‘Emmerdale’: Robert’s Jack Sugden Revelation Divides Soap Fans

'Why did they feel the need to bring Jack into it and rewrite a legendary character?'
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‘Emmerdale’ fans were pretty much unanimous in their praise for Ryan Hawley’s character Robert Sugden on Monday (17 October) night, but there’s one aspect of his emotional speech about coming out that has divided fans.

The episode focussed almost entirely on Robert and his boyfriend Aaron Dingle - better known as Robron - and viewers took to Twitter in their droves after Robert’s candid speech, which resulted in Aaron saying ‘I love you’ for the first time. 

However, Robert’s scene also included a new fact about his father, the much-loved Jack Sugden, as he revealed that he once “leathered him” after catching him with another boy when he was 15 years old:

This new detail came as a surprise to many soap fans, and some have praised the writing team for deciding to reveal a not-so-nice side of Jack, while others aren’t so pleased with the retconning (that’s fancy TV speak for rewriting history): 

Some even debated whether Jack would have been capable of such a thing:

The episode marked the beginning of a huge week for ‘Emmerdale’, which will end in a stunt that changes the village forever.

A number of fan favourites will be involved in the drama, with at least one being killed off.

Who will it be? Read our ‘Emmerdale’ episode guides and vote in the poll below…

'Emmerdale' October Drama: All The Photos
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce [JONATHAN WRATHER] calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Marlon Dingle [MARK CHARNOCK] and Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] head off on a camping trip with Leo, meanwhile Pierce and Rhona Goskirk [ZOE HENRY] row over Paddy and Pierce leaves the village. Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Monday 17 October 2017As a nervous Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] prepares to propose to Aaron Dingle [DANNY MILLER] he's stopped in his tracks by Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] who is suspicious of his relationship with Rebecca and threatens he will pretend he sexually abused him. Furious Aaron overhears and bundles Lachlan in his boot. But when Lachlan later fleas, Aaron and Robert take chase edging near a cliff... Will Robert ever get to propose to the man he loves or will their journey take a more sinister turn? Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce [JONATHAN WRATHER] calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Marlon Dingle [MARK CHARNOCK] and Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] head off on a camping trip with Leo, meanwhile Pierce and Rhona Goskirk [ZOE HENRY] row over Paddy and Pierce leaves the village. Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlon�s camping trip but when Pierce calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him she�s at home. He hangs up on her but it�s revealed he�s standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Marlon Dingle [MARK CHARNOCK] and Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] head off on a camping trip with Leo, meanwhile Pierce and Rhona Goskirk [ZOE HENRY] row over Paddy and Pierce leaves the village. Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Marlon Dingle [MARK CHARNOCK] and Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] head off on a camping trip with Leo, meanwhile Pierce and Rhona Goskirk [ZOE HENRY] row over Paddy and Pierce leaves the village. Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7643Tuesday 18 October 2017Marlon Dingle [MARK CHARNOCK] and Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] head off on a camping trip with Leo, meanwhile Pierce and Rhona Goskirk [ZOE HENRY] row over Paddy and Pierce leaves the village. Upset Rhona gatecrashes Paddy and Marlonâs camping trip but when Pierce calls Rhona to apologise, she tells him sheâs at home. He hangs up on her but itâs revealed heâs standing in Smithy Cottage, furious at being lied to... Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7646Thursday 20 October 2017 - 1st EpJames Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7645Wednesday 19 October 2017James Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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FROM ITVSTRICT EMBARGO - NO USE BEFORE TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 Emmerdale - Ep 7646Thursday 20 October 2017 - 1st EpJames Barton [BILL WARD] calls to Emma Barton [GILLIAN KEARNEY] until heâs satisfied sheâs not in. He gets the spare key from under the mattress and scrawls âI DO NOTâ across the wedding vows. He slowly makes his way along the corridor to the stairs. It is slow, painful going. He hears a lorry and tries to get the driverâs attention from the window, but itâs painted shut. He hurries to the door and falls. His pain makes his voice hoarse. He freezes to hear Emma talking to the driver outside, sheâs back. Will Emma thwart Jamesâ escape...Picture contact: david.crook@itv.com on 0161 952 6214Photographer - Amy BrammallThis photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com (credit:ITV Pictures)
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