What time is Emmerdale on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as there's a surprise return and eerie flash foward

The big day has finally arrived, and while it is often full of celebrations for many, others hope to settle down in front of the TV when the evening comes around.

Luckily for soap fans, they won't be without their usual fix as Emmerdale as they'll be transported to the fictional Yorkshire village on both Christmas and Boxing Day.

And there's finally set to be good news for Belle Dingle. After her abusive ex-husband Tom King was recently imprisoned for his abuse and coercively controlling behaviour, Belle will be seen at her dog Piper's grave and admits to Vinny that she never saw the body of her beloved dog following her death and was suspecting that Tom may have been lying about what happened.

Belle asks Vinny to get a shovel so they can see for themselves and having dug up the grave, Belle and Vinny open Piper’s coffin to discover her body isn’t inside. Later, Belle considers visiting Tom in order to find out where Piper is but on Christmas day, Belle visits her dad’s grave and she’s overwhelmed with joy when Piper runs over to her, having been found by Vinny and Gabby Thomas.

Emmerdale fans will be able to watch the emotional scenes unfold on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) at the earlier thime of 6.30pm and like last year, it will only be a 30 minute edition. There will also be an episode on Boxing Day (Thursday, December 26) at 6.30pm which will fill its usual hour slot.

There's also set to be drama in the Dales this Christmas as Kim Tate set to be centre of the action this festive season as she prepares to renew her wedding vows with Will Taylor. What she seemingly doesn't know is that Will has been conspiring with her financial advisor Peter to bring Kim down once and for all.

They've since reconciled and