Ryan Hawley and Chris Coghill, stars of the ITV soap Emmerdale, revealed that their upcoming special episode will bring major twists — including one surprise that even they did not know about beforehand.
The episode focuses on their characters, Robert Sugden and Chris Coghill, and promises to shed light on their complex relationship. Recent storylines have shown tension between Robert and his soulmate Aaron Dingle, leading to another emotional split.
The special will include flashbacks from Robert’s six years in prison, mainly revisiting events from 2021 onward. Viewers will finally see what really happened behind bars and how those years shaped Robert’s current struggles.
“It's kind of interesting to not know. It's obviously a scripted, kind of dramatisation of what happened during that time,” said Ryan Hawley.
Both actors hinted that the episode will deliver intense revelations and unexpected turns. They suggested that viewers can expect a powerful and emotional climax with connections to earlier key episodes.
The Emmerdale special will dive into Robert Sugden’s prison years, revealing hidden truths and building toward a tense and emotional finale.