Next week on Emmerdale, the village drama continues following a busy Christmas period for the ITV soap. Expect danger in the village, a risky escape plan, and turmoil for those who are keeping major secrets.

As it’s the festive period and certain plot points are still being kept back, this set of spoilers is more cryptic than usual. Read on for more, and don’t forget to also check out our collection of 6 spoiler pictures from these episodes.

1. Danger in the village

In the fallout from Christmas, there’s a threat to life in the village.

Show bosses have confirmed that danger looms large for more than one character, so the stakes are sure to be high. And as the week progresses, the situation only gets more precarious…

2. Jai knows someone’s secret

The year comes to an interesting close for Jai, as he finds himself in a situation where he knows too much.

The ruthless businessman has a reputation for being spiteful, so will he spill the beans about what he knows? If he does, it’s going to get some of the villagers into trouble…

3. Charity’s baby secret is under threat more than ever

Charity’s reckless actions threaten to make a situation worse.

Her baby secret finally looks likely to explode. How will Charity deal with the situation if the truth comes out?

4. April makes a shocking discovery

As April’s ordeal continues, she finds out something shocking.

The troubled teen immediately decides that she wants to help, but will this risk make her own situation worse?

5. April takes decisive action

After weeks living in fear and following the orders of Ray and Celia, there’s a shift in mindset for April.

She decides to make an escape plan, but will it work?

6. Ray is torn between two worlds

Ray is given a terrible job to carry out as he remains at the centre of criminal activity in the local area.

Despite this, he still dreams of securing a fresh start for himself with his new love, Laurel. Is this really possible, or is he about to face a bitter disappointment?