I Am A Swede

Olivia also had the daunting task of portraying none other than the Virgin Mary, again under the direction of Franco Zeffirelli, in what is arguably the best presentation of the life of Jesus.

I just found out that Joanna Tope, who played Dr. Clare Scott on Emmerdale Farm in 1973, died recently at the age of 80. R.I.P.

Here Olivia Hussey's most famous role is unquestionably Rebecca in "Ivanhoe" opposite Anthony Andrews. It has been aired almost every New Year's day for close to 40 years now.

Poor Rebecca Budig almost looks like a mini-person in that picture. It's such a shame to waste her like this with this horrible recasting.

Oh my, that is an unfortunate visual....

To be fair, he has no idea what to do with any of the characters, not just the new/recast/aged up or down...

I think that is the most perfect description I've seen.

Episode 110, and a milestone in Emmerdale Farm history: Amos and Henry agree to buy the Woolpack together. The beginning of a legendary double-act.

And considering the state this show is in that is really saying something.

I have to give credit where credit is due, they really surprised me with this latest death. Disappointed that it wasn't a Dingle this time either, but still surprised. I guess it depends on if you feel benevolent or cynical if you see it as an homage to or a blatant rip-off of Frank Tate's death.

That's true. Thank heaven for small mercies.

I think most people had Joe as one of two options for who Kim's enemy was (the other option being Jamie). And as usual they are going overboard in their promoting of his return. Ned Porteous had this to say: And producer Laura Shaw added: My reaction:

I would actually not be that surprised if Eric comes around and supports Brooke. He may not like Carter and Hope's takeover, but he's always had a soft spot for Brooke and supported her. When he finds out her reason for accepting the CEO spot and how Ridge couldn't wait to get it on with Taylor he might switch sides.