I'm not sure I would want to bring anyone from the past back anymore. There was a time when I hoped and wished that old favourites would be brought back, especially the Skilbecks. Build a new family around Sam Skilbeck and have visits from Matt and Dolly.  

But the show (and the village) has changed so much since they left and I have come to the conclusion that it's better that they (and other old favourites) stay away. That way my memories of them remain untainted. This is a lesson I've learnt from the return of Kim.  Not to mention that Frederick Pyne (Matt) is now 85 years old, and Jean Rogers (Dolly) turns 80 next year, so it's doubtful if they would even consider returning, even if they were allowed to for health reasons. (Damn Covid.....  )

Of course I wouldn't mind if Robert got out on a technicality and returned to Emmerdale. Especially with Aaron soon departing so he could be free from that whiner.   Victoria could use her big brother.

But I wouldn't mind if they mined Emmerdale history. I've mentioned before the idea of bringing back a new generation of the Verney family. They used to own Home Farm, then known as Miffield Hall. Or perhaps resurrect some of the other families from the past, the Longthorns, the Gimbels, or the Middletons. They're practically a clean slate, but it would be a welcome nod to those of us who are long-time viewers.

29 minutes ago, I Am A Swede said:

I'm not sure I would want to bring anyone from the past back anymore. There was a time when I hoped and wished that old favourites would be brought back, especially the Skilbecks. Build a new family around Sam Skilbeck and have visits from Matt and Dolly.  

But the show (and the village) has changed so much since they left and I have come to the conclusion that it's better that they (and other old favourites) stay away. That way my memories of them remain untainted. This is a lesson I've learnt from the return of Kim.  Not to mention that Frederick Pyne (Matt) is now 85 years old, and Jean Rogers (Dolly) turns 80 next year, so it's doubtful if they would even consider returning, even if they were allowed to for health reasons. (Damn Covid.....  )

Of course I wouldn't mind if Robert got out on a technicality and returned to Emmerdale. Especially with Aaron soon departing so he could be free from that whiner.   Victoria could use her big brother.

But I wouldn't mind if they mined Emmerdale history. I've mentioned before the idea of bringing back a new generation of the Verney family. They used to own Home Farm, then known as Miffield Hall. Or perhaps resurrect some of the other families from the past, the Longthorns, the Gimbels, or the Middletons. They're practically a clean slate, but it would be a welcome nod to those of us who are long-time viewers.

I still think bringing in Sam, with cameos from his parents, even over Skype, could work, but sadly it isn't likely. I think your idea of various other families makes sense. Joe was married in the '70s - maybe his ex wife had his child and never told him.

I do hope Robert returns (with another recast as Ryan  Hawley seems to have moved on) in a few years, as I doubt Aaron will be back. 

Sadly with all the controversies surrounding Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins right now I'm not sure how much longer Victoria will be around. 

On 11/29/2021 at 9:55 PM, DRW50 said:

Sadly with all the controversies surrounding Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins right now I'm not sure how much longer Victoria will be around. 

I think this has been blown out of proportion, and I don't think there's any reason to believe that it will result in either Matthew or Isabel leaving.

Edited December 4, 20214 yr by I Am A Swede

Is it wishful thinking to hope that Aaron never returns? 

^^

No. Wishful thinking would be that we soon find out that Aaron has suffered a grim, gruesome, prolonged and agonizing death. Like the one he and his rotten family have inflicted on this show.

3 hours ago, Adamski said:

Is it wishful thinking to hope that Aaron never returns? 

I wouldn't be that surprised if he stays away. The character has barely been used for the last 3-4 years anyway. 

I will say I thought his exit scenes  were surprisingly  decent - I appreciated the old-school Emmerdale feel of them in that they were mostly solemn and character-driven. And it was good he decided to just leave toxicity behind.

Aarons Exit was great. I will miss him! Who will be there for Liv now all the time when he‘s gone?

That Meena Character must be the most ridiculous character ever created on that show but I am all up for it. It‘s like the writers are taking the P…ss with us fans/viewers.

That scene with Meena/Manpret and the Vicar was so hilarious. That he just believed Meena over Menpret just like this was so typical Emmerdale by now 🤣

One thing that hit me while watching circa 2000 episodes is how they hit it out of the ballpark with Diane's extended family. Diane, Bernice, Val, Nicola, Rodney. All very well-defined and larger-than-life characters with years of stories in them, some clans have just a couple of stand out members but with those they really created something special. Although if it were a US soap, Nicola (& Jimmy) would have been dumped to recurring a long time ago. On the subject, having Nicola half take over the caff is the best thing they've done for her in years. As random as it started as, having Gabby pregnant by Jamie and scheming is a good way to mine the character and maybe let her become as iconic as other members of her family, while remaining a mostly good person.
If they hadn't turned Meena into a killer, Manpreet's family could have been an interesting long-term addition with a recast Ayesha cause she was a bit out there herself, last time I said Manpreet had no personality but that's not really true, she's goofy so they can play on that.

On 12/11/2021 at 12:10 AM, AMCOLTLLover said:

Aarons Exit was great. I will miss him! Who will be there for Liv now all the time when he‘s gone?

20 hours ago, I Am A Swede said:

😭😭😭🤣🤣 Liv is great. 

3 hours ago, AMCOLTLLover said:

😭😭😭🤣🤣 Liv is great. 

 

Edited December 14, 20213 yr by I Am A Swede

They are planning a Woolpack explosion for Christmas AGAIN! It’s not like we had an entire stunt week a couple of weeks ago. 
I bet Meena will die or someone useless like Rodney, Lydia, Manpreet or Rishi. 

I think everyone would rejoice if Chas was the one who died. Even people that like the Dingles hate her. She hasn't been watchable since Carl and is probably the least liked character on the show. Of course, that would unfortunately never happen.

31 minutes ago, AMCOLTLLover said:

They are planning a Woolpack explosion for Christmas AGAIN! It’s not like we had an entire stunt week a couple of weeks ago. 
I bet hope Meena will die or and someone useless like Rodney, Lydia, Manpreet or Rishi Cain, Charity, Marlon, Chas, Sam, Belle, Zak or Paddy.

Fixed   

2 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

I think everyone would rejoice if Chas was the one who died. Even people that like the Dingles hate her. She hasn't been watchable since Carl and is probably the least liked character on the show. Of course, that would unfortunately never happen.

I didn't know people like that existed!!  

 

 

Chas may not everyone’s cup of tea but she is a real fan favorite just like Cain. I like that they softened Cain a bit. Makes him more likeable.

i don’t know where all the Dingle Hate is coming from? They were well received back in the late 90‘s throughout the late 2000‘s. But now everyone hates them. It’s like I would say I hate the Newmans from Y&R 🤣

And I would hate to see Paddy go. He is the last one that puts a smile on my face in that gruesome village. 
 

my bet is still Meena or AL!

35 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

I think everyone would rejoice if Chas was the one who died. Even people that like the Dingles hate her. She hasn't been watchable since Carl and is probably the least liked character on the show. Of course, that would unfortunately never happen.

Oh no u mentioned Carl  I loved him. I loved all Kings but Carl was the best.  I hated it that they axed him. There are rumors that he wanted to leave on his own but he was axed! I still miss him