In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday, November 21, Terry and Jean are feeling the love for one another, Val and Eric are plotting their election strategy and Perdy and Hari hit it off.
These episodes originally aired on April 30 and May 1, 2006.
Val and Pollard cook up a plan for Val to lose the election (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Campaign of cruelty!
Val and Eric are delighted when the newspaper carries the staged photos of her ‘kicking’ Bolan the dog. Surely this will ruin her election campaign?
Terry and Jean declare their love in Classic Emmerdale
Tom tries to take Jean’s mind off Dawn’s predicament by inviting her out for a drink. But Terry’s left feeling a bit disgruntled as he watches them get to know one another. And later, when he’s on his own with Jean, Terry reveals his jealousy.
And his persistence pays off, when he and Jean finally admit their feelings for one another!
Keeping secrets in Classic Emmerdale
Terry and Jean are both convinced that Dawn won’t react well to their romance. Nah, surely she’d be totally fine with her ex-husband and her mum getting together?!
Wary about how Dawn will take the news, Terry and Jean decide to keep things quiet until Dawn’s out of jail.
When Jean visits Dawn at the prison, she asks after Terry. What will Jean say?
Grayson invites Hari to play golf oblivious to his chemistry with Perdy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Flirty Perdy!
Meanwhile at Oakwell Hall, Perdy’s flirting up a storm with Hari. When Grayson arrives he’s totally oblivious and invites Hari and Paddy to join him at a golf tournament.
Later, Hari bumps into Perdy and the chemistry between them sparks!
Private investigator
In an attempt to find some dirt on election rival Irvin Ward, Eric calls in a favour from private investigator Colin Matthews.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday November 15, Alice faces her future, but can’t bring herself to tell Sam and Debbie is in danger.
These episodes originally aired on April 20 and 21, 2006.
Jasmine’s on a crime spree!
Jasmine‘s planning to steal the alcohol for the party from the pub, but Daz is worried she’ll get sent back to boarding school if she gets caught. Jasmine assures him she’ll be fine.
As Louise takes a delivery, Jasmine takes advantage of her being distracted to steal a crate of spirits. But as she legs it, she’s caught by Cain! She’s confused when he promises he won’t tell anyone. What’s he up to?
Kayleigh gets drunk in Classic Emmerdale
Later Kayleigh gets so drunk she can barely walk and throws up in the pub. Cain gets the blame, but he points the finger at Jasmine.
When she manipulates Daz into covering for her, Cain mocks her. Meanwhile Daz is watching from the window and Jasmine blows him a kiss.
Devastated, Alice tries to make a video for Samson but she can’t stop crying (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Alice comes to terms with her decision
Heartbroken Alice has made her decision, but when she comes home from the hospital and Sam asks about her treatment protocol she covers, wanting to keep the news to herself for now. Later, she tries to make a video for Samson to help him remember her, but she can’t stop crying.
It’s Val V Eric as the election heats up!
Elsewhere, Eric’s not happy when he sees Val’s topped the Hotten Courier’s poll again! Val promises she’ll withdraw from the election, but when she tries, it’s too late! She assures Eric she’ll find a way to make sure she loses.
Debbie’s trapped as the flames take hold! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Debbie in danger!
When Daz gets into trouble with Diane, Jack and Andy for his behaviour, he tells them he was covering for Jasmine but they don’t believe him.
Later, Daz tries to comfort Jasmine after she’s argued with Debbie and he tries to kiss her, just as Debbie walks in. In the argument that follows, a bottle of vodka is broken and the vicarage goes up in flames! When Debbie is trapped, can she escape the fire?
It’s the morning after for Kayleigh
Kayleigh’s feeling sick and Martin’s got no sympathy, though Louise thinks she’s learned her lesson.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday November 14, Alice gets some devastating news and faces an uncertain future, Val hits the campaign trail, and Debbie’s making plans
These episodes originally aired on April 18 and 19, 2006.
Val’s campaign backfires!
Val doesn’t want to be elected, so she delivers an outlandish manifesto based on her life. She’s absolutely convinced she’s scuppered her chances, and she’s delighted that Eric’s happy about it.
But her plan backfires when Hotten Courier reporter McNally declares he’s going to call her “gutsy and honest”!
Alice and Del get bad news at the hospital (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Devastation for Alice in Classic Emmerdale
There’s devastation for Alice, as she and Del go to get her test results. Alice is horrified to be told that the chemo isn’t working and the size of her tumour deposits has increased. Alice is left reeling as she wonders what her future holds.
Meanwhile, Cain’s still hostile about Samson being at the cottage, and Zak tries to get through to him.
Toni and Paddy are still awkward with one another (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Toni and Paddy are awkward
Elsewhere, Toni and Paddy are awkward with each other and also worried things can never be the same as they were, and Jasmine and Debbie take on the running of the B&B as Adam and a groggy Steph head off on holiday.
Alice faces an uncertain future
The next day, Del is rocked as Alice talks about what the doctor said. Del encourages her to stay strong, but Alice explains the chemo can’t cure her – it can only prolong her life. Del’s shocked as Alice says she’s thinking about stopping her treatment.
Party planning in Classic Emmerdale
Jamie’s planning a party but when Debbie asks him about it, he admits the owner of the planned venue pulled out and now he has no choice but to cancel.
Debbie’s not giving up so easily, though, and suggests they use the old Wilson’s Barn instead. Jamie is pleased with the idea and agrees to hold the party there. But Debbie’s not finished! She tells him that she and Jasmine will run the bar for him, on condition they get a cut of the profits.
But once Jamie’s agreed, Debbie and Jasmine are left trying to come up with a way to steal the booze they need.
Val’s determined to lose!
Val decides the only way to lose the election is to come up with wildly unpopular views. So she designs a flyer declaring: ‘Lambert’s gay son is sister’s ex-husband’s lovechild’.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Wednesday November 13, Paddy’s making a big romantic gesture, Val’s sharing her feelings, and Adam’s taking drastic action to make sure Steph stays quiet!
These episodes originally aired on April 16 and 17, 2006
Who’s got the ‘eggs factor’ as the villagers compete?
It’s Easter Sunday in the village and Laurel’s hosting an Easter Egg competition. Lisa and Belle are keen to decorate an egg, but Victoria’s not interested – until she finds out there’s a prize! And when she likes an egg, she changes her mind when she discovers it was decorated by Daz.
Paddy’s got something to say
Paddy’s in a romantic mood and with some encouragement from Hari he buys a big egg for Toni. He intends to pipe icing on the egg, reading ‘Toni will you go out with me’. But he gets interrupted by an urgent call halfway through.
When Toni sees it and reads the message, ‘Toni will you go’, she assumes the message is from Marlon. Hurt, she confronts him and says she wishes he’d had the guts to tell her to her face!
When Paddy arrives and explains what’s happened, Toni’s still unimpressed. She accuses Paddy of pretending to be her friend just to get her into bed.
Can Paddy persuade her he’s one of the good ones?
Adam is alarmed when Steph wants to confess (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Steph’s struggling with guilt
Adam is worried that Steph’s going to crack and reveal what they’ve done. He takes her on a long walk, hoping to persuade her to keep quiet but she’s still talking about going to the police and confessing to killing Terence. Out of ideas, Adam suggests they go on holiday for a while.
The Dingles step aside for Alice in Classic Emmerdale
Alice is fed up with the Dingles doing everything for her and Samson, so the family leave her to spend some time with her baby boy. When they return she’s tired, but content.
Val’s van hurtles into the Easter egg competition sending the crowd dashing to safety! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Val and Eric’s passion leads to drama!
Elsewhere, Val admits to Diane that she’s still in love with Eric. Later, when she sees him in the back of a van she seizes the chance to confess her true feelings.
Jumping in, she closes the door and tells him she doesn’t want to play games any more. But as they get passionate, the van rolls down the hill and into Laurel’s Easter egg competition!
What’s Cain up to in Classic Emmerdale?
Alice doesn’t want to leave Samson for her CAT scan, but Lisa persuades her. At the hospital, Sam tries to distract her with wedding plans, but Alice’s nerves are obvious. Back home later, Alice heads off for a nap, but Lisa is shocked when Cain tells her she’s lazy!
Paddy’s upset in Classic Emmerdale
Toni’s not speaking to Paddy and he’s wishing he’d never said anything, while Toni’s wishing she’d stayed in Portugal. Danny agrees that he’d rather be there than in the village.
Adam’s taking drastic action!
When a guilty Steph almost lets slip to Alan about Terence’s death, Adam’s horrified. So he slips a drug into her drink…
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday October 25, Dawn’s out for revenge, Louise is crushed and Noreen’s giving up politics!
These episodes originally aired on March 16 and 17, 2006.
Dawn celebrates!
It’s celebration time for Dawn as she passes her driving test, and heads to the pub for congratulatory drinks. When Jo arrives to join in the fun, she brings two letters for Dawn. One is an offer of a place on the college course she’s been aiming for and Dawn’s delighted.
But the other is from the DHSS letting Dawn know she is being investigated for fraud. Bob tells his daughter not to worry but Jo – thinking out loud – says with all the jobs Dawn has on the side, perhaps she’s in trouble.
Kelly catches Scott and quizzes him about what he’s done – Scott says he reported Dawn ages ago because he was angry with her, but now he regrets it. Kelly says it’s too late for him to be sorry, and she just hopes Dawn doesn’t find out who shopped her.
There’s good news and bad news for Dawn (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
It’s curry-oke night in the Woolpack and Louise takes to the stage as Olivia Newton John. But after singing just a few lines, she’s laughed off and crushed, she hurries away. Diane is sympathetic but reminds Louise that she’s tried to tell her she can’t sing several times. Louise snaps back, but ends up in floods of tears.
Sabotage in Classic Emmerdale spoilers
Marlon and Toni are butting heads in the Woolpack kitchen. So Marlon takes matters into his own hands and decides to sabotage Toni’s cooking.
Dawn wants revenge!
The next day, Dawn’s nervous as she attends her fraud interview and discovers the investigator is Philippa Reed. She tells Dawn someone reported her and Dawn’s fuming. She admits she’s done a bit of extra work but didn’t think it was enough to cause a problem. But as Philippa produces video recordings and print-outs of Dawn’s bank statements, things start to look bleak.
Meanwhile, another officer is quizzing Ashley and Viv, and gathering evidence, and Dawn’s shocked to discover she could end up with a custodial sentence.
Back in the village she’s determined to find out who shopped her, and Kelly’s her first suspect. When it seems Kelly’s hiding something, Dawn’s on to her and Bob has to hold her back!
Kelly’s furious with Scott and when he says he had no idea things would get this serious, points out that even he can’t be that stupid.
Katie tells Andy she’ll be going to her aunt’s when she’s out of hospital (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Political thinking in Classic Emmerdale
Eric’s fretting after hearing several people say they’re going to switch their vote to Noreen. But, after a bruising interview with the Hotten Courier, Noreen decides her political career is over.
Katie tells Andy that the police have found her mum and they’ll be staying at her aunt’s together when she is out of hospital. Daz is delighted to know Katie will be out of their lives.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday October 24, Bob’s got bad news for Viv, Dawn’s determined to get behind the wheel, and Val and Noreen are making plans.
These episodes originally aired on March 14 and 15, 2006.
Bob catches Jamie doing a runner with his money (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Jamie comes clean in Classic Emmerdale
With Bob’s money in his account, Jamie makes plans to leave the village but Bob catches him mid-flit and demands to know what’s going on. Jamie is forced to admit that he’s locked in a custody battle with his ex-girlfriend over their dog, Snoop.
Bob’s dubious about Jamie’s tall tale but Jamie begs him to believe him, piling on the emotional blackmail. When Bob admits he’s finding it hard to trust his son, Jamie lashes out, telling his dad he’s a terrible role model.
Hurt, Bob offers the money, but tells Jamie if he takes it, that’s goodbye. Jamie takes the cash.
Later Bob tells Viv that he can’t risk being a rubbish dad again – he announces the babymaking is off!
With Jamie on his way to the station, Viv begs Dawn to help her – she wants Bob and Jamie to make up so babies are back on the agenda! Dawn agrees on condition Viv lets her drive to the station. Viv’s impressed with Dawn’s driving.
Jamie decides to stay in Emmerdale. He apologises to Bob and returns the money. Bob’s pleased. Jamie’s worried about Snoop and Viv tells him he’ll have to earn the money for the dog the proper way.
Dawn’s driven to succeed in Classic Emmerdale
Desperate to pass her driving test, Dawn goes out to practise with Jo, but she ends up scratching Cain’s car when she’s trying to park. When Cain confronts her about it, Dawn stands up to him and he’s amused – and flirty!
Dawn’s worried when she accidentally scrapes Cain’s car (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Money woes
Nicola’s cancelled her standing order for the mortgage and though Simon’s pleased she’s gone he realises he and his mum need to boost their finances somehow. Lesley asks Ivan to move back in, and he makes it very clear that’s not happening!
But the next day, Ivan has a change of heart and Simon’s relieved!
Val and Noreen plot against Eric
Val suggests to Noreen that she stands as an independent candidate in the election against Eric but Noreen says no.
Val and Noreen are trying hard to hide their affection for one another, but Val’s chuffed when Noreen agrees to run in the election.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers, Eric and Val’s relationship hits the rocks, and Steph makes her feelings known in no uncertain terms. These episodes originally aired on November 13 and 14, 2005.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Eric and Val’s rocky road
Eric finds himself in a tight spot. Val’s court case threatens his ambitions of joining the planning committee. In a desperate bid to save his reputation, Eric ends their relationship.
Val doesn’t take the news well, so Eric suggests they pretend to have fallen out. This attempt to placate Val only stirs the pot further. It leads to more tension and heartbreak.
Steph’s bold move
Steph and Adam feel disappointed when rain cancels their day at the races. Adam seizes the moment and leans in for a kiss.
Val interrupts with a tale of woe. Not one to be trifled with, Steph later corners Val and delivers a stark warning. She grabs Val’s hair and tells her to stay away from the doctor. Will Val listen?
Dawn jumps to conclusions about Danny and Jo (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Dawn, Danny, and Jo’s mix-up
Over at Connelton View, Dawn walks in on Jo and Danny crashed out on the sofa. She jumps to the wrong conclusion.
After Jo sets the record straight, she realises Dawn’s feelings for Danny. Jo decides to play matchmaker. But does Danny like Dawn? And will they get together at last?
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Factory girls’ silent protest at Eric
Meanwhile, things get worse for Eric when the factory girls get upset after they learn how cruelly Eric has treated Val. Led by Del, they band together to give Eric the cold shoulder.
When he tries to explain himself at the factory, they stay silent. Eric, faced with their icy silence, retreats. The community won’t tolerate his behaviour. Will he apologise and put Val first?
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Rodney Blackstock in Emmerdale has had quite the romantic life in his almost 75 years on this earth. In fact he’s still keen to keep going as long as he can!
But while he doesn’t have a love interest at the moment, he has had some pretty questionable liaisons in the past – just take Simon’s mum, Lesley, for one!
Let’s take a look at Rodney’s very lively love life.
Diane was furious to see Rodney again (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rodney and Diane in Emmerdale
Born in 1949, Rodney met Diane Lambert at a fairground when she was 18 and he was 16. They got married in 1965 and had a child, Bernice in 1968.
However Rodney left them without any explanation when Bernice was just five years old. It turned out he’d been having an affair with her sister Val Lambert, which produced son Paul in 1974.
Rodders then went on to marry Maureen, who gave birth to their daughter, Nicola Blackstock in 1978.
Diane was shocked to see him when he arrived in Emmerdale in October 2000. Ashley Thomas had invited him to meet Bernice, but he had no idea their history was so troubled.
This wasn’t love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Louise Appleton
Sticking true to form, charmer Rodney went for a younger woman when he first arrived in the shape of Louise Appleton. He was rich and suave, what was not to like!
However, there was still a burning attraction between him and Diane. They couldn’t help themselves and ended up in bed together. Louise dumped Rodney and he decided to focus on work not women – for a while, at least!
Turned out Rodney didn’t have enough money to buy Steph’s love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Steph Stokes
In 2003, Rodney and Steph Stokes were in a relationship. He was all-in and proposed to her. However, they ended up calling off the engagement when it became clear Steph wasn’t actually into him and was in it for his money. That complicated matters when she realised Rodders wasn’t as rich as she thought, so it came to an end.
Val had always wanted Rodney (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rodney and Val Lambert in Emmerdale
So we know Rodney and Val had an affair, but at this point his ex-wife Diane did not know. So when Val pitched up in Emmerdale in 2004, things got very complicated.
Val was thrilled to see Rodney was still rich and handsome, so started dating him. But although he enjoyed Val’s company, truthfully he was still in love with Diane.
Val then made him confess their previous affair to Diane, which he did. Diane was upset, but was soon distracted by her colon cancer diagnosis. She confided in Rodney, who declared his undying love for her. She rejected an offer to rekindle their relationship and chose boyfriend Jack Sugden instead.
Things soured with Val after this and they had a huge showdown outside the church at the wedding of Diane and Jack. She then revealed he was the father of Paul, something he hadn’t known until now. Val then left and Rodney was single again.
Old-timer Rodney thought his luck was in with Kelly (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rodney and Lesley Meredith and Kelly Windsor
Rodney loved a complicated love life it seemed when he bedded Lesley Meredith. She was the mother of Nicola’s boyfriend, Simon, and fell instantly in love with Rodney when she arrived in 2004.
Smitten Lesley thought all her Christmases had come at once when she and Rodney spent the night together. However, he was immediately full of regret and didn’t know how to break the news to her this wasn’t a happily-ever-after kind of thing.
So Kelly Windsor did it for her! She took Lesley’s place alongside Rodney at an event he was attending and Lesley was left humiliated and heartbroken.
But Rodney didn’t notice because he was fully engrossed in his fling with Kelly. That then turned in a serious relationship between the pair despite the 31-year age gap.
Rodney even bought Holdgate Farm for her and Paul to turn into a spa. However, he ran out of money and the plans for the spa had to be abandoned. Kelly promised she would stand by Rodney, but couldn’t help but be distracted by ex lover Scott Windsor. Rodney caught them together and they split up.
Caught out! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rodney becomes a male escort in Emmerdale
After he began dating Georgia Sharma, Rishi’s ex, Rodney decided one woman wasn’t enough so he became a male escort behind Georgia’s back.
It was good money and he was having a good time, but he was soon to be caught out. He had accompanied one of Georgia’s friends to a formal party and when she then met Rodders as Georgia’s boyfriend his secret was exposed. However, surprisingly Georgia took him back and allowed him to continue due to the money he made!
Things got a little fruity when Veronica, Georgia’s mate, tried to seduce him. In a very un-Rodney way, he actually refused! His next job was with a woman called Janet who wanted to make her husband jealous, but the husband ended up punching Pollard in a case of mistaken identity (thanks to Rodney not owning up!)
Misty was another of Rodney’s younger girlfriends (Credit: ITV)
Misty
Rodney went for another age-gap romance when he got together with Misty, who was 40 years his junior. She saw him as his spirit animal rather than an old man and to Bernice and Nicola’s disgust they enjoyed a very active sex life.
The sisters plotted to get rid of Misty and pulled it off. They lied that Rodney had osteoarthritis and only had a few months of normal life left. So Misty dumped him and left for Thailand.
Diane made a huge drunken mistake – more than once! (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Rodney and Diane again!
Back in 2021, Rodney and Diane had a drunken wild night out – that ended in the sack for them! He was desperate for them to get back together, trying every trick in his very old playbook. But she was adamant it was just a one-night stand.
However, his luck when in when Diane was upset by comments Belle made. Feeling vulnerable, Rodney comforted her and she gave into his advances again. She even drunkenly agreed to move in with him.
Full of regret the next day, Diane tried to back out of her promise, but an injury left her needing Rodney more than ever! However, by October 2021 she had made up her mind – she left Rodney – and the village of Emmerdale – behind.
So was Diane Rodney’s one true love? He hasn’t had much in the way of romance since then, but surely a man like Rodney’s not given up the game yet?!
