Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Armed siege and a sinister discovery

HERE'S high drama in the Dales and one villager is left fighting for their life.

Here's the lowdown on Emmerdale next week.

Monday

It’s the day Max has planned for the van robbery and he warns Billy not to mess things up. The police arrive – having been tipped off by Billy – and intercept the job.

Later, Billy is worried when DS Sanders tells him they can’t guarantee Max won’t find out what he did. Has he put his whole family in danger?

Liv attempts to get through to a devastated Jacob.

Tuesday

Paddy is eager to impress dad Bear at the football match with Chris Kamara managing the opposing team.

There’s terror at Tall Trees when Max holds Jessie, Marlon and April at gunpoint. Max orders Jessie to call Billy, but it goes through to voicemail.

Billy arrives at Tall Trees and confronts Max, but their tussle ends up with the gun going off and someone fighting for their life.

Victoria confides in Amy about her pregnancy.

Wednesday

Jai and Laurel have a close call as Rishi almost catches them at the factory.

Will begs Dawn for her forgiveness.

Thursday

Dawn finally gets to visit Lucas but she’s left humiliated when he ignores her. She ends up storming out of the meeting hurt, despite the social worker’s reassurance.

Dawn is horrified to discover Jai and Laurel in a compromising position at the factory. Laurel tries to convince her Jai and Harriet were never together, confirming her fears. She heads over to Woodbine to accuse Harriet of sleeping with Will.

Later Harriet is devastated by Dawn’s decision. Has she lost her for good?

Bernice and Nicola find a sinister balaclava in Liam’s bag. Will Liam have an explanation?

Friday

A suspicious Bernice confronts Liam about her discovery.

Ryan reveals the truth to Cain.

Harriet tries to make things up with Dawn.