Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Marlon and Donna go on the run, Bob vows to end his vendetta, and Belle wants to go back to school

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers airing on ITV3 on Tuesday April 22, Marlon and Donna take drastic action when they go on the run with the kids! Bob promises to end his vendetta, and Belle wants to go back to school.

These episodes first aired on December 20 and 21, 2006.

Marlon and Donna go on the run!

Marlon and Donna wait anxiously for news of Lilith’s kids, and they’re relieved when Eli tracks them down in Seth’s hide. But they’re worried that they made their escape to get away from their Uncle Tony.

And when Marlon overhears Uncle Tony on the phone, he realises Tony doesn’t want the children back – so he and Donna take drastic action!

Marlon and Donna look worried with Lilith's kids — Marlon and Donna take drastic action! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Bob promises to change

Elsewhere, Scott and Debbie visit the Hopes’ flat but they’re shocked by the mess. And when Scott finds a jumper that smells of smoke, they immediately think of the billboard arson. Debbie confronts Bob about what he’s done and threatens to call Viv. Worried, Bob promises it’s time to end his vendetta against the Kings.

Classic Emmerdale: Christmas crisis?

Katie’s back from hospital and relieved that Diane’s taken on the job of making Christmas dinner. When Jack’s put on the spot about the arrangements, he grudgingly invites Jo to join the family at the Woolpack. But Andy puts his foot in it when he suggests a reluctant Jo invites her Mum, too.

Chas and Terry share their hatred for Tom

When an upset Terry shares his feelings about TJ’s departure with Chas, he finds a sympathetic ear. Chas and Terry express the hatred they feel about Tom and the destruction he’s caused.

Shock for Marlon and Donna in Classic Emmerdale

Marlon and Donna learn they are wanted by the police, while Tom warns Matthew and Jimmy not to tell Carl why Chas left Home Farm. Meanwhile, Lisa throws a party to cheer Belle up.

Later, holed up in a B&B with the kids, Marlon and Donna are shocked to see their faces on the news! They’re wanted for kidnap! When the landlady at the B&B makes a call to the police, they’re soon back on the road. But a passing police car makes them panic and Marlon and Donna realise they have to hand themselves in.

Belle begs to go back to school in Classic Emmerdale

At the Dingles’ house, Lisa decides to throw a party for a glum Belle. But when the family surprise her, Belle is disappointed not to see any of her friends there. She begs to go back to school.