Emmerdale: Dawn goes into labour

Daniel Kilkelly

9 November 2023 at 6:37 pm·1-min read

Episode 9867 – 9868 | Airs Thursday 21 December 2023 at 19:30 on ITV1

Hour-long episode

Over at the Christmas fair, Dawn's contractions start.

Dawn delivers a healthy baby boy. Billy is overwhelmed when the baby is named after his father, Evan.

Meanwhile, Rhona's jaw drops when Mary arrives home with Gus and Ivy in tow. Marlon is equally surprised when he sees his new house guests.

Elsewhere, Tracy is afraid that Nicky knows about her affair with Caleb.

Also today, Nate wins best Santa at the Christmas fair.

Finally, Tom is thrilled by the imminent arrival of Nicola's special guests. Hearing that Tom is a massive Torvill and Dean fan, Chas suggests today would be perfect for a proposal. But back at the fair with Belle, Tom is devastated.

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