Emma Barton (James wife) [Archive] - Soap, Drama and Spoiler Forums

View Full Version : Emma Barton (James wife)

tammyy2j

22-05-2014, 15:37

Who would like to see play her?

helena1414

23-05-2014, 02:01

If she is still alive... maybe James killed her and buried her somewhere back at his old farm, so he could be with Moira. We know he got a temper, we know he is creepy ...

sarah c

23-05-2014, 10:00

cant remember her name, but the actress that played Janice in benidorm??

Perdita

23-05-2014, 11:35

cant remember her name, but the actress that played Janice in benidorm??

Siobhan Finneran is her name

Perdita

23-05-2014, 11:36

cant remember her name, but the actress that played Janice in benidorm??

Siobhan Finneran is her name

tammyy2j

23-05-2014, 12:57

Kazia Pelka or Eva Pope are good soap actresses

lizann

24-05-2014, 23:20

myra mcqueen actress from hollyoaks (she is married to dan off screen)

xloolx

30-07-2014, 13:15

I really hope Emma does turn up in Emmerdale. I feel sorry for Finn as he clearly wants answers to why his mum left and with James keeping tight lipped on the matter I think she is the only one who can say what really happened, but who knows James might of killed her off.

lizann

30-07-2014, 22:07

lizann

30-07-2014, 22:08

Perdita

11-08-2014, 17:28

She is very much alive!!!

Emmerdale bosses are planning to introduce another new Barton to the show.

Emma Barton - the mother of Pete, Ross and Finn - will arrive on screen in a future storyline, providing viewers with a new insight into the family's history.

Show chiefs are still searching for the right actress to take on the part, meaning that fans have a while to wait before she makes her debut.

Speaking at an Emmerdale press event today (August 11), series producer Kate Oates commented: "Emma's had a bit of a build-up, hasn't she? She's the woman we haven't seen and she's a bit of a mystery at the moment.

"I think it's safe to say that she is going to show up, possibly in the not-too-distant future. She may cause chaos!"

Speaking to Digital Spy, Oates also confirmed: "We're still looking for the perfect Emma. A part like that we need to get right, so we'll take our time with it."

Emma has often been mentioned by the other Barton family members and her youngest son Finn has recently started searching for her.

The mysterious character hasn't seen her family for years, but fans know that her relationship with James Barton (Bill Ward) ended badly following his one-night stand with Moira.

Joe Gill, who plays Finn, said last month: "Finn was very, very young when she left. He was so young that he actually doesn't remember her at all.

"His older brothers remember vague arguments and disruptions in the family, but Finn was so young that he doesn't remember what she sounds like, what she looks like or what type of person she is, and I think that is why he is so intrigued about her, really more so than the others."

sarah c

11-08-2014, 17:34

how about Suranne Jones?

Perdita

11-08-2014, 17:51

She is too busy with other things otherwise she would have been back in Corrie before now, I am sure .... she would wipe the floor with Michelle :D

sarah c

11-08-2014, 18:16

She is too busy with other things otherwise she would have been back in Corrie before now, I am sure .... she would wipe the floor with Michelle :D

yes but in the ideal world...what a coup for the emmerdale writers - and she'd take James' balls, Chas in a scrap and leave Moira quaking?

Perdita

11-08-2014, 18:52

For me, she will always be Karen McDonald .. think it would take me a while to see her as Emma Barton .....

xloolx

11-08-2014, 20:19

Can't wait!

lizann

11-08-2014, 20:42

how about Suranne Jones?

is she too young, pete and ross look her age abouts :p

how about rosie rowell from soldier soldier and family affairs

xloolx

12-08-2014, 17:22

Is it possible that Emma has been in jail all these years over something she may or may not have done (she could of been set up for murder by James) and maybe never wanted the kids to see her in jail as she felt ashamed so told James not to bring them to see her or he refused to let her see them after what she did, and now she is going to be released and now wants to see her boys. I reckon Pete and Ross, or at least Pete, know a lot more about what happened than their letting on. Just my theory, maybe..

Perdita

12-08-2014, 17:45

Rosie Rowell would fit very nicely into the Barton family, me thinks :D

http://explore.bfi.org.uk/sites/explore.bfi.org.uk/files/styles/gallery_full/public/bfi_stills/bfi-00m-zzu.jpg?itok=tBOHYIVm

lizann

12-08-2014, 21:32

Rosie Rowell would fit very nicely into the Barton family, me thinks :D

http://explore.bfi.org.uk/sites/explore.bfi.org.uk/files/styles/gallery_full/public/bfi_stills/bfi-00m-zzu.jpg?itok=tBOHYIVm

yes she could be them boys mam

lizann

12-08-2014, 21:32

georgia115

06-09-2014, 17:43

I think Eva pope or charlie brooks

lizann

06-09-2014, 20:38

I think Eva pope or charlie brooks

charlie brooks is too young to play their mother :p

lizann

06-09-2014, 20:38

I think Eva pope or charlie brooks

charlie brooks is too young to play their mother :p

kennedyfan86

15-09-2014, 00:13

Maggie O'Neil would also be interesting. Perhaps they could get her and Eva Pope, Alex and Claire from Peak Practice LIVED lol

tammyy2j

16-09-2014, 16:11

Has anyone been cast yet?

Perdita

16-09-2014, 16:44

Not that I know of, else it would have been posted here :D

georgia115

18-09-2014, 22:25

Imagine Denise Welch coming in as the Bartons Mother :) classic...... might be a small bit old tho.

tammyy2j

18-09-2014, 23:05

Does Claire Sweeney act anymore?

lizann

19-09-2014, 22:26

Does Claire Sweeney act anymore?

no she presemts a home show

sarah parish reunited with jason merrells - emma and declan

lizann

19-09-2014, 22:26

Does Claire Sweeney act anymore?

no she presemts a home show

sarah parish reunited with jason merrells - emma and declan

tammyy2j

20-09-2014, 21:52

Elizabeth Carling
Dervla Kirwan
Gillian Kearney

tammyy2j

29-10-2014, 16:42

Louise Delamere has left Holby City

kennedyfan86

30-11-2014, 04:49

I wonder if Emma is still going to hit our screens before the year's out, does state 2014 on a certain site. Can't wait to see the trouble she'll bring and Ross's reaction

Perdita

30-11-2014, 05:32

Will be Christmas surprise ... my guess :D

kennedyfan86

30-11-2014, 12:24

Yes, she is mentioned in recent spoilers and Harriet's involved so could be a nasty surprise under the tree I'm guessing

tammyy2j

01-12-2014, 14:26

Yes, she is mentioned in recent spoilers and Harriet's involved so could be a nasty surprise under the tree I'm guessing

Does Harriet track her down for Finn with her police contacts?

kennedyfan86

01-12-2014, 14:30

Does Harriet track her down for Finn with her police contacts?

This is what I'm thinking. Useful woman. Still don't know how you go from being a copper to a vicar though lol, she doesn't seem the type

kennedyfan86

01-12-2014, 14:30

tammyy2j

02-12-2014, 00:11

Emmerdale bosses have announced that Gillian Kearney is joining the soap in the role of Emma Barton.

Emma is the mother of Ross, Pete and Finn and she will arrive in the village early next year after Finn successfully tracks her down.

Show chiefs had previously confirmed their plans to introduce Emma, but Kearney's casting in the part has now been revealed.

Emma's arrival is bound to be far from straight forward following 22 years of absence and it soon becomes clear that she has a very secretive past.

Viewers will also be left wondering how she will react when she discovers that her former husband James fathered son Adam with her sister in law, Moria.

Speaking about the role, Kearney said: "As an avid fan of Emmerdale, I'm delighted to be playing Emma Barton."

Kearney continued: "She's a fascinating and complex character and I'm excited to find out what lies ahead for her. The team at Emmerdale have all made me feel really welcome and I'm loving being part of such a brilliant show."

The show's producer Kate Oates added: "I'm thrilled to welcome Gillian to the show. The arrival of Emma Barton has been long awaited, so her arrival is sure to cause fireworks in the volatile Barton family!"

Kearney is known for her roles as Debbie McGrath in Brookside and Jessica Harrison in Casualty. Her first scenes will air in January.

kennedyfan86

02-12-2014, 00:45

Yay, she was in Casualty, Sweet Medicine (as Jason Merrells wife) amongst other things, love her

tammyy2j

02-12-2014, 00:50

Elizabeth Carling
Dervla Kirwan
Gillian Kearney

Even though I did name her as a choice as she is a great actress, she looks young compared to James

maidmarian

02-12-2014, 00:52

thanks for post Tammy2j. Just read info
in RT and was trying to work out how
best to post it myself.
I didnt have any specific actress in mind
but was looking forward to some drama.
So personally very disappointed with choice.
A missed opportunity to me- but no doubt
popular .
Hope theres not too many scenes with just
Emma & James or will be nodding off!

maidmarian

02-12-2014, 00:52

kennedyfan86

02-12-2014, 01:11

They could've went for someone with a similar voice to the v/o they used on the incriminating video for Finn's birthday lol

Perdita

02-12-2014, 05:03

http://i1.cdnds.net/14/49/618x389/barton.jpg

Emma Barton with her sons

tammyy2j

02-12-2014, 13:49

She looks near enough Pete and Ross's age

Perdita

02-12-2014, 14:10

She looks near enough Pete and Ross's age

The actress is 42 in real life ... Anthony Quinlan (Pete) is 30, Michael Parr is 28

Perdita

02-12-2014, 14:10

She looks near enough Pete and Ross's age

The actress is 42 in real life ... Anthony Quinlan (Pete) is 30, Michael Parr is 28

Perdita

02-12-2014, 20:08

2015 will start with a bang for the Barton family on Emmerdale as Pete, Ross and Finn's estranged mother Emma is introduced to the ITV soap.

Show bosses have announced that former Brookside and Casualty actress Gillian Kearney has been cast in the role of Emma, who reunites with her family after Finn tracks her down.

Speaking at an Emmerdale press conference this week, series producer Kate Oates revealed lots of gossip on Emma's arrival and what's to come. Read on below to find out what she had to say!

Can you tell us a bit about Emma's history?
"We know that Emma and James had a slightly rocky marriage. They married really young and when James met his brother John's girlfriend Moira, he fell for her really hard. Emma saw that happening and was very jealous - rightly so! Rather than doing the decent thing and admitting it, James denied it. He told Emma that she was crazy and said it was all in her head.

"What we'll learn about Emma is that maybe that wasn't the best way of dealing with her, because she does have vulnerabilities and she does have a tendency to maybe let things brew a little bit. That's why she left and that's why that marriage broke up. There is another secret within that which we'll be exposing later…"

What can we expect from Emma's arrival?
"When Emma arrives, there are some secrets that can't be kept any more, such as the fact that James did have a one-night stand with Moira and the fact that Adam was the product of that. When Emma arrives in the village, initially she comes to try to make contact with her sons. It's Finn who finds her, because he's always wondered what this missing link in his history is.

"When Emma does arrive, there'll be some big surprises for her. She arrives with this real genuine desire to get to know her children and pick up where she left off. But when she discovers that the suspicions she had when she left were true, will that anger take over? It probably will…"

Pete seems to know more about Emma than his brothers, doesn't he?
"Pete is the eldest brother, so he saw some of the behaviours that Emma was maybe displaying. We do know that she'd had Finn by the time that she left. There's a bit of a troubled past with Emma there - maybe she suffered a bit of depression. Obviously there was a lot going on with her and James, and these things can exacerbate and build. Pete will have seen a certain side to his mum.

"Finn has a view of his mum where she is a dream image. Because he's never met her, she can be whatever he wants in his head. Pete has a much more serious view of Emma because he remembers the arguments and maybe any dark goings-on from that household.

"Pete is also his dad's number one boy - he and James have such a nice bond. When Emma comes back, she's definitely got a much tougher audience in Pete."

Does Emma have another family now?
"No, that's one of the reasons why she is so resentful. Emma doesn't trust herself in new relationships, as she is hanging onto the past whilst not actually being able to access it. It means that when she is coming back into the Bartons' lives, it's all on them. She doesn't have another husband or kids to think about - it's all very much this family she has left behind.

"Emma hasn't been preserved in aspic. She has gone off and lived a life, done a job and done other things. However, in terms of family and heartfelt relationships, these guys are it - so look out!"

Will Emma want revenge against Moira?
"Wouldn't you? I think she will want revenge on Moira. I think her feelings are really complicated because her love for James was absolutely real. Her feelings for him are a pendulum which swings between anger and her memories of what they once had.

"Moira is definitely the scarlet woman and Adam is the embodiment of that, so he might find himself in a certain firing line. Because Emmerdale is so dense and everyone is related to each other, she's got a grudge against everyone potentially!"

Will there be a catfight between Emma and Moira?
"You might see catfights between Emma and a couple of people, but I don't want to rush that. I want to explore the relationship with her and the boys first. Any catfights will take a while to come to fruition…"

How does James feel about it all?
"I think James feels a lot of guilt for the way that he treated Emma. When she returns, he knows that he has a long way to go to make up some lost ground with her."

What kind of impact will Emma's arrival have on James and Chas?
"Chas and James are pretty strong. What I like about their relationship is that I really don't think James loves Moira at all anymore! When he first came in, he really had this torch for Moira. Once he discovered that he was Adam's father, that torch was firmly blown out because he realised that Moira really lied to him and messed up his life.

"Chas has been through a lot. Although she is strong and feisty, she is quite easily hurt and there is a soft centre under that tough exterior. If Emma wants to prod it, it may be to her cost or it may damage James's relationship with Chas. It depends where she sets her sights first, I guess!"

Are there lighter sides to Emma?
"Absolutely. My favourite moment - especially when we were auditioning and Gillian came in to meet us - were the scenes where Finn and his mum first meet each other. Finn built up this reunion in his head for so long and it's the first time they've actually spoken. It's like Long Lost Family when the reunions are really emotional and heartfelt, but then the cameras stop rolling and you wonder what happened then.

"Finn hopes it will really be that Long Lost Family-style moment, but what Gillian brought to that when we were doing the read-throughs for the scenes was Emma's absolute heartbreak at losing everything.

"There is light and shade to Emma. She won't be a barrel of laughs all the time, but as with any soap character, we will work on her relationships and we'll build friendships. That's partly something that comes organically when you see how people work with different cast members. Hopefully Gillian will be with us for a good while and we'll develop those."

Is Finn keen to see Emma again?
"At first it looks like Finn is not going to follow up on his contact with Emma, because his brothers are very wary about her. After that, the place where Emma hangs out in the hope of seeing him again is the infamous Bar West - Hotten's premier gay venue! It's actually Finn's sexuality that brings them together."

We'll also learn that Emma kept an eye on the family after she left…
"Yes, when Emma sees the boys again, their anger is over the fact that she ditched them - but actually she can come up with examples of when she saw them score a winning goal in a football match or sing a solo in a school play. It emerges that she was at the back of the school hall or at the school gates.

"What we also learn is that maybe Emma tried to dip her toe in a little more than just being at the school gates. Maybe she made a bit of an approach and maybe she got her fingers burned and that put her off for keeps! She's easily afraid and her confidence is very fragile."

Can you tell us about the casting process which led to Gillian getting the part?
"The process to cast a new character is quite long. With a character like Emma, we knew that we wanted actors of a certain calibre, so the list was actually much, much smaller. What sold it for me was that Gillian did two versions of one scene. She did a very heartfelt version with lots of emotion, and then she did a crazy version! It was great to see the scope that we could have with Emma if we cast Gillian.

"In my view, Emma is 90% genuine but there is 10% of her that is really angry. She is certainly not Sally Spode crazy, but she definitely has the capacity to let that festering side of her take over."

How do you expect the audience to react to Emma? Will it be difficult for them to warm to her after she walked out on her boys?
"Hopefully not - I'm hoping the audience will see the mitigating circumstances. The story should be layered. There will be some things that are Emma's fault and some things that she should have done differently, but equally some things that were beyond her control.

"What's interesting is how the boys respond to Emma very differently. Ross is an interesting one for me because he almost didn't know that he needed her. He's always been this strong, independent character. It might surprise him how much he wants to get to know Emma. Hopefully people will be able to sympathise with Emma because we'll be showing lots of different angles on the situation."

What's coming up for the other characters in the village?
"We can see that Belle is having a hard time and that's a storyline that we play for quite some time. We know that she is from a family that has suffered all kinds of vulnerabilities in terms of mental health. Maybe being in a young offenders' training centre wasn't the best way of dealing with a child like Belle, so we'll be looking at that.

"I've talked about a story for David and Alicia at the top of next year. I said that I hoped it would inspire debate, and I still hope that's the case. We've been writing that lately and it's unfolding nicely.

"I'm so delighted with all of the Whites too - I think it's a really nice character group. Louise Marwood who plays Chrissie is doing brilliantly. She's obviously a new face for most people. I think she's absolutely, totally Home Farm and has slotted in brilliantly. We've got some good stories for the Whites coming up. Lachlan will definitely be causing lots of trouble, so Chrissie is going to have to deal with that."

lizann

02-01-2015, 22:45

The actress is 42 in real life ... Anthony Quinlan (Pete) is 30, Michael Parr is 28

pete looks older than his mum she looks finn's age

lizann

02-01-2015, 22:45

The actress is 42 in real life ... Anthony Quinlan (Pete) is 30, Michael Parr is 28

pete looks older than his mum she looks finn's age

kennedyfan86

04-01-2015, 12:56

Joe Gill is 20 lol, it only makes sense for her to be his Mum cause she started awfully young with Pete and Ross

xloolx

04-01-2015, 15:45

I think she may only be the mother of Finn and not Ross and Pete, But on saying that maybe she just aged well!

kennedyfan86

04-01-2015, 17:12

I think she may only be the mother of Finn and not Ross and Pete, But on saying that maybe she just aged well!

She is the 3 of them's mother lol, it's just the small age gap between Gillian, Anthony and Michael that sticks in the mind. Hopefully the scenes between them will take that away from the forefront though

kennedyfan86

04-01-2015, 17:12

tammyy2j

05-01-2015, 00:39

I think she may only be the mother of Finn and not Ross and Pete, But on saying that maybe she just aged well!

I will have what she is having so :p

I wonder was Emma suffering from postnatal depression and maybe tried to harm or kill Finn and so she left, I do think Pete and James know more about her leaving

kennedyfan86

05-01-2015, 01:02

I will have what she is having so :p

I wonder was Emma suffering from postnatal depression and maybe tried to harm or kill Finn and so she left, I do think Pete and James know more about her leaving

She probably tried to drown or smother or even leave Finn somewhere, or give him away and Pete saw the whole thing or something

kennedyfan86

05-01-2015, 01:02

alan45

06-01-2015, 00:18

Emmerdale newcomer Gillian Kearney has predicted that viewers will be surprised when they discover the full story behind her character's absence from the lives of the Barton family.

The former Brookside actress was introduced on screen last week as Emma Barton, who has been estranged from her sons Pete, Ross and Finn since walking out on them 22 years ago.

http://i1.cdnds.net/14/49/618x432/soaps-emmerdale-7070-1.jpg
© ITV
Emma Barton with her youngest son Finn

Emma's departure was partly motivated by her suspicions that her husband James was cheating on her with his sister-in-law Moira, but there is also a second layer to the story which will be revealed on screen next week.

The secrets start to unravel when Emma pays a visit to the village and blames James (Bill Ward) for her estrangement from the family, prompting him to remind her of the real reason she left.

Speaking of the secret, Kearney commented: "You'll see next week when it comes out and I think people will find it quite surprising. But hopefully they'll understand!"

http://i2.cdnds.net/15/01/618x456/soaps-emmerdale-7078-1.jpg
© ITV
Emma with her three sons

Viewers can also expect fireworks as Emma finally discovers that she was right about James's secret feelings for Moira all those years ago, which led to them conceiving Adam together in a one-night stand.

Kearney explained: "Emma's whole world is turned upside down yet again. For her, it keeps shifting. She has been blaming herself all these years, because she was in a dark place when she left. She suspected that her husband was having an affair with Moira and he constantly denied this.

"Emma blames herself for getting into a place back then that was very dark. I can't reveal exactly where Emma went to in her head, but afterwards she didn't have enough self-esteem to go back and she didn't believe that she was a fit mother.

"When Emma finds out that she was right, she is absolutely furious because she feels robbed of those 22 years. When she also finds out about Adam, it's more salt in the wounds and it exacerbates the problem. There are fireworks when she goes to The Woolpack and she lets James know how she feels quite publicly!"

http://i2.cdnds.net/15/01/618x454/soaps-emmerdale-7079-3.jpg
© ITV
Emma heads to see Moira

Despite this, viewers will also see that Emma still has strong feelings for James deep down, which could pose problems for his future with Chas Dingle.

Kearney confirmed: "Emma has missed out on everything, but she still feels such love for James and she hasn't moved on with her life.

"All Emma wants is to be part of her family again. Ideally that would include James! I just think she'd like to go back to where she was 22 years ago and get it right this time. She's quite a determined character and that's what she is working towards attaining, but whether she gets it remains to be seen."

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

Serena Williams

06-01-2015, 18:41

She is the 3 of them's mother lol, it's just the small age gap between Gillian, Anthony and Michael that sticks in the mind. Hopefully the scenes between them will take that away from the forefront though

The actress looks too young to be Ross and Pete mom she us a beautiful lady though. I think James is lying about something to his sons.

Serena Williams

06-01-2015, 18:41

lizann

14-01-2015, 21:38

so she tried to kill ross, why would anyone

think emma could turn a bit loopy the new cameron of the dales :p

maidmarian

14-01-2015, 23:04

so she tried to kill ross, why would anyone

think emma could turn a bit loopy the new cameron of the dales :p

just a suggestion- the producers gave her great
praise when they announced her casting for
being able to change personality very quickly etc
and this opened their eyes to more possibilities
for the character than they had originally
envisaged. And was a deciding factor in
giving her the part.
Im.not really a fan -didnt like her in Brookside
and not seen her since but I can see
possibilities too.!!!
still not sure if will be able to watch parts
she is in. But see from postings on here she
has a lot of fans.

maidmarian

14-01-2015, 23:04

dupl

kiwigirl

17-01-2015, 22:12

just a suggestion- the producers gave her great
praise when they announced her casting for
being able to change personality very quickly etc
and this opened their eyes to more possibilities
for the character than they had originally
envisaged. And was a deciding factor in
giving her the part.
Im.not really a fan -didnt like her in Brookside
and not seen her since but I can see
possibilities too.!!!
still not sure if will be able to watch parts
she is in. But see from postings on here she
has a lot of fans.

I can see the potential of having Emma becoming not a long term character but one that could have an impact of a very decent villainess. Maybe not a serial killer, but one to be reckoned with. I would like to see her and Chas go at it fighting over James sometime very soon.

kiwigirl

17-01-2015, 22:12

lizann

19-01-2015, 21:32

james has an accident which i think she causes

Dreweh

19-01-2015, 22:29

Really liking Emma. A nice fresh face to Emmerdale.. seems well spoken and a good addition. I've had enough of characters like Kerry & Ali who can't string a sentence together and aren't part of the Village life identity.

lizann

22-01-2015, 23:34

why did she visit donna's grave and what is story with the flowers, from the grave? how did she know about donna, james didn't name her

xloolx

23-01-2015, 07:52

Oh yeah.. how did she know it was Donnas? Maybe she just took a wild guess?

maidmarian

23-01-2015, 08:23

why did she visit donna's grave and what is story with the flowers, from the grave? how did she know about donna, james didn't name her

It does say in spoiler for 22/01 at 8pm
Emmas heart breaks for Ross etc when
she hears abt Donna. .Doesnt say specifically
how or from whom she hears.
missed episode - will catch-up in omnibus

maidmarian

23-01-2015, 08:30

Oh yeah.. how did she know it was Donnas? Maybe she just took a wild guess?

In a small village churchyard there will only
be a very few burials each year and more
cremations take place now .
Some of the stones and graves will be
hundreds of years old.
It wouldnt be too difficult to spot recent
graves- especially at this time of year.
And the area of churchyard would be small
in comparison to a municipal cemetry.

maidmarian

23-01-2015, 08:30

tammyy2j

23-01-2015, 14:20

It does say in spoiler for 22/01 at 8pm
Emmas heart breaks for Ross etc when
she hears abt Donna. .Doesnt say specifically
how or from whom she hears.
missed episode - will catch-up in omnibus

James told Emma about Donna (Ross's girlfriend who died recently) but I don't think he named her, maybe it was the flowers that caught Emma's eye, her favourites too

xloolx

23-01-2015, 16:18

I just think shes a bit messed up.. but how old is she meant to be did she have Pete when she was 14 or something, I do hope we find out how old she is meant to be.

tammyy2j

30-01-2015, 14:36

so she tried to kill ross, why would anyone

think emma could turn a bit loopy the new cameron of the dales :p

Nurse Ratched Barton :p

Perdita

16-02-2015, 07:25

Emmerdale producer Kate Oates has revealed more details of future storylines, promising interesting directions ahead for Emma Barton, the Dingle family and Rakesh Kotecha among other characters.

Newcomer Emma (Gillian Kearney) began to show her true colours last week as she attempted to sabotage Adam and Aaron's new scrapyard business, but it seems that viewers have only seen the beginning of her vengeful behaviour.
http://i2.cdnds.net/15/03/618x443/soaps-emmerdale-7094-3.jpg
Emma is defensive when Pete questions her about the accident.
© ITV
Gillian Kearney as Emma Barton

Speaking at an Emmerdale press event, Oates confirmed that fans can expect some "crazy" antics from Emma over the next few months as she remains resentful towards Moira and James for betraying her all those years ago.

Asked by Digital Spy whether Emma will become a soap psycho character, Oates replied: "She's definitely got the makings of it! I really like Gillian Kearney - I think she's brilliant because even when Emma does crazy things, we do see her point sometimes. Gillian tries to imbue her performance with sanity and normalcy.

"Because she's such a thoughtful actress, she's never just going to go in and be a soap psycho bitch and camp it up - she always brings it back down to as normal as it can get. But Emma is going to crazy town..."

While long-term plans for Emma's character haven't changed and she will be causing chaos in the next few months, Oates confirmed that Kearney's approach to the role has led to some small alterations.
http://i2.cdnds.net/15/05/618x434/soaps-emmerdale-7106-3.jpg
Emma puts her plan into action
© ITV
Emma caused chaos for Adam last week

She said: "It certainly changed the tone of things a little bit. Because Gillian is playing everything so genuinely and not camping it up, it has made me look at the pace of things and how that fits with her.

"It is interesting when you have a new person join the show, as sometimes it does take two or three months to really feel like a character has settled down. That's because the writers are writing these characters long before an actor joins us. Even then, the writers often don't see a character in those shoes for weeks and months."

Oates was also quizzed on which characters she would like to give more screen time to over the next few months.

She replied: "I can never get enough of Cain and Moira, so I'd definitely like to see more of them. I also think the Dingles are probably due a storyline with a different kind of tone. After Zak's depression a couple of years ago and now the Belle storyline, I'm looking forward to telling a different story that will just bring a different dynamic to their house.

"There might be a storyline which combines those two things - a bit more Cain and Moira and a bit of a different vibe in Wishing Well."
http://i2.cdnds.net/14/26/618x420/soaps-emmerdale-6913-1.jpg
Moira's hopes with Cain are dashed
© ITV
Cain and Moira

On Rakesh's future, she teased: "There may be a bit of darkness coming his way. We know that he struggles with Kirin's relationship with Vanessa. He worries that his teenage son is throwing his life away on someone who is far too old for him. When their relationship takes a more serious turn, Rakesh may start meddling a little bit and do what he thinks is for his son's best interests, but it probably won't be. So he'll go dark!"

Soaps often go quiet in the summer months, but Oates also confirmed that Emmerdale will be bucking the trend this year.

Asked about possible stunts or big events, she replied: "We're going to have a big summer. There's definitely going to be lots and lots happening in July and August, so watch this space."

kiwigirl

21-02-2015, 05:32

Why would they (Kate Oates use an old picture of Cain and Moira when they were kinda on the outs?) I wonder what she has in store for Cain & Moira? Hopefully its something along the lines of Cain saving Moira from crazy Emma? Fingers crossed that would be a good story-line, Emma trying to kill both Chas & Moira.

xloolx

21-02-2015, 17:29

lizann

21-04-2015, 20:10

bit of chatter of emma kidnapping and killing jack as her feud with debbie escalates

Perdita

21-04-2015, 20:15

That sounds just like a thing she would do :angry::angry::angry:

Serena Williams

21-04-2015, 21:42

bit of chatter of emma kidnapping and killing jack as her feud with debbie escalates
Wow that would be so shocking!

Serena Williams

21-04-2015, 21:42

bit of chatter of emma kidnapping and killing jack as her feud with debbie escalates
Wow that would be so shocking!

Perdita

20-05-2015, 04:52

Emmerdale star Joe Gill has told Digital Spy that his character Finn Barton may need to watch his back with his unhinged mum Emma around.

Last week's episodes saw Finn get a glimpse of Emma's true colours when he discovered that she had tried to sabotage his father James's romantic reunion with Chas Dingle.

Hit play below to see Joe discuss what the future holds for Finn and Emma in a chat with Digital Spy at the British Soap Awards:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a648301/emmerdale-star-joe-gill-emma-barton-could-turn-against-finn.html#~pdciM5QKrfiCQ2

Our video interview also sees Joe discuss the upcoming tension between Pete and Ross as they do battle over Debbie - will Finn have to choose between his two brothers?

The actor also offers his take on Finn's recent split from Darren and reveals whether he will be involved in Emmerdale's big summer storyline.

The British Soap Awards air on Thursday (May 21) at 8pm on ITV.

Perdita

01-08-2015, 04:54

As the dust settles on Emmerdale's helicopter disaster, schemer Emma Barton could be the next character to spark big trouble in the village.

Emma's family will be rocked forever next week, as an explosive set of episodes sees Debbie Dingle's affair with Ross Barton exposed at her wedding to his brother Pete.

The revelation is full of drama on screen, but there's not much time for anyone to digest the news as a helicopter comes crashing down into the wedding reception following a devastating chain of events.

In the aftermath of the unforgettable wedding day, Emma is being tipped as the one to watch as she surveys the impact on her family and decides to take action of her own.

Emmerdale's producer Kate Oates teased: "Emma is very dark but what I love about Gillian Kearney's performance is that she can be very normal and then privately this little chip goes in her mind and she flips.

"You can definitely expect to see more of Emma behaving very badly. Depending on who gets out of this unscathed, Emma might have a lot of resentment at what has happened to her family. Dangerous Emma is a dangerous thing, so watch this space!"

Emmerdale kicks off its stunt week on Monday (August 3) at 7pm on ITV.

So she won´t die

Serena Williams

01-08-2015, 05:02

A Barton is going to die I think it will be either James or Finn. But I read online people say Joe Gill is still filming.

Perdita

01-08-2015, 05:25

Maybe James will die which will send Emma over the brink ...

j8888

18-09-2015, 23:02

Serena Williams

19-09-2015, 00:24

Emma Barton is one very bitter and jealous nasty lady. She has done a lot of things since she has arrived which have been below the belt but what she has done too little Sarah is just disgusting..being angry at Debbie is one thing but too take it out on a little girl like that is pretty evil especially when I'm sure she knows what she's been through in the past. I honestly don't know how James can take her back or want her back for that matter, she has so many unattractive qualities. She has no right lecturing Debbie or anyone on how to be a good parent when she's far from mother of the year.

Debbie Dingle is a whore she has a revolving door of men coming in and out of her house. Debbie caused a lot of pain to the Barton family and she is a horrible mother. What message is Debbie sending to her kids having Pete, Ross, or Andy or some other guy coming in and out of her house? The lady is a tramp. I like Emma she is not perfect but I like how fiery she is.

Serena Williams

19-09-2015, 00:24

Telly Watcher

08-11-2015, 08:00

Interview with the boss
Every week we chat to Producer Kate Oates

The Sun TV magazine, 8th November 2015

So what's the deal with Emma? Is she going to cause more trouble for the women of Emmerdale?
"It's the calm before the storm for Emma. I love the fact that her and Debbie loathe each other. It's interesting because Emma has made enemies of all the women Cain is closest to - she hates Moira, she hates Debbie and she hates Chas. She's taken on three of our strongest women - and they've got Cain behind them - so it's given us fertile ground for drama."

lizann

08-11-2015, 13:05

more scenes of cain and emma, they spar well together

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 13:28

I think Emma is going to go for custody of Moses when Charity returns and claims him. Charity probably stop all the Bartons from seeing him causing Emma too snap and do something dangerous.

maidmarian

08-11-2015, 13:59

:)
I think Emma is going to go for custody of Moses when Charity returns and claims him. Charity probably stop all the Bartons from seeing him causing Emma too snap and do something dangerous.

If that happens -might be on Charitys side!
First time for everything:)

I couldnt see Emma being successful tho

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 14:17

:)

If that happens -might be on Charitys side!
First time for everything:)

I couldnt see Emma being successful tho

Even if she did loose, she'd probably try and kidnap him or pull a "Jenny Bradley" like on Corrie. So yeah, I'd have to be on Charity's side :)

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 14:17

Dalesfan

08-11-2015, 16:20

Emma v Charity

This will be good :D

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 16:30

Emma v Charity

This will be good :D

Hehe can't wait. Hurry up and come back Charity :D

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 16:30

Emma v Charity

This will be good :D

Hehe can't wait. Hurry up and come back Charity :D

Perdita

08-11-2015, 16:37

Would not hold my breath these days .. all going to be pretty contrived and predictable, I fear

maidmarian

08-11-2015, 18:08

Would not hold my breath these days .. all going to be pretty contrived and predictable, I fear

Thats true- most of the time!
I wonder if as she brought Emma in to ED-
and seemed to have an agenda for the character
-KO will want to finish the story before she
leaves. In which case- even more contrivance!!

tammyy2j

08-11-2015, 21:36

I think Emma is going to go for custody of Moses when Charity returns and claims him. Charity probably stop all the Bartons from seeing him causing Emma too snap and do something dangerous.

Is Debbie not taking Moses with her when she leaves with Sarah and Jack, Debbie was named as his guardian by Charity

Dalesfan

08-11-2015, 21:49

Is Debbie not taking Moses with her when she leaves with Sarah and Jack, Debbie was named as his guardian by Charity

It will be interesting to see what happens. If she does then there is no drama for when Charity come back.

Emma wont let Debbie take Moses so easily and seeing Ross is the dad he must have some sort of rights? Emma might make him fight for him even though he might not want to. Or Debbie might just leave him behind anyway. Also do we know for sure she will take Sarah and Jack? Andy surely will have something to say seeing as she will probably be gone a while. She might leave some other way

tammyy2j

08-11-2015, 21:56

It will be interesting to see what happens. If she does then there is no drama for when Charity come back.

Emma wont let Debbie take Moses so easily and seeing Ross is the dad he must have some sort of rights? Emma might make him fight for him even though he might not want to. Or Debbie might just leave him behind anyway. Also do we know for sure she will take Sarah and Jack? Andy surely will have something to say seeing as she will probably be gone a while. She might leave some other way

Ross is not on his birth certificate and has anyone visited Charity since Ross was revealed as Moses dad to confirm

I don't think Ross likes being a daddy day care too much

maidmarian

08-11-2015, 21:57

Is Debbie not taking Moses with her when she leaves with Sarah and Jack, Debbie was named as his guardian by Charity

Thats probably what Debbie intends?
But Emma is so controlling and unable
to let that happen that she applies for
custody ( as grandmother) on grounds
of Debbie is an unfit guardian . Charity
is in prison at the moment and Emma
would try to claim is also unfit.

We are not dealing with a mentally balanced
person in Emma. The application for custody
would be a source of drama and if refused
could send Emma into a spiral of violence
and other strange behaviours!!

Dalesfan

08-11-2015, 22:09

Ross is not on his birth certificate and has anyone visited Charity since Ross was revealed as Moses dad to confirm

I don't think Ross likes being a daddy day care too much

Still don't see why Charity would lie and Ross not being the dad would suit him perfectly. With Debbie going I can see the drama coming with Ross/Charity/Emma and they need Moses in the centre, sadly. But I agree Ross wont like being left with him which is why I think Moses may get left in the village as otherwise it's an easy way out for Ross. But who knows

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 22:46

Is Debbie not taking Moses with her when she leaves with Sarah and Jack, Debbie was named as his guardian by Charity

Based on spoilers, it looks like Charity arrives back around the time Debbie leaves, but the spoilers are very brief so not much to base that on. If Charity is back before Debbie leaves, I can imagine Charity and Ross breaking up, Debbie giving Moses to Charity saying "He's yours, you take him." Charity then stops any of the Bartons seeing him, Ross pretends to be bothered but doesn't really care, Emma freaks out and tries to kidnap him. Bam, Charity's return plot.

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 22:46

JessicaMad

08-11-2015, 22:47

Still don't see why Charity would lie and Ross not being the dad would suit him perfectly. With Debbie going I can see the drama coming with Ross/Charity/Emma and they need Moses in the centre, sadly. But I agree Ross wont like being left with him which is why I think Moses may get left in the village as otherwise it's an easy way out for Ross. But who knows

I hope Moses does get left behind, it'd be interesting to see how Ross takes it. He hasn't really bonded with Moses because of the Debbie situation, I wonder whether things would be different if Debbie was gone?

Dalesfan

08-11-2015, 23:30

I hope Moses does get left behind, it'd be interesting to see how Ross takes it. He hasn't really bonded with Moses because of the Debbie situation, I wonder whether things would be different if Debbie was gone?

Yea same. At the moment he is upping his game to prove everyone wrong. He has to step up if he wants to be with Debbie. I'm not saying he doesn't care about him but I think he would prefer Emma/Debbie doing all the hard bits and him being the "fun" dad for an hour or 2. Which isn't how it works lol. If he is left behind then will he want Charity to have him? I think this is where his parenting will be tested. We are also forgetting about Noah who I don't think has bonded much with his brother

JessicaMad

09-11-2015, 10:54

Yea same. At the moment he is upping his game to prove everyone wrong. He has to step up if he wants to be with Debbie. I'm not saying he doesn't care about him but I think he would prefer Emma/Debbie doing all the hard bits and him being the "fun" dad for an hour or 2. Which isn't how it works lol. If he is left behind then will he want Charity to have him? I think this is where his parenting will be tested. We are also forgetting about Noah who I don't think has bonded much with his brother

It's definitely going to be interesting.

JessicaMad

09-11-2015, 10:54

Perdita

09-11-2015, 13:03

Emmerdale boss Kate Oates says viewers can expect a lot more from Emma Barton.

Things have been a little quiet for Gillian Kearney's character after her explosive arrival, but that could be about to change.

Speaking to The Sun's TV Soap magazine, Oates said: "It's the calm before the storm for Emma. I love the fact that her and Debbie hate each other.

"It's interesting because Emma has made enemies of all the women Cain is closest too – she hates Moira, she hates Debbie and she hates Chas.

"She's taken on three of the strongest women – and they've got Cain behind them – so it's given us fertile ground for drama."

Emma could be ready for revenge after Moira Dingle had an affair with her husband James.

Telly Watcher

03-12-2015, 00:57

Emmerdale spoilers: Emma and Debbie's feud will endanger baby Moses in shock scenes

Terrifying scenes in store after Moses is left unattended.

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
3 December 2015

Emma Barton's feud with Debbie Dingle has shocking consequences on Emmerdale later this month, placing baby Moses in terrible danger.

When the two ladies find themselves at war over what's best for Moses, they both come close to losing him in tragic circumstances.

The trouble all kicks off when Debbie's estranged husband Pete Barton discovers that his brother Ross has made a secret deal with Emma, giving her access to Moses behind Debbie's back.

Pete can't resist letting slip to Debbie (Charley Webb) that Ross isn't being honest with her, so it doesn't take long for her to step in and stop the sneaky arrangement.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/15/49/640x320/landscape-1448970771-16-12-emmerdale-07.JPG
© ITV
Debbie confronts Ross over what he's been doing

Unwilling to be pushed around by Debbie any longer, Emma then takes drastic action of her own by visiting Charity in prison. She hopes that she can make a surprising new deal for custody of Moses by charming Charity, but she may have underestimated her latest target.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/15/49/640x379/gallery-1448972222-16-12-emmerdale-1st-ep-01.JPG
© ITV
Emma visits Charity in prison

Gillian Kearney, who plays Emma, revealed: "Emma has heard that Charity is a tough-nosed businesswoman and is going to be busy when she's out of jail. Naively Emma thinks that maybe Charity will listen to sense and let her be Moses's permanent nan, since she hasn't really bonded with this baby anyway.

"But Charity is a tough nut to crack for Emma! I think Emma definitely bites off more than she can chew."

When Emma later returns to the village in a drunken rage after her tense meeting with Charity, she is spoiling for a fight with Debbie.

Emma goes too far by shouting abuse and forcing her way into her enemy's home, so Debbie has to ask little Sarah to keep an eye on Moses in the bath for a moment while she deals with the disturbance.

As the rivals are busy arguing, Sarah suddenly screams and Debbie is horrified to realise that something has happened to Moses in the bath.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/15/49/640x410/gallery-1448972594-17-12-emmerdale-2nd-ep-02.JPG
© ITV
Debbie is anxious after Moses is pulled from the bath

Once Moses is pulled from the bath water, Emma offers some expert medical advice but is left frustrated when Debbie ignores it. Paramedics later have to be called as a result, so has Debbie let her anger towards Emma cloud her judgement?

Kearney continued: "Emma honestly didn't mean for this to be such a destructive experience. Afterwards, there's a second where you get a sense that there might be a rapprochement between Emma and Debbie.

"They both admit that if it hadn't been for them causing trouble, this never would have happened to Moses. Debbie also points out that Moses is Emma's grandchild, so they should maybe rethink this situation.

"It never really follows through, though! Maybe you'll see that there are things to come between Ross and Debbie which means that the truce can't happen after all. Obviously Emma is always going to take Ross's side over Debbie's."

Emmerdale airs the shock Moses scenes on Thursday, December 17 at 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a775890/emmerdale-spoilers-emma-and-debbies-feud-will-endanger-baby-moses-in-shock-scenes/

Telly Watcher

01-01-2016, 00:10

As Emmerdale fruit loop Emma, star Gillian [Kearney], has certainly made her mark on the village. Here, the 43-year-old actress talks medics, Marwood and moments of madness...

Who's the naughtiest Barton boy in real life?...asks Mary, via email

"That's tough because they're always out together, so they lead each other astray! We went to Kelvin's [Fletcher, aka Andy Sugden] wedding recently and had a great time together - it almost felt like they were my real sons."

Emma's had a lot of mad moments! Which has been your favourite so far?...asks Brian from Croydon

"I liked her moment of madness when she locked Chas in the cellar. She wanted to put Chas in her place, but it backfired because things always go wrong for Emma. She didn't mean to be malicious or murderous, and I love that side of her - she's unrepentant, but aware that she can go too far."

Do you see Emma and James living happily even after?...asks Amit from Sheffield

"They're very happy at the moment, and it's wonderful for Emma to have her love returned by someone else. She was pretty starved of love for such a long time, and she owes everything to James because he's the father of these three boys that she adores more than life itself."

Emma has managed to hold her own against Chas and Debbie - how will she deal with Charity?...asks John, via email

"Emma gives Charity a run for her money! She transfers her grudge with Debbie to her. I've enjoyed filming with Emma [Atkins, aka Charity] and being up against another strong woman. Sparks are set to fly!"

Inside Soap, 2-8 January 2016

Dalesfan

01-01-2016, 01:46

Can't wait for the Emma and Charity stuff. Knew that she would transfer the grudge from Debbie to her.

JessicaMad

19-01-2016, 00:15

Emma Barton is set to leave viewers concerned when she targets young Noah – but what exactly is she up to?
Keen to get Charity on side in order to play a part in Moses’ life, Emma is there for Noah when he overhears Moira say that Charity sold him as a baby.
Having already phoned Charity and questioned her, an upset Noah has packed his bags and seems set to flee.
And when Emma finds him walking on his own and approaches, she could be about to take very irresponsible actions to serve her own means.
Meanwhile, Cain is left furious when Ross makes contact with Debbie after nabbing his phone and finding her number. How will he react – and what will Ross say when Emma tells him he needs to get Charity to put his name on Moses’ birth certificate?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From Metro UK.

Emma manipulating a child :angry:

Perdita

19-01-2016, 04:57

Telly Watcher

26-01-2016, 00:52

Emmerdale schemer Emma Barton will hatch a risky plan to blackmail Charity Dingle next week - after kidnapping her young son Noah.

Emma makes her bold move as she becomes determined to help her son Ross secure legal rights over baby Moses, knowing that they're running out of time before Charity (Emma Atkins) is released from prison.

A perfect opportunity presents itself in front of Emma when she catches Noah trying to run away from Moira and Cain's home one night.

Emma can't believe her ears when Noah tells her that Charity told him to do it as part of her latest cunning plan. When Emma realises that she can use this to her own advantage, it seems that Charity may have met her match this time.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/02/640x386/gallery-1452791667-29-01-emmerdale-03.JPG
© ITV
Emma chats to Noah

Rather than take Noah straight back home again, Emma secretly hides him in a guest bedroom at the B&B for a whole night, leaving Moira and Cain panicked as they wonder where he could be.

Gillian Kearney, who plays Emma, revealed: "Emma has become very insecure, because she knows that Ross is not in a very good position to hold onto baby Moses. When Charity comes out of prison, she's bound to want the baby back. They're powerless because Ross doesn't have any legal rights over him.

"What happens next is Emma thinking on her feet and being a very good opportunist. She's just driving along a country lane when she stumbles across Noah, who's walking along by himself. Emma is genuinely concerned about him because it's very dark and there's bad weather.

"Emma stops the car and checks if Noah is okay, but when he discloses that Charity has told him to run away, she takes him to the B&B. She knows what that will do to Cain and Moira. It will make them desperate, and she knows that she's got that on Charity in the future."

Noah will eventually be reunited with Cain and Moira, but Emma is now armed with a dirty tactic and heads straight to the prison to blackmail Charity.

Kearney continued: "Emma just goes in and tells Charity that she knows everything. Then she uses Charity's desperation to get back with Cain to her advantage, too. Emma points out that Cain is never going to look at Charity if he finds out that she's the sort of mother who tells her little boy to run away in the dark in the winter.

"Obviously Charity didn't mean for Noah running away to be that drastic. It's Emma who makes it even more drastic by making him stay out all night, because I'm sure Cain would have found him before that! Emma knows that Charity is more than a match for herself, but if she can get that signature on a piece of paper, she'll deal with the ramifications later."

While Emma might be able to get what she wants this time, she may well have to deal with the longer-term consequences of crossing super-villain Charity.

Kearney laughed: "A few weeks later, Charity has thought about it more and she's able to say that it's her turn now. If they find out that Emma is kidnapping children, James has got the men in white coats on speed dial. So the ball is in Charity's court.

"We've already filmed a scene where Charity calls Emma back in and she says she's going to call that favour in one day. She hasn't decided what she wants just yet, but she's prepared to tell everyone that Emma kidnapped Noah.

"I do love that - Emma never comes out on top despite being confident that she will. She only ever has the last laugh for 5 minutes before it all turns around again."

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a781228/emmerdale-spoilers-emma-barton-resorts-to-kidnap-and-blackmail-in-the-battle-for-moses/

Telly Watcher

24-02-2016, 01:05

Emmerdale schemer Emma Barton will finally take centre stage with some major storylines this year.

Show bosses have often talked up Emma's villain status, but aside from leaving her husband James for dead following a farming accident last year, her vengeful schemes and feuds have never quite got off the ground.

Keen for that to change, Emmerdale's new producer Iain MacLeod has promised that 2016 will be the year that Emma comes into her own at last.

"We want to use Emma's innate jealousy to drive a story through until the end of 2016," MacLeod told All About Soap. "I think at times we've almost gone there with Emma and then pulled her back - but I love the fact that there's an appetite for her craziness.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/03/640x429/gallery-1453473132-01-02-emmerdale-01.JPG
© ITV
Moira is worried when Noah goes missing but Emma has him staying in secret at the B&B

"Emma's story is a sad one - she's obviously a damaged individual and all she really wants is for her family to be together.

"I'm keen to explore her messed-up psyche and see how far we can take that."

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/02/640x481/gallery-1452791610-29-01-emmerdale-01.JPG
© ITV
Emma tells Ross to get legal advice over Moses

Former Brookside and Casualty star Gillian Kearney has been appearing on our screens as Emma since January last year.

Viewers recently saw Emma clashing with Charity Dingle when she paid visits to her in prison, so that's clearly one potential source of tension when Charity makes her permanent return to the village next month. We can't wait!

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a784481/emmerdale-plans-big-2016-storyline-for-emma-barton-theres-an-appetite-for-her-craziness/

Telly Watcher

03-05-2016, 00:48

Emmerdale's Emma Barton will bag herself a shock accomplice when she pretends to have symptoms of motor neurone disease.

Emma will hatch a wicked plan this week when she pretends to be unwell in a desperate bid to stop her eldest son Pete (Anthony Quinlan) from leaving the village.

With Pete planning to move to Aberdeen following his release from prison, Emma will stop at nothing to convince him that she needs him around.

Emma's youngest son Finn (Joe Gill) is more suspicious of her claims, but he may well be silenced when his mum manages to convince someone surprising to verify her story.

Gillian Kearney, who plays Emma, revealed: "Emma just wants to keep Pete close. She knows that Pete will stay because he loves her. Emma does try to tell him later on that she's not really ill, but she just loves the attention so much that she can't help herself. She's basking in it!

"Finn is suspicious at first, but Emma is quite a resourceful woman. She has got some ammunition up her sleeve. She gains the help of another character in the show - against their own will! So she's able to make her story look good to her sons."

Asked how Emma can really keep this up, Kearney continued: "It kind of runs quite smoothly for her. The plan doesn't work out as she expects, but the outcome isn't too bad for her either. The boys are all staying close, so Emma is just going to cruise and see how long she can get away with it for.

"It's also taken care of, because later on there's an alternative explanation of what could be causing her symptoms. So she lets that become the excuse. It's quite complicated, but Emma is able to live under the pretence that the symptoms could be caused by a number of factors - not necessarily MND."

Emma's behaviour may be getting worse by the day, but Kearney added that she doesn't want her to become just another soap villain.

"I'm really enjoying playing that mix of someone who's normal but is a little bit unbalanced," she explained. "I wouldn't like Emma to be thoroughly evil. I like to think of her flaws as exaggerated weaknesses!

"I think the viewers just think I'm a piece of work. That's the expression that gets used quite a lot! I think they kind of like it that Emma is naughty. They know her heart is in the right place, but it's the way she gets there that they don't really like."

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a792675/emmerdale-spoilers-emma-bartons-illness-lies-will-be-backed-up-by-a-shock-character/

Perdita

31-05-2016, 18:25

Emma Barton's deception will finally be exposed on Emmerdale next week, leaving her future with partner James in serious jeopardy.

Emma (Gillian Kearney) hatched a cunning earlier this month by pretending to be ill in a desperate bid to stop her eldest son Pete from leaving the village.

Emma has been pretending to have symptoms of motor neurone disease and has even roped Doctor Bailey in on her lie. She'll up the ante on her scheme after she suspects James is having an affair with Chas.

In reality, James has been supporting Chas through her pregnancy scare and is secretly planning to propose to Emma. Unaware of this, a distraught Emma will jump to the wrong conclusions after finding Chas's pregnancy test in the bin.
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/16/21/1280x851/gallery-1464277205-08-06-emmerdale-01.jpg
Emma fakes a funny turn
© ITV
Stepping her scheme up a gear, Emma fakes a funny turn in front of James, who is shocked to learn from Pete about her health concerns.

A worried James soon heads to doctor's surgery to get more answers and soon discovers the truth. With Emma's lies now out in the open, she finds herself being alienated by her entire family - who all agree that she should leave the village. Is this it for Emma? Or could James have a change of heart?

Digital Spy

lizann

29-08-2016, 22:39

once she discovers that james and moira have got together again i expect her on the warpath and i think holly be her next victim

lizann

03-10-2016, 18:35

emma is going to go kathy bates misery on james, keeping him prisoner locked up

Perdita

11-10-2016, 16:42

Could Emmerdale's Emma Barton be the unlucky character who's killed off in a top-secret stunt next week?
Emma's shock decision to hold her husband James captive will have massive consequences as they find themselves at the centre of a terrible event alongside several other characters. After such crazy behaviour, surely Emma is an easy target for the soap gods?
Here, Gillian Kearney - who plays Emma - reveals some early gossip on what to expect.
WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT EMMA'S INVOLVEMENT IN EMMERDALE'S BIG WEEK?
"I can't talk too much about the storyline or what brings us all together, but we all come together in the same place in this catastrophic event that leads to at least one death.
"James and Emma are already having a terrible time at this point. Things have become a little bit violent between them."
WE ALREADY KNOW THAT EMMA HOLD JAMES CAPTIVE, BUT WHY ON EARTH IS SHE WEARING HER OLD WEDDING DRESS IN THESE NEW PICTURES?
"Because Emma tries to remind James about their past. She puts on her original wedding dress from the '80s to remind him of how much she cares for him, but she's drugged him by this time.
"Hearing that James has betrayed her has taken Emma to another place. It's a breakdown, but without her realising that she's having a breakdown. She just thinks that she's keeping hold of him, but she ties him down and drugs him. She tells him that it's for his own good.
"James does twig that Emma is drugging him, so then she knocks him out with his medication and he wakes up in his wedding suit. It's more of a labour of love for Emma. I think she thinks she's smothering him with kindness, really."
HOW DO YOU GET TO THAT CRAZY PLACE IN YOUR MIND?
"Just play it as intensely as I can. I've tried not to play wickedness for wickedness sake, because that's quite boring to play and quite boring to watch.
"Emma is just trying to hang onto what she needs in life and she can't understand why James has fallen out of love with her. She's trying to remember the happy days."
WHAT LENGTHS WOULD EMMA GO TO FOR JAMES? IS IT A 'ME OR NOBODY' SITUATION?
"It feels like that. I feel like she's not giving him any option at all but: 'If we spend some time alone for long enough, then we'll come through this'. That's how I'm playing it. He, unfortunately for Emma, kept the wedding dress, so it's like a red flag for a bull. It's quite pathetic, really. It's quite sad."
THE STORY IS A NOD TO MISERY. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING KATHY BATES?
"I'm not doing the funny voice! I've tried to keep Emma as her own character, because we've been on this journey for two years. She can't just become this other character. I'm trying to keep it to her spirit, even though she loses perspective and she can't see what she's doing is wrong."
WHERE ARE ROSS AND PETE WHEN THE KIDNAP SCENES ARE GOING ON?
"They're oblivious, but Finn turns up. There's been a few phone calls, but Emma is successfully keeping them at bay, explaining that James has broken his leg and he's just been through major surgery. She knows what she wants to do, she just needs time. She thinks it's for the greater good - they'll be back in love again and they can just leave her alone."
HOW HAS IT BEEN FILMING THESE KIDNAP SCENES WITH WILL WARD, WHO PLAYS JAMES?
"It's fantastic! It's intense, obviously, but we get very close and plot these things together. We had similar ideas when we talked about it because we were talking about the pace of it and how we wanted to get there very gradually.
"It starts quite innocently at first with the odd comment: 'Have you taken your painkillers?' It's a normal question - she is a nurse - but then it switches and he starts noticing and he realises what's going on.
"Basically, the cat eats James's food and dies. So there's at least one dead cat, but it's not deliberate. Emma is not cruel to animals, so she's mortified when it dies. But that's a big build up to when James realises. He's feeling really woozy all the time."
DESPITE EVERYTHING, DO YOU STILL HAVE AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WITH EMMA?
"I love her, obviously because I play her, but I also feel sorry for her. I always try to see the light over the dark in a sense. I think Emma is insecure and she's fragile - all these things that you can pity. You don't just have to judge her, you think: 'Who is this person? What is her backstory?' You go into all these thoughts.
"Ultimately she's got children who she thinks love her. She's kind of failing at motherhood, but she's trying her best because she wasn't there for 20 years. This, for Emma, is her last shot at becoming happy."
WHAT REACTION DO YOU GET FROM PEOPLE IN THE STREET ABOUT EMMA?
"I don't think many people like her. They like to hate me. They're like: 'Oh you're a right one, aren't you?' I love that. I like the mischief, really. It keeps it more interesting, not playing one thing. It's nice to surprise people, as they never know what to expect."
HOW MUCH PREPARATION DID YOU GET FOR THE MYSTERY STUNT THAT'S COMING UP?
"I sat down with our producer Iain MacLeod in March and he said: 'We always pull Emma back, but we're going to take her to that brink and see how it happens and explore that'. I think that's really good.
"That's what it's always been aiming at, hinting that she's that fragile. So I was ready for that and I knew events were going to unfold, but for the actual stunts it was only quite recently really."
HAVE YOU ENJOYED BEING OUT ON LOCATION TO FILM IT ALL?
"Absolutely. You feel really lucky. It's just been really dramatic. We're filming it on different cameras, so it's not going to look like Emmerdale. It's going to look like a drama you see at 9pm."
IS THIS THE BIGGEST THING YOU’VE EVER BEEN INVOLVED IN?
"I did a stunt for Casualty in Pinewood and that was quite big, where I was in a tank and trapped inside this car. I had a fear of water beforehand and they did very well, so I had divers and the director talking me through it. But it's just so exciting because it's so big budget and it's weird to see."
WE KNOW SOMEONE IS BEING KILLED OFF. IF THIS WAS EMMA'S EXPLOSIVE EXIT, HOW WOULD YOU FEEL TO BE LEAVING THE SHOW?
"I'd be gutted. I've made some amazing friends and the quality is so good. I've had a chance to play such variety and I've been on an interesting journey. It's a wonderful place to work."

Perdita

23-10-2016, 12:12

Is Emma Barton about to be arrested for pushing husband James to his death? Next week's episodes of Emmerdale will see the police come calling with fresh news about the shock fall - and it seems that Emma will have to think quickly if she's going to remain at large.
As viewers know, the rest of the Bartons are currently unaware that Emma was responsible for both James's demise and the multi-car pile-up that put several lives in grave danger. But could all that be about to change?
Monday's episode will find a guilt-ridden Emma trying to comfort Ross after his brothers break the news that James has died. But pretty soon, the police have arrived and Emma is left fearing that they're on to her.

Because what the investigating officers have to impart could spell disaster for Emma - a witness has come forward saying that they saw James fall from the bridge and someone standing up there. So how will Emma get out of this one? And what about the evidence that links her to that fateful altercation with James?
Elsewhere, Doug and Sandy will be seen holding crisis talks about Ashley, who is of course also a witness to Emma's crime. The trouble is that he's woken up having forgotten everything - or has he?

Radio Times

Perdita

25-10-2016, 05:13

Emma Barton's deadly road crash secret will come under serious threat on Emmerdale next week when Ashley Thomas starts to have some incriminating flashbacks.

The unstable nurse caused carnage last week when she angrily pushed her husband James off a road bridge, sparking a devastating pile-up of cars below.

As James later succumbed to his injuries from the incident, it looked like Emma could be in the clear, especially when Ashley failed to remember how the pile-up started.

Ashley had caught a glimpse of Emma on the bridge but his dementia struggle prevented him from remembering anything of importance when the police later questioned him over what happened.

Next week will explore the devastating aftermath of the crash and there is further horror for Emma when it becomes clear that Ashley is remembering her at the bridge.

Emma's lies come dangerously close to unravelling when she struggles to look shocked or upset when she is informed that James told Moira he loved her.

But after Emma heads to the footbridge to clear her head, it triggers a memory in Ashley when he sees her up there.

However, desperate to keep her secret, a devastating twist sees Emma try to persuade
Ashley that his mind is playing tricks on him.

As Ashley's memory persists, a panicked Emma ups the ante as she deliberately confuses Ashley by
switching between different conversations rapidly. And when a distressed Ashley grows agitated, Emma soothes him before handing him back to Laurel.

But while Emma is satisfied that she is in the clear, she is unaware that Ashley's camera was recording it all in the background. Is Emma about to be caught out? Or will she crack under pressure beforehand?

Emmerdale airs these scenes next week on ITV.

Digital Spy

tammyy2j

26-10-2016, 12:06

I hope it is not dragged on for too long

lizann

30-10-2016, 11:41

did the police not check the bridge for prints

Perdita

28-01-2017, 10:36

Emma Barton is set to find herself at the centre of another major autumn storyline in Emmerdale – could fans be about to see her finally get her comeuppance almost a year after she killed James and caused a motorway pile-up?

Viewers are hungry to see justice done but unhinged Emma remains at large – having since shown intense behaviour towards Moira Dingle and encouraged an unhealthy obsession within Finn for his boyfriend Kasim.

And a big new storyline will kick off for the character in summer – although the pay-off in autumn is set to be less stunt orientated than last year.

Producer Iain MacLeod explained: ‘We’ve got big news for Emma which will starting in the summer and building up to a big storyline towards the back of the year. It won’t be the same as the big crash we did last year – it will be every bit as riveting but with a slightly different spin on it. It will be less stunty and more story and that will play out in the autumn.’

Will many will inevitably speculate that this could be the start of an exit for Emma, we kind of want to keep her in the show as long as possible so sneakily hope there’s plenty more mayhem to come from crazed Emma…

metro.co.uk

indigodance

28-01-2017, 16:23

When is Ashleys video cam coming back to reveal how badly Emma treated him over James's death ????

lizann

28-01-2017, 21:40

if she lasts another year not caught viewers will get tired, look at corrie with phelan

Perdita

22-03-2017, 17:54

Emmerdale spoiler: Emma Barton reveal will be a 'VERY big week' for ITV soap, star teases
Emmerdale's Joe Gill has teased a "very big week" for the ITV soap involving his onscreen mother Emma Barton.
The actor, who plays her son Finn, speculated about the family's reaction when they find out she's the reason their father James Barton (Bill Ward) is dead.
Speaking to press including Express.co.uk at the RTS Awards tonight, Joe opened up about whether Emma (Gillian Kearney) will get her comeuppance in the foreseeable future as well as changes in the Barton family.
Asked about how they will react to the shocking news, the soap regular commented: "You can imagine what Ross (Michael Parr) would do - go crazy - and even now Finn is starting to show signs of being a bit unhinged as well.
"If and when [they find out], you can be sure it would be a very, very big week for the show."
However, Joe warned Emmerdale fans that they can expect "frustration" when it comes to evil Emma, suggesting that the truth about that car crash will remain a secret for some while longer.
He continued: "Whether anyone in the village sees Emma's true self, how the audiences sees her is another guess.
"But, can the audience expect to be frustrated anytime soon? They sure can be - we'll see."
Emmerdale spoiler Emma Barton Finn Barton Joe Gill big weekITV
Joe, who first joined the long-running drama back in 2013, thinks Finn will "step up" now his dad is not alive.
He added: "There has been a lot of change within the family dynamic, our dad's gone and everyone has stepped up a gear.
"Pete (Anthony Quinlan) is the head, Finn used to be the baby but he's had to mature. We can expect him to come into himself a bit more and not hide behind the shadow of his family."

Perdita

25-03-2017, 05:46

Emmerdale's Emma Barton has escaped justice yet again – as it's been revealed that Faith Dingle didn't overhear her big confession after all.

Emma (Gillian Kearney) was left in a complete panic last night after Faith threatened to expose her true colours to the entire village.

As Faith (Sally Dexter) had eavesdropped on her new enemy praying at the church, Emma naturally assumed that she'd heard her loudly begging for forgiveness over her role in James's death.

In fact, Faith only heard the second half of the prayer (how convenient!) and still has no idea that Emma pushed James off the road bridge, causing his tragic demise last year.

Friday night's Emmerdale episode saw Faith attempt to blackmail Emma, demanding cash in exchange for her silence over her rival's dark side.

Although Emma thought Faith was threatening to reveal how James died, the only leverage she really had was Emma's drastic plan to attack her with a rock last night.

As it turned out, Emma quickly managed to regain the upper hand by spotting that Faith had a secret supply of pills stashed away in her handbag, which she clearly didn't want anyone to know about.

This left the two women at a stalemate, with both realising that it was best to protect each other's secrets and leave it there.

Emma was also massively relieved when the penny dropped that Faith knew far less than she'd originally thought, keeping her well and truly in the clear over James.

Faith told her: "Moira said that you were blaming yourself for James's death. Don't! His suicide was his choice, not your fault. You're still a blackmailing cow and I will brick you if you breathe a word to my family, but forgive yourself for him."

Emma's secret may be no closer to being revealed, but we might have slightly less time to wait until Faith's gets exposed. Next week's episodes feature an emotional heart-to-heart between Faith and her daughter Chas, so will we find out the truth about those pills?

Digital Spy

Perdita

04-04-2017, 17:30

The reveal that Emma Barton killed her husband James is a ticking timebomb and now, Emmerdale boss Iain MacLeod has hinted that it may be her attempt to trick Ashley Thomas that becomes her eventual downfall.
Fans have been wondering whether the video recorded of Emma’s conversation with Ashley, in which she deliberately bewildered him to convince him that he didn’t see her on the bridge when James fell.
And the Emmerdale chief has now confirmed that the footage will indeed come back to haunt Emma.
https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/03_11_emmerdale_2nd_ep_04.jpg?w=620&h=427&crop=1
Emmerdale boss reveals how killer Emma Barton gets her comeuppance?
(Picture: ITV)
Speaking to Metro.co.uk and others, he shared: ‘We were so thrilled with ourselves that we had come up with that device at the time because normally in soap, you get a year into a murder mystery and you have to go “oh, we need to invent some evidence now” and then sort of retcon its existence back into the show but we very deliberately put that in there as kind of unexploded bomb. It will prove to be significant…’
Could Emma’s days of getting away with murder finally be numbered – and might Ashley bring her down as his final good deed?

metro.co.uk

Perdita

25-04-2017, 08:25

Emma Barton's killer secret could finally be exposed on Emmerdale next week when the secret video which incriminates her is unearthed at last.

Emma (Gillian Kearney) is currently hiding one of the village's darkest secrets after causing the death of her husband James by pushing him off a road bridge in explosive scenes last year.

Although Emma has been able to keep her guilt under wraps for months now, there's still the ticking timebomb of the video from Ashley Thomas's camera which exposes her true colours.

Last year, Emma deliberately tried to confuse Ashley after he remembered seeing her on the road bridge with James before he fell.

Emma covered her tracks by exploiting Ashley's dementia, but unknown to everyone, her scheming was caught on a camera that Ashley had left running.

In a sign that Emma's comeuppance could be getting closer, next week's Emmerdale episodes see Laurel dig out the memory card from Ashley's camera when Arthur needs some cheering up.

By this point, a difficult week for Arthur has already seen him receive grief counselling from eccentric Lydia Hart, only to then face more heartache due to his hamster Rattles escaping.

With Arthur fearing that Rattles will die just like Ashley did, Laurel tries to calm him down by suggesting they watch a home video.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/16/768x504/gallery-soaps-emmerdale-lydia-arthur-bereavement-counselling-293820928u2i3-1.jpg
Lydia gives Arthur Thomas grief counselling in Emmerdale
© ITV

The video seems to cheer Arthur up, but just as Rattles reappears, the implicating footage of Ashley and Emma suddenly plays out on screen. Will anyone watch it, and if so, is this the moment Emma is rumbled?

Speaking to Digital Spy about the video recently, Emmerdale's producer Iain MacLeod commented: "We were so thrilled with ourselves that we came up with that device at the time.

"Normally in soap, you get about a year into a murder mystery and you realise that you need to invent some evidence, meaning you have to retcon its existence back into the show. But we very deliberately put that in there as an exploding bomb. It will prove to be significant."

Digital Spy

Debzyg

26-04-2017, 12:17

kiwigirl

29-04-2017, 09:10

What's the betting they'll miss the footage because they're busy with the hamster and we have to wait months before Laurel or anyone else watches it again and the truth comes out.

So I won't hold my breath that it's the big 'reveal'. They'll keep dragging this out :hmm:

It would be so funny if crazy Lydia discovers the truth. And TBH I'd rather have Lydia than Emma. At least Karen Blick is a funny comedic actress. JMOP.

alcapo11

29-04-2017, 11:50

It would be so funny if crazy Lydia discovers the truth. And TBH I'd rather have Lydia than Emma. At least Karen Blick is a funny comedic actress. JMOP.

I haven't laughed at one thing she's said yet, Gillian Kearney is different class.

tammyy2j

04-05-2017, 14:01

It would be so funny if crazy Lydia discovers the truth. And TBH I'd rather have Lydia than Emma. At least Karen Blick is a funny comedic actress. JMOP.

I think Lydia moves in with Laurel

Emma is going to battle Moira again and now also Adam

lizann

05-05-2017, 21:52

i wouldn't put it past emma to try and kill adam

Perdita

06-05-2017, 04:23

i wouldn't put it past emma to try and kill adam

Rumour has it she is going to kill Moira but I don´t see that happening

Perdita

08-05-2017, 13:58

http://rtlec.co.uk/latest-news/sad-news-for-emmerdale-fans-as-favourite-character-set-to-be-killed/

Emma to be killed?

If Emmerdale keeps on losing stars at this rate, they’ll have to close The Woolpack and sell off the farm’s livestock. It has been revealed that baddie Emma Barton is being killed off later this year — but star Gillian Kearney doesn’t want to go.

tammyy2j

09-05-2017, 15:42

Emmerdale has confirmed that Gillian Kearney is bowing out of her role as Emma Barton, but not until the end of the year – following recent speculation that she would be killed off this summer.

Rumours have been rife for a while now that Gillian's character Emma would be written out of the soap alongside Lawrence White, who is rumoured to be murdered by his grandson Lachlan.

Tabloid reports yesterday claimed that Emma's explosive exit would be as soon as this summer, bringing Gillian's dramatic time on the show to an end.

Emmerdale initially refused to comment on the story speculation, but has shed some light on the situation today (May 9), explaining that while Emma will be leaving the soap, she will be on our screens until the autumn.

It went on to say that the actress was prepared to leave at the end of her contract, but agreed to extend her stay to accommodate an explosive ending for Emma later in the year.

A spokesperson for Emmerdale told Digital Spy:"Gillian Kearney was intending to leave Emmerdale in May 2017. We asked her to extend her contract to play the last chapter of Emma Barton's story.

"Gillian was happy to stay with the programme to the end of the year in the knowledge she would be involved in a major storyline this autumn."

Emma arrived in the Dales back in 2015, but has been on borrowed time after causing last year's devastating road pile-up that led to James losing his life.

Perdita

10-05-2017, 19:45

Ever since Emmerdale villain Emma Barton caused a huge motorway pile-up and accidentally killed her own husband James in explosive scenes last year, it's been clear that she's on borrowed time in the Dales.

Sure enough, Emma's time on the soap is numbered after it was confirmed yesterday (May 10) that she'd be bowing out in a big storyline at the end of the year. But with so many rumours flying about, it's anyone's guess as to how her story will end. Will she be killed? Will she kill again? Or will she go to prison for her crimes? We've got a fair few theories:

1. She gets murdered by Lachlan

We all love a good old-fashioned soap rumour – and the most juicy one at the moment hints that Emma could meet a very grisly end. Reports have suggested that unhinged teenager Lachlan White is going to go on a killing spree, bumping off Emma and his grandad Lawrence in the process. With nothing confirmed, we definitely shouldn't take this as gospel, but we do know that Lawrence is definitely bowing out of the soap shortly, after actor John Bowe confirmed it on Twitter. What's more, he seemed to imply that the door wasn't being left open for Lawrence – adding weight to the Lachlan story speculation.

However, Emmerdale bosses are now stating that a change of plan will see Gillian Kearney stay on our screens until the end of the year, so if that was the initial exit for Emma, there is every chance it might not be anymore…

2. She dies in a road accident

History loves to repeat itself in Soapland – so what if Emma meets a similar fate to her late husband James? James met a grisly end when Emma sent him flying over the edge of a footbridge last October – and his death has haunted her ever since. We know Emma will be bowing out of the show in the autumn, and we also know that Emmerdale loves a stunt around that time of the year. Could the two collide when Emma dies in a road accident – just like James did?

3. Laurel goes to the police after watching the tape

Oh, the infamous tape. It's the ticking timebomb safely tucked away in the Thomas household – and it could explode at any moment. We keep being teased that the damning footage hinting at Emma's guilt over James's death will be unearthed eventually – but as usual, those soap Gods are certainly keen to keep us waiting. Emma's downfall finally looked imminent last week when Ashley's son Arthur started to watch the video, but she escaped justice again when the schoolboy had a change of heart.

But we shouldn't lose patience just yet because Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod recently confirmed that the all-important video will spark a big new storyline for Laurel in the not-too-distant future. So, could Laurel be the one to watch the video? Will she take it straight to the police? Will this lead to Emma being arrested? It's certainly a possibility. And a likely one at that.

4. She goes mad and kills again

Forget the video, Emma is a bit of a ticking timebomb herself. She's probably the most unpredictable villain in Soapland right now, and it's almost entirely impossible to predict her next move. But it's also entirely possible that she will kill again. Considering James was the supposed love of her life, and she killed him, is anyone really safe in the Dales? As her exit looms closer, could the pressure of her secrets cause her to lose the plot? Who would be next in line? Luckily, we can't see Emma getting away with murder again, but we still think those Emmerdale residents should be afraid. Very afraid.

5. Moira catches her out

They've never really seen eye-to-eye, but Emma and Moira's feud has resurfaced with a vengeance recently, leaving fans fearful of what's coming next. Emma vowed revenge on her old enemy Moira when she forced Ross to give up his share of the farm earlier this week (he did steal from her, after all). But what's even more worrying is Emma's eerie warning that Moira won't see this revenge coming.

While there is no doubt that Moira is a tough cookie, we definitely wouldn't want to be in her shoes given what Emma is capable of. But we also aren't putting it past sharp-thinking Moira to rumble Emma's evil plan – and the rest. Let's not forget that Moira played a big part in the circumstances that led up to James's death, and she'd undoubtedly want justice for her former lover. And with their colourful history, what would be more of a fitting ending than Moira bringing Emma down once and for all?

6. Her sons turn against her

Everyone knows that Emma's sons are her Achilles heel, but we don't hold out much hope of the Bartons living happily ever after once the truth about James comes out. Emma has her boys firmly under her spell right now, but we can't see them wanting to play family charades with her when they discover that she killed their beloved dad. Losing Peter, Ross and Finn is what Emma fears the most – and we can't see her sticking around for long if she does.

7. She goes on the run

She's not the first (and won't be the last) soap character to go on the run in a bid to escape an impending prison sentence. If the walls finally start to close in on Emma, it's unlikely she will sit back and let the police lead her to a cell. Having Emma escape the law for a final time would be a frustrating, but fitting, end to Emma's story. And we are sure that Andy Sugden could give her some tips on hiding places...

Digital Spy

lizann

25-06-2017, 23:48

talk of emma getting killed off in live episode by laurel or finn

alcapo11

25-06-2017, 23:50

talk of emma getting killed off in live episode by laurel or finn

I think Ross is the most likely to do it, it would actually be quite fitting given that she almost killed him as a child.

Perdita

26-06-2017, 04:02

I dare say her previous attempt at killing James will go with her to her grave but I sincerely hope that the truth about how James died will be revealed to all

indigodance

26-06-2017, 08:14

I often wonder if she had anything to do with Hollys death .... its was quite spiteful with Moria leading up to those weeks... the thought of her spiking Holly with drugs ... cant shift from my mind ..???

SomersetSunShin

26-06-2017, 09:55

RUMOUR has it that Emma Barton {played by Gillian Kearney} gets killed off towards Christmas. Adam Barton {played by Adam Thomas} leaves Emmerdale early January 2018 as confirmed by the show.

ITV Spokesperson has DENIED any LIVE SHOW Episode of Emmerdale for Emma Barton death http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/25/emmerdale-plans-live-episode-to-kill-off-a-main-character-6733943/

Perdita

26-06-2017, 17:26

Not happening according to Emmerdale
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a831661/emmerdale-live-episode-summer-plans-denied/

tammyy2j

12-07-2017, 16:46

I think she have to make a full confession of all her bad deeds and she could as she has become now very religious for everything to come out

Perdita

01-08-2017, 07:47

Emmerdale's Ross Barton may be drawn into his mum's dark secrets next week, after overhearing a very suspicious conversation.

Ross's mother Emma (Gillian Kearney) has already faced a difficult few weeks with Laurel Thomas on her case, but that could be nothing compared to dealing with probing questions from her bad boy son.

Next week's Emmerdale episodes see Laurel try a different tactic with Emma – apologising for her recent intrusive behaviour and promising to drop her public vendetta against her.

Laurel explains that while they both know the truth behind what's been going on, she's prepared to leave things as they are – although she also plays the religious card by preying on Emma's own guilt and conscience.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/30/768x495/gallery-soaps-emmerdale-1-laurel-emma-truce-2fhz5k0jpdb1nvgustssx-1.jpg
Laurel Thomas tries to make peace with Emma Barton in Emmerdale
© ITV

Stunned by what she's hearing from Laurel, an emotional Emma makes an incriminating remark before suddenly bursting into tears – but she's completely unaware that Ross is eavesdropping on the conversation.

As Ross is left to ponder over what he's heard, could the truth about James's death be about to come out? Could Ross now finish off what Laurel couldn't?

While we'll have to stay tuned to find out exactly what happens next, it's clear that Emma's storyline is picking up the pace ahead of her upcoming exit from the show.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/29/768x566/gallery-soaps-emmerdale-2-emma-unnerves-laurel-wzaowzzchgu4vbtqol12-3-1.jpg
Emma Barton unnerves Laurel Thomas in Emmerdale
© ITV

Emmerdale bosses recently confirmed that Emma will be bowing out later in the year, but not before some final dramatic storylines for her character.

Back in May, an Emmerdale spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Gillian Kearney was intending to leave Emmerdale in May 2017. We asked her to extend her contract to play the last chapter of Emma Barton's story.

"Gillian was happy to stay with the programme to the end of the year in the knowledge she would be involved in a major storyline this autumn."

Digital Spy

tammyy2j

01-08-2017, 16:49

I like the idea of Ross teaming with Laurel to get his mother Emma, it would have come full circle as Emma tried to kill him as a child and his arrival car jacking Laurel

alcapo11

01-08-2017, 16:57

I like the idea of Ross teaming with Laurel to get his mother Emma, it would have come full circle as Emma tried to kill him as a child and his arrival car jacking Laurel

Knowing Emmerdale and how random the couples have been, this will probably lead to Ross and Laurel getting it on.

Perdita

08-08-2017, 11:30

Emmerdale's Emma Barton makes a shocking confession next week as she tells her son Finn that she was on the road bridge when his dad James suffered his deadly fall.

Emma (Gillian Kearney) has always insisted that she was nowhere near the motorway when James had his fatal accident last year, but she finally crumbles next week when Finn gets suspicious of her.

Another huge week for the Bartons begins when Finn decides to clear all of their family's belongings from Wylie's Farm.

Finn's decision immediately leaves Emma terrified, as she held James prisoner at the farm before he died and she knows there may still be evidence of his ordeal hidden away there.

Sure enough, when Emma pays a visit to the farm, she finds a defiant note that James wrote at the time, which reads: "I Do Not".

Finn is confused to spot his mum anxiously hiding the note and later finds it for himself after searching through her pockets back at home.

When questioned by Finn, Emma has to admit that James wrote the strange message, but she gets so upset about it that he decides not to ask any more questions.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/31/768x432/gallery-soaps-emmerdale-1-emma-finn-farm-clue-3ljcgpj1lrisr7zoze-1.jpg
Emma Barton gets caught by Finn in Emmerdale
© ITV

Later on, Emma slips up for a second time when Finn overhears her telling bride-to-be Leyla Harding that she no longer has her own wedding dress.

Emmerdale fans know that Emma was wearing the dress when she had her fateful showdown with James on the road bridge, but Finn can't understand why she wouldn't have it anymore and doesn't believe her excuses when he questions her again.

Under pressure from Finn to reveal all, Emma comes clean about how she was on the road bridge when James fell – so is she about to tell her son the whole story?

Or can she somehow convince Finn that there's an innocent explanation for her presence on the bridge and her subsequent lies?

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/31/768x486/gallery-soaps-emmerdale-2-finn-demands-answers-25qjv9ektd5v0rz3dj-1.jpg
Finn Barton wants answers from Emma in Emmerdale

Joe Gill, who plays Finn, revealed: "Once Finn finds the note from James, it's a really interesting one and it's going to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. At some points, the viewers won't even know what Finn thinks of it. There's a million things spinning around in his head about what it could mean.

"Emma's comment about the wedding dress is also a step too far. Emma and Finn have had conversations about the dress before and the history of it. Finn thinks that it's one thing that Emma would keep and he just finds it a bit too unbelievable that she would get rid of it."

Although Emmerdale fans will have to tune in next week to find out whether Finn will finally see his mum's true colours, Joe has offered some early thoughts on how he would react to her guilty secrets.

Joe explained: "I don't think Finn would ever be able to forgive her. We've seen his character take a slight turn earlier in the year with the stalker storyline, so who knows what he's thinking deep down?

"There's so much confusion in his world right now, so he wouldn't know who to turn to, or who to trust, if Emma has lied to him like this.

"All of us in the Barton family have been really looking forward to the truth coming out about Emma. As actors, it's something that we really want to do and we've got some really good stuff to come. I'm looking forward to what's coming up!"

Digital Spy

tammyy2j

08-08-2017, 14:39

If Finn airs his suspicions with Ross they will know the truth as Emma will crack if both question her unless Finn will cover for her

Perdita

08-08-2017, 17:13

If Finn airs his suspicions with Ross they will know the truth as Emma will crack if both question her unless Finn will cover for her

I think Ross would cover for her more than Finn .. he is the weakest link http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/wink/smileys-wink-619022.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)

Perdita

16-08-2017, 17:57

Emmerdale's producer Iain MacLeod has spoken out about Emma Barton's exit storyline for the first time, promising a "poignant" ending for the troubled character.

The ITV soap confirmed in May that Emma would be leaving in a dramatic autumn plot, but official details since then have been few and far between.

With Emma still harbouring her guilt over the untimely death of her husband James, fans have been wondering whether she'll end up behind bars, or if karma will catch up with her in the form of a shock death.

MacLeod has now told TV Times: "There's a character in John Steinbeck's classic novel Of Mice and Men called Lennie, who loves mice so much he keep squashing them – and I feel that Emma is like that.

"She's got this pathological need to squeeze everything she loves so hard that it ends up dying on her.

"That trait will come back poignantly as part of her exit storyline."

Could the show's top boss be hinting that Emma's exit will spark the destruction of the whole Barton family, after her desperate attempts to keep them all together over the past few months?

Or could it just mean that they'll all turn against her forever, leaving her alone and isolated again just like she's always dreaded?

When Emmerdale first announced Emma's exit, they revealed that Gillian Kearney had extended her contract after being promised a huge final storyline – so it's sure to be one to watch this autumn.

An Emmerdale spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Gillian Kearney was intending to leave Emmerdale in May 2017. We asked her to extend her contract to play the last chapter of Emma Barton's story.

"Gillian was happy to stay with the programme to the end of the year in the knowledge she would be involved in a major storyline this autumn."

Digital Spy

Perdita

26-09-2017, 16:51

Emmerdale unearths Emma Barton and Ashley Thomas's secret video as her downfall is finally here
Gabby will soon play the incriminating footage.
Emmerdale star Gillian Kearney has revealed that Emma Barton and Ashley Thomas's secret video will be played again.
Emma was caught on camera last year as she ruthlessly used Ashley's dementia to her advantage, wanting him to forget about seeing her on the road bridge when James suffered his fatal fall.
Although Emma has since seized the memory card which contains the secret footage, she clearly hasn't done enough to cover her tracks as Gabby Thomas gets her hands on it this week.
This sows the seeds for some explosive scenes next week as Emma goes completely out of control and leaves lives hanging in the balance, knowing there's nothing to lose as time is up for her.
Speaking about the drama to come, Gillian revealed: "Emma panics when her secrets come out. Finn finds out the truth through Gabby. He pays a visit to the church, where Gabby has put on the tape that shows Emma manipulating Ashley.
"Afterwards, Finn threatens to tell the other Barton boys, and Emma knows it's all over for her. Finn warns Emma that if she doesn't tell Ross and Pete the truth, he's going to tell them himself. Emma admits to Finn that she did push James and he can't live with that."
After begging Finn for some time to put her affairs in order, Emma pays a visit to Moira's farm. Events then take a horrifying turn as the former love rivals find themselves going head-to-head in a burning barn.
We know that at least one Emmerdale character will be killed off next week – and it could well be Moira unless Emma is prepared to save her when she needs help the most.
Gillian continued: "Emma tells Finn that there's something she needs to do first. She goes to Moira to make her answer for what she's done. Emma blames Moria for everything – she even blames her for the reason she lost her temper and pushed James off the bridge in the first place.
"Emma is angry with Moira and bitter that she was the one who always seemed to be enough for James. So she goes to Moira for a sense of peace and to put it all to bed. Emma wants to tell her that she pushed James, but that it was Moira's fault. She wants the two women to share the guilt, really.
"The stunt scenes were really good fun to film. We were nervous as we knew it was going to be a long filming block, but it was really fun too and the director, Tony Prescott, was fantastic.
"He made us feel safe and he gave us room to play. Whatever we wanted to do instinctively, he would accommodate it. We weren't limited and he let us trust our instincts."

Perdita

30-09-2017, 18:16

Online rumours she commits suicide after killing Finn ...:angry: if true

deeCee

30-09-2017, 18:32

So she's not going to get any comeuppance at all then, or is McLeod saying that death in itself is a punishment? :angry:

If so, what the hell has Finn done wrong? :(:crying:

Perdita

30-09-2017, 18:48

So she's not going to get any comeuppance at all then, or is McLeod saying that death in itself is a punishment? :angry:

If so, what the hell has Finn done wrong? :(:crying:

He knows she killed his Dad by pushing him off the bridge ..

lizann

02-10-2017, 14:16

will chas ever discover emma thrashed the pub that she was not ill again

Perdita

02-10-2017, 14:39

will chas ever discover emma thrashed the pub that she was not ill again

Doubt it .. Finn found out, didn't he? And unless he spills the beans before he dies, Emma will take that to her grave

lizann

02-10-2017, 15:09

Doubt it .. Finn found out, didn't he? And unless he spills the beans before he dies, Emma will take that to her grave

does finn know that too, he covered up too much for her and his thanks she kills him

Perdita

02-10-2017, 16:45

does finn know that too, he covered up too much for her and his thanks she kills him

I think he did find out, I am sure he found out about Emma ruining Chas's passport and never said anything to anyone .... I was very disappointed with him at the time as I had hoped he would have told others in the family

lizann

02-10-2017, 17:30

I think he did find out, I am sure he found out about Emma ruining Chas's passport and never said anything to anyone .... I was very disappointed with him at the time as I had hoped he would have told others in the family

did james know that too about the passport

Perdita

02-10-2017, 17:37

did james know that too about the passport

I am not sure but I think he did .. I remember hoping he would dump Emma after finding this out but for some reason he stayed ...

lizann

02-10-2017, 18:58

chas and laurel both missing from emma comeuppance exit

SomersetSunShin

02-10-2017, 23:30

chas and laurel both missing from emma comeuppance exit

yeah Laurel and Chas should have been in the Emma Barton comeuppance exit from the beginning as in 2015 Emma was responsible for locking Chas in the cellar whilst the gas was leaking from the gas bottles, she was responsible for making Chas think she had smashed up the pub on more than one occasion, she was responsible for sending Chas into panic attacks, making Chas sleep walk and grab a knife and take it back to bed with her, Emma also left all the beer , larger, soft drinks and taps running downstairs in the pub when Cain was banging on the front door to be let in and Emma was responsible for Chas having voices in her head causing her to stab Diane and Aaron bottling James over the head in the pub because James was cheating on Chas with Emma. in 2017 Emma triggered off the Motorway Pile Up accident which involved Ashley / Paddy / Rhona / Aaron & Robert / Adam / Victoria Sugden / Ross Barton / Pete Barton and James Barton{who died} and Lachlan White from the side lines, Emma was also manipulating Ashley on camera for a long time after the accident.

alcapo11

03-10-2017, 11:25

yeah Laurel and Chas should have been in the Emma Barton comeuppance exit from the beginning as in 2015 Emma was responsible for locking Chas in the cellar whilst the gas was leaking from the gas bottles, she was responsible for making Chas think she had smashed up the pub on more than one occasion, she was responsible for sending Chas into panic attacks, making Chas sleep walk and grab a knife and take it back to bed with her, Emma also left all the beer , larger, soft drinks and taps running downstairs in the pub when Cain was banging on the front door to be let in and Emma was responsible for Chas having voices in her head causing her to stab Diane and Aaron bottling James over the head in the pub because James was cheating on Chas with Emma. in 2017 Emma triggered off the Motorway Pile Up accident which involved Ashley / Paddy / Rhona / Aaron & Robert / Adam / Victoria Sugden / Ross Barton / Pete Barton and James Barton{who died} and Lachlan White from the side lines, Emma was also manipulating Ashley on camera for a long time after the accident.

IMO, Emma's exit should've only included her boys, it shouldn't have been turned into a surprise Moira is pregnant reveal. I'd also put good money on the aftermath being all about Moira rather than Ross and Pete, they'll probably get a few scenes then disappear for a few weeks.

Perdita

03-10-2017, 12:35

IMO, Emma's exit should've only included her boys, it shouldn't have been turned into a surprise Moira is pregnant reveal. I'd also put good money on the aftermath being all about Moira rather than Ross and Pete, they'll probably get a few scenes then disappear for a few weeks.

They have to bury Finn and their mum first ... so they should feature fair bit for a couple of weeks before they might take a break ..

lizann

05-10-2017, 19:32

will anyone find the written confession, how easy is it for emma to get back to the village

lizann

09-10-2017, 02:31

the more i think about it i am not happy with her death she should have been arrested and admitted to all her bad doings, let her sons confront her

kiwigirl

12-10-2017, 09:09

Ross & Pete have made arrangements to bury their baby brother, but will they bury Emma? And where will she be buried?

Perdita

12-10-2017, 09:56

Ross & Pete have made arrangements to bury their baby brother, but will they bury Emma? And where will she be buried?

Local cemetery, I expect, once police have released the body for burial, probably together with James in same grave

Kim

12-10-2017, 10:23

Doubt Ross will want Emma buried with James as he's convinced of her guilt, I'd guess it depends on where Pete stands on it.

Perhaps Emma's body hasn't been released yet, it could still be needed for tests.

Glad they haven't opted for a double funeral given the situation.

tammyy2j

12-10-2017, 12:02

As the police did not find a suicide note they may be thinking murder so her body will not be released yet and yes I do think Ross will not want her buried with Finn and James but Pete may want

Perdita

12-10-2017, 19:40

Emmerdale has just launched an explosive new whodunit storyline by revealing that Emma Barton was murdered.

Emma appeared to take her own life last week when she fell from a viaduct, but the police have now discovered that the true explanation is much more sinister.

In tense scenes just broadcast in the first of Thursday's episodes, police disrupted Finn Barton's funeral day by breaking the bad news to Pete and Ross.

Apologising for the bad timing, a police detective told the Barton brothers: "There's been a few changes since the post-mortem. We no longer think she was on the viaduct alone. So I'm sure you both know what that means. We're now launching a murder investigation."

Digital Spy can now confirm that this marks the beginning of a major new Emmerdale storyline set to run over the next few weeks, inviting viewers to speculate over "Who Killed Emma?"

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media at a recent Emmerdale press event, show producer Iain MacLeod explained: "Now we've revealed Emma's death as a 'whodunit', there's lots of characters to point the finger at.

"Emma's trodden on so many people's toes in the village, that there's no shortage of potential suspects."

We already know that Ross Barton is hiding something about Emma's death, as he was near the viaduct at the time of the grisly incident and hasn't told an
Others – such as Pete Barton, Cain Dingle, Adam Barton, Moira Dingle, Gabby Thomas and Faith Dingle – all have their own possible motives for wanting to get rid of Emma. Many of them have already been behaving suspiciously in recent episodes.

We also can't forget the mystery of Emma's missing suicide note – could one of the suspects have it? Could it have caused the killer to seek her out and get revenge?

Digital Spy

I just hope they don`t drag this out for a year or more .. please :wall: :nono:

Debzyg

12-10-2017, 21:14

I’m still not convinced she was pushed to be honest. And I feel like the only way she was is if she didnt have the bottle to do it herself and she asked Ross to do it when he found her.

I’m still wondering if Gabby has the letter....

kiwigirl

12-10-2017, 21:16

Emmerdale has just launched an explosive new whodunit storyline by revealing that Emma Barton was murdered.

I just hope they don`t drag this out for a year or more .. please :wall: :nono:

Iain MacLeod "major new Emmerdale storyline set to run over the next few weeks" yeah right so it may not be a year, but would probably run into the next few months. And Harriet's name was missing from the "whodunit" list, after all she was the one that found the baby first. So how do we know if she didn't hide the suicide note?

Kim

12-10-2017, 21:47

What's the betting Laurel ends up getting accused when she returns? It would be a good way to try and stay under the radar, being away beforehand, coming back to do the deed and then disappearing for a bit longer.

Since they've called it a whodunnit, I hope Ross isn't the guilty party as it would be so predictable, both because he seemed the most obvious from the outset (and still now) and because of that period where he was responsible for everything.

lizann

12-10-2017, 22:00

ross too obvious think it pete

Kim

12-10-2017, 22:18

ross too obvious think it pete

I did originally think that but then I was thinking, does it tie in with how he was when he thought he'd killed Ross? I can't really remember it now but wasn't he cracking up moreso than now? Unless that's another element of his personality transplant...

kiwigirl

12-10-2017, 23:56

lizann

14-10-2017, 00:02

faith a suspect, why, she was at the hospital with victoria

Debzyg

14-10-2017, 07:13

If Ross saw her there then surely he would’ve seen someone else there. So either he did actually see her jump or he saw who pushed her and is covering as he thought she deserved it - thats if they aren’t being predictable in making it him.

But when she fell it didn’t look like she’d been pushed. It looked more like she’d just let herself fall. There was no panic in her face like there would be if someone pushed you. So I’m still thinking she did just top herself and they’re making a whole thing out of someone pushing her. The letter will probably turn up to show she was about to commit suicide so the police may change their theory and we’ll find out that the marks on her arms were from someone (Ross?) actually trying to stop her jumping not from shoving her over the edge. That’s my theory at the moment - it’s subject to change :D

Also the scratches they found on her from a few days before could’ve possibly been from her scuffle with Gabby maybe?

kiwigirl

14-10-2017, 07:35

Perdita

14-10-2017, 07:47

Debzyg

17-10-2017, 18:13

That is what I thought at the time .. she looked ready to go to be with James and Finn ... I would have expected her to have a look of surprise at least .... lets hope this storyline gets concluded sooner rather than later

Well you would think wouldn’t you? She looked serene! Like she was ready to be with James & Finn.

Debzyg

17-10-2017, 18:18

IMO: Its a stupid angle I.M wanted to turn into a "whodunit" BS. Dragging this story out. He should have left this story as a suicide, as it was a fitting death for Emma to die alone with the ghosts of Finn & James. The whole murder story line needs to end asap, its becoming tedious.

Totally agree. I said the same thing when the police said it was a suspected murder. A fitting end for her would’ve just been the suicide - her only perceived way out of the mess she was in and to deal with grief of killing not only her husband but her youngest son. And does anyone really care who killed her if she was pushed? I’m just glad the witch is dead finally! If someone did kill her then just give them a medal and move on to the next storyline :lol:

tammyy2j

18-10-2017, 12:58

Maybe she was too coward to jump herself and wanted assistance in a push :p

Perdita

24-10-2017, 05:21

Emmerdale has confirmed the seven official suspects in the 'Who Killed Emma Barton?' storyline.

Emma was pushed off a viaduct by a mystery culprit earlier this month and after weeks of speculation, the ITV soap is now helping us to figure out who the murderer is.

As this brand new photo shows, the seven suspects are Laurel Thomas, Pete Barton, Gabby Thomas, Ross Barton, Cain Dingle, Moira Dingle and Adam Barton.

Six of these suspects have already seemed pretty dodgy in recent episodes, but the major revelation is the inclusion of Laurel – who's been lying about being far away from the village when the murder took place.

Here's all you need to know about the suspects and their motives:

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a841324/emmerdale-spoilers-who-killed-emma-barton-suspects/

Debzyg

24-10-2017, 09:12

kiwigirl

24-10-2017, 09:44

Are they going to do the whole ‘make it so obvious it’s this person we think it can’t be that person but it actually is that person’ thing like they did with Zak when he beat up Cain? :rolleyes:

I.M is prolonging Emma's death making it more meaningful with the "whodunit" SL. Apparently Laurel was in the village on the day of, it cant be her. But not even I'm immune to guessing who murdered Emma. I was thinking it was the doctor for some strange reason, my imagination is running away with me.

And with the "flash-back" coming up, I hope we get see just what Cain & Moira got up to.:hmm:

tammyy2j

24-10-2017, 11:49

I.M is prolonging Emma's death making it more meaningful with the "whodunit" SL. Apparently Laurel was in the village on the day of, it cant be her. But not even I'm immune to guessing who murdered Emma. I was thinking it was the doctor for some strange reason, my imagination is running away with me.

And with the "flash-back" coming up, I hope we get see just what Cain & Moira got up to.:hmm:

I thought Laurel is away with her sister Caroline?

Perdita

04-11-2017, 05:54

I thought Laurel is away with her sister Caroline?

She was

Perdita

04-11-2017, 05:54

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a842214/emmerdale-spoilers-who-killed-emma-barton-suspect-interviews/

More clues but they are dragging it out and out and out ..... :(

tammyy2j

07-11-2017, 14:07

Emma has marks and bruises from a fight, this could have happened before her "jump", was their evidence on the viaduct she was pushed?

Perdita

07-11-2017, 14:20

Emma has marks and bruises from a fight, this could have happened before her "jump", was their evidence on the viaduct she was pushed?

Bound to have marks and bruises from her fight with Moira in the barn ... Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that Emma did not jump because even Phil Schofield commented on the serene look on her face when she was falling down ....

tammyy2j

07-11-2017, 14:32

Bound to have marks and bruises from her fight with Moira in the barn ... Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that Emma did not jump because even Phil Schofield commented on the serene look on her face when she was falling down ....

Emma asked Pete to push her :p

Perdita

08-11-2017, 04:43

Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod has revealed when viewers will learn who really killed Emma Barton – and the good news is, they won't have to wait long to find out whodunnit.

Show bosses have named seven potential suspects in the mystery, which began when Emma was pushed from a viaduct by an unknown culprit last month.

Moira Dingle actress Natalie J Robb previously revealed to Digital Spy that the cast were filming different endings to preserve the secrecy surrounding the storyline.

And now, the show's boss has confirmed that fans will definitely know who killed Emma... before Christmas.

"We'll find out who did it before Christmas," he told TV Times.

"Will the killer strike again? If you've already committed a murder, you'd go to any lengths to cover it up – that's what got Emma into this mess in the first place."

During the interview, MacLeod also teased the possibility that there could well be another victim before the killer reveals his or herself.

So, yeah. It probably won't be a Merry Christmas down on the Dales.

Digital Spy

tammyy2j

22-11-2017, 14:23

Emma killer, kills again?

Perdita

02-12-2017, 11:40

Emmerdale has shared some tantalising new details of how and when Emma Barton's killer will be revealed.

Fans have been speculating over the show's murder mystery since October, when Emma was pushed to her death from a viaduct by a mystery culprit.

It's now been confirmed that the big reveal episodes will air on Thursday, December 14 – giving viewers an early treat in the run-up to Christmas.

The dramatic double bill will be set on the day of Emma's funeral, which sees local vicar Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) overseeing the service.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/48/768x511/gallery-1512180971-soaps-emmerdale-emma-barton-funeral-1-1.jpg
Harriet Finch takes charge at Emma Barton's funeral in Emmerdale
© ITV

Harriet is keen to give Emma a respectful send-off despite knowing that attendance will be low, but it won't just be events in the present day that grab our attention.

As the day of the funeral plays out, Emmerdale will air a series of special flashback scenes showing what really happened on the day of Emma's death.

With the potential suspects all looking shiftier than ever, Emmerdale will finally reveal the truth – who killed Emma Barton?

Emmerdale bosses have previously named Laurel Thomas, Pete Barton, Gabby Thomas, Ross Barton, Cain Dingle, Moira Dingle and Adam Barton as the main suspects in the mystery.

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/48/768x453/gallery-1512181016-soaps-emmerdale-emma-barton-funeral-1-2.jpg

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/48/768x489/gallery-1512181057-soaps-emmerdale-emma-barton-funeral-1-3.jpg

Digital Spy

lizann

13-12-2017, 23:11

arthur?

http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/13/emmerdale-spoilers-arthur-thomas-unmasked-emma-bartons-killer-shocking-twist-7156072/