Emma Barton (James wife)

[xloolx]

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

[maidmarian]

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]

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]

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[tammyy2j]

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]

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]

so she tried to kill ross, why would anyone

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

Nurse Ratched Barton

[Perdita]

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.

Emma is defensive when Pete questions her about the accident.
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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.

Emma puts her plan into action
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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."

Moira's hopes with Cain are dashed
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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]

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]

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.

I have a horrible feeling that it will all end in disaster and that Emma will go so far she will actually end up killing someone..