Emmerdale Spoilers 4th - 8th May 2015

[Perdita]

7173 Monday 4 May 7pm – 7.30pm

Laurel lashes out at Marlon
Belle gets a surprise offer
Carly makes amends with Bob

7174 Tuesday 5 May 7pm – 7.30pm

Dan insists he needs to be near his kids
Laurel’s ashamed by her own behaviour
Carly antagonises Brenda

7175 Wednesday 6 May 7pm – 7.30pm

Cain is angered by Laurel
Amelia goes missing
Carly does her best to win Brenda over

7176 Thursday 7 May 7pm - 7.30pm

Cain’s adamant Laurel must go
Bernice is infuriated by Tracy
Kerry’s determined to be super-mum

7177 Thursday 7 May 8pm – 8.30pm

Laurel’s actions have awful consequences
Emma concocts a plan to keep James from Chas
Tracy talks Val into taking her back

7178 Friday 8 May 7pm – 7.30pm

Marlon’s horrified to learn Laurel’s taken the kids
James asks Chas for another chance
Alicia’s horrified by Lachlan’s news

[tammyy2j]

Laurel moves in with Cain and Moira why?

[Perdita]

Marlon kicks her out because she can't stop boozing???

[Serena Williams]

Wow this is so disappointing the cast of Emmerdale is far too large. Looks like this week is a boring one. The B list characters like Marlon and laurel getting the spotlight.

[lizann]

rehab for laurel cleaning out cows and pigs and sheep on farm

[Perdita]

Wow this is so disappointing the cast of Emmerdale is far too large. Looks like this week is a boring one. The B list characters like Marlon and laurel getting the spotlight.

Well, will be reduced by a fair few in the summer ...

[Perdita]

Wow this is so disappointing the cast of Emmerdale is far too large. Looks like this week is a boring one. The B list characters like Marlon and laurel getting the spotlight.

Well, will be reduced by a fair few in the summer ...

[maidmarian]

Well, will be reduced by a fair few in the summer ...

Lets hope they are the "right" ones-tho no
doubt opinions will vary!!

[maidmarian]

Well, will be reduced by a fair few in the summer ...

Lets hope they are the "right" ones-tho no
doubt opinions will vary!!

[alan45]

Wow this is so disappointing the cast of Emmerdale is far too large. Looks like this week is a boring one. The B list characters like Marlon and laurel getting the spotlight.

Alcholism is a good storyline and Laurel never had the hallmarks of one beforehand

[alan45]

Wow this is so disappointing the cast of Emmerdale is far too large. Looks like this week is a boring one. The B list characters like Marlon and laurel getting the spotlight.

Alcholism is a good storyline and Laurel never had the hallmarks of one beforehand

[tammyy2j]

Marlon kicks her out because she can't stop boozing???

But why does she move in with Moira and Cain, they are not good friends and Moira's nephew did car jack her, would she not move in with Kerry or Ashley?

[lizann]

Alcholism is a good storyline and Laurel never had the hallmarks of one beforehand

she had the storyline, of the baby dying cot death and baby swap

[lizann]

Alcholism is a good storyline and Laurel never had the hallmarks of one beforehand

she had the storyline, of the baby dying cot death and baby swap

[maidmarian]

she had the storyline, of the baby dying cot death and baby swap

Well she was younger then-more resilient??
And she wasnt with Marlon then !! But she
was with Ashley ( who looks& acts as old
as her Dad to me-but I know they have a lot
of fans as a couple)You make a valid point tho.

More seriously tho- I do think alcoholism
is a subject that bears coverage as it can
devastate lives( not just of the alcoholic)
emotionally job- wise and financially.
Whether a soap can do it justice is another
matter.

If it were caused mainly by lifes big problems
it might be easier to understand but from
what little I know - it seems sometimes its
that its relatively small things or nothing apparent
that tips the scales from someone who enjoys
a drink to becoming an alcoholic.
Have to see what reasons ED comes up with
in Laurels case.!

She seems to have had an unsettled childhood
and to have been daggers drawn with her mother.
Another theory?? the problems start buliding in
childhood .

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Perdita]

Was it not Marlon's reaction to Donna's return to the village with April and his behaviour towards her after Donna's death that got Laurel drinking more ??

[maidmarian]

Was it not Marlon's reaction to Donna's return to the village with April and his behaviour towards her after Donna's death that got Laurel drinking more ??

Yes- I think there are a lot of contributory
factors.And she wasnt very happy with Marlon
for some time prior to that.
Alcoholism a complex subject and nobody seems
able to really pinpoint causes.
When shown on other soaps usually the portrayal
of the alcoholic is good but dont really get to
the causes.
They are saying Laurels story will be a long
and complex one- if that happens then it
will reflect true life !

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Perdita]

Round-up:

When Marlon rounds on Laurel and accuses her of being an alcoholic, she snaps and hits him hard across the face. Laurel agrees to see the doctor but is shocked when he refers her to a detox centre. Marlon relents and tries to tell her that he is proud that she is finally getting help – but is she being entirely truthful? When Harriet and Ashley realise that a bottle of wine is missing they fear the worst and it begins to look as if Marlon and Laurel’s marriage is over for good. As the Spencers make plans to move nearer to Sean, Kerry tells Dan that he needs to stick around if he is to support his family financially. But he is heartbroken to be losing Amelia. As he watches Ali and Ruby pack up the house, he comes to a decision. Moira deduces that Vanessa is pregnant when she sees her acting awkwardly around Adam and Victoria – and Adam is worried when Moira tells him that soon everyone will realise the truth. Finn is feeling low as Darren has found someone else, so Val suggests that he take himself off to Portugal for the summer and help Paul run his bar. When Bernice loses her watch she immediately suspects Tracy and calls Nicola in Dubai. Nicola is furious to hear that Tracy has moved in and hits the roof, telling Jimmy to get rid of her. Chas and Aaron’s evening out is interrupted by the presence of James and Emma. The atmosphere is frosty, but just how far will Emma go to hang on to her man?

[tammyy2j]

April coming in to Marlon's life and Donna's death I think all contributed to Laurel drinking more heavily sometimes Laurel is jealous of little April to me taking all Marlon's affections

[Perdita]

Over on Emmerdale, Laurel Dingle will snap and lash out at her husband Marlon as her problems with alcohol escalate.

Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is about to hit rock bottom, as she nearly dies by choking on her own vomit after drinking three bottles of wine when she should be looking after Arthur and April.

When Cain learns about Laurel's troubles, he doesn't mince his words and abruptly tells Marlon (Mark Charnock) not to waste his life on her.

Later, Laurel is horrified when she learns that social services are getting involved and doesn't receive any support from Marlon, who is too angry to comfort her.

However, when Marlon calls Laurel an alcoholic, she is horrified and snaps, hitting him hard across the face. Will her violent actions finally force her to get help?
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Laurel is horrified when Marlon calls her an alcoholic
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Marlon calls Laurel an alcoholic
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Marlon is at the end of his tether with Laurel
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Marlon is at the end of his tether with Laurel
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Laurel hits Marlon
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Laurel hits Marlon

Laurel snaps and hits Marlon
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Marlon is stunned

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, May 4 at 7pm on ITV.

[Zally]

Round-up:

When Marlon rounds on Laurel and accuses her of being an alcoholic, she snaps and hits him hard across the face. Laurel agrees to see the doctor but is shocked when he refers her to a detox centre. Marlon relents and tries to tell her that he is proud that she is finally getting help – but is she being entirely truthful? When Harriet and Ashley realise that a bottle of wine is missing they fear the worst and it begins to look as if Marlon and Laurel’s marriage is over for good. As the Spencers make plans to move nearer to Sean, Kerry tells Dan that he needs to stick around if he is to support his family financially. But he is heartbroken to be losing Amelia. As he watches Ali and Ruby pack up the house, he comes to a decision. Moira deduces that Vanessa is pregnant when she sees her acting awkwardly around Adam and Victoria – and Adam is worried when Moira tells him that soon everyone will realise the truth. Finn is feeling low as Darren has found someone else, so Val suggests that he take himself off to Portugal for the summer and help Paul run his bar. When Bernice loses her watch she immediately suspects Tracy and calls Nicola in Dubai. Nicola is furious to hear that Tracy has moved in and hits the roof, telling Jimmy to get rid of her. Chas and Aaron’s evening out is interrupted by the presence of James and Emma. The atmosphere is frosty, but just how far will Emma go to hang on to her man?

I thought Paul lived in Australia?

[alan45]

Airs Monday, May 4 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Rhona attempts to get through to Laurel and Marlon is grateful for her support. Cain is stunned to learn about Laurel and doesn't mince his words when he tells Marlon not to waste his life on her. Laurel is shocked to hear that social services are getting involved, but Marlon is too angry to comfort her.

Later, Laurel is horrified when Marlon calls her an alcoholic. She snaps in response, hitting him hard across the face. Will Laurel's violent actions force her to get help?

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Laurel hits Marlon

Meanwhile, Paddy worries for Leo and suggests keeping him away from Marlon and Laurel. Will Rhona agree?

Elsewhere, Kerry insists that Dan needs to stay behind so he can support Sean financially, but his heart breaks at the thought of losing Amelia, who will leave with Ali and Ruby. Dan is devastated about telling Amelia that he isn't going with them. Ruby explains the move to Rachel, leaving her hurt that Ali didn't tell her. Soon Rachel is on the warpath as Dan's heart breaks.

Also today, Belle insists that she wants to be treated like a normal person, but Lisa is still hoping the factory job will work out.

Finally, Carly goes above and beyond to help Bob. Could he be softening towards her?


Airs Tuesday, May 5 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Doug arrives and sees Marlon's bruised face. Marlon tries to remain positive, explaining that Laurel has finally agreed to see a doctor. Laurel is shocked when Dr Cavanagh refers her to a detox centre.

Rhona and Paddy make plans to keep Leo away from the troubled couple and are shocked to learn that Laurel hit Marlon. They worry further when they realise that Laurel hasn't yet admitted to being an alcoholic. Later, Marlon arrives to spend time with Laurel, telling her how proud he is that she is getting help - unaware that Laurel isn't being entirely truthful...

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Laurel is shocked when Dr Cavanagh refers her

Meanwhile, Dan watches as Ali and Ruby pack up their house. Amelia remains insistent that she is not moving to Liverpool, as her dad needs her more than they do. Later, Dan is worried when Ali and Ruby arrive looking for Amelia, who has gone missing. Harriet has an idea of where she could be and soon Dan and Amelia try to work things out. Kerry is suspicious about what's going on. Before long, Dan explains to an astounded Kerry that he's going too.

Elsewhere, Bernice is disgruntled that Jimmy can't see past Tracy, but he is enjoying her fussing over him. Bernice soon accuses Tracy of being a thief.

Also today, a hopeful Vanessa tells Rhona that Adam has promised to back off, but will he?

Finally, Bob feels for Carly, but an angry Brenda soon interrupts a touching moment. With Carly and Brenda still antagonising each other and Carly feeling she has lost ties with Bob, Vanessa makes a helpful suggestion.


Airs Wednesday, May 6 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Diane offers Marlon more time off work, but Laurel insists that she will be fine. However, when left alone, she retrieves her stolen bottle of wine. Harriet and Ashley fear the worst when they realise a bottle of wine is missing and Marlon is left raging when they tell him. Laurel then fumes as Marlon, Harriet and Ashley search for the missing wine. When Harriet finds the empty bottle, Laurel fears she has finally blown it when Marlon walks out.

Later, Cain watches as Marlon storms out of the pub with a bottle of vodka, further fuelling his concern. Returning home with the vodka, Marlon tries a drastic tactic to try to make Laurel face up to her problem. Afterwards, Cain finds Marlon and urges him to forget about Laurel, insisting he is the one that needs saving. Will Marlon agree that his marriage is over?

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Marlon tries a drastic tactic

Meanwhile, when Vanessa acts suspiciously, Moira suspects she might be pregnant. Adam worries as Moira warns him that soon everyone will know about Vanessa's pregnancy.

Elsewhere, Kerry agrees to move to Liverpool with Dan, but their plans are short-lived when they get a visitor and it all changes.

Also today, Bob tells Carly that he doesn't want to pick between her and Brenda. Later, Carly does her best with Brenda, but will it work?

Finally, Bernice accuses Tracy of stealing again and a fight ensues. Jimmy arrives home and has to prise the women apart. He then delivers an ultimatum.

Airs Thursday, May 7 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Laurel hasn't heard from Marlon and leaves another worried voicemail for him. Cain is adamant that Marlon should kick her out. Marlon is unreadable as he heads to see Laurel. He tells her that she has to change, and she proves she is trying by showing him her appointment letter for the clinic.

Later, Laurel is alarmed and Marlon is terrified when he stumbles, unable to see out of his injured eye. Cain offers to take Marlon to the hospital, where he is told what is wrong and that he needs surgery as soon as possible. Marlon insists that Laurel should go to her appointment regardless. Not long afterwards, Cain is suspicious of where Laurel is and soon makes a discovery, giving her an ultimatum.

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Marlon's injury is more serious than first thought

Meanwhile, Finn is sad that Darren has already moved onto someone else, so Val suggests that he should go to Portugal for the summer to run Paul's bar. Emma tells Finn she is taking him out to cheer him up. James also joins them them in an attempt to keep Finn in the village. Chas and Aaron have also arranged a night out together to get away from it all. Soon the parties collide in a bar and Chas sees Emma looking cosy with James. James pulls away when he sees Chas, but has the damage been done?

Elsewhere, Bernice has lost her watch and thinks Tracy is to blame. Fed up with having her in the house, Bernice puts a video call in to Nicola, who is furious to discover that Tracy has moved in. Fuming, Nicola tells Jimmy to get rid of her, leaving him conflicted. Later, Bernice is smug as Tracy leaves but is shocked to discover the truth about her missing watch.

Also today, Dan is struggling and Kerry tries her best to cheer up Amelia, but her hare-brained methods annoy Dan.

Finally, David is intrigued when Pollard suggests that he and Alicia should go to Portugal.


Airs Thursday, May 7 2015 at 20:00 BST on ITV

Laurel sweeps out with the cash, forgetting to close the door. Daisy the dog seizes her chance and bounds out. At the hospital, Marlon has an eye patch when Cain collects him. Cain fills him in on Laurel not making the meeting as she was drunk, explaining that he has given her money to go.

Back in the village, Laurel heads to buy wine. After getting home, she necks another glass before picking up Marlon's key and stumbling out. Driving back through the village, Cain and Marlon are horrified by what they witness. It's enough for Marlon to order Laurel out of his life once and for all...

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Marlon is left devastated

Meanwhile, Chas makes an effort and joins Emma and James in the bar. James is amused when Chas takes to the dance floor. An irked Emma leaves looking thunderous, especially when Finn speculates on James and Chas getting back together. Once outside the bar, Emma gets accidentally shoved by a group of youths who are passing. They help her up and apologise, but fuelled with bitterness and jealousy, Emma has an idea and empties her purse before throwing it away and heading back inside looking dishevelled. She lies to James that she has been attacked and had her purse stolen. Will her ploy work?

Elsewhere, Tracy wants her old job and room back at the B&B, but later Tracy does her best to make Bernice feel guilty.

Also, Dan is forced to admit the truth to Amelia about her goldfish and Kerry resolves to always do right by Amelia.

Finally, David and Alicia's hopes for Portugal are dashed.


Airs Friday, May 8 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Doug is shocked to discover that Marlon has no idea where Laurel is. He worries about what she might do. Laurel is at the vets and is furious that Paddy and Rhona are banning her from seeing the kids.

Later, they are all horrified to hear that Laurel has taken the kids out of school and locked herself in the house with them. They eventually manage to take the kids, but with Laurel turning to the bottle, Doug breaks down in tears in despair.

Meanwhile, despite secretly being back at the B&B, Tracy looks at the jobs ads for Bernice's benefit, lying that she slept in the cricket pavilion. A guilty Bernice comes clean to Jimmy over her meddling and asks him to offer Tracy her job back. Will it backfire?

Elsewhere, Emma tells Val about her 'mugging' and James arrives to check on her as Val says it's obvious he still cares. Acting scared, she tells him the police want her to look at some mugshots and he offers to take her. However, she is soon incensed when she hears Chas and James arranging a trip to France and heads upstairs to wreck their plans.

[Serena Williams]

Wow so aaron and Finn have a scene in a bar I am guessing it is a gay bar? I wonder if the writers will bring in new guys for aaron and Finn they both need a boyfriend.

[tammyy2j]

Does Laurel cause the eye damage to Marlon?

[TaintedLove]

Does Laurel cause the eye damage to Marlon?

Yes. And it looks like she is driving drunk and hits Daisy, Marlons dog with the car. I hope poor Daisy doesn`t die
:(

[kennedyfan86]

Yes. And it looks like she is driving drunk and hits Daisy, Marlons dog with the car. I hope poor Daisy doesn`t die
:(

Ah yeah and she's still banned from driving, that'll go down well with the coppers

[kennedyfan86]

Yes. And it looks like she is driving drunk and hits Daisy, Marlons dog with the car. I hope poor Daisy doesn`t die
:(

Ah yeah and she's still banned from driving, that'll go down well with the coppers

[tammyy2j]

Cain telling Marlon some home truths will be good, they don't have many scenes despite being cousins and Shadrach the drunk getting a mention is good too

[TaintedLove]

I can`t see Marlon and Laurels marriage surviving this. I bet Marlon rues the day he ever lured Laurel away from Ashley.
And talking of Ashley.....do you think he will try and get custody of Arthur now that he knows Laurel isn`t safe to be around kids?

[alan45]

Laurel Dingle spirals out of control this week, when her husband Marlon tells her he can’t stand by her anymore. In her rage, she lashes out and hits Marlon in the eye! A few days later, Marlon tells cousin Cain that he can’t see out of one eye and needs urgent surgery! Cain, being protective as he is, tries to pay Laurel off to stay clear of Marlon! Will Laurel trade her marriage for money?

[Perdita]

Emmerdale's Cain Dingle is determined to get rid of Laurel in tonight's episodes (May 7) and takes matters into his own hands.

Cain (Jeff Hordley) is convinced that his cousin Marlon would be better off without Laurel, especially when he has to be rushed to hospital over his eye injury.

Marlon finds himself unable to see out of his eye after being hit by Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) earlier in the week, and soon learns that he needs an urgent operation before things get worse.

Disgusted by the state of Marlon's marriage, Cain interferes by secretly giving Laurel £300 and ordering her to pack her bags. Laurel later leaves with the cash, but the worst is yet to come as she makes a horrifying mistake that nobody will forget...
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Cain is suspicious of where Laurel is and soon makes a discovery giving her an ultimatum.
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Cain tries to pay off Laurel

Emmerdale airs tonight at 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

[tammyy2j]

I liked Cain's scenes with Marlon

[Serena Williams]

The writers have made cain more mature he is a different man now.