Emmerdale has confirmed Joe Tate’s new targets after Joe’s returning right-hand man, Graham Foster, stirred up trouble.

In last week’s scenes, Graham had a one-night stand with Kim Tate after believing he had been stood up by Rhona Goskirk.

While Kim agreed that their dalliance was a “one-off”, she later told Lydia Dingle that things felt right between her and Graham.

In tonight’s episode, Graham continued in his efforts to drive a wedge between Joe and Kim, and he told Joe that the pair had slept together.

After Joe shared his disapproval, Graham said: “I’m still perplexed how you can pity a woman who once ordered me to kill you.”

“It’s ancient history,” said Joe. “We’re in a different place now. And I rather think that your dying precludes you from an opinion.”

Kim was vulnerable with Lydia, saying: “The only thing that’s meant to be is me getting hurt again. Well, it’s not happening, Lydia. I’m too old, and too wise.”

At Butlers Farm, which was recently signed over to the Tates by Moira Dingle, Joe became fed up with Graham’s attempts to turn him off Kim.

“She’s got you right where she wants you. An errand boy. A scapegoat,” a frustrated Graham told Joe.

Joe replied: “Ok, seriously, this is your last chance. Do not make me choose between you and Kim. Go home. Face her.”

Later, Graham tried to change Joe’s mind by showing him a copy of Kim’s will, which revealed that Lydia, not Joe, was first in line to inherit Home Farm.

When Kim turned up with Lydia and Sam in tow, Graham prepared them some drinks, calling Lydia “a guest” and “part of the family”.

After they left the room, Joe told Graham: “Don’t joke about this. This stays between you and I.”

Joe thanked Graham for bringing the will to his attention. Has the discovery set him on a vendetta against Kim and Lydia?