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Emmerdale phases back into filming by recording lockdown episodes

Photo credit: ITV
Photo credit: ITV

From Prima

ITV has announced that the Emmerdale production team are phasing a return to filming by recording six new episodes featuring characters during the lockdown.

Filming began this week (Wednesday 20 May) at Emmerdale's studios in Leeds which involved a pared back crew to ensure health and safety protocols and social distancing measures are strictly adhered to by the team on set.

ITV also confirmed in a statement today that six new episodes will be recorded over a two-week filming period.

Photo credit: ITV
Photo credit: ITV

The new episodes will ensure Emmerdale stays on air in June, and aims to bring viewers topical stories from much loved characters. Inevitably, with time on their hands the characters will begin to think about what's important in life.

The Emmerdale team teased resentments and past feuds resurfacing, old wounds further exposed, relationships scrutinised, with doubts and insecurities laid bare.

ITV added: "Some seize the opportunity lockdown presents to heal divisions, whilst others get some sizzle back into their lives! With the backdrop of the pandemic, the characters also reflect the nation’s immense gratitude and thanks for the NHS with the weekly clap for carers and the people working on the frontline keeping our country safe."

The six new episodes – Cain and Aaron (Jeff Hordley and Danny Miller), Chas and Paddy (Lucy Pargeter and Dominic Brunt), Sam and Lydia (James Hooton and Karen Blick), Marlon, Al and Ellis (Mark Charnock, Michael Wildman, Aaron Anthony), Mandy and Vinny (Lisa Riley and Bradley Johnson) and Jimmy and Nicola (Nick Miles and Nicola Wheeler) – will be recorded over a two-week period and directed by Ian Bevitt.

The writers are Adam Sales, Jo Maris, Paul Roundell, Karin Young, Samantha Doland De Vaux, and Chris Gill. The episodes are produced by Laura Shaw and Kate Brooks with Executive Producer, Jane Hudson.

Jane Hudson commented: "Lockdown has created an opportunity for us to focus on what is important in our lives. When we first discussed commissioning these episodes back in March the writers instantly rose to the challenge.

"Seven weeks into lockdown and the scripts have an added poignancy and meaning. The response from everyone at Emmerdale to filming these episodes has been fantastic and we’re really grateful for their support."

Emmerdale airs on weekdays on ITV.

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