Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) is to seek medical help after a one-night stand with Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) results in fears that she has contracted HIV.

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Next week, viewers will see Diane reel from Victoria's (Isabel Hodgins) revelation that Val (Charlie Hardwick) could be HIV positive - news that takes on even greater significance in the light of Diane's evening with Pollard.

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After looking on the internet, Diane realises there are drugs that could help her. On a visit to a clinic, she then ends up lying to a doctor about definitely being exposed to HIV. But will Diane end up getting the medication she seeks? Find out when Emmerdale broadcasts these scenes on Friday 14 February.

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David BrownDeputy Previews Editor, Radio Times

David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.

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