Early Emmerdale Spoilers for 2016

[Telly Watcher]

Here's a new thread as my Christmas gift to you all.

Use it wisely, and use it well!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

TW

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[Telly Watcher]

1. Tough times for Ashey & Laurel!

Exes Laurel and Ashley head into 2016 as a couple. But problems loom as Ashley's health deteriorates and the type of dementia he has means he'll experience unannounced episodes that rob him o more of his faculties. That means doting Laurel will have to dig deep to find the strength to support Ashley without turning to her lethal vice: booze. Meanwhile, Harriet slopes off to lick her wounds, but will she cry on Bob's shoulder?

2. Unhappy families for Nicola!

Having jetted off to Dubai to run a spa and returned with hr tail between her legs, Nicola King decides a career is not for her, and opts to be a stay-at-home mum. It's not quite the fantasy she imagined it would be, though, especially when there are suddenly some unexpected mouths to feed!

3. Charity's back!

Charity Macey may be in prison, but her presence looms large in the village as she stirs things up. She'll be released some time in the new year and being in prison hasn't mellowed her in the slightest. With daughter Debbie gone, Charity will need to find somewhere to live. Then there's the matter of her children. How will Noah feel about suddenly having his mum back on the scene and will she want custody of baby Moses? 'It will be like one big hurricane has hit when Charity gets out of prison. Her presence will affect many, especially Cain and Moira,' says an insider.

4. Baby drama for Megan!

Megan Macey is due to give birth at some point soon and, no doubt, her no-good ex, Jai Sharma, will do anything to get his hands on their kid. We reckon Megan will find herself struggling to keep him at bay and she knows just how dangerous he can be. Remember, ruthless Jai has previously proved he'll stop at nothing to get access to his child and, in the past, he's resorted to kidnap and blackmail o deal with those who've crossed him. We think Megan should be very afraid...

5. Paddy's secret affair exposed?

Paddy Kirk's clandestine relationship with Tess heats up, but the love rat vet continues to make silly slip-ups that could alert Rhona to the truth. 'There's guilt and regret, but it's repeated behaviour and the time he spends with Tess, and the chats they have, means they start falling in love. However, he loves Rhona and he doesn't want her to find out,' Paddy actor Dominic Brunt tells Soaplife. All poor Rhona can think about is the adoption procedure and she's annoyed that Paddy isn't taking it as seriously as she'd hoped. He, in turn, feels the pressure and ends up confiding in someone about his affair. But that's dangerous, as tongues are notoriously loose in the village. Is Paddy about to be found out?

6. New love for Nikhil!

Nikhil Sharma looks saintly next to his twisted brother, Jai, and lovely Leyla Harding's been enjoying his company. When she realises Jai's sneering at them from the shadows, she decides to step things up a bit and pretends to be dating Nikhil, just to wind her ex up. However, faking a relationship means they end up spending more time together... so there's a chance that real feelings could develop. Who can blame her? Nikhil's rich and handsome!

7. Deadly duo Carly & Tracy!

Crafty Carly Hope and temptress Tracy Shankley fall out over a hot fella. But, after making up, the femme fatales work out they have more in common than they realised. Together, they concoct a 'foolproof' scam and they decide to go into business together. As individuals, neither of them is exactly a Lord Sugar protege. Together, though, they may well be a force to be reckoned with!

8. Not-so lonely Lisa!

Nobody would blame Lisa Dingle if she spent months crying into her pillow over husband Zak's infidelity with Joanie. But determined Lisa won't necessarily let this destroy her. 'Lisa won't be able to forgive hubby Zak immediately,' says Jane Cox, who plays the feisty Dingle matriarch. 'At the moment, she wants him to go away and never come back! However, the situation may not be as bad as betrayed Lisa thinks. Perhaps some good will come out of something so devastating.' And what will Zak do if Lisa takes it upon herself to give the dating scene another go?

Soaplife, 2-15 Jan 2016

[Serena Williams]

Once again the gays on Emmerdale are ignored.

[alcapo11]

Once again the gays on Emmerdale are ignored.

What do you mean ignored? All the soap has revolved around (along with Ross) is Robert and Aaron in the past year.

[alcapo11]

Once again the gays on Emmerdale are ignored.

What do you mean ignored? All the soap has revolved around (along with Ross) is Robert and Aaron in the past year.

[alcapo11]

Also these are just teasers for the start of 2016, storylines for later on in the year won't have even been decided on yet.

[Perdita]

Also these are just teasers for the start of 2016, storylines for later on in the year won't have even been decided on yet.

They should be aired within the first 3 to 4 months of 2016 as episodes are usually filmed around 2 months in advance of broadcast ... some interesting stuff involving most villagers not just gay men!

[lizann]

Once again the gays on Emmerdale are ignored.

do you just want a gay orgy :p

[lizann]

Once again the gays on Emmerdale are ignored.

do you just want a gay orgy :p

[bbradshaw13]

Especially Finn

[tammyy2j]

I'm really liking Nikhil with Leyla so far

[Telly Watcher]

Moira Dingle discovers that stressing about Charity begins at home as her husband Cain’s former lover, and cousin, prepares for her release from prison where she served time for perverting the course of justice.

Cain blames her for his daughter Debbie quitting the village after her relationship with Ross, Moira’s nephew, turned sour. And Cain finds out his nephew Aaron is self-harming.

Laurel’s alcohol problems concern her dad Doug. If she does not turn to drink to deal with her ex-husband Ashley’s dementia, will she be able to cope at all?

Nicola returns from Dubai and decides to lead a more wholesome life — but unexpected arrivals make it a challenge.

Will Payne, The Sun
28 Dec 2015
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/6825388/Soap-plots-for-2016-proves-there-is-no-end-of-trouble.html

[Telly Watcher]

Storylines to get excited for in 2016

1. All over for Paddy!

We’ve seen him make more than a few blunders already including a mix up with his phone and the awkward moment he gave Rhona a necklace he bought for mistress Tess so it can only be a matter of time before Paddy’s wall of lies collapses around him.

When Aaron discovers the truth about Paddy’s affair, he takes drastic action that could lead to heartache for Rhona. But how will she feel when the truth finally comes out – and if Paddy decides to break away from Tess, might it be as easy to break off as he’d hope?

We could have sworn we have seen a glint of uneasy intensity in her eyes. Lock up the bunnies in the vets!

2. Robron reunite?

It’s what fans have been waiting for and it’s what bosses have been teasing at for some time – and the reunion Emmerdalians have been waiting for could just be around the corner. Robert and Aaron are set to be thrust into one another’s lives all over again when an emotional new storyline unfolds for Aaron.

And while we saw flashes of the sly Robert we know and love resurface during his showdown with Ross, we could discover a whole new side to him. Only ever temporarily shelved, this is a pairing to watch as 2016 gets underway. But will having Robert back in his life just ultimately lead to more pain for Aaron?

3. Ashley’s illness

We’re by no means excited to see Ashley deteriorate but we already know that John Middleton and Charlotte Bellamy are set to deliver some of 2016’s biggest and most memorable performances in their roles.

It will be a long, difficult and heart wrenching journey for viewers to invest in – but if this isn’t the storyline pulling in cabinets full of awards by the end of 2016, then we’d be very surprised.

4. New directions for the Whites

It’s been a largely miserable year for the White clan and Emmerdale really needs a Home Farm family with a bit of oomph. Thank goodness that the Whites seem to be getting that back. Putting Lawrence and Bernice together has been a stroke of genius and we can’t wait for the comedy and drama in equal measures.

Now that Chrissie is free of Robert and the looming trial, she will sort herself out and come back fighting as a brand new woman – complete with a new haircut. But who will she set her eyes on as a potential new suitor – and who has his eye on her?

5. And finally, we reckon Lachlan and Gabby are ones to watch…together, this duo could cause all manner of havoc in 2016.

Duncan Lindsay, Metro.co.uk
4 Jan 2016
http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/04/soap-spoilers-from-returns-and-reveals-to-downfalls-and-exits-14-storylines-to-get-excited-for-in-2016-5599072/

[Telly Watcher]

The Inside...Out! 2016 Wish List!

What we'd most love to see in the soaps in the coming year...

Andy & Bernice

It was a the hit romantic plot of 2015, so we want to see a lot more of them in the coming year. Give Andy a job as gamekeeper at Home Farm, so Bernice can go the full Lady Chatterley in the hayloft!

Inside Soap
9-15 Jan 2016

[Telly Watcher]

New Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod has revealed that Home Farm could be rocked by a surprise exit in the summer.

The White family will be taking centre stage again over the next few months, but the drama in store could potentially spell the end for one character.

Speaking about his future story plans, MacLeod teased: "There's a fair amount at Home Farm. In summer, there's a big Home Farm story coming up, the seeds of which have already been planted.

"It may or may not include an exit for one of the characters in that sort of story group, shall we say."

Viewers have recently seen Chrissie start to question everything she knows about her family following the revelation that Lawrence may not be her biological father.

She'll now start trying to distract herself by pursuing her former brother-in-law Andy Sugden, leading to a secret relationship between the pair.

Lawrence's marriage to Bernice has also occasionally come under strain due to their lack of physical intimacy, but they've been determined not to let this come between them.

Chrissie's son Lachlan also remains in the mix despite a quieter time for him recently. Could he be the one whose days in the village are numbered?

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a786825/emmerdale-exit-new-boss-iain-macleod-hints-at-changes-ahead-for-home-farm/

[Telly Watcher]

Emmerdale bosses are lining up a huge stunt which will rock the village in June.

Summer will kick off with a bang in the Dales as Priya Sharma, Rakesh Kotecha, Lawrence White and Nicola King all find themselves at the centre of a dramatic storyline.

Speaking at an Emmerdale press event, new producer Iain MacLeod revealed: "There's a big set piece, stunty sequence in June which will involve Priya, Rakesh, Lawrence and Nicola.

"That will be going on screen towards the end of June. That will be brilliant, spectacular and with high stakes."

With an action-packed year ahead for the ITV soap, MacLeod also shared further details of his plans for a spectacular thriller-style week of episodes in the autumn.

"In October time, we're talking about doing something that, from a narrative point of view, is a little bit different to the way in which we would normally tell stories," he explained.

"Something that's big, grand scale and tragic but also kind of mischievous and fun - kind of a bit bonkers, but the right side of bonkers, I think. I'm really excited about it.

"The managing director of ITV Studios North, when I pitched him the outline for it, said it's like The Big Chill meets Final Destination. Make of that what you will!

"That will involve essentially the whole village and a lot of high stakes jeopardy for a lot of character groups - not the least of which will be Cain, Moira, Holly, Adam, Victoria - all the big hitters really."

Promising that it'll be different from last year's helicopter crash disaster, MacLeod continued: "The idea was to do something that just felt like the same scale of the helicopter crash and all of that brilliant stuff last year, but just employing a different movie genre.

"Say that was a disaster movie, this would be kind of an action/thriller type set-up. I feel the disaster movie paradigm in soap has been done so brilliantly that I don't know how you'd top that now, really.

"So in the spirit of keeping the audience guessing a little bit, giving them something new and rewarding their loyalty by giving them something that they might not have seen before, we thought we'd go down a slightly different approach this time. It's not been done before in soap in the way that we are planning to do it, I think."

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a786828/emmerdale-is-planning-a-big-summer-stunt-its-brilliant-spectacular-and-with-high-stakes/

[emerald]

The upcoming plot with the Whites sounds intriguing, but the second spoiler (about the big set piece in June) would suggest that it's Lawrence whose leaving... Hopefully not, as I really like Lawrence and Bernice as a couple. In any case, it sounds great and I'm looking forward to it.

[Telly Watcher]

The upcoming plot with the Whites sounds intriguing, but the second spoiler (about the big set piece in June) would suggest that it's Lawrence whose leaving... Hopefully not, as I really like Lawrence and Bernice as a couple. In any case, it sounds great and I'm looking forward to it.

The spoiler interviews do not read at all for me for now as you have interpreted them.

What Daniel Kilkelly for Digital Spy really wrote was as follows [with my underlining for my own doubtful issues]:
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New Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod has revealed that Home Farm could be rocked by a surprise exit in the summer.

The White family will be taking centre stage again over the next few months, but the drama in store could potentially spell the end for one character.

Speaking about his future story plans, MacLeod teased: "There's a fair amount at Home Farm. In summer, there's a big Home Farm story coming up, the seeds of which have already been planted.

"It may or may not include an exit for one of the characters in that sort of story group [the White's?], shall we say."

Viewers have recently seen Chrissie start to question everything she knows about her family following the revelation that Lawrence may not be her biological father.

She'll now start trying to distract herself by pursuing her former brother-in-law Andy Sugden, leading to a secret relationship between the pair.

Lawrence's marriage to Bernice has also occasionally come under strain due to their lack of physical intimacy, but they've been determined not to let this come between them.

Chrissie's son Lachlan also remains in the mix despite a quieter time for him recently. Could he [Lachlan] be the one whose days in the village are numbered?
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By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emme...for-home-farm/

Here's what David Brown for Radio Times published on 15 March [with underlining for my own doubtful issues]:
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Speaking at a press conference, new producer Iain MacLeod said: "We have a big Home Farm story coming up for summer, the seeds of which are being laid now. It may or may not include an exit for one of the characters in that sort of story group [the White's?], shall we say."

So far, so ambiguous. But with such an infamous history of fatalities on the site, you wouldn't bet against one of the White family exiting feet first.

Current storylines for Emmerdale's wealthiest clan include Chrissie's paternity worries and romance with Andy, Lawrence's strictly-no-sex marriage to Bernice and Robert's on-off relationship with Aaron Livesy. And let's not forget the continuing worrying presence of Chrissie's shifty son Lachlan. Will one of them be meeting their maker later in 2016?
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By David Brown
Tuesday 15 March 2016
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-03-15/emmerdale-exit-at-home-farm-this-summer---which-white-could-be-leaving

TW:

There are many published sources of Emmerdale interviews and gossip around right now but when they clearly include warning words such as "could", "looks like", "may or may not", or there are dodgy headline punctuation symbols (mainly "?"), then beware as reader! I really hate it when anyone like "Joe Public" seems to be being treated like a donkey to be easily led so someone else ["upstairs"] gets to get paid real money for it.

I think that John Bowe (Lawrence White) is an excellent actor who really isn't used enough on Emmerdale right now. The Emmerdale storyline about Lawrence and his past history is also really not very pleasant. Maybe actor John Bowe has had a better career offer elsewhere? Time will tell.

Whatever Iain MacLeod says right now, as far as I can tell Kate Oates has already set up the current storylines until around June 2016, so Iain MacLeod (for me anyway) for now seems to be autopiloting the on-going pre-arranged action and the inevitable consequences, as what happens until June 2016 is, of course, going to be set in stone as true Emmerdale history, and there seems nothing [it seems to me for now anyway] that there is anything that Iain MacLeod can really do about it in the near future. If Kate Oates has really set up a "ticking time-bomb" in place in the Emmerdale storylines which we as viewers have yet to see, then there seems to me that there is nothing that Iain MacLeod can do apart from deal with the inevitable fall-out as best that he can one day.

For now, I for one, do not know very much about Iain MacLeod (IM) and his personality, but I am, of course, building a more complete picture as he talks more publically and as time and events take their course and place. As such, the future for Emmerdale is not really clear for me. I do get the impression though that there have been many more PR releases and interviews from IM (as Series Producer) over the past 2 months or so than Kate Oates ever did within any 2 month period or so over her total of 3 years in the job, and IM really comes across to me, for now anyway, as someone new who is really trying to "sell the show" to keep it in the Soapland News Headlines and to increase viewer ratings? What also gets me is that IM has been terribly "both-sides-of-the-fence" in his latest interviews. IM is, for me for now anyway, very unclear about future Emmerdale storylines when based on his performance and answers during recent public interviews involving Emmerdale. No news is really better than unclear news, I reckon. For me for now anyway, Iain MacLeod is not really a trusted, authoritative and clear information source about Emmerdale.

[emerald]

Don't worry, my thoughts about Lawrence leaving were just a suggestion and no doubt the writers will change their minds many times before the storyline is actually broadcast. I agree with you about John Bowe and I really hope Lawrence isn't being written out as I can't imagine Chrissie taking over as the head of the White family. The spoilers were indeed vague but that's just to keep us watching!