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5 times the soaps tackled domestic violence – and why Emmerdale’s Tom and Belle is different

As Emmerdale tackles domestic violence with Tom and Belle, here's how it differs to the other times soaps have taken on the topic.

Tom’s already turned down a job offer from Take A Vow on Belle’s behalf, ruined her first day in the role by pretending to be badly injured, and sabotaged the first wedding she was supposed to be planning. Lovely house, beautiful kids, money, success… But as it turned out, Gray was a ruthlessly chilling abuser who hurt, raped and controlled his wife. Currently, Tom is putting a lot of effort into making Belle feel useless and worthless and frankly we’re concerned things are going to get even worse.

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