Emmerdale spoilers: Debbie's revenge plot goes horribly wrong
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In a storyline sure to shock viewers, Emmerdale becomes the first soap to depict the horrific consequences of acid attacks.
Bosses at the Yorshire-based ITV show hope it will reflect the aftermath of the appalling real life crime spate, which has spread across the UK and dominated news headlines in recent months.
This week, Debbie’s determination to gain revenge on her former lover Joe goes terribly wrong, when she pays drug dealing yobbo Simon to “mess up” the scheming millionaire.
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But outside of Dale View, Simon mistakes Ross for Joe and throws acid in his face - leaving the Barton bad boy screaming in agony.
Actor Michael Parr, who plays Ross, tells us about the heavy-hitting plot.
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Q) Why does Ross back out of helping Debbie to bring down Joe?
A) Because of the way Debbie treats him. She’s very cold and thinks Ross is taking baby steps rather than taking the immediate action she wants against Joe to get revenge. Ross feels that Debbie is ungrateful so wants out.
Q) Ross has acid thrown in his face - do you think this is an important issue?
A) I was nervous about taking this storyline on, because it’s a big responsibility. I know being the victim of an acid attack is a reality for some people, so it’s important to get it right.
Q) How much preparation has gone into the storyline?
A) The Emmerdale team have done extensive research and we really want to raise awareness of the devastating consequences an attack like this has on a person’s life.
Can they fix it? Yes they can?
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Lisa is annoyed to find Zak and Sam trying to rebuild the wall at Wishing Well Cottage, which then collapses on touch.
Later, Zak is touched when he arrives home to find that the villagers have volunteered to help the Dingles rebuild their property.
An affair to forget
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