Bear's descent into hard times is revealed in a special standalone episode of Emmerdale

But will he be found?

 8-14 NOVEMBER

A special standalone episode on Monday will delve into Bear's life since leaving the village, revealing his descent into hard times and his swift entanglement in an uncontrollable situation.

As Paddy prepares to make a statement to the police about Bear’s disappearance, Swirling listens to Paddy’s concern but assures him Bear’s not at any immediate risk.

Frustrated that the police won’t do more to find Bear, Mandy vows to help Paddy instead, and Matty takes the kids, Isaac and Eve, for a walk, and they decide to play a game of Bear hunt.

As Eve looks across the field, she spots something, and soon an excited Eve is determined as she shouts out to Matty how she’s seen Bear.

Meanwhile, with very little evidence from the car hire company that Bear used, Paddy feels his dad has deliberately chosen to leave his family behind him.

As Matty tries to console Eve, he apologises to Paddy and Mandy for confusing her with a Bear hunt game. But could Eve have seen her grandpa?

Emmerdale continues Mondays to Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV1 with first look episodes available from 7am on ITVX