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I think late 1973 - 1976 contained the worst storylines and the most boring storylines ever. I have changed my mind a bit since, Iain before Kate, Anita is removed.

Anyway back to Robert. Emmerdale Farm would be nothing different imo if late 1973 to 1976 didn't exist. I thought David Goddard and Peter Holmans did a fantastic job - I would've watched with all going on. But Robert... nothing. Basically everything was off-screen, maybe with the little events that went on, it could be better. If we saw Fred Nelson crash his car, if we saw Wally Lumm in hospital etc. The Pat storyline was pointless. Christine's existance was pointless. The Bannermans' storyline was so bad it's actually offensive. I am no way qualified to produce but I'm confident that even back in 1974 when the budget was small,  I could do a better job.

And what's with the female characters all being either housewives or unemployed? Rich gypsies? The villagers finding absolutely nothing controversial? Honestly, Michael Glynn's reign is absolutely fantastic especially in comparison and when I'm doing work on the episode pages I'm always glad to reach those.