Emmerdale – Christmas Day 2024
- Dec 25, 2024, UK
UK soap operas are a must-watch on Christmas Day, as they are often full of shocking surprises, unexpected twists, and tragic deaths viewers often don’t see coming.
One soap that’s not afraid to go big every year is, of course, Emmerdale. For example, fans will likely remember the Beckingdale plane crash in 1993 or the devastating storm in 2003.
If you are a huge fan of the show, you can rest assured this year’s festive episode will be full of heartbreak and tragedy.
If you cannot wait to sit down to watch it with your loved ones, here is everything you need to know about the Emmerdale Christmas Day 2024 episode, including its time, channel, storylines, and more.
1xBet’s Odds at 65 predict a 1.5% chance that Emmerdale will be the most watched UK TV show on Christmas Day 2024 ::: Discover the current Odds now HERE
What Time is the Emmerdale Christmas Day Episode?
Emmerdale is scheduled to broadcast at the slightly earlier time slot of 6.30 pm on Christmas Day. If you miss the festive episode, you can stream it on ITVX.
What’s the Runtime?
Emmerdale will squeeze plenty of drama and tragedy into its 30-minute episode on Christmas Day.
What Will Happen?
In the run-up to the festive episode, Marlon’s relationship with his daughter, April, becomes increasingly frayed. It leads to a huge shock for him on Christmas Day, as he discovers April has been buying cannabis, resulting in a huge showdown and an unexpected turn of events.
Meanwhile, Will is facing pressure from Peter at Home Farm, and he realizes he has no choice but to destroy Kim Tate. Also, a flash-forward of a Christmas tree lying on the ground shows evidence of a struggle, indicating he has followed through on his plan.
Also, Belle visits Zak’s grave and receives a festive surprise as her missing dog Piper runs over to her, giving her a reason to smile this Christmas.
Will Anyone Die in the Festive Episode of Emmerdale?
Possibly. Claire King, who plays Kim Tate, recently hinted that 2024 could be her character’s last Christmas.
The soap legend recently told This Morning, “It’s been a little bit challenging with this storyline. It’s been lovely because I love working with Dean. So that’s been fantastic, but it’s been a little bit hard because of the subject matter and things. But I can’t go into that! I know, I’m desperate to tell you, but I’ll be shot.”
When quizzed about her future on the show, she replied, “My contract runs out in June, and if they decide to keep me on and I decide to accept, then I might be here longer. But at the moment, yes, this is her last Christmas.”
How Many People Watch Emmerdale on Christmas Day?
1.92 million people watched Emmerdale in 2023, suggesting it won’t be in the top ten for Christmas TV viewing figures this year.
Also, it faces tough competition from various TV shows and films, such as Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, the Outnumbered Christmas Special, The Great Christmas Bake Off, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, to name a few.
However, many people might tune in to watch Will carry out his plan to destroy Kim Tate. Plus, the show reportedly attracts an average of 4 million viewers per episode, meaning it could secure many more viewers this Christmas.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Yes, you can watch the official Emmerdale trailer for this Christmas and New Year on ITVX’s website.
