On Friday, viewers will see seven of the soaps’ biggest characters - including Lisa’s Mandy Dingle - involved in the much-anticipated crash as their two limousines collide, sending one flying bonnet first into a frozen lake.
But now the show, which won best soap at this week's TV Choice Awards, is about to air its most complex, terrifying and cinematic stunt to date - one that star Lisa Riley has dubbed “Emmerdale does Titanic”.
Lisa Riley says Emmerdale cast were left reeling after reading new death plot as show 'does Titanic' Emmerdale is not a village for the faint-hearted.
It took two weeks of night shoots, 90 crew including specialist divers and medics, an overflow carpark, some liquid wax and lots and lots of soup to keep the actors warm.
Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Lisa, 48, says: “One thing we are brilliant at Emmerdale is our stunts and we are really proud of this one.