Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Ashley makes revelation at surprise wedding with Laurel

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for 6 August on ITV3, Ashley and Laurel tie the knot, but celebrations are interrupted by a mysterious stranger. These episodes originally aired on November 6 and 7 2005.

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: A wedding to remember

Ashley Thomas and Laurel Potts surprise everyone with a spontaneous wedding. After Ashley announces their banns in church, Laurel shocks him by declaring she wants to marry him that day.

Initially hesitant, Ashley agrees if the bishop could perform the service. The bishop, convinced by Laurel’s heartfelt plea, agrees. The rush to get everything ready begins.

Transport troubles and touching gestures

With everyone trying to make it to the church on time, Nicola struggles to find transport. She eventually arrives with a busload of pensioners from a local old folks’ home. Meanwhile, Betty Eagleton offers Laurel her own wedding dress and steps in to give her away in Seth Armstrong‘s absence.

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: An uninvited guest

As the ceremony concludes, an elderly man named Sandy sneaks into the vicarage and makes himself at home. When Ashley and Laurel return to consummate their marriage, they find Sandy in their bed! Ashley reveals that Sandy is, in fact, his father, much to Laurel’s surprise.

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Ashley has family drama

Meanwhile, Ashley’s temper flares over his father’s unexpected arrival. Sandy tries to reconcile, but Ashley insists on sending him away. Laurel, curious and concerned, pushes Ashley to share more about his past. But just why are tensions so strained between father and son?

Kelly and Jimmy’s rocky romance

Kelly’s romantic hopes with Jimmy hit a hitch after a confrontation with Sadie King. Sadie cruelly suggests that Jimmy used Kelly to get over his grief.

Feeling insecure, Kelly confronts Jimmy, looking for assurance about their relationship’s future. But can he give it to her?

Viv’s competitive streak

Viv raises prices in her shop to fund a lavish wedding, aiming to outdo Laurel’s ceremony. Lesley, although outraged, bites her tongue to keep her job.

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.