As we approach the festive season, Emmerdale viewers are set to be treated with yet more drama and surprise twist and turns

Emmerdale fans can expect to see a whirlwind of drama unfolding in the famous village during the festive season and as we enter the new year.

Kicking off the chaos, Belle will be reunited with Piper as she discovers that evil Tom had lied about her death. Meanwhile Marlon and April’s relationship is on a knife’s edge and it doesn’t appear to be getting any better.

In other news, Will will become uncomfortable when Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles on the pressure for their Christmas Day plans. Viewers will also be treated to five flash forwards on New Year’s Eve but what futures do they hint at?

Here are the top 5 spoilers for Emmerdale coming up during the festive season and new year.

Piper and Belle Reunited

At Piper’s grave, a pensive Belle admits to Vinny that she never saw the body. Suspecting that Tom may have been lying about her death, Belle asks Vinny to get a shovel so they can see for themselves.

Having dug up the grave, Belle and Vinny prepare to open Piper’s coffin. Belle’s mind races when she discovers that Piper’s body isn’t inside…Later, Belle considers visiting Tom in order to find out where Piper is. On Christmas day, Belle visits her dad’s grave. She’s overwhelmed with joy when Piper runs over to her, having been found by Vinny and Gabby.

Trouble for Marlon

Marlon and April’s relationship is on a knife’s edge as April continues to push boundaries. Realising his daughter has been trying to buy cannabis, Marlon confronts April but soon April spirals. As Christmas day arrives, Marlon is in for a shock.

Home Farm Christmas

Will’s uncomfortable when Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles on the pressure for their Christmas Day plans.

Happy Kim sets off from the stables on a Christmas Eve ride but soon in the fields, Kim’s horse wanders alone, her rider nowhere to be seen. What has happened to Kim and has Will gone ahead with his plans?

Marlon has a terrible start to his new year

It is Jacob’s first day on his student placement at A&E: in a standalone episode he struggles when it all goes rather wrong and he’s reprimanded. Will Jacob question his abilities?

Anthony finds out a secret

Cain and Moira have booked a quiet lunch before her hospital visit tomorrow. Chas wants to get to the bottom of Ruby’s behaviour as she’s drinking and agitated. Eventually Ruby breaks her silence.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays