'Emmerdale' is hosting a virtual Christmas party for the soap's fans.

Lisa Riley

Lisa Riley

The ITV show is bringing some festive cheer to viewers' homes after a difficult year, as fans will be able to step into the Woolpack for a special 360-degree interactive experience on December 18th.

The virtual gathering will let viewers explore the set to find exciting seasonal secrets and sneak peeks.

Clicking on Bradley Johnson (Vinny Dingle) will start a special festive Woolpack Sessions performance, while Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle) will be on hand for festive style tips, and Isabel Hodgins (Victoria Sugden) is set to share some top drink recipes.

There will also be a bonus chat with TV presenter Richard Arnold and actress Claire King, as she opens up about Kim Tate, Christmas and more.

Diva Rodriguez, Emmerdale's Digital Producer, said: “We may not be able to have a proper Christmas get together this year, but we're hoping this experience will bring us all closer together and give the 'Emmerdale' FANmily a holiday experience to remember."

This comes after it was revealed bosses are planning a "truly magnificent" reveal of a "huge secret" over the festive period.

Producer Laura Shaw recently teased: "We've got a really big fun Christmas and New Year, which is jam-packed full of romance, disaster, comedy, heartbreak, shock twists and turns.

"A huge secret comes out in a truly magnificent way that will make everybody gasp, I promise you.

"We've storylined a massive chapter in the Mandy/ Vinny/ Paul story, so keep watching to see how that plays out. It will be one of our big stories in 2021 and lives are definitely going to be changed forever.

"There's more to come with Laurel and Jai. Their story does not end with the termination, they will feel the effects of their decision for quite a lot of next year."

Fans will be able to join the party by clicking on a web link which will go live on the 'Emmerdale' section of ITV's website on Friday 18th December 2020 from 7pm.