50 Years of Emmerdale: The official story of TV's most iconic rural drama

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While Emmerdale has started airing a new romance between Harriet Finch and Dan Spencer, it already seems doomed to fail as Harriet still has feelings for her ex-partner Will Taylor. But this is very much a different kettle of fish, in that it's the 50th and it's a month of celebration.

There are elements of the big storm week that I've not seen on a soap drama before and it's very exciting and nerve-wracking to be part of that. Way back in January this year, Emmerdale had teased the arrival of a baby in the 50th anniversary month. Harriet is no Kim Tate but they are both feisty women and able to look after themselves so there will be more fireworks. Given the notorious incompetence of soap police, could a wrongly-accused villager find themselves in big trouble? Years of Emmerdale is a stunning and engrossing book, which will delight every fan of this iconic show.Years of Emmerdale: The official Story of TV's iconic rural drama hit shelves at the end of September. A first-look spoiler image has been released showing the village in a state of chaos after the storm.

Daniel has been writing about soaps on Digital Spy since 2004 and took over as Soaps Editor in 2010. When Aaron left the village, he'd lost all faith in Liv as she stood accused of murdering his boyfriend Ben Tucker.But it's last chance saloon, she's got to make her feelings known before he walks down the aisle and that's it. Celebrating 50 years since the show’s creation, this book is packed with history, engrossing features, long lost imagery, and plenty of behind-the-scenes detail. Towards the end of October, one resident of the village will be facing a bleak future as they deal with the terrifying prospect of life imprisonment.

This book also includes gatefold section on key family trees, a specially commissioned map of Emmerdale and bespoke artworks for each location, making it a truly desirable package to read or give as a gift. Additionally, Emmerdale superfans can get their hands on a new book charting the last five decades of the much-loved soap. Everything you need to know about Britain's most iconic rural drama can be found in this beautifully designed and fact-filled book.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, recently told Digital Spy and other media: "I'm involved [in the anniversary] because Harriet has once again got herself mixed up with men problems. So she's involved because she's getting wrapped up in Will's life, a little too much than she should be. Soap anniversary events are usually a week-long affair, so after months of speculation and anticipation, it can sometimes feel like the big episodes are over and done with in a flash.

Executive producer Jane Hudson explained: "As we start our birthday month, we'll be focusing on our Faith storyline, which is a huge storyline for us at the moment. During a recent press event to mark Emmerdale's 50th anniversary, the show's bosses hinted heavily that Faith's final scenes will air around this time. Producer Kate Brooks recently told Digital Spy: "Aaron comes back to the show ostensibly to see Faith, but obviously there's a lot of loose ends to tie up with Liv. Diane has a great time catching up with people in the village but she has come back especially to see Faith whom she was great friends with.In an exclusive chat with Digital Spy, Hudson explained: "We always wanted to try and bring back some of our loved characters during the 50th.