The special episodes of Emmerdale that deviate from the regular schedule are usually well-received by viewers. On May 7, one such episode will focus on the romances between Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle (Zoe Henry and Mark Charnock) and Belle and Tom King (Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase).
Mark Charnock explained to us how this particular action differs from the typical episode. It takes place during a dinner party that Belle and Tom are hosting.
“It’s a very different kind of episode where you kind of go back and forth in time during the dinner party. It’s a one-off in terms of structure,” he said.
The way that it combines what’s going off stage—in the kitchen between Tom and Belle—with what’s happening on stage—the dinner party—is extremely skillfully done.
The two endearing hosts are seen entertaining these various couples, and when they return to the kitchen, we are shown the evil side of their relationship. In the meanwhile, two content couples may be seen on stage: Vanessa and Suzy (Michelle Hardwick and Martelle Edinborough) and Mandy and Paddy (Lisa Riley and Dominic Brunt). Then there are Rhona and Marlon, who seem to be breaking down entirely in front of everyone.
The context of this is Rhona’s choice to disobey her promise to Gus (Alan McKenna) that she would use her victim impact statement to help his receiving a lesser sentence.
“Marlon feels a little sorry for Gus because in those stressful situations you have to stay the good guys and he feels she’s turned them into the bad guys,” Mark said. “When she changes her mind on the stand and goes after Gus and he gets the maximum sentence he can get,” Mark said.
The special episodes of Emmerdale that deviate from the regular schedule are usually well-received by viewers. On May 7, one such episode will focus on the romances between Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle (Zoe Henry and Mark Charnock) and Belle and Tom King (Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase).
Mark Charnock explained to us how this particular action differs from the typical episode. It takes place during a dinner party that Belle and Tom are hosting.
“It’s a very different kind of episode where you kind of go back and forth in time during the dinner party. It’s a one-off in terms of structure,” he said.
The way that it combines what’s going off stage—in the kitchen between Tom and Belle—with what’s happening on stage—the dinner party—is extremely skillfully done.
The two endearing hosts are seen entertaining these various couples, and when they return to the kitchen, we are shown the evil side of their relationship. In the meanwhile, two content couples may be seen on stage: Vanessa and Suzy (Michelle Hardwick and Martelle Edinborough) and Mandy and Paddy (Lisa Riley and Dominic Brunt). Then there are Rhona and Marlon, who seem to be breaking down entirely in front of everyone.
The context of this is Rhona’s choice to disobey her promise to Gus (Alan McKenna) that she would use her victim impact statement to help his receiving a lesser sentence.
“Marlon feels a little sorry for Gus because in those stressful situations you have to stay the good guys and he feels she’s turned them into the bad guys,” Mark said. “When she changes her mind on the stand and goes after Gus and he gets the maximum sentence he can get,” Mark said.
“What irritates me the most is that she handled it all by herself, with no involvement from Marlon.” He finds it hard to believe that she didn’t give it any thought, despite her claim that she merely did it on the spur of the moment.
He feels that decisions were made without his input following her abduction of Ivy and her subsequent pursuit of her throughout the story. This, in turn, gives him the impression that she doesn’t think he is worthy enough to have a say in such matters.
According to Mark, Rhona’s actions have exacerbated some of Marlon’s long-standing fears.
Although he acknowledges that she helped him through the stroke, it brings back the moments when she attempted to sever her relationship with Leo (Harvey Rogerson). Although I understand why Rhona overreacts, I also feel bad for her since I can see things from his perspective. They are intended to be together, and because it’s such a delicate and private matter, I believe he feels resentful of her for letting go of the important choice she makes.
I believe that after his stroke, he feels as if his feeling of sufficiency is lacking. He still believes that when people see him, they think, “Poor Marlon.” It does make him feel a little insecure when he believes his wife won’t tell him these important things.
Mark said, “When emotions are running high like this, it’s easy to misinterpret even small things as a huge slur.”
He believes that Rhona’s acceptance of this dinner invitation is just one more instance of Rhona making choices without consulting him. It seems like he is waiting for her to make a mistake in everything she does now.
“Every action she takes now that does not involve him seems to have been decided upon alone.” He begins to see a flaw in everything. They shouldn’t be attending the dinner party, since it will inevitably result in catastrophe.
“Rhona and Marlon attempt to get away from themselves by consuming alcohol during this dinner gathering.” Their mutual hatred becomes less subtle and more explosive the more alcohol they consume together, allowing them to express themselves more freely.
Is Marlon and Rhona’s story over?
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