Emmerdale’s Ray Walters Faces Exposure as Call the Midwife Star Joins the Cast in a Shocking New Role
A New Detective Arrives in the Dales
Next week, Emmerdale introduces DS Carter, played by Lisa Diveney, known for her roles in Call the Midwife, The Green Green Grass, and Grantchester. Her character is set to shake up the village as she arrives to question Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), the estranged husband of Robert Sugden, about a mysterious assault involving one of his old friends.
But DS Carter’s visit soon takes an unexpected turn when her attention shifts to Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) — the man currently at the centre of one of the soap’s darkest storylines.
Ray’s Secrets Close to the Surface
As DS Carter finishes interrogating Kev, she spots Ray across the road in a tense exchange with Dylan Penders. Dylan, desperate to hand over a backpack as part of one of Ray’s shady operations, insists on completing the drop-off in public. Annoyed, Ray warns him about drawing attention, but it’s already too late — DS Carter has noticed everything.
When she approaches Ray moments later, he hurriedly hides the backpack behind a wall before engaging her in casual conversation. The detective, however, remains suspicious. After Ray walks away, DS Carter unknowingly leaves the crucial evidence right where he stashed it, hinting that his exposure may only be a matter of time.
Lisa Diveney Joins the Cast
Actress Lisa Diveney’s casting marks an exciting crossover for fans of British drama. Known for playing Julia Masterson in Call the Midwife (2013) and Beth in The Green Green Grass, Lisa brings a commanding presence to the role of DS Carter — a detective with sharp instincts and little tolerance for deception.
Her long list of TV credits includes The Story of Tracy Beaker, Casualty, Harlots, and ITV’s Grace, where she appeared earlier in 2025.
The Net Tightens Around Ray and Celia
Meanwhile, Ray and his manipulative mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) continue their exploitation of teenagers April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders. The pair have been forced into drug dealing under the guise of repaying a fabricated “debt.”
In recent episodes, viewers watched in horror as Ray pressured April into another “job,” sending her to a hotel with cocaine for a wealthy client named Tim. The terrifying ordeal nearly ended in tragedy before April managed to escape.
Celia later gaslighted her into believing she had no choice but to continue, trapping her deeper in their web of control.
A Reckoning Is Coming
With DS Carter now watching Ray closely, his criminal façade may soon crumble. Her investigation could expose not only his drug operations but also his role in manipulating underage teens.
As Ray continues to tighten his grip on April and Dylan, viewers can expect DS Carter’s arrival to spark a dramatic shift — one that may finally bring justice to the young victims at the heart of this harrowing storyline.