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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
ITV Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' storyline to end
Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. Dr Crowley returns to Emmerdale for revenge on Joe Tate James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. 8 Most Iconic British Soap Characters of All Time Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' Joe Tate storyline to end Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) July 8, 2025 A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
ITV Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' storyline to end
Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. A post shared by Emmerdale (@emmerdale) James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
ITV Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' storyline to end
Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. A post shared by Emmerdale (@emmerdale) James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
ITV Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' storyline to end
Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. A post shared by Emmerdale (@emmerdale) James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
ITV Emmerdale fans call for 'tedious' storyline to end
Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. A post shared by Emmerdale (@emmerdale) James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
