Emmerdaleās Robert Sugden goes back to his roots next week ā just as his tensions with Joe TateĀ are threatening to explode. Could a heartwarming reminder of the past inspire Robert not to give up amid the Sugdensā escalating war against the Tates?
Upcoming episodes see Joe make Robertās life a misery with a series of worrying new threats. Still holding the incriminating footage which proves that Victoria killed John, ruthless Joe threatens to use it against the Sugden family unless he gets his way
Joe wants Moira Dingleās farm signed over to him as quickly as possible, so he repeatedly reminds the Sugdens about the damning video as he tries to speed things along.
The Home Farm businessman also threatens to plant further evidence against Moira, which could seal her fate as she facesĀ charges of double murderĀ and human trafficking.
But if Joeās hideous behaviour wasnāt enough to convince Robert to fight for his family, a reminder of what it means to be a Sugden helps cement his resolve.
Back in 1994, the village of Beckindale was officially renamed Emmerdale in honour of the Sugdens and their farm, with the aim of giving the community a fresh start after the plane crash that claimed four residents.
Next week, Robert and his partner Aaron bond over an original piece of the sacred signpost. Robert is then hit with a wave of optimism and given renewed hope.
With Aaronās support, will the past play a pivotal role in shaping Robās future? And is there any way that he can outsmart Joe?
āThe week ends with Robert on his knees in Annieās Field vowing not to be beaten,ā reveals our spy. āHeās determined to restore the Sugden name to its former glory ā but will that mean going into battle with the Tates?
āIf the old, wily Robert Sugden has anything to do with it, Joe had better watch his backā¦ā
