Emmerdale star Emma Atkins reveals Charity and Liam scenes in emotional story
"It's hellish knowing she can't put this right."
Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale star Emma Atkins has revealed upcoming emotional scenes for Charity Dingle and Liam Cavanagh.
Charity and husband Mackenzie have been struggling since Charity’s accidental killing of gangster Harry on Christmas Day. After kidnapping Mackenzie, Harry was consequently shot by Charity as they both wrestled for Harry’s gun.
Charity is struggling with sleep deprivation as a result of her actions and viewers will see her gravely injure Mackenzie during a night terror, believing that she’s acting in self-defence.
Speaking about why Harry’s death is haunting her so badly, Atkins (who plays Charity) revealed: “It’s the reality that she can’t put this right, there’s no going back. Her body and mind can’t physically erase the trauma she has been through.
“I can’t imagine what that must be like for anyone to ever experience but I can fully appreciate that her PTSD is completely overwhelming and entrapping because you can’t rewind time or escape these powerful physical triggers.”
Describing Charity as “plagued with guilt”, Atkins explains “she’s never experienced this before and she has no idea what to do. She’s never been in this situation.”
“It’s hellish knowing she can’t put this right,” she adds.
Dr Liam Cavanaugh tries to help Charity but the latter finds it difficult to accept assistance.
“She doesn’t think anything can fix her. She’s gone into complete hibernation from the world and she thinks if I just bury my head it can just go away but the more she tries to sleep the worse it becomes,” says Atkins.
“It’s a vicious circle, she’s spiralling within her own hell. She doesn’t believe that therapy can help her in any way.”
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.