Your World of Legal Intelligence
 United Kingdom | +44 (0) 20 7284 8080

ITV Emmerdale couple 'pulled apart' by heartbreak in 'difficult' storyline

Document Cited in Related
Vincent
Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Mirror, The: Web Edition Articles (London, England)
Soap stars Olivia Bromley and Jay Kontzle revealed what was ahead for their characters Dawn Taylor and Billy Fletcher, as their baby son Evan is diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in upsetting scenes. As concern for Evan's health leads to him being taken to hospital, the gravity of his diagnosis and its impact on the lives of his parents and family will lead to "intense" scenes

Speaking to The Mirror and other press, Olivia revealed how Dawn and Billy would "pull apart" as they struggle to cope with Evan's illness. The normally united husband and wife will instead turn on each other, as the strain becomes too much and threatens to tear them apart.

Olivia also touched on how the storyline sees Dawn and Billy's world change instantly, as viewers will see the impact of Evan's diagnosis on those in the village. Olivia said: "This isn't going to be a quick story with a quick solve.

"So there's a lot of dynamics. But I think the thing that's quite draining is that the relationship between Dawn and Billy is very strained. While they've always been a massive support for each other, I think what has felt quite heavy is that they are pulling apart and really going for each other.

"So that's a difficult element of it. The last block has been really intense, there’s lots of hospital scenes, and we’re trying to put ourselves in that headspace for a long period of time. Also, we’re working with a real baby who we love and is amazing.

"But that’s impactful, seeing him in hospital, and I’m sure it is for his parents too. It brings it home." She went on...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT