EMMERDALE

SMASH AND GRAB

Two months into 2017 and already there’s another kidnapping. Has anyone on this show ever thought of trying to sort things out another way? Therapy? A chat over a pint? Yet here we are again, and this time it’s Rakesh’s turn (pictured). After going public with his and Priya’s relationship, he’s hit over the head and then bound and gagged. Still, at least he’s not in a car boot, which makes a change. But why does he have sympathy for the kidnapper when he discovers their identity? And will he escape?

Should a kidnapping not be excitement enough for one week, hold on to your hats because a digger goes missing, too.