We chat to Alex Skerratt, a friend of Lizzie’s who not only writes the Sooty and Sweep show, but whose life has been intertwined with Emmerdale since the 80s! From growing up in real-life Hotten to living with an Emmerdale scriptwriter, Alex shares his Emmerdale memories, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into the writing process and how the show has changed over time.

Bonus ep: an interview with Alex Skerratt

After quickly debriefing the highlights of Simon’s 40th birthday party, we talk about the 3 recent special episodes of Emmerdale as well as expressing our frustrations at everyone gaslighting Eve, discussing why Ray and Celia’s horrible barn accommodation has better interior design choices than most other Emmerdale properties, and wondering which new young male character is secretly Kev’s son.

Bring back Liam’s authoritative beard (Emmerdale 3-14th November 2025)

We relucantly address the April/Dylan misery-fest, but not for long... cos we are swept away by our favourite new house share, which cast members we'd talk to, and the return of Lydia Watch! 

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April is having the cruellest month (Emmerdale 20-31 October 2025)

Cain is spiralling and, in many ways, so are we. As well as discussing the latest highs and lows (mainly lows) in Emmerdale Village, we also had the chance to interview Waseem Mirza, who appeared on the show this month, about his experience on the Emmerdale set!

From prison husband to vicarage husband (Emmerdale 29 September - 17 October 2025)- featuring special guest Waseem Mirza!

It's a crossover special babyyyy! Today, Simon and Lizzie are joined by the very funny Sunshine and Scooter from the Robron Podcast - to talk the history of Robron, our favourite and least favourite Robron moments, and what we hope for the future.

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All things #Robron w/ The Robron Podcast!

In our most hectic and tangenty episode yet, we talk about the release of Bunker Boy, the latest Robron developments, and the time Lizzie walked past Ned Porteous in Leeds. Simon also has a complete inability to say the phrase ‘Hotten Bypass Crash’. This may be the first and last time we attempt to record an episode after 10.30pm.

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Everyone *still* owes Robert Sugden an apology (Emmerdale 15-26 September 2025)

John and Aaron's cliff plunge! Mack's eternal bunker and eternal candles! Sweet Kammy doing his best and it's useless! Lizzie and Simon discuss the past fortnight on Emmerdale - and the long line of people who will owe Robert an apology once John's true colours are finally seen.

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*Everyone* owes Robert Sugden an apology (Emmerdale 1-12 September 2025)

Our latest musings on what’s been going on in Emmerdale village, including the logistics of keeping someone alive in a forest cellar, Claudette’s rare friendly moment and Lizzie potentially finding she has, in fact, had enough farming content (for now).

The creepy cottage (Emmerdale 11-29 August 2025)

We go back to one of the biggest stories in #Robron history (even though Robert wasn't on the scene) - when Aaron comes out as gay to his father figure Paddy. Simon saw it at the time; Lizzie is coming fresh to it. We discuss the emotions, the tears, and the neglected bedside sandwich.

Classic ep: Aaron comes out (Emmerdale 25 March 2010)

It's a SPECIAL - nay, an EMERGENCY - episode, as Robert and Aaron finalllyyyy reunite. Lizzie and Simon take a look at a huge moment for #Robron and chat about what the implications might be for the future.

We'll be back with another special ep on Aaron coming out (March 2010) before resuming normal programming next weekend.

Robron reunited?! (Emmerdale 18 August 2025)

An Emmerdale podcast! Lizzie and Simon discuss the latest episodes of Emmerdale with a light-hearted take on the mayhem facing the Dingles and everyone else in Emmerdale village. Get in touch at dinglealltheway.pod@gmail.com

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