Emmerdale star says dramatic wedding week could start 'new era' as 'everyone affected'

Ned Porteous, the actor who plays Joe Tate on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, has hinted that the upcoming wedding week could usher in a new era for the show. The wedding of Joe and his bride Dawn Taylor is expected to end in disaster, with Dawn planning to flee with her ex Billy Fletcher.

Ned told the Mirror that the final thing tethering Joe to a life of moral good is what could make him capable of anything. He warned that Joe may have something up his sleeve and could be planning serious revenge, or he could be completely oblivious.

The consequences of the big week will be felt by everyone in the village, according to Ned. He also revealed that the episodes are of a higher quality than usual, with better cameras and production value.

Ned also addressed the deadly feud between Joe and his uncle Caleb Miligan, predicting that things will get dangerous. When asked who may come out on top, Ned simply said, "I wouldn't mess with either of them, to be honest. But, we'll see."

Emmerdale's big wedding week begins on Monday 24 August on ITV1 and ITVX.