Michael Parr...God damn he is the finest British man ever.

This was one of the few episodes where I heavily sympathized with Ali and the Spencers, instead of seeing them as grating filler. And i even understood Rachel's position. Even Jai wasn't completely vile.

So glad Georgia is finally gone. She left on a good note. I hope we won't see her anytime soon.

I'd forgotten how much I missed the Barton brothers together - they're all very different so when they are together you get a complete puzzle. Ross had some classic lines throughout the big reveal.

James is disgusting, blaming Emma for his adultery. I hate him.

Robert not texting Aaron to break the date was poorly written idiot plotting, but at least it believably helped set up Aaron's rage. Miller did a good job there. It felt like a real scene, as did the reactions in the pub, even if the injuries ended up being the usual fantasy soapland nonevent where James will be dancing a jig by the weekend.

Edited April 17, 201510 yr by DRW50

Lmao and I agree re the Barton brothers. When they're together it's golden. Loved how they each tried to dig in on Emma and I love how Finn and Pete tried to call her ass out while Ross was still trying to defend her on a certain level.

I do hate James but Aaron was an animal yesterday

Here's Alan Convy (Donny) in another role in 2013 (starts around 2 minutes in). I miss Bernice in the pub...

Paula Tilbrook (Betty) is retiring, and will return for a few episodes in May for Betty's exit story.

http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-17/emmerdale-star-paula-tilbrook-to-retire-after-21-years-as-betty/

Lordt! If it was humanly possible for me to be pregnant at this moment, I would be.

Paula Tilbrook (Betty) is retiring, and will return for a few episodes in May for Betty's exit story.

http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-17/emmerdale-star-paula-tilbrook-to-retire-after-21-years-as-betty/

I hope they give her a good send off and not by killing her. ED has had enough murders in recent years.

I kept seeing fans insist they kill Betty to end her story, and I have no idea why. There's nothing wrong with a character leaving town alive. It means they can live on always.

Did you enjoy yesterday's episodes? Ross had a lot of good one-liners in the second one.

Betty is my favourite character on the show. No matter how long her absences have been lately, whenever she turned up she owned the screen. I also don't see what killing her will serve. If they do kill her, I hope she urges Victoria to find Seth's body in the woods so they can be buried side by side.

However, it is nice to see that Tilbrook is leaving on her own terms. Good for her.

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I hope they don't kill off Betty. She could always go to Australia and live with Kathy instead, or maybe retire to Spain like Annie and Amos.

I kept seeing fans insist they kill Betty to end her story, and I have no idea why. There's nothing wrong with a character leaving town alive. It means they can live on always.

I wholeheartedly agree. I will always be grateful that Matt and Dolly got to leave Beckindale alive. Too many of the Sugdens and their extended family have been killed off over the years.

Edited April 17, 201510 yr by I Am A Swede

I kept seeing fans insist they kill Betty to end her story, and I have no idea why. There's nothing wrong with a character leaving town alive. It means they can live on always.

Did you enjoy yesterday's episodes? Ross had a lot of good one-liners in the second one.

Of course! I always enjoy it when my man is on being passionate and bitter.

My man you mean...

Emma is truly delusional. I hope she gets better.

Nice ass shot here.

Seeing that article about characters being killed this summer...that often means little (in 2006 there was a show home explosion, caused by Saint Cain, that killed three “characters,” but the only one with a real history on the show was Dawn Woods, Bob’s daughter), but even if more die this time around, I can’t see anyone like Chas or Robert dying. Chas because the show has put her in such a central role and Lucy Pargeter seems content to be with the show. Robert because the Katie secret hasn’t been revealed and I can’t see it being revealed this summer.

So, of the characters I could believably see dying, and choosing to believe the rumors that the Spencers will be leaving this month before this occurs, my guesses for possible deaths are:

Tracy, Lawrence (these two are my strongest bets, especially Lawrence, who has gone from a grey character to a truly vile man)

Kirin, Rakesh (although I hope I am wrong about Rakesh)

Pete or James (I’m leaning toward Pete because he has no real storyline, his death would keep a guilt-ridden Debbie from Ross for a while, and if Emma is responsible for whatever happens, then it would lead to where I think her story will end - Ross ultimately murdering her)

Rishi or Megan (I keep forgetting Megan is even still on the show...and wouldn't Jai inherit her money?)

Harriet (not something I want to see, but she has no real ties to the show beyond Ashley, and viewers would be sad to see her go)

For major deaths, I can see as possibilities:

Bernice (although again this is not something I want to see - I’d even take the inevitable affair story with Jimmy to avoid this)

Leyla (again not what I want to see - and it would just make poor Alicia even more of a shell)

Adam (again not what I want, but it would add a different angle to Vanessa’s pregnancy story, like maybe Moira suing for custody when she learns the truth)

Doug (I could see a scenario where he and Laurel are trapped, he’s injured, and Laurel is too drunk to help him)

Edited April 19, 201510 yr by DRW50

My man you mean...

Emma is truly delusional. I hope she gets better.

Don't get sliced.

Nice ass shot here.

Yes. That was a wonderful, fulfilling ass shot. If only if he was clothed less....

Darren became super annoying...just like that. Thank goodness my bae Ross was there to save me.