Emmerdale runs the gamut of emotions this festive season. The villagers are in for some shocking surprises, baby joy and romantic moments.
Doorstep surprise on Christmas morning
On Christmas morning and a happy Jacob, David, Leyla and Pollard wish one another a merry Christmas. Their idyll is shattered when Jacob opens the front door to find a baby on the doorstep.
They find a note signed from Maya, but are unconvinced it's actually from her. Could it be? The next day, David wants to keep things quiet about the baby until they know more.
Graham shatters the mood
Rhona is feeling guilty over her plans to leave Emmerdale with Graham and Leo knowing Marlon is going to be heartbroken. Graham receives the DNA test results and is quick to read them.
Kim's blood runs cold when she realizes Graham and Rhona have done their own DNA test on Millie despite her preventative measures. On Christmas morning, Graham walks down Hotten Road with a grim intent.
Graham's mood darkens further when he sees an encounter between Rhona, Leo and Paddy that leaves him feeling removed. Just as Christmas dinner is being served up at Home Farm, Graham bursts in, leaving Andrea and Kim fearful of what he might do or say. Soon after, the mud-slinging and revelations reach fever pitch…
Victoria gives birth
Victoria tells Amy she is read to ring in the New Year with a night out, but ends up leaving the party early when the baby starts kicking. As the New Year fireworks go off, Victoria's waters break. The baby is coming! After she gives birth, Victoria holds her baby full of love.
At Mill Cottage, Chas brings the news of Victoria going into labour, but Aaron can only think of a year stretching ahead without Robert and doesn't know if he wants to see the baby.
As Victoria packs up to leave the hospital, Diane worries at what lies in store for her with Wendy once she gets home.
Also happening in Emmerdale this Christmas...
Moira spends Christmas day alone
Moira reaches a low this Christmas after a row with Cain over alcohol and is forced to spend her day alone. Nate is sad to be excluded as he overhears the Dingles talk over their Christmas plays. He gets a last minute invite to join them, but how will Cain react?
Leyla and Liam fight their attraction for one another
Leyla is sad the pantomime fun is due to come to an end as she was hoping to lock lips with Liam – but will she get her wish? Later, Leyla's adoration for Liam grows when they work together at a children's party. Will they finally succumb and kiss?
Emmerdale airs from Monday December 23 to Friday 27 December, and Monday December 30 to Friday January 3, 2020.
