Emmerdale - Current Episode Discussion - III

[Dennis tanner]

I can only speak to US law, so it might be different there, but if heard outside of court where the person is under oath, it is inadmissible.

Is it different in the UK?

Yes. Hearsay is when one witness tries to repeat the words of another witness.

There are exemptions such as a dying declaration.

[Son of Cain]

she was upset, visibly remorseful that she killed ethan she wanted to confess only caleb stopped her

Exactly what I find difficult to accept, she was presented as someone who did not care about anyone, except Caleb and Nicky, now suddenly she has a conscience. When you hit someone with a car even if you do not intend to kill them, you should know there is a good chance they will die, even after she hit Ethan she was still threatening him, no sign of conscience then. She is carrying on with her plot against Kim.

[ccahill2]

She was also shown as being upset after backhanding Chas in the chest shortly after surgery. To me, she was more upset that Caleb would reject her for it than she was for hurting Chas.

I think she has untreated mental illness and acts out in ways that have consequences. Who hits someone with their car to teach them a lesson? Of course they may die and at minimum it's premeditated assault.

Ruby's a mess. She has rage issues, she's insanely jealous, she wants a man who lusts for her but doesn't love her. Her love for her son borders on possession.

And yet, I still find her entertaining. I should hate her for what she did to Ethan, but she is such a complex character that she is interesting to watch.

[Son of Cain]

She was also shown as being upset after backhanding Chas in the chest shortly after surgery. To me, she was more upset that Caleb would reject her for it than she was for hurting Chas.

I think she has untreated mental illness and acts out in ways that have consequences. Who hits someone with their car to teach them a lesson? Of course they may die and at minimum it's premeditated assault.

Ruby's a mess. She has rage issues, she's insanely jealous, she wants a man who lusts for her but doesn't love her. Her love for her son borders on possession.

And yet, I still find her entertaining. I should hate her for what she did to Ethan, but she is such a complex character that she is interesting to watch.

She certainly is entertaining, a lot more so than Charles, who is just boring. She probably does have a mentail illness, I agree that I do not think she was particularly remorseful with Chas.The problem is that unless an actor is leaving, or being written out of the programme, they tend to get away with their crimes. I used to think that what is shown on TV does not affect the way people behave in real life, now I am not so sure.

[lizann]

good scenes with cain and ella, that village cannot judge anyone

[ccahill2]

Yes! I never expected Cain to be the one who could understand and get her to open up. I really enjoyed those scenes.

[Dennis tanner]

good scenes with cain and ella, that village cannot judge anyone

It made it an excellent episode

[Son of Cain]

Not only is Emmerdale "The Village of the Damned" it is "The Village of Hypocrites". It is said "let those without sin cast the first stone". Walking down Emmerdale High Street you would be in very little danger of being hit by a flying stone. Ella is in a similar position to Belle but I do not remember the village being so unforgiving then, or with Kyle or Dan. Leyla has been turned into a nasty piece of work, especially as Ella pointed out how her addiction got her son stabbed. Because of what happened to his daughter, I can understand Liam's feelings, but I wonder if he will forgive Ella when he has had time to think about the situation.

[johntrevor]

Not only is Emmerdale "The Village of the Damned" it is "The Village of Hypocrites". It is said "let those without sin cast the first stone". Walking down Emmerdale High Street you would be in very little danger of being hit by a flying stone. Ella is in a similar position to Belle but I do not remember the village being so unforgiving then, or with Kyle or Dan. Leyla has been turned into a nasty piece of work, especially as Ella pointed out how her addiction got her son stabbed. Because of what happened to his daughter, I can understand Liam's feelings, but I wonder if he will forgive Ella when he has had time to think about the situation.

Excellent post, yes Liam's problem is that his daughter was killed in a similar way, so he will find it hard to forgive Ella. Although similar it was NOT the same, Ella and her friend were just squabbling and fell out. Meena who killed Leanna, was an out and out crazy murderer, looking for someone to kill.

[johntrevor]

Yes! I never expected Cain to be the one who could understand and get her to open up. I really enjoyed those scenes.

Yes who ever thought Cain capable of listening and sympathising. Good job Edna, Betty and Pearl aren't still around, Ella would have been hounded out by now.