To say things haven’t been going well for David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) in Emmerdale is an understatement. With his shop once again in financial difficulties he had the idea of setting up a delivery service, only to end up with a speeding fine that would have seen him lose his driving license.

So he did the least sensible thing possible and put the fine in Victoria (Isabel Hodgins)’s name. He soon ended up telling the police the truth about this when Victoria threatened to tell them herself.

As far as Victoria was concerned, however, she’d had enough. Not only had David lied to her, but he’d also put Harry’s health at risk when he was supposed to be watching him and Harry had a fall. She decided to leave David and moved in with Wendy (Susan Cookson).

David’s efforts to win her back haven’t gone well, and nor have his efforts to rescue his ailing shop. Pollard (Chris Chittell) was incredibly irritated to discover David was gambling rather than looking after the shop, as his life seemingly spiralled.

With Christmas approaching, David pins all of his hopes on the festive offerings of the shop, and stepping in as the village’s Santa when Bear (Joshua Richards) drops out at the last minute. Victoria is finally impressed by his efforts, but it seems it’s all too little and too late.

As the bills pile up and David finds himself unable to find a way out of the financial mess he’s in, he makes a massive decision – one that could change his life, and the life of the village, for good.

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