Emmerdale’s Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) has been through a lot. He was believed to be dead for six years, which is, admittedly, a bit of a conversation starter. If anyone’s got a perspective on what really matters, it’s Graham.

He’s tried to dish out some words of wisdom to protégé Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) a number of times, but he hasn’t really listened. Joe spent the start of 2026 trying to get the Sugden farmland and Butler’s Farm, and resorted to some pretty dirty tricks to secure the land.

During this, Graham warned Joe and said that if he wasn’t careful, the power he was holding in his hands would eventually turn poisonous.

This went right over Joe’s head, and he proceeded to behave horrendously in the aftermath of Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) being told he’d need to move out of his home. Perhaps this was a first sign that Graham was right – the power is now going right to Joe’s head.

With the farmland secure, you’d be forgiven for wondering if Joe was going to have a rest from playing the evil villain of Emmerdale, but no.

Earlier this week, Graham found Kim Tate’s (Claire King) will in the safe. He gave it to Joe, who then discovered that Kim wants Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) to have Home Farm after her death.

Joe was furious, telling Graham that he deserves the big house because it’s his birthright.

Unsurprisingly, Joe wasn’t willing to do the adult thing and sit down and tell Kim how he feels about Lydia inheriting Home Farm. Why would he have an honest conversation when it’s far easier (apparently) to bend the rules and try and get what he wants that way?

Joe’s plan started when he gave Lydia a surprise pay rise, and attempted to be nice by telling her that if there’s anything she needs amid her constant Dingle family drama stress, he’ll be there.

He then called a friend and set up a bank account in Lydia’s name. Graham snoops on Joe’s computer in today’s episode – now available on ITVX – and realises Joe is intending on making it look like Lydia is stealing from Kim, hoping it’ll be enough to get her removed from the will.

Both Graham and Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) confront Joe about his vile move, but their words don’t seem to hit.

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It doesn’t look as though Joe is going to realise he’s gone too far – which means someone surprising needs to take him down a peg or two.

And who better to do this than the most innocent and kind-hearted Home Farm employee?

I’m talking about Lydia of course. On the same day Joe gave her a sudden pay rise, Lydia told Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper), Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and Cain that it’s a good job she still works at Home Farm, as she can keep an eye on Joe.

Is Lydia going to work out what Joe is up to with the new bank account and tell Kim?

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It doesn’t take a genius to work out Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) hugely dislikes Kim Tate (Claire King) in Emmerdale.

Ever since he returned from the dead, Graham has grown annoyed at how much protégé Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) has changed as a result of living with and learning from Kim.

After making a comment about how he’s technically still married to Kim, Graham left her fearing that he was only back in the village because he now believes he’s entitled to some of her assets.

They were also involved in a tense scene recently, where Graham left Kim somewhat on edge when he pointed out that he’s the only person at Home Farm who knows her incredibly well and because of that, it puts him at a huge advantage.

He didn’t confirm his plans to go up against her, but this moment allowed Graham to state that if they were to go to war, she wouldn’t have an easy fight on her hands.

It’s not often we see Kim unable to hold her own, but the expression on her face once Graham left suggested that he had touched a nerve.

If Graham is busy planning on destroying Kim, he will need someone other than Joe Tate to help him.

This is where Caleb Miligan (William Ash) could be about to prove very useful.

Shortly after Graham entered the pub to announce his return to a number of other village residents, Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) got up and introduced herself. Caleb didn’t need to though, as he already knows Graham.

In 2023, when Caleb was busy trying to take Home Farm from Kim, we also learnt that he’s the son of Frank Tate.

Frank died after suffering a heart attack, and Kim took great pleasure in watching it happen.

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Caleb believed that he was entitled to what Kim owns, and arrived in the village hellbent on completely destroying her. In June of that year, Caleb revealed his identity to Kim, and said that he knows she let Frank die.

Curious as to how he knew of something that occurred so many years ago, Kim was stunned when Caleb confirmed he got Graham Foster drunk, and then learnt everything about Frank’s final moments.

If it comes down to it, Graham could easily get Caleb involved with his plan to remove Kim from Home Farm.

His own attempt at doing so failed miserably, so he will more than likely jump at the chance of finally getting what he believes he’s entitled to.

If Graham brings Joe and Caleb in on his plan, what hope does Kim have fighting this battle alone?

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Kim Tate (Claire King) has been suspicious of Graham Foster’s (Andrew Scarborough) return from the very start in Emmerdale but then again, it’s hardly surprising.

When Graham swanned back into Home Farm, he told Kim that he was back for Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), who he thought of as a son the last time he was in the village. At the time, both Joe and Kim told Graham that they would’ve preferred it if he stayed dead, but now things have changed.

Joe has decided to give Graham another chance, much to Kim’s annoyance. To further irritate her, Graham is also living in her house.

Kim still believes that Graham is an incredibly arrogant man who is only back in Emmerdale for his own gain. As she cares about Joe, it makes seeing him interact with Graham and get close to him tricky, as she cannot shake the feeling he’s going to end up getting hurt.

This theory was fuelled in this evening’s episode, as Kim spotted Graham speaking with a surprising resident.

In the morning, Joe, Kim and Graham were in the kitchen speaking about Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) stealing the DeLorean last week. Joe had decided Graham needed to get it back, but Kim pointed out that she could do it, and wouldn’t create anymore drama in the process.

Joe declined her offer though and reiterated that he had already asked Graham to get the vehicle back. Was Kim jealous in this moment? More than likely, but admitting that wasn’t ever going to happen.

Graham headed to Butlers and found the car, but also discovered a letter than confirmed Cain’s cancer diagnosis. He tried to speak with the troubled man later in the day, and even revealed his father’s prostate cancer journey by way of trying to connect, but Cain didn’t want to listen.

He wasn’t given much choice but to listen to Graham as the evening drew in, as he arrived and sat opposite Cain in the pub. Graham told Cain to stop fighting with the Tates and focus on his health and Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb). He also shook his hand and confirmed he wouldn’t tell anyone about the diagnosis.

Just as this happened, Kim walked in. She immediately grew suspicious and this week, Kim will orchestrate a situation in the hope of proving Graham is planning on betraying Joe.

Ever since Graham returned, he’s reminded people of his loyalty to Joe. He’s said this, but also hasn’t hesitated in mentioning that he won’t always do as Joe asks.

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Earlier on in the episode, Kim told Graham that she’s playing the long game when it comes to proving what he’s up to. Graham approached and said that yes, she is used to the long game, but isn’t used to losing it.

The scenes that unfolded in this evening’s episode with Graham has got us thinking that Kim’s theory over him being busy concocting something that’ll result in Joe’s heart being broken again isn’t quite right.

However, we’re starting to wonder if Graham’s hatred towards Kim and undying loyalty to Joe will eventually see the two men take over Home Farm, and leave Kim out in the cold.

Is Kim finally going to meet her match?

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