Bob Hope makes horrifying discovery about son Heath’s death in Emmerdale

DEVASTATED by the death of his teen son, Bob Hope has been struggling to cope in the Dales.

However, the Emmerdale stalwart is incandescent with rage after he makes a shock discovery about Heath's real killer.

Cathy Hope fiercely blamed her pal Angelica King (portrayed by Rebecca Bakes) for the death of her twin brother Heath Hope.

As ITV viewers will remember, the trio of teens conspired to steal Wendy Posner's car and drive to a New Year's Eve party in Hotten.

But when Angelica supposedly took the wheel, things took a deadly turn and Heath Hope succumbed to fatal injuries.

Angelica let Cathy take the fall, despite her insisting she wasn't driving Wendy's car when they all had the accident that led to Heath's death.

Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) has struggled to believe his daughter Cathy is innocent due to her long track record of poor behaviour, which ranges from bullying to angry and violent outbursts triggered by her PMDD.

However, in the King household, Angelica revealed her friend was not lying and she was driving at the time Heath died.

Bob found out the truth but his relationship with Cathy is somewhat damaged by his lack of faith in her.

In scenes airing next week, things take yet another turn for Bob.

The B&B owner is left shaking with anger when Jimmy King (Nick Miles) admits he was the one who told Angelica to lie about her involvement in Heath's death.

Both the King and Hope families have struggled to get along in the past - could a new feud be brewing?

Jimmy, whose family is also well-known for their wrongdoings in the eponymous village, tried to make Angelica lie to the authorities to avoid prison while his wife was adamant their teen daughter needed to do the right thing.

Terrified of what's ahead for their daughter, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy King decide to take action for her.

Nicola is gloomy as she returns from resigning her post at the council, well aware she cannot be involved in politics if she's on the wrong side of the law.

Jimmy and his wife are later both apprehensive as they tell Angelica there’s a date for her hearing.

Village solicitor Ethan Anderson (Emile John) then delivers Nicola the bad news Angelica will likely face a custodial sentence.

The following day, the Kings prepare for Angelica’s hearing and Nicola urges Jimmy not to tell Angelica about her potential custodial sentence.

However, Jimmy is unsure if it’s the best strategy for their little girl as he's determined to do things right.

Jimmy is then shocked by a huge turn of event triggered by Nicola’s distress.

She desperately seeks a way out of Angelica’s situation by lying once again and saying she isn't guilty after all.

He immediately argues against this and Nicola, conflicted, accepts they can help their daughter without making her lie. 

In other scenes, Nicola and Jimmy head off with Angelica but, as they leave, they see Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) and Bob.

Both are delighted to hear that the charges against Cathy have been dropped.

But what's in store for Angelica?

Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITVQ;