*Warning, this article includes Emmerdale spoilers regarding Bear Wolf’s heartbreaking storyline from tonight’s episode. The episode hasn’t aired on TV yet but is available to watch on ITVX and YouTube.
The early release of Emmerdale on both ITVX and YouTube has given fans a huge look at just how evil Celia and Ray are – and how heartbreaking Bear’s last 100 days have been.
As Emmerdale begin to show us the heartbreaking Modern Slavery storyline, the harrowing scenes air on TV tonight. And it’s safe to say, Bear has been through quite the ordeal.
Modern Slavery storyline revealed by Emmerdale
The special episode came after Emmerdale announced it would be taking on a Modern Slavery storyline.
Statistics have shown this is one of the most common types of forced labour, where vulnerable victims are lured into situations like Bear and are manipulated and groomed to work with no way of escape.
The soap confirmed it has been working with The Salvation Army very closely and are keen to make sure they give an authentic portrayal of an elderly white man who quickly finds himself trapped in a shocking situation.
