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Reece Dinsdale returns to direct Emmerdale’s intense scenes

He's back in the Dales!

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale is making a shock return to the village for “difficult scenes”. The actor played villain Paul Ashdale in the soap until 2021 when he was killed.

But far from returning from the dead, Reece, 63, is returning in his other capacity at the soap – as a director. In fact, he helmed some of the soap’s most-challenging scenes.

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has made a return to the soap (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has made a return to the soap (Credit: ITV)
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Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale returns

Actor Liam Fox, who plays Dan Spencer in the soap, revealed Reece directed him in his recent scenes. Viewers watched as Dan attacked pervert Lloyd after catching him stalking daughter Amelia.

He punched him and he fell backwards hitting his head on a rock. Lloyd has been left fighting for his life in a coma in hospital.

Viewers will soon see Dan being charged with GBH for the attack. And depending on how Lloyd recovers – he could be charged with much worse.

And now Dan has revealed that Reece helmed the difficult scenes. He said: “

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Reece Dinsdale played Paul Ashdale in Emmerdale until 2021 (Credit: ITV)

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