Next week on Emmerdale, the villagers’ futures are revealed in some special flashforward scenes.

Elsewhere, a special episode focuses on a new chapter for Jacob, and Bob faces the first anniversary of Heath’s death.

Here’s our guide to seven big moments coming up. You can also check out our full collection of 10 spoiler pictures from these episodes.

1. Five flashforward scenes air

As New Year’s Eve arrives in the village, viewers get a tantalising glimpse at the future as five different flashforward scenes air.

For now, show bosses are keeping quiet about which characters will feature and the future storylines which will be revealed.

2. Leyla stands in the way of Jacob and Sarah

Jacob is delighted when he manages to arrange a date with Sarah, but his mum Leyla throws a spanner in the works by insisting that he should have lunch with her instead.

Jacob is forced to cancel his original plans with Sarah, but was this a deliberate ploy on Leyla’s part to stand in their way?

3. Jacob struggles at the hospital

Emmerdale airs a special episode on Thursday, January 2 which focuses entirely on Jacob’s experiences while on a medical student placement at A&E.

With the pressure on and familiar faces making an appearance at the hospital, Jacob struggles to cope and he ends up being reprimanded by one of his superiors.

Will the difficult time cause Jacob to question his own abilities?

4. Chas worries about Ruby

Chas notices that Ruby is drinking more heavily than usual and that she also seems agitated. Viewers know that Ruby is facing a tough time following the arrival of her father Anthony, who sexually abused her when she was a child.

As Chas tries to find out what’s going on, Ruby decides to bravely break her silence.

Meanwhile, Anthony discovers a secret.

5. Marlon struggles to cope

It’s a difficult start to the New Year for Marlon as he remains in turmoil over April’s disappearance.

April went missing on Christmas Day and with no real progress in the search, will Marlon and his family start to lose hope over getting her back?

6. Bob marks a sombre anniversary

Bob faces an emotional day as New Year’s Eve is the first anniversary of Heath’s death.

The grieving B&B owner is left in tears as he reflects on the tragic loss of his son.

7. Cain supports Moira

Cain continues to bury his own guilt as he focuses on supporting Moira ahead of her latest hospital appointment.

On the day before the appointment, Cain and Moira try to distract themselves with a quiet lunch. Has Cain learned his lesson after failing to support Moira during her previous hospital visit?