Wheel me to the church on time!

Will it be third time lucky for Rhona as she prepares to walk down the aisle with Marlon (right, with Rhona)? Let’s hope so. Between them, they’ve clocked up six exspouses, and two of Marlon’s are dead (Tricia, Donna), making him the owner of prime real estate in the cemetery.

To say that Marlon drew the short straw when it came to love is an understatement – he barely got a single grain. Laurel soon became an alcoholic after becoming wife number three, and then Jessie, number four, cheated on him with her ex, Al.

Naturally, this being Soapland, the preparations for wedding number five don’t go according to plan when Marlon’s legs buckle at his stag do and he falls. In fairness, that happens to most people in Emmerdale, and they don’t need the excuse of a wedding. At the hospital, the doctor informs Marlon that due to his high blood pressure, he’ll have to stay in. The next day, the readings are still too high for him to be discharged; will he make it to the church on time?

In a wheelchair dash of Grand Prix momentum, Paddy gets him to the church, vows are exchanged, and everyone raises their glasses to the happy couple.

The wedding party is a breakthrough for Priya, who whips off her jacket and confidently dances, for the first time unafraid of revealing her scars. Expect lots more buckling of legs, come midnight.

It’s a strange week for Laurel and Gabby, who find themselves dating the same man. To Laurel, he’s Kit; to Gabby, he’s Chris, who she’s met through online dating. When Laurel suggests a double date with their beaus, what could go wrong? Back at Home Farm, Gabby leads Kit/ Chris upstairs and as she begins to passionately kiss him, Laurel arrives. Time to hit the bottle again, Laurel?