Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) is spending lockdown with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) in Emmerdale, but it soon comes to light that there is a strain on their relationship — and it’s something that Paddy misses at first.
With The Woolpack having shut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Chas is struggling, as she feels cut off from the outside world.
With her being someone who likes to socialise with the residents of the village, being unable to do so is having quite the effect on her.
Meanwhile, Paddy is set on drinking the cellar dry.
Speaking about how his character is is coping in lockdown, actor Dominic Brunt said: ‘I think he’s been alright.
‘He’s working with animals and on emergency call out. He’s been doing the farms and helping with lambing and calving.
‘They also have the run of The Woolpack now it’s empty.’
However, while Paddy might appear okay on the surface, it soon becomes apparent that there is a strain on his relationship with Chas — something which he doesn’t pick up on at first.
Dominic added: ‘There is an unspoken strain and Chas is feeling it more than Paddy.
‘Chas has had the bulk of the childcare and is, to some degree, more isolated than he is. He’s also not very aware of others feelings and he’s clumsy emotionally. He’s still a bit of a puppy and not very worldly so he misses the subtleties of people’s emotions.’
‘As usual he doesn’t read the signs straight away and should have seen Chas was unhappy months ago. I just hope he’s not too late.
‘I think he’ll do everything in his power to save his marriage. He loves her and he loves Eve.
Chas is evidently emotional one evening following the clap for the key workers, and Paddy takes the opportunity to reflect.
Before long, he reveals his plans for them both — but what will Chas have to say?
Will they be able to work through their problems together?
One to watch: Monday 22 June at 7pm on ITV.
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