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It possibly is Serena. But in a way that isQuote:
Originally Posted by Serena Williams
realistic. People with serious alcohol
problems do/ can disrupt a lot of other
peoples lives for a long time.
Way beyond family circle and it is very
upsetting if children involved- as in this
story!
This is true but I find laurel so irritatin. I wish aaron and robert got the same amount of screentime. Does Kate oates not realize how popular robron is worldwide?Quote:
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This is true but I find laurel so irritating. The actors are doing a good job the actor who plays marlon and laurel are giving 100 percent to their performances. I just wish aaron and robert got the same amount of screentime. Does Kate oates not realize how popular robron is worldwide?Quote:
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You can't rush showing a person becoming an alcoholic and the effect this can have ... A lot of storylines on cancer, addiction of any kind, rape etc can make feel viewers uncomfortable and upset, which is why there is usually the advert for helplines at the end. But if you want to tell a story that is so multi faceted like alcohol dependency, you can't do this in a couple of weeks transmission time :nono:
Troubled Emmerdale character Laurel Dingle finally admits that she is an alcoholic next week - but actress Charlotte Bellamy has warned that her alter ego's problems aren't over.
Laurel's life has slowly spiralled out of control this year as she has grown increasingly reliant on alcohol to make it through the day, but she has always stopped short of admitting the extent of her problem.
Next week's Emmerdale episodes see Laurel's resolve finally crumble as she faces up to the truth in an emotional heart-to-heart with her ex-husband Ashley Thomas (John Middleton).
The big moment comes after Laurel's current husband Marlon (Mark Charnock) discovers that she has stooped to a new low by sleeping with a stranger in her quest for her latest fix.
Speaking of the upcoming scenes, Bellamy commented: "At this point Laurel is at her lowest ebb. She turns around to Ashley and says, 'I don't want your help - I don't deserve anyone's help now. I deserve to be on my own'.
"Ashley then gets Laurel to admit that she is an alcoholic. That is a real milestone in the story. It's a huge turning point because it's the moment where Laurel says, 'I know what I'm doing here and yes I'm an alcoholic'. It's the moment that she's not in denial anymore."
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Ashley spends time with Laurel and she finally makes a big admission.
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Laurel makes a big admission
Asked what the future holds for Laurel afterwards, Bellamy continued: "Our producers and writers have really managed this story so well. Just when you think it's going to be okay, it will have another twist.
"Of course with alcoholism you can't just get better overnight and it is a long journey for Laurel. But this story then takes lots of twists and turns too. You need to stay with it - it's not a simple happy ending."
Bellamy has been widely praised for her performances in the tough storyline, which has been running since the beginning of the year.
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Laurel realises she's slept with a total stranger
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Laurel sleeps with a stranger next week
Reflecting on the experience, she added: "I've welcomed the challenge and I've really enjoyed all the different aspects of playing an alcoholic. It's the different lights and shades and trying to find new subtleties in playing a drunk. The reactions of people have also been really interesting. It's been a great opportunity for me as an actor."
marlon should f*ck her out of the house, he has the kids, change the locks move back in with april and leo
Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel Dingle will realise she still loves her ex Ashley Thomas
Will the former couple be brought back together?
By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
28 November 2015
Emmerdale could be about to reunite one of its best-loved couples, as Laurel Dingle realises that she may still have feelings for her ex-husband Ashley Thomas.
Laurel has been growing closer to her ex recently and their connection won't go unnoticed by Ashley's outspoken father Sandy in scenes which air next month.
Viewers will see Laurel become annoyed and defensive when Sandy voices his suspicions, but she soon starts to accept that maybe she does want to get back with Ashley despite his relationship with Harriet Finch.
Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel, revealed: "Laurel knows that Ashley was always there for her, especially when life got really tough with the alcohol. She's also dealing with the feeling of being on her own when Marlon is now dating again. She wonders where her life is going and finds herself looking back at Ashley.
"Laurel knows that Ashley loves Harriet, so it's a lose-lose situation. She doesn't want to ruin things for them, because that's not who she is. Laurel is quite defensive when Sandy challenges her over it, because he's got it bang on! It's obvious from the way Laurel talks about Ashley that she's back in love with him."
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Laurel denies having feelings for Ashley, but Sandy doesn't believe her
Both ladies in Ashley's life are currently unaware of the fact that he's recently been diagnosed with dementia.
As Laurel struggles with her feelings, she's shocked when Harriet confides in her by revealing that she's going to propose to Ashley.
Bellamy continued: "Laurel feels totally gutted about Harriet's plans, but she kind of sets up the situation herself almost to help her own feelings. She decides that if she convinces Harriet they're a great match, that will help Laurel to move on herself.
"If Laurel found out about Ashley's diagnosis, I think her reaction would be disbelief. She wouldn't be able to comprehend what he's saying. I hope Laurel will be closely involved in the storyline because they've been through so much. To see his last months out feels like the right story."
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Ashley tells Harriet he was confused and never wanted to break up with her
John Middleton, who plays Ashley, recently announced that his dementia storyline will ultimately lead to him leaving Emmerdale. He's currently contracted to stick with the soap throughout 2016.
Revealing her own reaction to the story, Bellamy admitted: "I was quite shocked really, because I'm losing a colleague. But John's really positive about it and he's happy. At the end of the day, we are actors - it's a great story for him and it will be a great way out.
"I also love getting my teeth into stories that have a real depth and will have an effect on people. Everyone knows someone who will have suffered from some form of dementia. It's so rife and I'm hoping this story will show how people do cope, because I think a lot of it is kept behind closed doors.
"We've been to care homes that specialise in different forms of dementia and we've been in touch with charities, so we've done a lot of research. It's great to be armed with as much information as you can, so you can give a truthful portrayal. It will be emotional, but of course we'll have to find some light moments in it as well."
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http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emme...ashley-thomas/
Emmerdale’s Charlotte Bellamy: Laurel will be with Ashley to the bitter end
SoapSquawk
28th November 2015
>Why do you think Laurel’s started to have feelings for Ashley again?
I think it’s a feeling that he was always there for her, especially when life got really tough with the alcohol. Being on her own in a house with Marlon who is still dating, she’s feeling like she doesn’t know where her life is going and finds herself looking back at Ashley.
>Ashley has always loved her, is she aware of his feelings?
No, she’s not taken that for granted and knows that he loves Harriet. It’s a lose/lose situation, she doesn’t want to ruin things because that’s not the kind of person that she is. She’s just coming to terms with the fact she’s in love with him and he loves someone else.
>Sandy works out how she’s feeling about Ashley, how does she react when he challenges her about it?
She’s quite defensive when he challenges her because he’s bang on and he can see that she’s back in love with Ashley.
>Does she feel guilty when Harriet tells her she wants to marry Ashley?
She’s feels totally gutted because she kind of sets up the situation to sort of help her own feelings. If she convinces Harriet that they are a great match then Laurel won’t be in that situation of being in love with Ashley, she’ll try and move on. Of course, she makes things worse!
>Ashley is hiding his dementia diagnosis, how will Laurel take that news?
She wouldn’t be able to comprehend what she’s saying, it would be complete disbelief. It’s early onset dementia so it’s very rare, but I don’t think she will be able to comprehend it.
>Would you like to see them reunited?
Yeah, I think they have been through so much and to see his last few months out, it feels like a right story.
>Was Ashley always the one for her?
Marlon did say that he couldn’t cope with her disloyalty and her alcoholism so he did finish that relationship. But fate has a weird way of putting people together and Laurel’s going to nurse Ashley to the last few days.
>How did you feel about Ashley’s illness?
I was quite shocked because I am losing a colleague. When you have been working with someone for decades it’s quite shocking. John’s really positive about it, he’s happy and at the end of the day we are actors so we have to move on. It’s a great story for him and it’ll be a great way out.
>Are you pleased to be a part of such an issue-led storyline?
Oh yeah, I love getting my teeth into something that has such depth, truth and will have an effect on the audience. Everyone knows someone who have suffered from some form of dementia, it’s so rife. I’m hoping this story will show how people do cope because a lot of it is kept behind closed doors. I’m talking about the people looking after people with dementia and how tricky and heart-wrenching it can be.
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Looks like Laurel comes through near the end for Ashley. True love always lasts to the end and beyond for the ones you really love, of course.
Nicola will play cupid after Laurel reveals her feelings.
By Sophie Dainty, Digital Spy
3 December 2015
Emmerdale's Nicola King will attempt to play cupid later this month when she realises that Laurel Dingle is still in love with her ex-husband Ashley Thomas.
Laurel still has strong feelings for Ashley, but has been forced to put them to one side due to his relationship with Harriet Finch.
However, Ashley and Harriet will split in an upcoming episode, leaving Laurel with renewed hope of a reconciliation.
Although Laurel is keen to keep her feelings under wraps, Nicola rumbles her secret after clocking the fond way that she looks at her former husband.
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Nicola clocks Laurel's fond look towards Ashley
After Laurel is forced to confirm that she's still in love with Ashley, an excited Nicola vows to get the couple back together by the end of the year.
Despite instructions from Laurel not to interfere, Nicola is soon pushing forward with her plan and engineers a reason for the pair to have a coffee together.
While Nicola is busy playing cupid, Laurel and Ashley are brought together on their own accord after she has unpleasant situation with Mat, the man she spent a drunken afternoon with at a bar a few months ago.
Laurel decides to be honest with Ashley after he saves the day, but he has an even bigger confession for her...
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Mat comes on too strong with Laurel
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Ashley defends Laurel and punches Mat
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Laurel decides to be honest with Ashley, but he has an even bigger confession for her
Emmerdale airs these scenes on Wednesday, December 16 and Friday, December 18 on ITV.
Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emme...el-and-ashley/
Emmerdale spoilers: Ashley and Laurel will reunite before Christmas
The pair will vow to stay together throughout Ashley's dementia battle.
By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
8 December 2015
Former Emmerdale couple Ashley Thomas and Laurel Dingle will have an emotional reunion in the build-up to Christmas.
The popular pair are finally brought back together after Laurel decides to confess that she still has feelings for Ashley.
Laurel makes her bold move after Ashley splits from his current partner Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton).
Ashley is initially hesitant and reluctantly breaks the news of his recent dementia diagnosis, but a shocked Laurel refuses to be deterred and vows to stand by him every step of the way.
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Laurel tells Ashley about her feelings for him
Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel, revealed: "Laurel confesses her love to Ashley, but he says that she can't fall in love with him and then tells her why. It's an absolute shock - she can't understand it because he is only 54.
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Ashley tells Laurel about his dementia
"She's also seen Ashley around the village and he seemed fine. She knows he's been a bit forgetful, but she can't believe that he's been dealing with this all on his own. She's not going to leave him."
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Laurel can't believe what Ashley has told her
She continued: "Before you know it, they're back together and it feels like they haven't even been apart. When Laurel's alcoholism got really tough, Ashley was always there for her. He was the one who never judged her, and I think that was true love. That's what she quotes when they get back together.
"Ashley never really fell out of love with Laurel, and I think probably she didn't with him either. She was also in love with Marlon and he's funny and so different to Ashley, but her heart's really with Ashley, isn't it?"
While Laurel and Ashley's reunion will be welcomed by most, an upset Harriet will be stunned when she first sees them back together.
"Ashley does like Harriet and he respects her, but he doesn't want to put that burden on her. It doesn't feel right," Bellamy added. "She was fine as a girlfriend for him at that moment, but we're talking about something much bigger now and really the history lies with Laurel.
"Laurel doesn't try to split them up or anything like that. She actually tries to keep them together at first, but it kind of backfires. It's only after Ashley finishes it with Harriet that Laurel confesses her love. But yeah, poor Harriet!"
Ashley's dementia storyline is expected to run all the way through 2016, but John Middleton - who plays the vicar - has confirmed that it will ultimately be an exit storyline for his character as there is no cure.
Emmerdale airs Laurel and Ashley's reunion on Monday, December 21 at 7pm on ITV.
Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emme...ore-christmas/