ITV Emmerdale Confirms Three Special Standalone Episodes in Autumn Spoilers
Three Powerful Standalone Episodes Coming This Autumn
ITV has announced that Emmerdale will air three special standalone episodes in November, each spotlighting a key character and tackling powerful, emotional storylines. The episodes will focus on April Dingle, Robert Sugden, and Bear Wolf, offering fans a deeper look into their personal struggles and life-changing journeys.
Set against the dramatic Yorkshire backdrop, these instalments promise to deliver raw emotion and introspection — exploring family, redemption, and survival.
April Dingle Faces a Dangerous Descent
April Dingle (Amelia Flanagan) has become entangled in the world of ruthless drug dealers, leaving her father Marlon (Mark Charnock) heartbroken and desperate to reach her.
One special episode will centre on the strained relationship between father and daughter, showing Marlon’s anguish as April slips further away from him. The story will explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and the painful consequences of losing control of a loved one.
This emotionally charged chapter aims to highlight the impact of youth exploitation, continuing Emmerdale’s recent commitment to tackling real-world social issues with sensitivity and authenticity.
Robert Sugden’s Life Behind Bars
Another highly anticipated special will turn the spotlight on Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), who served six years of a 14-year sentence for the murder of Lee Posner — the man who raped his sister, Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins).
The episode will explore what really happened to Robert during his time in prison, delving into how the experience reshaped him. Has he truly changed, or are old wounds ready to reopen?
Fans have long speculated about Robert’s unseen years away from the village, and this special will finally shed light on his time behind bars — and perhaps hint at what lies ahead now that he’s back in the fold.
Bear Wolf’s Mysterious Disappearance
The third standalone story will follow the emotional journey of Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), Paddy Kirk’s estranged father.
After clashing with Paddy (Dominic Brunt), Bear decided to leave the village for a fresh start in Ireland. But when months pass with no word, Paddy realises Bear never made it across the sea. The episode will reveal where Bear has been all this time and expose the heartbreaking truth — he’s trapped in a situation all too common for many forgotten older men.
This moving story promises to tackle themes of loneliness, neglect, and reconciliation, giving Bear the spotlight he deserves.
A Groundbreaking Crossover: “Corriedale”
As if that weren’t enough, ITV has also confirmed an unprecedented event: a Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover titled “Corriedale.”
Filming is already underway for the hour-long special, set to air in early 2026 on ITV, STV, ITVX, and YouTube. The landmark episode will unite the residents of Weatherfield and Emmerdale village for a dramatic trans-Pennine storyline packed with emotion, humour, and history-making moments.
ITV Executive Producer Iain Macleod teased: “It’s beyond exciting that filming is under way on Corriedale. The buzz across both sites is incredible, and the images from set are spectacular. As a soap fan myself, I think my head is going to explode when it airs.”
An Unmissable Season Ahead
With three emotionally charged standalone episodes and a once-in-a-generation crossover on the horizon, Emmerdale is preparing for one of its most ambitious seasons yet.
Whether exploring a father’s fight to save his daughter, a man confronting his past, or a family searching for a missing loved one, these stories prove once again why Emmerdale remains one of Britain’s most powerful and beloved dramas.