Fans praise Emmerdale for ‘beautiful’ episode as Leyla and Amy are remembered by grieving loved ones
The funeral episode has been praised by fans
Leyla Harding and Amy Barton were remembered as Emmerdale aired their funerals last night (Thursday, March 6).
Throughout the episode, Leyla provided a voiceover from beyond the grave, narrating her own funeral. She always was the star of her own show, after all.
Amy was also given a lovely tribute, with her floral funeral being held in the woods. Even Chip the Dog came to pay his respects. And fans have now praised the soap for an ’emotional’ yet ‘beautiful’ episode.
Leyla and Amy’s funeral episode in Emmerdale
Last night saw both Leyla and Amy be laid to rest following their deaths in the recent limo crash. Leyla made sure that she was given a send-off fitting for her personality, narrating her own funeral.
Leyla being Leyla, she’d planned her own funeral, despite only being 40 when she died. She’d instructed for six hunks to carry her gold-painted coffin into the church, with her ex-husband Liam giving quite an awkward eulogy to the previous ‘love of his life’ in front on fiancée Chas.
Meanwhile, in the woods, Amy was given a peaceful send-off herself as Matty teared up during his eulogy. However, tensions between Matty and Cain threatened to ruin the tribute.
Near to the end of the episode, it was then revealed through a series of flashbacks that Leyla had actually taken several secrets of other villagers’ to the grave.
She’d caught Tracy stealing money from the shop, before walking in on Suzy and Mary kissing. And just to add another secret to her belt, she’d also caught Manpreet posting something rather saucy online…
Fans praise soap for ‘beautiful’ tribute to Leyla and Amy
After the unique and rather different episode that aired last night, fans have taken to social media to praise the soap for the scenes.
It’s safe to say that they’ve been left rather satisfied by the ‘beautiful’ tribute to the much-loved, late characters.
One fan commented: “So many beautiful moments – Leyla’s funeral is her down to a tee whilst Amy’s was also beautiful – the flashbacks were interesting as well especially Tracy & Manpreet’s ones.”
Another fan agreed: “What a beautiful send off for Amy and Leyla. Both women took plenty of secrets to the grave with them.”
A third viewer added: “Emmerdale sure know how to do an emotional episode like the one tonight.”
Another person shared: “Just caught up on this now, what a great episode, loved it. The way it was done with Leyla’s monologue throughout, and the secrets and lies….well done all.”
A final viewer finished: “What a fantastic episode of Emmerdale today! A mix of sadness, reflection and revelations all with an honest and heartfelt monologue by Leyla. Not a dry eye, I’m sure! Well done to all involved.”
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
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