Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Ethan makes a shocking confession and Alice’s terrifying diagnosis
Can Ethan’s love and Alice’s health scare shake Emmerdale to its core?
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers, Ethan makes a jaw-dropping confession during a church service, while Alice has a devastating health scare. These episodes, airing on ITV3 on Monday July 29, originally aired on October 23 and 24 2005.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Ethan makes a shocking sermon confession
Ethan leads the Sunday service as Ashley rushes Gabby to the hospital after a medicine mishap. During the service, Ethan shocks the congregation by confessing his love for Laurel. He admits to misleading Bishop Postlethwaite about Ashley and Laurel’s relationship to keep them apart.
This revelation forces Ethan to leave the village in shame. Ashley, filled with regret for doubting Laurel, apologises. The Bishop grants permission for their marriage. Ashley then proposes to Laurel, reigniting their future plans.
Wedding bells and clashes
Laurel and Ashley’s engagement news spreads joy, but not everyone is pleased. Betty teases Edna for doubting Laurel’s character. Meanwhile, Nicola’s excitement about wedding plans quickly turns into a clash with Lesley over Nicola’s behaviour towards Ivan.
Laurel dreams of a lavish wedding, but Ashley prefers a quieter affair. Their different personalities emerge as they plan their future together. Can they make it work?
The Dingles’ golden dream
Meanwhile, over at Home Farm, the Dingles are on a fishing adventure. Shadrach is convinced he’s spotted something shiny and valuable in the lake’s depths. Zak daydreams about striking gold, but given the Dingles’ luck is either really a likely story? At least it gives us all some laughs.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: A terrifying diagnosis for Alice
Things are tough for Sam and Alice as he fears for her health. The couple, distracted and sombre, joins the family in their underwater treasure hunt. However, they soon decide to share their terrifying news: Alice might have cancer.
The Dingles are left stunned but promise to support Alice as she awaits her test results.
Victoria’s karate conundrum
Victoria complains about having no one to take her to karate lessons with Jack and Diane away. Louise reluctantly steps in, though she wishes Victoria had more traditionally girly interests.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph’s jealousy
Steph battles her jealousy when Adam’s wife, Isla, visits to finalise their divorce. The tension adds yet another dynamic to the village’s already complex relationships.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.