Emmerdale’s new producer, Sophie Roper, has announced an upcoming action-packed week of episodes, promising dramatic stunts that will elevate the excitement on the ITV soap. This thrilling week, already in production, is set to include fire engines, hinting at some intense scenes. During her first Emmerdale press conference, Roper shared this exciting news, though she was careful not to reveal too much to avoid trouble with the press team. She assured fans that it’s going to be an explosive week for Emmerdale.

Although specific details remain under wraps, the scenes are likely to feature Cain Dingle. Zoë Henry, who plays Rhona Goskirk, hinted at this in a recent interview, revealing that her real-life husband, Jeff Hordley (who plays Cain), has a massive stunt involving fire coming up in two weeks. Henry speculated that someone might get quite badly injured in this dramatic sequence.

Given the show’s filming schedule, which operates six to eight weeks in advance, viewers can expect these thrilling stunt scenes to air in late August or early September. So far, 2024 has been relatively quiet in terms of on-screen stunts for Emmerdale, with many dramatic events taking place off-camera. For instance, the New Year’s car crash that killed Heath Hope and other recent dramatic events were more focused on their emotional aftermath rather than the stunts themselves.

Roper, who was promoted to co-producer alongside Laura Shaw last month after Kate Brooks moved to Coronation Street, expressed her enthusiasm for her new role. With eight years at Emmerdale and a background as a story producer, Roper is excited to see her vision come to life on screen. She emphasized that the show currently has brilliant storylines filled with drama, ensuring Emmerdale remains in top form as it progresses through the summer and into the new year.