Soap fans love nothing more than seeing their favourite characters in mortal peril. Viewers tune in in their droves when the soaps air a big disaster storylines as the action, emotion and excitement are all at their highest.
As Emmerdale air a bumper week of big drama which has seen a helicopter crash into the village, it got us thinking about some of the other catastrophes that have befallen our favourite shows.
From train crashes and raging fires to freak storms and boat explosions, the soaps have seen them all.
But how well do you remember them? Take our quiz and find out and don’t forget to share your result!