#emmerdale writers

[onlyifyoubadd]

i am ecstatic that rebecca is DEAD! and for people who infantilize her, please go back to watch the night that seb was conceived cause robert was too drunk to consent!

its something thats always irked me about how the writing (ie the other characters) and anti-robert fandom have talked about seb's conception as if it was all rob's fault and rebecca is just another victim of his. when in reality robert is HER victim. If you go back to watch that night you can see that she leaves the pub after just drinking club soda, and when she finds robert he's so drunk he can't even sit up straight, let alone consent to having sex with her. she knows he's super drunk and thinking about his marriage, but she wants what she wants. she should have walked away!

people see moments like this as being a gray area because that night rob was the one who initiated trying to kiss her. but its not a gray area cause she was COMPLETELY SOBER which means she did have the power in that dynamic and should have walked away instead of taking advantage of him at his most vulnerable! and i gotta say it: if the roles were reversed robert would have been locked up for taking advantage of her.

But because he's a bisexual man and "big bad evil robert", rebecca is the one who is coddled while rob is thrown out and shunned. its sooo sad! when he tried to defend himself no one wanted to hear it. and if he called it abuse, people would think he was trying to get out of being guilty, or co-opting that term to make himself look better cause people would have compared it to aaron's abuse or something similar, where there are clearer lines in the sand.

i could write essays on essays how i hated the way that was done! and rebecca in general was such a mistake on the writers part, which is why they sent her away and killed her off screen because of regret lmao

[robertsugden]

those john and aaron spoilers are laughable. is the chemistry and lust in the room with us?

[k-wame]

aaawww these wide-eyed princelings

[aaronsbisexualsugden]

So it seems pretty likely that Charity is going to cheat on Mackenzie with Ross, and John and Aaron are going to fall out over his feelings for Robert(/the potential return of Seb maybe)… so while we’re waiting for Robert to return (PLEASE! 🙏) all I’m saying is that it would be pretty easy, and would make sense, if the writers decided to let Mackenzie and Aaron get closer 🤷‍♀️ (because Mackenzies feelings for Aaron don’t even feel like subtext anymore and the chemistry is too good)

[lucy-verse]

I'm completely done with UK soaps and their inability to write healthy LGBT+ relationships. Just let queer people be happy, for fuck's sake.

[actual-exhusbands]

The Emmerdale writing team are taking the monkey's biscuits this time!

Are they just going to steal every single Robron scene that has ever existed or what? They have got to be doing it deliberately, surely?

Maybe they are intentionally following the Robron affair storyline and are hiding an alternative story within and we just don't know it yet? Like, Fauxbert and Aaron's "love story" is just a set up for another plot point.

*cough* character return *cough*

What if they re-enact the log cabin scene?

Fauxbert's ptsd from the army kicks in during a weekend break away in the country and he thinks Aaron is someone else. Maybe he still carries his gun or because he could feel his paranoia creeping up on him beforehand he instinctively buys a gun from somewhere for protection. Fauxbert might get panicky or have a panic attack as the night goes on and as tensions rise he lashes out at Aaron.

Initially, Aaron tries to calm Fauxbert down but nothing works it just upsets him further. Tempers begin to rise between the two. Aaron eventually grows tired and goes to leave the cabin but Fauxbert shoves him back and knocks him clean out. Aaron comes back round to find himself tied to a radiator and Fauxbert rocking himself in the corner of the living room.

Aaron, now in fear for his own life, attempts to play along with Fauxbert's delusions but his effort is in vain as Fauxbert is too far lost in his own mind - muttering away to himself - cradling his head with his gun behind it in one hand.

At this point, a shadowed figure is seen in the foreground peering in through the cabin's window observing the scene unfolding. By this time, perhaps the mystery character has made various appearances throughout the village but no one knows (or at least to the audience's knowledge) who this person is.

Returning to the scene in the cabin, Fauxbert's aggravation is only worsening. He drives himself forward to his feet forcing the gun to Aaron's face. His voice sizzling with rage spews poison through Aaron. None of his vile words are necessarily directed towards Aaron personally but aimed at the character whom Fauxbert believes Aaron to be at this time.

Nevertheless, the words leave Aaron - and the hooded stranger - shaken. The gun lingered mere inches from his nose. Tears fall down his face as Aaron starts thinking of the worst case scenario. He starts to plead with his life to Fauxbert but it falls on deaf ears.

Suddenly, just moments before Fauxbert has the chance to pull the trigger, the unknown character storms in and forces himself between Aaron and the gun. The surprise startles Fauxbert and causes him to pull the trigger. Victoria hurries in to find the mystery man lying face down holding his arm. Shortly after the police race in to arrest Fauxbert who appears less manic and more bewildered as he is led into the back of a police car.

Aaron, who is still tied to the radiator, stares at his hero. Watching Victoria worry and pander to their whimpering. Slowly, she helps them to sit up. Aaron's in complete awe of the presence sitting in front of him. The figure may have his back to Aaron but he knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that his knight in shining armour is none other than his estranged husband, Robert.

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Or maybe something along those lines, you know?

[kayleighs]

as a survivor of years of childhood sexual abuse and a teen and adult rape survivor I would like t say FUCK EMMERDALE WRITERS FUCK THEM FUCK THEM FUCK THEM ALLLL FUCK CAIN DINGLE FUCK ANYONE WHO AGREES WITH WHHAT HE SAID I NEED ANOTHER DEINK AND FUCK THEM WHERE THE FUCK IS ROBERT ABD HIS SHOVEL WHEN YOU NEED HIM FUCKKKKKK THOSE BITCHES COMPARING A VICTIM TO HIS RAPIST

[renamusing]

i was reading another spoiler article and this little line popped out. somehow i can see aaron telling chas about john humiliaitng him again and chas telling him "he is no robert" god i would DIE

[stopthefeeling]

REBECCA IS DEAD?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[runandhideguys]

convinced if any of the characters from 2014!Emmerdale could see what was happening they'd think the entire village had gone insane

[sweetorangeginger]

Oh, cmon Emmerdale, rewind to the “who shot Robert” storyline to see how a good whodunnit is done.

[renamusing]

In a perfect world this would be the dingles finding out aaron stole the 30k to try and break robert out of prison but then finding out through shady prison connects that robert IS out, has been for a while, and there's no way to find him except trying to reach rebecca and seb or whats left of luke posner's body after robert is done with him.

I was looking through the Metro newsletter blind items, looking for any clues about Robert (obviously, like any sane person would) and I thought this tidbit here could be about those special Dingle episodes where secrets would be revealed. It would be interesting if Robert's name came up in these episodes as a secret someone has been keeping. I'm expecting way too much, I know... 🙄

[brienneoftarthsource]

Meet our Dunk & Egg! ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’ Casts Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell in Lead Roles

The “Game of Thrones” prequel series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” has found its leads.

The HBO series is based around the characters Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, featured in the “Tales of Dunk and Egg” books written by George R.R. Martin. Peter Claffey has been cast as Dunk, while Dexter Sol Ansell has been cast as Egg.

Variety exclusively reported the show was in development in 2021, with HBO ordering it to series in 2023. The official logline states, “A century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Ansell). Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”

Martin and Ira Parker are writers and executive producers on the show. Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, and Sarah Bradshaw also executive produce.

Claffey is a former Connacht Rugby player and actor whose past credits include the Apple TV+ series “Bad Sisters” from Sharon Horgan and the BBC Three horror comedy series “Wrecked.” Ansell made his acting debut at four years old in the ITV series “Emmerdale.” He has since starred in shows like “The Midwich Cuckoos” and “Hullraisers” and appeared in the prequel film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”

Martin has published three novellas in the “Tales of Dunk and Egg” series to date: “The Hedge Knight” in 1998, “The Sworn Sword” in 2003 and “The Mystery Knight” in 2010. The three novellas were then collected and published together as “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” in 2015.

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the second “Game of Thrones” prequel to be greenlit to date. The other, “House of the Dragon,” debuted its first season in 2022 with the second season set to premiere on June 16. “House of the Dragon” proved incredibly popular with audiences and was renewed less than a week after it premiered. In terms of the timeline of the world created by Martin, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” takes place roughly 100 years after the events of “House of the Dragon.”

Report by Variety

[aaronsbisexualsugden]

Obviously I’m just waiting for Robert to return and get back with Aaron but in the meantime if the show are going to pair Aaron with anyone please let it be Mack 🙏

Charity & Mack got back together early last October (I think 🤔) so their back-together-1-year-anniversary is coming up and as we’ve seen Charity has be very distracted with belle (Thank goodness someone is!) and I think it might cause a temporary falling out between her and Mack… and where would Mack go if that happens? Who would Mack confide in?… Aaron! (Or potentially Moria but she’s obviously going through something herself rn so most likely Aaron)

[sugdenlovesdingle]

So...when is Ryan Hawley rejoining Emmerdale? We need a Robron Reunion soon right? Seb is growing up without his Dads, Aaron is stuck in the village and Robert is stuck on the IoW! Of course, when Robert and Aaron come face to face, they will not see eye to eye. So, what would you prefer? A massive blow up like Chrissie and Robert causing havoc in the village or a slow burn like before the 2018 reunion - but obviously with a sane, Maxine written SL? If RWRB fans can manifest a sequel into reality, 911 Buddie fans have the Buckley-Diaz family within reach, we can dream about a Robron wedding in Las Vegas right? 😝😂

lol I don't think buddie fans are really the best example here.

but yes, he's done the guest parts on other shows, he's done voice over work, he's made two kids - time to go back!

Though Maxine isn't a writer on emmerdale anymore (something about rats and sinking ships) but since we're fully 🤡🤡🤡 here maybe she'll do a guest ep for a special occasion!

Like Aaron being shifty for weeks, secret phone calls and texts, snapping at Vinny when he tries to look at his screen. Telling him it's none of his business when he asks what he's hiding. And then one random tuesday he'll announce he's going away for a couple of days and no, he won't tell where to.

And then we get Aaron getting in his car and adjusting the mirrors For Reasons and we see he has one of those picture key chain thingies hanging from his rear-view mirror with their wedding pic with Seb in it and he drives away (this would actually work with the bts pic Danny posted where he's filming with/in Aaron's car!). And there's a few shots of him driving until he pulls up to a random house somewhere. He parks his car and gets out, walks up to the house and rings the doorbell, a person we don't know opens the door. "Hi Aaron. He's waiting for you."

Aaron goes in and we see a little boy watching tv and clutching a giraffe plushie, and a packed backpack next to him.

The person tries to get the kid's attention but he's focused on the tv and they sort of apologise to Aaron who just shrugs and sits down next to him.

"Hey mate, what are you watching?"

And the boy quickly looks at him and smiles and then starts telling him all about the thing he's watching.

And Aaron just lets him ramble and just has this *fond* look in his eyes the whole time.

*some other stuff happens, tom is still abusing belle, everyone is miserable*

When we come back to Aaron and the boy, the show he was watching has ended and he's sitting next to Aaron who has his arm around him.

"So are you ready to go home?"

the boy nods and we see a shot of the person who let Aaron in smiling at the two of them.

"Alright, lets go then. Go say bye."

The boy walks up to the person and says bye and they bend down to hug him.

"Bye Sebastian, it's been a pleasure having you here but I'm sure you'll be very happy back with your dads again."

*gasp* *shock* The boy is Seb!

They leave and we see Aaron strap Seb into a car seat and triple check all of the straps and buckles until he's satisfied and he gets behind the wheel and starts the car.

He tells Seb to wave at the person as they drive away and we see them round the corner and disappear from view.

Then there's some more shots of Aaron driving but it's notably a very different road/route than before and we see him maybe check google maps on his phone a lot, indicating that he doesn't know the road where they're going.

It's implied they've been on road a long time and they stop at a mcdonalds or something to get something to eat and Seb gets to play in the ballpit for a while.

Aaron is still on his phone A LOT and texting someone until his phone rings in his hand. He answers in typical Aaron style with a few one word answers and then hangs up, and tells Seb they have to go again.

When they get into the car he tells Seb it's only short drive now and we see them drive to a bus station and pull over.

Aaron smiles at something in front of them and gets out of the car, standing by the door, not quite believing his eyes.

"You took your time." someone out of view tells him and he laughs.

"Shut up and get over here you."

And we see him stepping away from the car, walking towards someone, and when the other person is within reach, he grabs a suit jacket and the camera focuses on his hands - fists balled into the fabric.

"I've missed you mister Dingle."

And the camera *FINALLY* pans up and we see Robert half smiling, half crying, pulling back a little to REALLY look at Aaron.

And he cups his face and wipes away a stray tear with his thumb.

"I missed you too mister Sugden"

*credits roll, the nation rejoices, all is right in the world again, robron are reunited*

[eleonkraken]

In Hbomberguy's new video, before he gets to the James Somerton of it all, he mentions another guy stealing a "so deep in the closet he's in narnia joke" from Jimmy Carr's 2007 comedy special

I'm just here to tell y'all if Jimmy Carr did come up with that joke, it had to have been earlier than 2007. Before I got into online fandoms I used to be ridiculously obsessed with the UK soap opera Emmerdale. One of the first queer relationships I ever saw on tv came from that show. As part of a drag performance, one of the characters says the line "he's so far in the closet he spends half his week in narnia". This episode aired on January 3rd 2006. I sincerely doubt the writer of this episode came up with the joke either, but we can definitely establish that Jimmy Carr didn't come up with it in 2007, as hbomberguy implies.

Here's a link to the Emmerdale clip, starting at 15:56.