (Natalie J Robb) and Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) attempt to keep their husbands at peace amid growing concerns over Samson’s legal predicament.

At the hospital, Cain tries to make amends, but Sam isn't interested in hearing him out and holds him responsible for Samson facing further charges. Their disagreement soon turns physical, with Sam pinning his brother against the wall during a heated showdown in The Woolpack toilets.

The confrontation leaves Cain visibly shaken, but is there any chance of the brothers putting their differences aside?

Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer within the Dingle family as Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) prepares for her victim liaison meeting and struggles to face the prospect of Tom's imminent release.

Desperate to help Samson, Sam takes matters into his own hands and visits Tom in prison to plead for leniency. However, the prisoner appears to relish having the upper hand and wastes no time exploiting the situation.

As Belle's anxiety mounts ahead of her meeting about Tom's release, she finds comfort in the support of her family. But could there be more trouble ahead?

Tom receives a prison visit from vicar Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin), who encourages him to view the situation as an opportunity for redemption.

The next day, Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) is left on edge when she discovers flowers from Tom on Jimmy's grave.

Who left them there, and should she be worried?

2. Someone witnesses a kiss between Caleb Miligan and Sadie King

Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) and Sadie manage to navigate their business meeting successfully, leaving Ruby on cloud nine after receiving a string of compliments and a bracelet from Caleb.

However, Caleb has other problems to contend with as tensions with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) escalate. Determined to expose his uncle's affair with Sadie, Joe vows to find the evidence he needs.

Caleb eventually confides in half-brother Cain, who urges him to tread carefully and come clean to Ruby before the situation spirals further out of control. But he remains reluctant to confess, convinced he can keep the affair under wraps.

Unfortunately, his carefully constructed plan is soon put to the test when Ruby's business meeting descends into chaos. Caleb and Sadie are forced to maintain the pretence that they're married, but the charade takes an unexpected turn when they share a stolen kiss.

Caleb is left panicking when he realises their intimate moment may not have gone unnoticed.

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Who has witnessed the kiss, and could his secret finally be exposed?

Meanwhile, Ruby opens up to Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) about her growing reliance on alcohol to give her confidence. Is she beginning to recognise that she has a problem?

3. Thea Ramsden tracks down Steve Marchant

Thea's attempts to build bridges with Kim are met with scepticism from Joe, while Graham continues to keep a close eye on proceedings.

Undeterred, Thea presses ahead with her investigation into the mysterious Steve Marchant, despite knowing that her actions could upset her mum and jeopardise their relationship.

Determined to get answers, the copper decides to make contact with Steve under false pretences. But what is she hoping to uncover, and will her deception come back to haunt her?

4. Kev Barton struggles with his feelings for Nicola King

Kev Barton (Chris Coghill) finds himself struggling to get his feelings for Nicola under control as he attempts to put the past behind him and move on at the Sugdens' Smokehouse.

Meanwhile, Nicola and Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) attempt to put their workplace differences aside and find a way forward. But can the pair finally get on the same page?

5. April Windsor and Dylan Penders deal with their insecurities

April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) continue to face difficulties in their relationship as Dylan battles with deep-rooted feelings of inadequacy.

With insecurities threatening to drive another wedge between them, the pair are forced to confront their respective worries. Can they find a way to support one another, or will Dylan's lack of confidence prove too much for their relationship?

Read more:

• Emmerdale confirms return of classic rogue Steve Marchant after 27 years away from ITV soap
• Emmerdale airs surprise and unannounced return of legendary character eight months after exit in early ITVX release
• Emmerdale star teases "rocky road" for Sarah Sugden - and reveals hopes for Debbie Dingle return

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and from 7am on ITVX.

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