EMMERDALE has revealed a ground-breaking special episode as Cain Dingle learns he has aggressive, yet localised, prostate cancer.

In a special episode, the programme will focus upon Cain’s inner thoughts and tell the story from his character’s perspective.

After being overwhelmed by the diagnosis, Cain, played by Jeff Hordley, is set to walk out of the medical consultation before it has finished.

As Cain struggles to come to grips with what has happened to him, his anger causes him to lash out at anyone he meets because he wants to be left alone with his thoughts.

But Cain doesn’t only have his health to worry about, his wife Moira, played by Natalie J Robb, has just been charged with double murder.

The episodes have been produced with the support of the charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

They have worked closely with Emmerdale’s scriptwriters, story, research and production teams to give a realistic and authentic depiction of Cain’s journey.

Emmerdale Producer, Laura Shaw, commented: “Cain instinctively felt like the right character to tell this story.

“He is a complex man that doesn’t normally talk about his feelings or channel them in a helpful way.

“It’s important men are encouraged to get checked, but we also want to sensitively explore the possible side effects patients may have, but don’t necessarily talk about.”

Laura added: “It’s also a love story for Cain and Moira as they navigate the tough times ahead as a married couple.”

Jeff is excited to portray Cain’s journey and hopes that the audience can relate to the storyline.

He said: “I feel really honoured to be given this storyline and I am excited for the challenges it is already throwing at me.

“This is the first proper illness my character, Cain, has been given and I want to play my part in making sure the audience can relate to the journey so many families unfortunately have to navigate.”

Laura Kerby, Chief Executive at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Storylines like Cain’s have a huge impact in reaching men and families up and down the country and putting prostate cancer, and men’s risk, on their radar.”

“We’re grateful to Emmerdale’s team for working with Prostate Cancer UK to shape Cain’s prostate cancer journey, working with our Specialist Nurse and speaking directly to our supporters who have been through diagnosis and treatment.

“This care and attention makes sure that people see an emotive and important storyline that is as true to life as possible within Emmerdale, and which we hope drives more men to understand their risk of prostate cancer and what they can choose to do about it.”

Emmerdale bosses have said that over the next few months, scenes will show how Cain and his family and friends come to terms with the diagnosis and how it will impact their future.