A NEW duo looks set to form over the festive period in Emmerdale as they get to work on a brand new business venture.
Christmas will signal a time of change for the residents of the Dales this year as Bernice Blackstock, played by Samantha Giles, looks set to take on a whole new venture and she will be working with Bob Hope to make it happen.
Bernice is about to embark on a new venture
Bob looks set to come along for the ride
Having discovered she is going through the menopause, Bernice sets about creating a series of changes in her life and seeks new opportunities in order for her to remain fulfilled.
After having a tough Christmas Day, where she feels everyone is joking about her menopause she senses a new project coming on and decides it is time for a change.
Initially deciding she wants to create something positive, Bernice makes plans to start a menopause support group for other women in a similar position.
At the same time as this, Bob faces a hardship of his own when his plans to DJ for a huge New Year’s Eve party are made fun of as a result of his old, outdated tunes.
With Bernice attempting to drum up support for her group, she received a piece of news from Eric that could shape her future.
Eric and Brenda announce they are retiring and so Bernice sees the potential of taking over the reigns of the B&B from Eric.
Bernice quickly begins to show off her extravagant plans for the place, managing to annoy sister Nicola in the process.
When Eric gives her the job, she is ecstatic and recruits Bob to be her right hand man.
Bernice and Bob bounce off each other as they make plans for the B&B.
Bernice is thwarted in her plans to get started when Mandy insists she works out her one month notice, leaving her shocked and unsure of her next move.
As Bernice plans to take Bob and Wendy’s business away from Mandy’s salon, the hairdresser is furious and realises she may have to shut up shop.
What will the future hold for Bernice and Bob and will they succeed in their new partnership together.
