Emmerdale: Discussion Thread

[NothinButAttitude]

 

As talented as Michael Parr is, I don't see him sticking around much longer. I can see him leaving for good in about 1-2 to try his hand at something else and I couldn't blame him. I'd like for him to try his hand at Hollywood as talented as he is.

[YRBB]

 

I can definitely see that. I don't think they'd ever write him out, unless he decides to leave, which is very likely.

 

In any case, unless they kill him off in too permanent a way, he will always be able to come back.

Edited July 24, 2017 by YRBB

[NothinButAttitude]

 

I can see them writing him out. He's not a Dingle so he's expendable. Dingles are the only ones with job security on this show. Plus, they tried to write him out once before when they faked his death. 

[YRBB]

 

Eeeh. Never writing him out was perhaps an exaggeration, but he's good looking, straight, male, and a character that can create problems and drama. He also fits the bad boy gone good-ish soap trope. Why would they throw that away? (Although soaps have done worse, of course). His chances of sticking around are not bad, at least.

 

Wasn't that just a fake-out for a few episodes?  

[NothinButAttitude]

 

I was under the impression that the show was entertaining writing him out, and switched things at the 11th hour. The fact that Ross hasn't really had anything to do until Debbie returned somewhat raised my suspicions too. The issue with Ross is that they only give him story when Debbie is on the canvas. He's only relevant to the writers when he's in Debbie's orbit, and I hate that. I feel that Ross could be so much more out of Debbie's orbit.

[I Am A Swede]

They managed to get Pete away from the clutches of Debbie, so maybe there's hope for Ross too.

[DRW50]

 

I'm glad you're enjoying them. I know you love that era so the few I had I was hoping that some fans might like to see, especially when the current show is much more plot-heavy and aimless. I miss the Sugden days and I especially miss Annie and Henry. 

 

Here is the channel if anyone wants to watch while it's still around.

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAVKUVM9JGRF927bhkJSbQ

[DRW50]

Bless Deena Payne for continuing to trash Viv's exit.

 

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[I Am A Swede]

 

I do love that era (late 1970s) most, but I really love all things Emmerdale pre-plane crash.

Katharine Barker's Dolly is my all-time favourite Emmerdale character, but all the characters were written so well back then. I have developed a special fondness for Sam Pearson as well. Such a marvelous performance by Toke Townley.

Jackie Merrick is also a character that has grown on me. It's such a realistic portrayal of a young man trying to find his place in the world. Watching his wedding to Kathy was both wonderful and bittersweet because you knew that he would be dead a year and a half later. I loved him and Kathy together and can't help but wonder how things would have turned out if he hadn't died. He and Kathy were so much more suited for each other than Kathy and Chris.

Not everything was perfect back then of course. I do find the comedy scenes with Seth winding up Alan and/or Amos a bit annoying sometimes. But Seth worked great as a mentor of sorts for Jackie.

 

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Love Deena! Still miss Viv!

And she's so damn right! Viv (and Deena) deserved so much more than she got! Not even a funeral. It was a total disgrace!  

[DRW50]

Some of the Farm-era episodes I wanted to put on Youtube or got requests for were blocked so I have to put them on Dailymotion.

 

Matt Skilbeck exit:

 

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Kim debut:

 

 

[I Am A Swede]

^^

Two milestone episodes, with two milestone characters. One (Matt), the embodiement of the Emmerdale Farm era, and the other (Kim), the symbol of the 1990s.

Two complex, multi-faceted characters of the kind that today's show is sorely lacking.

[DRW50]

 

I know what you mean. I still think they should have tried to bring Matt back a few times (for Dolly's exit, or Joe or Jack passying away) but maybe the actor wouldn't have been interested anyway. 

 

I never even knew Matt had scenes with any Tate. A passing of the torch, I suppose. Sad when he said the Sugdens wouldn't even miss him.

 

His goodbye with Annie broke my heart a bit.

Edited July 27, 2017 by DRW50

[I Am A Swede]

 

Mine too.

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I think in many ways Matt was more of a son to Annie than either Jack or Joe.

[DRW50]

@I Am A Swede someone is putting up a few 1988 and 1990 episodes that I hadn't seen on Youtube before. I'd enjoy or save them while I can as I doubt they will be up long.

 

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[I Am A Swede]

Thank you! It's the first time (that I remember) seeing Debbi Blythe as Marian. I have to say that I prefer Gail Harrison.  

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These 1988 episodes must also be after Dolly's affair with Stephen Fuller. Even though I do love Matt, I can see how she would be tempted, and they did lay the groundwork for a story like that for a long time. He was content staying at Emmerdale for ever, and she wanted a place of her own. Even though she had been gone for a long time by 1988 I can see how maybe the shadow of Peggy also played a part. It can't have been easy for Dolly living with the family of Matt's former wife.