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Old 15-10-2015, 19:21
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Diane Sugden - His relationship with Diane confuses me. Does he even care about her? She obviously loves him even if she doesn't have much of a bond with him.

Victoria Barton - They rarely share a scene and they don't seem close at all. Under explored isn't the word!

Andy Sugden - Hates him because he killed his adopted mum Sarah Sugden and was favoured by their dad Jack Sugden? Since teenagers they haven't got on, it is tiresome now.

Bernice Blackstock, Gabby Thomas and Eric Pollard - Uncle through marriage, step niece and step sister. One minute their family then they aren't. Bernice knowing how to "handle Robert" was weird. They never interact. Same with Gabby.

The Whites - Him and Laclhan White have been wasted. Robert didn't seem to care about his feelings at all. Him and Chrissie White aren't suited at all and Lawerence is underused and full of empty threats.

Jack Sugden, Sarah Sugden and Debbie Dingle - Pretty sure they haven't shared one scene. I would like Robert and Sarah scenes, would anyone else?

Wife - Chrissie Sugden
Step Son - Lachlan White
Step Mum - Diane Sugden
Half Sister - Victoria Barton
Adopted Brother - Andy Sugden
Step Sister - Bernice Blackstock
Step Niece - Gabby Thomas
Adopted Nephew - Jack Sugden
Adopted Niece - Sarah Sugden
Brother - In - Law - Adam Barton
Father - In - Law - Lawrence White
Step Uncle through Marriage - Eric Pollard
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Old 15-10-2015, 21:13
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Old 15-10-2015, 21:16
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I think Robert's relationship with Victoria was effectively explored in the aftermath of running Ashley over.
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Old 15-10-2015, 21:22
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I agree with the OP, other than Aaron, Andy and the Whites his relationships with the other characters is weak. Were Robert and Diane ever that close? Also I find it hard to believe that Victoria would be so protective and supportive of him after the way he threatened and intimidated her when she was a child after she caught him and Katie going at it.
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Old 15-10-2015, 21:23
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I don't agree, if you've watched since the new Robert came back, you'll know he's interacted with most of those characters
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:11
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I don't agree, if you've watched since the new Robert came back, you'll know he's interacted with most of those characters
The odd scene here and there maybe.
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:15
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I agree. I don't want to have to use my imagination to fill in the gaps all the time. Less beatings for Rob, more brews and chats!
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:17
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to be honest you could write up a list like this for just about every character in Emmerdale these days.
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:22
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I agree. I don't want to have to use my imagination to fill in the gaps all the time. Less beatings for Rob, more brews and chats!
I think they' ve got carried away with Robron to the exclusion of all else. But Robert getting beaten is quite funny
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:35
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I think they' ve got carried away with Robron to the exclusion of all else. But Robert getting beaten is quite funny
It's hilarious.

I agree they haven't worked hard enough to make the Sugdens work as a family though. I always just think of Robert as part of the Whites. He's really good with Andy, their scenes are gold usually, but we definitely needed more with Diane and Victoria, just talking about what's gone on in his life since he left. Or even interacting with Andy's kids. It makes it feel more real.
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:37
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I think they' ve got carried away with Robron to the exclusion of all else. But Robert getting beaten is quite funny
It is funny cause it happens so often! Even with Rob and Aaron though they never had any talks about Jackson as well as other things. All of sudden they'll start talking about things you've never heard them mention before and it all seems a bit odd. But it's the same with others. Although I think Marlon and Laurel's recent storyline was well done.
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Old 15-10-2015, 22:39
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to be honest you could write up a list like this for just about every character in Emmerdale these days.
As is true of people in real life. Outside of my close family (parents, grandparents, uncles / aunties / first cousins) I don't know or interact with many of my family at all really.
And if you take it to the extreme of Robert Sugden being the man in question (the most dislikeable bloke in the dales) then it's understandable that he doesn't have much of a bond with many people.
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Old 15-10-2015, 23:09
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Jack Sugden, Sarah Sugden and Debbie Dingle - Pretty sure they haven't shared one scene. I would like Robert and Sarah scenes, would anyone else?
I agree I don't think Debbie's had a scene with this Robert (Ryan Hawley) yet but she did with the previous Robert portrayed by Karl Davies - seeing as they dated briefly at the end of 2005 which eventually led to the death of Max King when Debbie and Robert were both going to leave with Sarah.
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Old 15-10-2015, 23:16
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As is true of people in real life. Outside of my close family (parents, grandparents, uncles / aunties / first cousins) I don't know or interact with many of my family at all really.
And if you take it to the extreme of Robert Sugden being the man in question (the most fabulous bloke in the dales) then it's understandable that he doesn't have much of a bond with many people.
BIB ...ah, you are so right!

Sorry, but I'm in a rebellious mood tonight
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Old 15-10-2015, 23:27
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It's hilarious.

I agree they haven't worked hard enough to make the Sugdens work as a family though. I always just think of Robert as part of the Whites. He's really good with Andy, their scenes are gold usually, but we definitely needed more with Diane and Victoria, just talking about what's gone on in his life since he left. Or even interacting with Andy's kids. It makes it feel more real.
BIB Yes! We haven't seen either Jack or Sarah punch him in the face yet
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Old 15-10-2015, 23:44
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BIB Yes! We haven't seen either Jack or Sarah punch him in the face yet
But Sarah has seen Andy punch him in the face
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Old 16-10-2015, 00:06
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But Sarah has seen Andy punch him in the face
Yep, Daddy's set an example. Now, go get your boxing gloves, Sarah. Uncle Rob needs a punch in the chops!
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Old 16-10-2015, 00:28
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poor rob
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Old 16-10-2015, 01:27
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[quote=Crooked Heart;80011402]It is funny cause it happens so often! Even with Rob and Aaron though they never had any talks about Jackson as well as other things. All of sudden they'll start talking about things you've never heard them mention before and it all seems a bit odd. But it's the same with others. Although I think Marlon and Laurel's recent storyline was well done.[/QUOTE

Victoria should shout ' oh my God! They beat Robert. You b* stards' a la South Park every time it happens
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Old 16-10-2015, 01:59
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It is a shame that Robert and Victoria aren' t closer. It would be nice given that they' ve stayed in contact and they do have a blood relationship ( although that doesn' t always count for much) to seem try to bond. She seems to care about him but he doesn' t show much interest in her.
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Old 16-10-2015, 07:01
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BIB Yes! We haven't seen either Jack or Sarah punch him in the face yet
She's working up to it. Jack's just leaving lego around so Robert steps on it in his socks. Revenge.
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Old 24-10-2015, 23:46
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Wonder who would win... Robert Sugden vs Ross Barton?
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