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Caroline Swann
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2007, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Keith Richardson. Charlotte Beecham Charlotte Beecham is a new police recruit who joins up alongside Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth) and they receive their warrant cards at the same time. Charlotte has a casual relationship with Emmerdale resident and colleague Ross Kirk ( Samuel Anderson). Another officer, Shane Doyle ( Paul McEwan), makes a pass at her. In December 2008, Shane goes missing and Donna, who Shane knew was having an affair with Ross, convinces Charlotte to go to Shane's flat with her to investigate. They find evidence which suggests he is in Malta, and take it to Sgt. Andrew Drake (Steven Hillman). Charlotte believes that Donna knows more than she is saying, but Donna keeps quiet. In January 2009, Charlotte and a colleague search Ross's bedroom, shortly b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmerdale
''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Farm'' until 1989) is a British television soap opera that is broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV. The show is set in Emmerdale (known as Beckindale until 1994), a List of fictional towns and villages, fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, ''Emmerdale Farm'' was first broadcast on 16 October 1972. Interior scenes have been filmed at the Leeds Studios since its inception. Exterior scenes were first filmed in Arncliffe, North Yorkshire, Arncliffe in Littondale, and the series may have taken its name from Amerdale, an ancient name of Littondale. Exterior scenes were later shot at Esholt, but are now shot at a purpose-built set on the Harewood House#Popular culture, Harewood estate. The series originally aired during the afternoon and was intended to be a three-month television series. However, more episodes were ordered and transmitted during the daytime until 1978, when it was moved to an early-evening prime time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charley Webb
Charlene Joanne Webb (born 26 February 1988), commonly known as Charley Webb, is an English actress. From 2002 to 2021, she portrayed the role of Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. In 2014, she was nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards. Career Before landing the role of Debbie, Webb previously appeared on the stage in Manchester in a production of ''Bugsy Malone'' when she was eight. She joined the soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2002 at the age of 14. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2009 British Soap Awards and was also nominated for Sexiest Female at the 2010 British Soap Awards. In 2021, Webb announced that she had made the decision to leave ''Emmerdale'' after 19 years. Personal life Webb attended Philips High School in Whitefield, Greater Manchester. She has two older sisters, and her older brother Jamie Lomas is an actor, known for playing Warren Fox in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks''. In Septembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heath Hope
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2007, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Keith Richardson. Charlotte Beecham Charlotte Beecham is a new police recruit who joins up alongside Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth) and they receive their warrant cards at the same time. Charlotte has a casual relationship with Emmerdale resident and colleague Ross Kirk ( Samuel Anderson). Another officer, Shane Doyle ( Paul McEwan), makes a pass at her. In December 2008, Shane goes missing and Donna, who Shane knew was having an affair with Ross, convinces Charlotte to go to Shane's flat with her to investigate. They find evidence which suggests he is in Malta, and take it to Sgt. Andrew Drake (Steven Hillman). Charlotte believes that Donna knows more than she is saying, but Donna keeps quiet. In January 2009, Charlotte and a colleague search Ross's bedroom, shortly b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brenda Walker (Emmerdale)
Brenda Walker is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Lesley Dunlop. She made her first appearance on 2 April 2008. She was introduced as the adoptive mother to Gennie Walker (Sian Reese-Williams). In 2013, Brenda was diagnosed with a brain tumour, one of the character's biggest storylines. On 8 November 2024 it was announced that Brenda would be leaving the soap after 16 years with her final scenes set to air in the new year. Her final scenes aired on 4 April 2025 when she left to go on a cruise. Characterisation On her ITV character profile, Brenda is described as "a fun-loving, bubbly character" who leaves people speechless with certain things she says. She is also billed as "caring, dizzy, fun, ndgenerous". It states that due to being involved with Bob and the café, she is "connected to many areas of Emmerdale". Having been diagnosed with a brain tumour, Brenda realises that the important things in life are "family, friendship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viv Hope
Viv Hope (also Dawson and Windsor) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera '' Emmerdale''. Portrayed by Deena Payne, the character first appeared on 10 August 1993, and remained until 13 January 2011, becoming one of the longest-serving characters, after nearly 18 years in the show; her tenure is currently the seventeenth-longest in the history of the show. In November 2007, it was confirmed that Payne had asked for a break. To explain her absence Viv was sentenced to three years' imprisonment after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. However, conman Freddie Yorke (Keith Woodason) stole the charity money and left her to take the blame. Viv was off-screen for eleven months, but made two brief appearances in October 2008. In June 2009, Payne resumed the role and returned on-screen in July. On 11 October 2010, it was announced Payne would leave after 18 years on the show. The character was killed off in January 2011, when Viv was trapped in an arson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Miller (actor)
Daniel Benedict Miller (born 2 January 1991) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Aaron Dingle in the ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', for which he has won the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2011, 2012 and 2016. He won the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British series 21), twenty-first series of ''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series), I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''. Career In 2007, at the age of 16, Miller made his television debut when he portrayed Kyle Brown in the BBC drama series ''Grange Hill''. He appeared in 8 episodes. In 2008, Miller began portraying the role of Aaron Livesy on the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. In 2011, he announced that he was leaving ''Emmerdale'' and his last appearance would be in spring 2012. On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show ''All Star Family Fortunes''. From December 2012 to January 2013, he starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Livesy
Aaron Dingle (also Livesy) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Danny Miller. The character was originally played by Danny Webb and appeared in a recurring capacity. Aaron made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 24 December 2003. When Aaron was reintroduced in 2008, he was promoted to the full-time cast and the decision was made to recast the role. Miller successfully auditioned for the part and later admitted that he would have quit acting if he had not been cast. Aaron is the son of Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) and Gordon Livesy (Gerard Fletcher/Gary Mavers). His storylines have included being involved with the criminal McFarlane family, making a romantic advance towards his best friend Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) which resulted in attempted suicide, coming to terms with his homosexuality, his relationship with Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock), and dealing with Jackson's suicide. Miller chose to leave the show in November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Pargeter
Lucy Kate Pargeter (born 1 March 1977) is an English actress, known for her roles as Helen Raven in ''Crossroads'' (2002–2003) and Chas Dingle in ''Emmerdale'' (2002–present). She also finished third in the 13th series of the ITV reality show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' in 2013. For her role in ''Emmerdale'', she won the 2019 British Soap Award for Best Actress. Early life Pargeter was born in Nottingham. She trained at the Central Junior Television Workshop and New College, Nottingham. She was a member of the band Paperdolls, which toured with Boyzone in the 1990s and had a number 65 chart single with "Gonna Make You Blush". She also took part in ''Stars in Their Eyes'' as Emma Bunton. Career Her first acting role was in the TV Movie "The Bare Necessities" in 1996 where she appeared with future ''Emmerdale'' co-star William Ash. She has appeared in ''Soldier Soldier'', ''Dalziel and Pascoe'', and played the role of Brenda in the film '' Anita and Me''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chas Dingle
Chastity Dingle (also Livesy and Spencer) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Lucy Pargeter. More commonly known as Chas, she made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 16 October 2002. Chas returned on 21 September 2003. Chas was absent for six months in 2005 when Pargeter took maternity leave. She left temporarily on 5 June 2005, and returned full-time from 13 December 2005. In 2013, Pargeter announced that she would be taking a short break from the show in order to appear in '' I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!''. Pargeter was briefly recast for one episode on 20 December 2016 to provide an alternative physical appearance to the character through the eyes of Ashley Thomas ( John Middleton). Chas departed temporarily once again on 31 March 2017 when Pargeter took a second maternity leave. Pargeter confirmed her return to filming on 31 August 2017. Chas returned on 25 October 2017. In January 2024, it was announced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Estensen
Elizabeth Estensen (born 10 August 1949) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Diane Sugden on the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' from 1999 to 2021, with a guest stint in 2022. She has also made appearances in various British television series, including ''The Liver Birds'', '' T-Bag'' and ''Coronation Street''. Early and personal life Estensen was born on 10 August 1949 and had a Norwegian grandfather, from whom she inherited her surname. She grew up in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. Her mother was a primary school teacher, and her father was a merchant seaman and solicitor's clerk. Estensen considered becoming a speech therapist, but signed up for a Drama and English teaching course at Manchester Polytechnic instead. Estensen has been married to husband Philip Allen since May 1983, and the pair have a son together, James Otto Allen. Career Following graduation from Manchester Polytechnic, she moved to Liverpool and joined the Everyman repertory company. Whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diane Sugden
Diane Sugden (also Blackstock) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Elizabeth Estensen. Since her first appearance in 1999, she has been involved in several high-profile storylines, including her marriage to Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) and his subsequent death, a battle with colon cancer, the revelation that her ex-husband Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower) fathered her sister Val Lambert's (Charlie Hardwick) son, being held hostage in a siege at the Woolpack, sleeping with Val's husband Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell), being involved in a helicopter crash which kills Val, being stabbed by Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), and a feud with Chrissie White (Louise Marwood). In September 2021, it was announced that Estensen had made the decision to take a break from acting and her initial final appearance as Diane aired on 29 October 2021. However, the following year, Estensen returned to the role of Diane for a guest stint from 12 to 20 October 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Hordley
Jeff Hordley (born 7 March 1970) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Cain Dingle in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. For his portrayal of Cain, he has been nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Actor at three ceremonies. Early life Hordley grew up in Oldham, Greater Manchester where he attended North Chadderton Comprehensive, before he went on to gain a BA (Hons) Theatre Arts (Acting) degree from Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre in 1997. Career After making minor appearances in British soap operas, including ''Coronation Street'', Hordley was cast as Cain Dingle in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2000. In 2006, he announced his decision to leave the soap in order to pursue other projects; the chance of a return was kept open by the producers. Later that year, he starred in a production of ''Mother Goose'' at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley. He later played Napoleon in the George Orwell classic ''Animal Farm'' at L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
