One of Emmerdale's longest running and much-loved characters, Marlon Dingle, is in for a devastating shock this week in scenes which will see him suffer a stroke. It will start a lengthy storyline, set to play out over the coming months, of a health battle which will have a huge effect on his whole family.
ITV have released a first-look trailer showing what is in store for Marlon from Monday (March 21) as he is rushed to hospital and his loved-ones including girlfriend Rhona, daughter April and best-friend Paddy struggle to cope with the aftermath.
The clip shows the distressing moment Marlon - played by Mark Charnock - looks in the mirror and realises something is wrong when his vision becomes blurred, he collapses onto the floor. His young daughter April is then seen standing over him saying: "Dad, just speak to me please".
