Emmerdale reveals dramatic Christmas 2025 stories in 25 spoiler pictures

Coming up this Christmas on Emmerdale, Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle receive sinister threats over the festive season. They initially suspect Ross Barton, but someone else seems to be responsible – then things get even worse as Robert vanishes!

Elsewhere, Kim Tate faces a lonely Christmas, and Charity Dingle fears that her baby secret is still under threat.

Our 25-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store. lydia dingle, emmerdale

Monday 22 December: Joe is incandescent with rage after the revelation

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What will this mean for Lydia’s future?

Monday 22 December: Ray celebrates at a ‘fake Christmas lunch’ with Laurel

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As he and Celia are plotting to pack up and move elsewhere, Ray is keen to enjoy time with Laurel while he still can.

Monday 22 December: Laurel has a great time with Ray

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She’s still smitten, unaware of what Ray is really capable of.

Monday 22 December: Ray dares to hope he can spend the real Christmas Day with Laurel too

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Is he plotting to get away from Celia?

Monday 22 December: Jacob and Sarah make plans

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They’re intending to throw a party to reveal the sex of the baby.

Monday 22 December: The young couple are looking to the future

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But will the truth about Charity’s baby secret ever be revealed?

Monday 22 December: Ross is shellshocked

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He now knows that Robert and Aaron are planning to bring Seb back into their lives.

Monday 22 December: Ross speaks his mind

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He points out that giving up Seb was one of the hardest decisions of his life – and he’s unsure he can cope with seeing the boy around the village again.