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BBC Puresoap 29th April 2003Soap Psychic... on Emmerdale Meanwhile… Also... |
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ITV.COMPollard in painTuesday | 29.04.03
Emmerdale's
Eric Pollard is suffering a bout of severe depression. Pollard has been feeling low ever since his ultra-ambitious spouse Gloria won her seat in Parliament and left to work in Westminster. Until now, Pollard has been kept busy with his mayoral responsibilities but now he has lost his title he feels desolate. Especially since his wife appears to have forgotten all about their wedding anniversary. What the miserable factory boss doesn't realise is that Gloria has remembered their special day and has a plan to make it very memorable. Unfortunately, Pollard is so sick of his life that he decides to take a trip to Scotland to attend an antique fair with Rodney. Can Lisa Dingle help Gloria implement her romantic plan? |
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ITV.COMDawn's dilemmaTuesday | 29.04.03
Emmerdale newlywed Dawn Woods has big news for husband Terry. And when a test confirms the news, Dawn starts to worry about how the revelation will affect her fledgling marriage. Especially since Terry has become preoccupied with his former love interest landlady Louise Appleton. Julia Mallam, who plays the young mum-to-be, says, "When Dawn realises she may be pregnant, it's a pretty emotional moment. Dawn and Terry haven't been arguing, but there has been a little bit of friction between them because Terry is so overprotective of Louise. "So, what should be a happy moment is marred by the fact her husband is always harping on about another woman. "But Terry reassures her that Louise is just a friend. It does placate her - but both Terry and Dawn are worried about what the other is thinking. "They weren't planning on starting a family yet - they've only just got married. But neither is talking about what's really bothering them in case they don't get the response they were hoping for." Will the news make or break the troubled twosome? |
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ITV.COMLouise reveals allMonday | 28.04.03
Emmerdale
beauty Louise Appleton is about to spill the beans. First, she told her closest pal Diane Blackstock about their trysts and now trusted confidante Terry Woods is next to hear the tale. Terry and Louise have been close ever since he helped her cover up the murder of psycho ex-lover Ray Mullen. Terry fell in love with the sexy local but she made it clear they could only ever be friends - so he married someone else. But a heart-to-heart in the Woolpack leads them back into familiar territory. Louise tells Terry all about her romance with a mystery man who happens to be married and shocks him. Like Diane, Terry cannot understand how Louise can be so calm about the situation and also wonders if there could have been a chance for them after all. Confusion sets in with troubled Terry, who is still struggling to settle into married life. But fate has other ideas, and Louise is going to be the last thing on Terry's mind later this week. |
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Upcoming Episode SpoilersWeek Beginning Sunday 27th April 2003Its a 6 day week for Emmerdale next week Episode 3426 - Sunday 27 April 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED The Bollywood film crew prepares to leave Emmerdale to complete the rest of their film in India, but Tricia and Marlon are hardly speaking. Marlon has taken the news of his wife’s departure badly and can’t believe she would leave him again so soon after their wedding. But starry-eyed Tricia has her heart set on following her dreams and had made up her mind to go - she only wishes Marlon would give her his blessing. However, level-headed Marlon has his feet firmly on the ground until Diane makes a suggestion that sends everything into a spin. Will he let his Bollywood bride pursue her career aspirations, or will her departure jeopardise their relationship? The clock is ticking for Pollard and he is forced to face the inevitable as he prepares his mayoral chains for the hand over ceremony. Sad to lose his title, he reflects on the status it had given him and wishes Gloria was close by. But the powers of Westminster are taking their toll on Pollard’s distant wife and she is far too busy to return his calls. Elsewhere in the village, Viv has been trying to coax Bob home but he is determined to take things slowly. Her persistence, however, finally pays off when she invites him in to seal their recently rekindled relationship and he eagerly accepts.
Episode 3427 - Monday 28 April 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED Dawn has been feeling under the weather, giving Terry the perfect opportunity to take an eager break from his fitness regime and visit his friends in the pub. But a heart to heart with Louise has a surprising outcome as she reveals the she is seeing a married man. Terry is taken aback when he realises the severity of the situation, questioning whether she is in her right mind. But as he dwells on her revelation he can’t help feeling slightly disjointed about her blasé approach to the relationship, so soon after rejecting him. Later at home, Terry puts aside his mixed emotions towards Louise. Dawn is still feeling green and delivers a further blow when she reveals why. Nicola is furious when she discovers Laurel has been out on the town and missed two of her cleaning appointments. Keen to get the money flowing into their cleaning empire, Laurel’s approach doesn’t seem up to scratch, Nicola is intent on getting things ship shape. Like father like daughter, and Nicola is certainly a chip off the old block for Rodney. He is so impressed by her business skills he decides to buy her a new car to help with the cleaning business. Elsewhere in the village, Ronnie continues to pursue his affair with Louise, she remains uncharacteristically unconcerned about people’s perceptions in the village.
Episode 3428 - Tuesday 29 April 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED Unnerved by Dawns revelation that she might be pregnant, Terry is keen for her to take a test to find out for sure. Dawn confides in Siobhan she would made up at the thought of having a baby, but she begins to doubt Terry, as has remained very quiet about the subject. Little does Dawn know, Terry is preoccupied with finding out the identity of Louise’s new flame. Desperate to find out more, he plagues Diane for a name. Although Diane has huge issues with Louise’s affair she remains loyal to her friend and will not be drawn on his identity, leaving Terry frustrated. As Dawn finds out the test results, she takes her new husband aside and tells him he is going to have to let Louise go – he has bigger responsibilities now as she is pregnant with their first child. Meanwhile, Nicola is busy organising a photo shoot to help drum up extra business for their cleaning company. Determined not to be outdone by the likes of Chloe, who has been brought in to model for the shoot, Laurel reveals her new image which gives everyone a fright! Elsewhere in the village, Paul is delighted to have been offered the postman’s job. But the excitement quickly wears off when Betty lays into him about his duties before he’s even had a chance to handle any post. Depressed Pollard decides to drown his sorrows when it becomes very apparent his busy wife Gloria has forgotten their wedding anniversary. Fed up of playing second fiddle to her job, Pollard reflects on his life. Not only has he lost his title of Mayor, it is becoming increasing obvious he has lost his wife as well. Little does he know Gloria has got a trick up her sleeve to celebrate their anniversary – if only Lisa can stop him going on an antique trip to Scotland with Rodney.
Episode 3429 - Wednesday 30 April 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED After all the commotion over their wedding, Terry is afraid to tell Bob about Dawn’s pregnancy. He is relieved when Dawn offers to break the news for him. Dreading another outburst, Dawn tentatively plucks up the courage to approach Bob about the baby. Prepared for the worst, she is shocked by his reaction. Nosy Nicola can't help earwigging the baby news and later tells Viv she would make a perfect grandmother. But Viv gets the wrong end of the stick, thinking Scott must have got Chloe pregnant and sets about giving him an ear bashing. At the first mention of being a dad, the blood drains from Scott’s guilty face as he presumes she must have found out he got Zoe pregnant. Will Scott come clean and admit to his fling with Zoe? Convinced the game’s up, he sits his unsuspecting mother down and prepares to tell her the truth. Elsewhere in the village there is a frosty atmosphere in the Woolpack. Diane disapproves of her friend’s casual attitude towards adultery. But it’s Louise who is left out in the cold, when Ronnie and Frances enjoy a drink in the pub. Awkward Louise can’t help but feel jealous as she plays the mistress. With Paul now working in the village, Frances is keen for them to move closer to the family. She manages to get Siobhan’s back up by arranging for them to view a cottage in the village. With Tricia and Marlon in India, Turner offers them a short-term lease. Once they have looked round the property they agree that they could make a go of it and decide to move in.
Episode 3430 - Thursday 1 May 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED Having befriended Frances, Diane struggles to understand Louise’s selfishness, as she remains unconcerned for the trouble her affair may cause. Meanwhile, Louise is jealous of her friend’s growing bond with Frances but is determined not to back down over Ronnie. Diane sets about changing Louise’s perspective – if she can only make her see who the real victim is, then maybe she’d leave the Marsdens’ alone. While Bob is overjoyed at the prospect of being a grandparent, Viv however is not so sure as the villagers tease her with granny jokes! Meanwhile, Diane has a plan that begins to change her mind, as she begins to see grandparenting in a different light. Terry is chuffed to finally have his best mate back, as he and Bob go for a jog in the village – both keen to get fit in time for the new baby. Elsewhere, in the village, family life is not so blissful. There is trouble at the Tates’ as Debbie and Joseph aren’t exactly seeing eye to eye. Playtime becomes aggressive when the children accuse each other of cheating and have to be split up by Charity and Chris. Meanwhile, Laurel has got the wrong end of the stick about Ashley, and with a bit of encouragement from Nicola has decided to move in for the kill. Ashley is taken aback by her forward behaviour, as he tries to let her down gently.
Episode 3431 - Friday 2 May 2003 at 7:00pm On ITV1 FULLY NETWORKED Temperatures are soaring again for Ronnie and Louise. Despite spending time with Frances, Louise still has no intention of ending the affair. Ronnie is shocked that Louise has been spending time with his wife, but shows little sign of guilt. At the meet at the Woolpack they are conscious of being spotted, so Louise takes Ronnie somewhere more intimate. But their intimacy doesn’t last long, when Diane catches them in an uncompromising position in the pub cellar! Mortified at what she has witnessed, Diane scrambles from the cellar, leaving Louise and Ronnie panicking that she will go straight to Frances. Viv is slowly coming around to the prospect of being a granny. When Diane announces the competition for the most glamorous granny, she is determined not to be outdone. Good-natured Frances is keen to make her mark in the community, when Ashley tells her they could do with a hand with the flowers in the church she jumps at the chance.
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The Sun 26th April 2003
EMMERDALE Weekdays ITV1 DIANE hatches a scheme to stop her co-landlady Louise seeing married Ronnie. But just as she thinks her plan is working, Diane catches the couple in the pub’s cellar. Convinced Louise’s affair will cause trouble, Diane tries to nip the romance in the bud. “She decides to make Louise feel guilty,” says Elizabeth Estensen, who plays Diane. Ronnie’s wife Frances is asked to babysit Ashley’s daughter Gabby in the back room at the pub. Louise is taken aback to be spending time with her lover’s wife, but sees Frances doesn’t deserve to be cheated on. “Diane assumes her plan has worked,” says Elizabeth. “But the next day she catches Louise and Ronnie in a very compromising position.” Diane tells Jack about the affair. “Diane is worried,” says Elizabeth. “She thinks that when it all comes out Louise will leave and she’ll be left to clear up the mess.” Newlywed Dawn gives husband Terry a shock when she tells him he is going to be a father, but he manages to convince his bride that he is pleased. “Dawn is over the moon,” says Julia Mallam, who plays her. “But she sees something is troubling Terry. He admits he is concerned for Louise but insists his feelings are purely platonic. It’s the last thing Dawn wants to hear, but she believes Terry when he seems delighted that they’re having a baby.” Dawn’s dad Bob is stunned. “Bob thinks it was a shotgun wedding,” says Julia. “But Dawn tells him, very forcefully, that she and Terry only wed because they love each other. Bob’s wife Viv doesn’t take it at all well. I don’t think she sees herself as a grandma!” Terry realises he’s got to keep himself in shape and starts jogging again. Bob joins him and the two bond as Bob sees how much Terry loves Dawn. Viv tries her best to accept the news but she snaps when Nicola tells her she’d make a perfect grandmother. But Dawn is blissfully happy. “She is suspicious about Terry’s feelings for his ‘friend’ Louise,” says Julia, “but she’s sure the baby will bring them closer.” Also this week:
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From Daily RecordSOAP GOSSIP... Apr 26 2003Don't tell anyone but ...FROM behind the bar at the Rover's Return to working behind bars - Denise Welch has just signed on as the tough new governor of top prison drama Bad Girls. You won't see her in the new series, starting next month. She appears in the one after that, which starts filming later in the year. "They've written the part for me and I'm very excited," says Denise.It's likely her character will replace either Claire King or James Gaddas. You'll just have to watch the coming series to see how she'll fit in. Rather bizarrely, the last big drama Denise was in was The Vice, where she played a high- class hooker. Seems she prefers the right side of the law for her new role. EMMERDALE'S Amy Nuttall is taking a break from the soap this summer to boost her singing career. The former Phantom Of The Opera performer is heading off on tour, performing at venues around the north of England with supremo Peter Karrie. What will it all mean for her character Chloe Atkinson? Sounds like she could soon discover love- rat boyfriend Scott Windsor is the father of Zoe Tate's baby. |
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Teletext.co.uk Pick of the day: 25 April 2003Emmerdale Decision time for Tricia (Sheree Murphy) who has been offered a movie
career in India following the arrival of a Bollywood film crew. But while
Tricia is keen to leave her drab Yorkshire existence behind and pull
her final pint at The Woolpack, what will Marlon's reaction be? At first
he was keen to see her live her dream, but will he be as pleased when
he discovers it's for much longer than he first thought? |
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ITV.COMHeartache for MarlonFriday | 25.04.03
Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle is set for a long lonely summer. The eccentric chef has no idea that wife Tricia has accepted the lead role in the Bollywood production and is India bound. Since she decided to take her big chance with both hands, Tricia has been dithering about how to break the news to her husband of three months. The dizzy barmaid remembers how she felt when Marlon applied to work on an oil rig and was set to leave her alone so early on in their marriage. But figuring that this is her break into showbiz, it seems that not even the love of her life can stand in Tricia's way. Sensible confident Dawn Woods is on hand to provide the flighty barmaid with some sage advice about her muddle. Dawn reminds Tricia that time is running out and that keeping the secret from her husband for much longer could do lasting damage to their relationship. Marlon may be proud of his wife's acting debut, but how will he react to the shock news? |
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ITV.COMTricia’s Dreams Come TrueThursday | 24.04.03
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ITV.COMTerry’s Newlywed WorriesThursday | 24.04.03
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ITV.comEmmerdale
Goes Bollywood
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BBC PURESOAP 22ND APRIL 2003Soap Psychic... on Emmerdale Meanwhile… Also... |
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Teletext.co.uk
STAFFORD HILDRED ON LAST NIGHT'S TV
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ITV.com Ronnie's Romance
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Daily RecordApr 21 2003PICK OF THE BOXSOAP Emmerdale, ITV, 7.00pm NEVER mind Arsenal v Manchester United, or Rangers v Celtic. Match of the day is in Emmerdale, where the locals are preparing for the five- a-side footie tournament. Competition is fierce, particularly between the Woolpack and Marsden teams. Team captain Ronnie Marsden, however, has taken his eye off the ball. It seems he would rather score with the opposition's star striker - Louise. And when she takes a tumble, he's the perfect gentleman and helps her off the pitch. Romantic sparks fly between them and the Woolie barmaid finds herself with a new - and very married - lover. Meanwhile, Tricia is unhappy that Marlon is applying to work on an oil rig and puts pressure on him to reconsider. And Edna is stricken with guilt that Mack has done a runner with church hall funds. She decides to do the honourable thing and resign from the committee. |
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The Sun 21st April 2003
Weekdays ITV1 SPRING is definitely in the air as lonely Louise scores with family
man Ronnie at the footie contest. A tussle out on the pitch leads to
a kiss later, and the couple embark on a “Louise wants a bloke to sleep with but doesn’t want any commitment,” explains Emily Symons, who plays the eye-catching barmaid. “Ronnie’s perfect for that.” Louise’s fling with boyfriend-turned-stalker Ray is dead and buried - just like him! - and she does feel a twinge of jealousy that former admirer Terry has found himself a young wife. “Ronnie picks her up at the bus stop,” laughs Emily. “They are grown-ups and know what they’re doing, and they agree it should just be casual and fun between them. “Louise gets a kick out of a new man fancying her, of course, but I think really she is just very lonely. She reckons it can be harmless.” But her business partner Diane notices that Louise is suddenly glowing. “She confides in Diane, who is horrified,” says Emily. “Diane feels guilty that she is betraying Ronnie’s wife Frances and is concerned that Louise is going to get hurt. But Louise is not in the mood for sensible advice.” Hard-up Tricia’s idea of Eastern promise is a trip to Scarborough, but this week she gets the chance of a lifetime to fly to India after a Bollywood movie crew start filming in the village. Dawn and Tricia win roles as extras and when one of the actresses falls ill, Tricia is asked to take over the part. “Tricia can’t believe it,” says Sheree Murphy, who plays her. “Marlon is always saying she’s a bit of a dreamer, but it’s really happening. Then the director says it means going to India for six months. “Marlon is furious,” adds Sheree, who is taking maternity leave from the soap. “He says she doesn’t know a thing about these people but she reminds her husband that he said people have to seize their opportunities in life.” Also this week: Edna resigns from the parish committee over Mack stealing the money. |
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Daily RecordCHARITY'S ADVICE TO BEAT TEXT BULLIESApr 19 2003A SCOTS charity is telling children how to beat text bullies after police revealed a massive rise in incidents of threatening mobile phone messages. Lothian and Borders Police say allegations of threats and intimidation rose by 70 per cent last year, with more than half involving text messages to schoolchildren. Soaps such as Emmerdale and Hollyoaks have also featured the subject. Lisa from Hollyoaks and Louise from Emmerdale, played by actress Emily Symmonds, were both on the receiving end of nasty texts and charity NCH say one in four children have been bullied or threatened via email or mobile phone. Now Young Scot have drawn up a list of tips to help children deal with 21st century bullying techniques. A spokeswoman said: "Young people can deal with online and mobile taunts - they just have to know what to do if it happens. "There are some simple pieces of advice for young people to remember which should help if they are being bullied via their mobile." The top tips are: Always be careful who you give your mobile phone number to If you receive threatening calls or texts, tell your parents or a teacher If it continues, contact police - it is illegal. Lothian and Borders Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood said: "This is something we have to deal with." |
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Daily RecordApr 19 2003 Soap watch
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RADIO TIMES 18TH APRIL 2003Soaps by Alison GrahamEmmerdale Marlon is desperate to boost his earnings and considers taking a job on an oil rig. Naturally his wife, torrid Tricia, is none too happy, but perhaps she could go with him? She wouldn't be mere decoration - her voice could drill holes in the seabed. Marlon dumps this idea when the most bizarre thing in the world happens. A Bollywood film crew turns up (no, we don't believe it either), and Tricia is inexplicably a hit with the director, who offers her a starring role. But there's a catch - it means spending six months in India. No need to think, Tricia. Just go. Meanwhile, married Ronnie Marsden, who's only been in the village for a few weeks, and that little minx Louise discover a mutual attraction. Didn't take him long, did it? |
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ITV.comLouise
Plays With Fire
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BBC Puresoap 18th April 2003Did You See... last week in Soap
Which, when you think about the likes of Terry Duckworth and Nick Cotton, he probably was…
The Emmerdale footie tournament. Disappearing dogs. Has anyone seen Ray's dog Bolan recently? Danny was
supposed to be looking after him but he hasn't been seen for months.
Has he been forgotten like his owner (Louise got over that 'trauma' pretty
quick, didn't she?) Remember, a dog is for life, not just for dramatic
effect! |
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ITV.COMZoe’s Date
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ITV.COMDebbie Moves In
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PURESOAP 16TH APRIL 2003Louise is
looking for love
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ITV.COMCharity’s Crisis
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From Pure soap. 15th April 2003Soap Psychic...22 Apr - 5 May : it shall come to
pass You're dribbling
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Daily Record: BARMAID TRICIA IS BOLLYWOOD BABEApr 14 2003
EMMERDALE barmaid Tricia Dingle swaps pints for saris when a Bollywood film crew turns up in the Yorkshire Dales. The Woolpack worker lands a role as an extra before she steps in to play an Indian bride when the leading lady falls ill. And the newlywed soon forgets about husband Marlon when she grasps the chance to finish shooting the film in India. Sheree Murphy, who plays Tricia, said: "Filming the scenes was fantastic, so authentic and a lot of fun. "It's not every day that Bollywood comes to town and Tricia isn't the sort of girl to let an opportunity like this slip through her fingers." |
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The Sun 14th April 2003
Weekdays ITV CHARITY begins at Home Farm this week when Mrs Tate takes the surprising decision to give her daughter Debbie a home. Foster mum Emily says she can’t look after Debbie any more, and the youngster is devastated. Her birth mother, Charity, has preferred a more distant relationship with the child she gave away as a baby, but she can’t bear the thought of Debbie in a children’s home. “Charity can’t believe that Emily has sent her daughter Debbie packing,”
says Emma Atkins, who plays Charity. Emily insists she can’t look after Debbie properly “Charity just blurts out that Debbie should stay with her,” says Emma. “I think she’s surprised to hear herself saying it. “Fortunately, Chris really likes Debbie and he’s delighted. It makes
them more of a family and Charity is pleased Emily tries to put a brave face on Debbie’s departure, but she is very hurt and upset at the prospect of bumping in to her former foster child around the village. “Charity is delighted when Debbie moves in,” says Emma. “She goes to great lengths to make her daughter feel happy. “And Charity encourages Debbie to make up with Emily. “Debbie thanks Emily and Paddy for having her and promises to visit in the future.” But Emily knows that Debbie is only saying what Charity told her to say and feels all the more desolate. Dodgy builder Mack does a runner with the cash raised to repair the village hall roof - and breaks Edna’s heart. “Edna feels a complete fool,” says actress Shirley Stelfox, who plays the woman who thought of Mack as a son. “She just can’t believe he could do such a thing.” Mack waits until the £8,000 cheque to use on his building materials
clears before he goes to draw his money out Nosy Viv remarks that he had better not get mugged, and Syd realises Mack is up to no good. “Syd shares his suspicions but Edna tells him not to be ridiculous,” says Shirley. “Then she finds Mack at her house, frantically packing his bags. “Edna realises that he really is running off with all the money. “She tries to stop him. But he pretends he’ll be back tomorrow. Then he clears off.” Edna waits until next day to call the police, in the hope that Mack will return the money. But he doesn’t and the police are convinced Edna has been hoodwinked. “Edna is really hurt,” says Shirley. “She treated Mack like a son. And he just took her for a fool. “She admits to Len that she let him see the other tenders for the roof and she feels responsible. She decides she will have to pay for the roof with her own money.” Also this week: Pollard boasts he has lured a movie crew to the village. |
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The Sun 14th April 2003It’s an Emmer-veil bride The Woolpack barmaid, played by Sheree Murphy, 27, dons Eastern dress before flying to India for six months to star in a romantic movie. A film crew visits the village and she gets the part of an extra after learning the Hindu lingo. Then the star falls ill and she lands the lead role. Sheree is taking a break from the soap to have her second child with Leeds soccer star Harry Kewell. ITV1 will show her scenes next week. |
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The Sun 12th April 2003Verity's Emmer so nice
Verity, 17 — wild child Donna Windsor in the rural ITV1 show — casts off her frumpy school uniform to frolic on the beach in a sexy red bikini. It’s a far cry from when she joined Emmerdale five years ago, pictured with the soap’s Chelsea Campbell (far right). She said: “I was a bit of a tomboy. But while I may have started as a schoolgirl, I feel like a woman now.” Shore thing, Verity.
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Pure Soap 12th April 2003Charity begins at home'
Emmerdale's Charity Tate will show she has a heart
of gold when she decides to give her daughter Debbie a home. Debbie (Charley Webb) is distraught when her foster
mum Emily Kirk says she can't look after her any more.
Her real mother Charity (Emma Atkins) gave Debbie away
as a baby. But Charity can't stand by and watch Debbie head for a children's
home.
Emma told the Sun's TVmag: "Charity can't believe that
Emily has sent her daughter Debbie packing. She demands to know what
is going on and has a row with Emily for giving up on Debbie."
But Emily (Kate McGregor) believes she can't look after
Debbie properly with her real mother interfering.
Emma added: "Charity just blurts out that Debbie should
stay with her. I think she's surprised to hear herself saying it."
Luckily, Charity's husband Chris (Peter Amory) really
likes Debbie and her arrival brings out a softer side in the hard-nosed
businessman.
Emma added: "Charity is delighted when Debbie moves
in. She goes to great lengths to make her daughter feel happy."
Charity also encourages Debbie to make up with Emily.
However, nothing can hide Emily's sense of desolation.
Case dropped against Emmerdale star
Emmerdale star James Hooton will not face any further action over allegations that he assaulted a teenage girl after the prosecution offered no evidence, it has emerged. Mr Hooton, 29, who plays simple-minded Sam Dingle in
the soap, said he was "delighted" that the case against him had been
dropped.
He said: "I never once doubted that I would be exonerated
and I'm glad that I can now put this whole episode behind me."
The actor, of Tinshill Avenue, Cookridge, Leeds, was
accused of assaulting 19-year-old Lisa-Marie Campbell in a kebab shop
in Leeds on January 31.
At a previous hearing in February he denied the allegation
of common assault.
Mack leaves Emmerdale counting the cost
Randy builder 'Mack' MacKinley cons the good
folk of Emmerdale before doing a runner with £8,000 raised to repair
the roof of the village hall. The new storyline marks the departure of actor Rob
Dixon who is leaving the show to concentrate on other acting work.
Rob joined the show a year ago and his character immediately
made an impression by romancing both barmaid Diane Blackstock and her
stepdaughter Nicola Wheeler.
But recently Mack has run into debt and he has been
evicted from the B&B for not paying the rent.
Edna Birch takes him in and helps him clinch the contract
to fix the village roof believing it will help him get back on his feet.
But as soon as the money is paid Mack does a midnight
flit.
Rob, who previously appeared in Cops, apparently feels
his character in the show has come to a natural end.
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This is BradfordBrave Derek
leads region's London marathon runners Runners from Otley, Yeadon, Horsforth, Pool and Ilkley will be joining competitors from across the country on Sunday to take part in the 26 mile event. Yeadon runner Derek Emsley, of Leslie Avenue, will be an inspiration to his fellow competitors when he competes in the race. The athlete has terminal skin cancer and is running the London Marathon and the Three Peaks Fell Race on April 27 to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The 46-year-old mechanic was told last August that he may only have six months to live, but he has continued to compete and win races. He underwent chemotherapy treatment until February so that he would be fit in time for the races, it will be the fifth time he will have run the London Marathon. Anyone wanting to sponsor Derek can contact Community Fundraiser Anna Jackson at the Leeds Macmillan Appeal Office on (0113) 2064082. Last year runners in the marathon raised £31million for charity making it the United Kingdom's most successful annual fundraising event. Wharfedale was touched by the plight of four-year-old Danielle Skilbeck who lost some of her limbs after contracting meningitis. Family friend John Burland, of Otley, pledged to run the marathon to raise vital funds to fight the deadly disease. The 50-year-old will be one of 150 runners raising money for The Meningitis Trust with his 19-year-old son Chris. He has already completed the marathon twice, anyone wanting to sponsor him can make a donation via the HSBC Bank, Otley, sort code 40-35-33, account number 61399772. Horsforth athlete Hilary Wharam will be running to raise money to build a disabled children's play area at Otley's Wharfemeadows Park. She has run several marathons already and raised thousands of pounds for good causes, including the Otley Action for Older People's minibus appeal. Donations can be sent to Otley Disability Advisory Group at Otley Civic Centre, or contact Audrey Gordolis on (01943) 463431. Yeadon-based charity Epilepsy Action will have 18 fundraisers in the race including, Paul Tranter, from Otley and Lesley Peace. This year will be the sixth time Paul has run the London race. Pool-in-Wharfedale man Richard Downes has been on a vigorous training regime for months. Richard, from Manor Gardens, was determined to lose weight after reaching nearly 16 stone. He has been running as much as possible and has already shed the pounds. Richard is taking part in the marathon to raise money for the children's charity VICTA. Anybody wanting to make a pledge can call Epilepsy Action on 0113-2108800. Local celebrities from television series Heartbeat and Emmerdale will also be joining the race. Emmerdale actors Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard, and Tony Audenshaw, alias Bob Hope, will be competing along with Jason Durr, who plays Mike Bradley in Heartbeat. Ilkley children's entertainer Amelia Whitaker is hoping to pull off an extra special magic trick this weekend - by finishing the race. She has been in training for the last three months. By collecting sponsors and holding several local fund-raising events, including a Shrove Tuesday pancake race and `pos'' bingo evening, she has already smashed her £3,000 fund-raising target. But now Mrs Whitaker is hoping all her preparation will help her achieve another goal, to cross the finishing line in under five hours. She said: "I'm really excited and hopefully I've done enough training to hit my target time. "With the weather improving it has been much easier to get motivated so I think I'm prepared. "Saying that, it is supposed to be raining this weekend, but that could be quite nice for the runners because it should keep the temperatures down." All the money raised through Mrs Whitaker's marathon attempt is going to the Peper Harow Foundation, a charity which specialises in helping children in care. Anyone who would like to support the cause can contact her by calling 01943-605091. Two members of Ilkley's Bodies Health Club and Spa will be pounding the London streets to raise money for Epilepsy Action. Peter Bedwell and Jackie Marsden are being joined by their friend Alan Gibson and are hoping to raise around £3,000. Mr Bedwell, who works for Hodson Foster Financial Services in Ilkley, is tackling the race for the third time. He clocked 3hrs 57mins last year and is aiming to better that this time. Mr Bedwell, who will be 47 a week after the race, said: "Last year I ran with another colleague from the club and raised £2,500 so I will delighted if we can better that." For the race Mr Bedwell will be wearing a special Epilepsy Action T-shirt with his name on the front. "That's very important," he said. "It is very helpful in the last six miles to have the crowds shouting out your name." An Ilkley woman will be fully backed by her husband when she tries to complete her first London Marathon. Liz Merrick, of Rupert Road, will be joined by her spouse Andrew for the whole length of the famous race. Mr Merrick, who completed his first mara-thon two years ago, has volunteered to run with his wife at a slower pace to help her through her debut race. The couple also hope to raise £3,000 between them for the homeless charity Shelter. Mrs Merrick said: "I started running again last year after quite a big gap, and did a half marathon, but this will be my first full one. "I was inspired just by the challenge of trying to do something like this, because at my age, and with some of the back problems I've been having, it is something of a challenge! "But the thing that really got me started was seeing my husband running his first marathon two years ago and I found myself really wishing that I was doing it, too. "He has been incredibly supportive and has volunteered to run alongside me, even though he is a lot faster, which is really nice. "I'd like to do it in about four and a quarter hours, that's what I'm aiming for." Posted Thursday 10 April 2003 |
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The GuardianITV warned over too much soapJason Deans ITV was warned yesterday that the increase in episodes of soaps such
as Coronation Street and Emmerdale threatened to push other programming
genres out of the evening peak-time schedule. In its final annual report before merger into the new regulator, Ofcom, the commission reserved its most serious criticisms for ITV1's "patchy" performance in 2002. ITV1 was praised for a "good range and volume of drama" and "spectacular successes" in light entertainment. Soaps were singled out. Such were the weekly number of episodes of Emmerdale and Coronation Street in peak time, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, that they risked squeezing out less popular types of programming. Between them the shows now account for five hours of ITV1 a week. "These programmes are enormously popular with viewers and generate revenue that allows us to invest in public service programming," an ITV spokeswoman said. The commission said it would keep a close eye on ITV's news output, and in particular "the extent of reporting on topics related to ITV programmes", after evidence of a change in the "tone and agenda" of bulletins in the final three months of 2002. |
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THIS IS YORKSoap star Christine steps in by Evening Press reporter EMMERDALE star Christine Cox has stepped into the breach at short notice to play Enid and Lavender in the English stage premiere of Kate Atkinson's Abandon-ment at York Theatre Royal. Best known for her soap role as Eric Pollard's other woman, Glynis, Christine had just finished playing Annie Parker in When We Are Married at the theatre when she was asked to replace original cast member Joan Campion, who left for personal reasons last week. Artistic director Damian Cruden said: "Learning a role in such a short space of time would be daunting for any actor, but I was sure that Christine could pull it off!" Abandonment runs until April 26. For tickets, phone 01904 623568. Updated: 11:15 Monday, April 07, 2003 |
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ITV.COM Mack's muddleMonday | 07.04.03
Emmerdale workman Mack thinks his luck can't get any worse. The money he earned when he worked with Syd on decorating the Marsdens' house comes through and Mack is able to breathe easily again - but not for long. His former landlord Alan Turner is still demanding the unpaid rent Mack owes him, and when he spots the luckless local in the pub with his cash, he immediately claims it all. Miserable Mack makes his way back to kindly Edna's house in a state of despair. The pensioner has let him stay and provided him with jobs around the house so he can make ends meet, unaware that he is looking for any excuse to con her out of cash. However, Edna may be just the person to help Mack through his latest crisis. Will she come to his rescue once again? |
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BBC PURESOAP 7TH APRIL 2003Louise falling
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AnanovaJonathan Wilkes to front You've Been Framed Jonathan Wilkes is reportedly set to host ITV1's You've Been Framed after Lisa Riley quit the show. Wilkes, who shares singer Robbie Williams' £2 million home in Notting Hill, West London - will front the 15th series later this year. It is thought former Emmerdale star Lisa wants to return to acting, after presenting You've Been Framed for more than five years. Jonathan turned to TV presenting after his pop career flopped. He recently had a guest slot on SM:TV, reports The Sun.
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THE SUN 7TH APRIL 2003Robbie's pal in the Frame
Ex-Emmerdale star Lisa, 26, wants to return to acting and make a fresh start after being dumped by her married lover Nick Holly. The actress, who played Mandy Dingle in the soap, joined You’ve Been Framed in 1998. Last night a TV source said: “Lisa has done a great job but she felt it was time for her to go.”
A guest slot on kids show SM:TV Live followed a flop pop career. A spokesman for Granada, who make You’ve Been Framed, said: “He’s a
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THE SUN'S GUIDE TO THE SOAPS 6TH APRIL 2003
Weekdays ITV1 TROUBLED teen Debbie faces yet another problem this week when an older boy comes on strong after she sneaks out to a party at the Marsdens’. Cain comes to the rescue and takes her home, only for the youngster to be caught in the growing feud between foster mother Emily and Charity, her real mum. “It’s no wonder Debbie’s confused,” says Charley Webb, who plays the 14-year-old. “Emily is thoughtful and kind, but Charity is glamorous and rich and seems more exciting.” Debbie is desperate to go to the Marsden kids’ party. “Debbie sneaks out of the house and goes anyway,” says Charley. “The party is really rocking but an older boy starts coming on to her and she doesn’t know how to handle it. She yells and Cain comes out of nowhere and drags the lad off her. Debbie is scared and she’s really grateful. Then Cain takes her home and Emily is furious.” Emily tells Debbie that she is grounded, but Charity is more sympathetic and advises her on how to handle men who won’t take no for an answer. Later, a row breaks out when Emily says Debbie can’t go on a trip to Leeds with Charity. Debbie rushes to her room in tears but Emily is even more upset and tells Paddy it would be better if Debbie left the village and is cared for by another family. Also this week: Mack steals money from Edna. |
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ITV.COM Love Rekindled?Friday | 04.04.03
Emmerdale's Viv and Bob Hope are back on speaking terms. In the aftermath of daughter Donna's tragic accident, the feuding spouses vow to get their relationship back on track for her sake. The Hopes have been estranged ever since barman Bob discovered his wife had cheated on him with limo driver Matti. He rebuffed all her attempts to make amends. But Donna's drink fuelled cry for help has woken both of them up. They realise how selfish they both have been in not thinking about how their rows have impacted on the youngster's life. Actress Deena Payne, who plays the cheating postmistress says, "I think it's a turning point for them. Bob realises that there's more to life than dwelling on a bad situation and tries to start the healing between them." Deena confesses that no-one want to see the pair back together more than her. She says, "I'm desperate for Viv to get back with Bob, they work so well as a couple. I'd like to see them happy again. Since they got married they always seem to be fighting." |
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BBC PURESOAP 4TH APRIL 2003Bollywood
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BBC Puresoap Friday 4th April 2003Did You See... last week in Soap? Marlon ‘does’ Cain. Does an impression, that is (no, you didn’t miss a new plot twist!). What a laugh! I love Marlon. In fact, I love everything about Emmerdale at the moment, from Viv’s hilarious attempts at self-help to young Debbie’s teenage angst. I can’t wait for her to find out Cain is her dad – it’s got to happen, hasn’t it? This Week's Lows Steph not leaving Emmerdale. Great scene with Nicola and the old bag
– I mean, the old suitcase! Can you believe Steph found another valuable
antique? That woman stumbles over priceless figurines the way most of
us trip over paving stones! Never mind France, Steph – David Dickinson could do with you on Bargain Hunt! Looks like she won’t be needing that cab to ‘Hotten Airport’ after all. But surely Luton Airport would be more her style..? Other bits worth a mention |
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ITV.COM Donna's DespairThursday | 03.04.03
Emmerdale's Donna Windsor is set to shock the village tonight. In an effort to blot out the whole sorry affair, Donna decides to get drunk and enjoy herself with her friends. But the evening soon turns into a nightmare. An Emmerdale insider explains, "Viv hasn't noticed the effect that her strife is having on those around her and fails to spot Donna sneaking out a load of alcohol from the shop. "As the youngsters gather down by the pavilion to play spin the bottle, Donna has decided to escape the marital problems at home and is determined to drown her sorrows. "The game continues and she consumes more and more alcohol - despite Katie's warning to slow down. Unconcerned by Katie's words, Donna sinks her drink at a pace before passing out - claiming to have taken some pills." As the ambulance comes to her rescue, mum Viv is forced to drag herself out of her own misery to face up to what has happened. And the enormity of the event brings her and Bob together as they worry about whether Donna will survive. Will it be enough to make them reconsider? |
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BBC PURESOAP 3RD APRIL 2003Drink hell
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