Emmerdale fans should brace themselves for things to take a darker turn in Tom King’s abuse of wife Belle Dingle.
Tom, played by James Chase, is seemingly showing his romantic side as he whisks Belle (Eden Taylor Draper) off to a holiday cottage in Wales.
But his intentions are soon clear as the trip is part of his sneaky plan to physically isolate her from her friends and family after months of increasing his coercive control over her.
And things quickly spiral out of control in this self-contained episode set to air on ITV1 and ITVX next week.
Emmerdale Producer Sophie Roper explains: “When Tom takes Belle to Wales, Tom’s coercive and controlling behaviour will isolate Belle further from her family.
“The behaviour Tom King is exhibiting is typical of a coercive controlling relationship and at times will prove difficult and uncomfortable to watch.
“The assistance the charity Refuge has given us whilst researching this storyline has been enormously helpful in bringing this incredibly important storyline to our screens.”
Featuring a flashback episode, viewers will see Tom and Belle’s happy arrival at the remote cottage.
But when Belle overhears her husband arranging to extend their stay, through flashbacks we see the full extent of their week, with scenes revealing Tom’s physical and emotional control over wife Belle and their dog Piper.
With little chance of escape Belle realises she’s totally cut off from all those she loves.
Constantly trying to do her best for him, but with Tom blaming all their troubles on her, the balance of power has truly shifted.
Emma Pickering, Head of Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment at Refuge said: “Working with Emmerdale on this storyline we really wanted to capture the isolation and control that we know underpins domestic abuse.
Emmerdale fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as Tom King’s abuse of wife Belle Dingle takes a darker turn. The seemingly romantic getaway to Wales quickly turns into a nightmare for Belle as Tom’s true intentions are revealed.
Tom’s coercive and controlling behavior comes to the forefront as he isolates Belle from her friends and family. The upcoming episode on ITV1 and ITVX promises to be intense as the couple’s relationship spirals out of control.
Sophie Roper, the Producer of Emmerdale, highlights the importance of showcasing such a sensitive topic on television. The research conducted with the charity Refuge has been integral in portraying the reality of coercive control in relationships.
Viewers can expect a flashback episode that delves into Tom and Belle’s troubling week at the remote cottage. The emotional and physical manipulation that Belle experiences at the hands of Tom will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
Emma Pickering from Refuge emphasizes the need to accurately depict the isolation and control that are prevalent in cases of domestic abuse. This storyline aims to raise awareness and shed light on the complexities of abusive relationships.
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Source: New York Post
