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Gloria Weaver
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2000, by order of first appearance. Carlos Diaz Carlos Diaz, portrayed by Gary Turner, made his first appearance on 9 March 2000. Turner departed the series in 2001, but reprised the role for a guest stint in 2004. Carlos arrives in the village as a chef and later begins a relationship with Nicola Blackstock (Nicola Wheeler). Carlos begins an affair with Nicola's half-sister, Bernice Thomas (Samantha Giles). Carlos proposes to Nicola when he thinks she is pregnant and she accepts. Bernice understands that Carlos is only in a relationship with Nicola because she is pregnant, but when she learns that this is not true, she is horrified and insists that Nicola tell Carlos. Angry at Nicola's lies, Carlos tells her about his relationship with Bernice and that she could be expecting his baby at their wedding. Nicola reacts badly and attacks Carlos with her bouquet, before telling the co ... [...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] |
Dominic Brunt
Dominic Adam Brunt (born 15 April 1970) is an English actor, director and producer, best known for portraying the role of Paddy Kirk in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. For his role as Paddy, Brunt has been nominated in various categories at the British Soap Awards, Inside Soap Awards, ''Inside Soap'' Awards and the National Television Awards. As well as acting, Brunt also produces and directs horror films alongside Joanne Mitchell; he also co-hosts an annual zombie film festival with ''Emmerdale'' co-star Mark Charnock. Early and personal life Brunt was born on 15 April 1970 in Macclesfield, Cheshire. He was educated at Accrington Moorhead Sports College and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he met his wife Joanne Mitchell. Brunt and Mitchell have two children. Brunt is a fan of zombie horror films, and with ''Emmerdale'' co-star Mark Charnock, the pair conduct an annual zombie film festival in Leeds. Career Since 1997, Dominic Brunt has played the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley Stelfox
Shirley Rosemary Stelfox (11 April 1941 – 7 December 2015) was a British actress, known for her portrayal of the character Edna Birch, a moralising busybody in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', and as Rose, the vampy sister of the snobby and overbearing Hyacinth Bucket in the first series of the comedy series ''Keeping Up Appearances''. Early life Stelfox was born in Dukinfield, Cheshire, on 11 April 1941. She suffered from bilateral amblyopia, which left her short-sighted. While she was still at Lakes Road Secondary School in Dukinfield she appeared in pantomimes at the Old Chapel in the town, and in other productions. She then studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where her classmates included Edward Fox, John Thaw and Sarah Miles. Career Television After the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Stelfox started on BBC Television in ''The Case Before You'', a play in which she appeared as a 15 year old arsonist. In December 1960 she appeared in her first epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edna Birch
Edna Birch is a fictional character from the British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Shirley Stelfox. She made her first appearance during the episode first broadcast on 25 May 2000. Edna is characterised as a proud and independent Christian woman who often judges her neighbours' lifestyles. She is recognisable amongst the public for her pudding-basin hat and dog – firstly, Batley the Yorkshire Terrier, followed by Papillon (dog), Papillon Tootsie. Many of her stories have involved her dogs, including being run over saving Tootsie and the death of Batley, which won an award. The programme established friendships for Edna with many characters of a similar age, and in later years, she was paired with Sandy Thomas (Freddie Jones), which generated many comedic scenes. Edna's family were also seen at various points. The introduction of her estranged sister, Lily Butterfield (Anne Charleston), created a new story for Edna as it was revealed that her son was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role or office of the bishop is called episcopacy or the episcopate. Organisationally, several Christian denominations utilise ecclesiastical structures that call for the position of bishops, while other denominations have dispensed with this office, seeing it as a symbol of power. Bishops have also exercised political authority within their dioceses. Traditionally, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles or Saint Paul. The bishops are by doctrine understood as those who possess the full Priest#Christianity, priesthood given by Jesus in Christianity, Jesus Christ, and therefore may ordain other clergy, including other bishops. A person ordained as a deacon, pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Cartwright (actor)
Peter Cartwright (30 August 1935 – 18 November 2013)http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=34&rank=1&new=1&so=3&MSAV=0&msT=1&gss=ms_f-34&gsfn=peter&gsln=cartwright&msbdy=1935&msbpn__ftp=Krugersdorp%2C+Gauteng%2C+South+Africa&msbpn=1421714&msbpn_PInfo=8-, 0, 1652395, 0, 5206, 0, 31186, 0, 0, 1421714, 0, &msddy=2013&msdpn__ftp=London%2C+London%2C+England&msdpn=85535&msdpn_PInfo=8-, 0, 0, 3257, 3251, 0, 0, 0, 5274, 85535, 0, &sbo=0&uidh=000&msbdd=30&msbdm=8&msddd=18&msddm=11 Search at Ancestry.co.uk. For full information you need a subscription. was a South African born British actor who made hundreds of appearances in television, film and on radio and worked extensively in the theatre, both in the provinces and London's West End. Cartwright was born in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa, and educated at St. Andrew's College in Grahamstown. He arrived in Britain in 1959 and studied at RADA. He was best known in South Africa for a series of television commerci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Beedles
Kathleen Beedles is a British producer, who has worked on a total of over 2500 episodes of various British soap operas to date. She grew up in Rogart and now resides in London. British soaps From 1999 to 2001, Beedles worked as a story associate on ''Coronation Street'' before moving onto "Emmerdale" as Story Editor. In 2005, Beedles was appointed Series Producer of British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', taking over from Steve Frost. She had worked as a producer and series editor for the ITV soap before taking on the role. During her time on the soap, she was responsible for many major storylines, including the Kings River showhome explosion storyline, and the Tom King kidnap plot. She was also responsible for the Who Killed Tom King? storyline, which was nominated for Best Storyline at the 2007 British Soap Awards. Under her tenure Emmerdale was nominated for a BAFTA for three consecutive years, won an RTS Award and the Broadcast Digital Award for the Who Killed Tom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve November
Steve November (born Steven Frost) is a British television producer and executive. Originally known as Steve Frost during his early career, he became a writer for the Sky One drama '' Dream Team''. He also took roles as an assistant director until he became a scriptwriter on the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. He progressed to become the series producer, a role he then took on at ''Coronation Street'' and ''The Royal''. Within ITV he was promoted to Head of Continuing Drama, where he made decisions regarding ITV soap operas and weekly drama series. During this time he also served as the Executive producer of ''Emmerdale''. In 2013, November took on the job of ITV's Director of Drama. In this role, November was responsible for commissioning numerous ITV dramas. In 2016, November left ITV after sixteen years. He then joined Lionsgate as their creative director in charge of UK television. He then created the production company Further South Productions. Career November was born in Not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Chittell
Christopher John Chittell BEM (born 19 May 1948) is an English actor, known for his role as Eric Pollard in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. He has portrayed the role since 1986, making him the longest-serving cast member in the soap's history. Biography Early life Chittell was born in Aldershot, Hampshire. His father served in the Indian Army, and on leaving school Chittell intended to join the Royal Navy, but instead, he became a model. His first acting stint was in 1964, with the National Theatre, at Chichester Festival Theatre, in Peter Shaffer's ''The Royal Hunt of the Sun''. Career He appeared as Potter in the 1967 film ''To Sir, with Love''. In 1968 he appeared as a Trooper in '' The Charge of the Light Brigade'', and made an uncredited appearance in '' If....'' . This was followed by a starring role as one of the ''Freewheelers'', made as an action/adventure children's serial by Southern Television between 1968 and 1973. Chittal acted for two seasons in the 1970s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard (also Pollock) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Chris Chittell. He made his first appearance in the soap on 30 September 1986. Having appeared continuously since, he is currently the longest-serving actor and the longest-serving character in the history of the soap. The character originally served as the show's villain, but this has been noticeably toned down in recent years, particularly since Eric's marriage to Val Lambert (Charlie Hardwick) and the introduction of his long-lost son, David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden). Originally introduced for a 12 episode stint, Eric became a popular character amongst viewers for his villainous ways and mistreatment of others, and was promoted to a regular character. He has been married five times; to Eileen Pollock (Arbel Jones) in 1964, Elizabeth Feldmann (Kate Dove) in 1992, although the marriage was bigamous, Dee de la Cruz (Claudia Malkovich) in 1997, Gloria Weaver ( Janice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janice McKenzie
Janice McKenzie is an English actress. She has appeared in ''Coronation Street'' as Mrs Paton (2000), ''Family Affairs'' as Helen Cooper (1997–1999) and most famously as Gloria Weaver in ''Emmerdale'' (2000–2004). She has since appeared in televised dramas such as ''Holby City'' (2005), ''The Royal'' (2006) and ''Doctors'' (2004, 2007), and was cast as Sonia Chance in ''Little Britain'', although the role was ultimately reduced to an off-screen presence. However, she has been most active in theatre throughout her career. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a music school, music and drama school located in the City of London, England. Established in 1880, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in all aspects of classical music and jazz al ... and has worked in theatres throughout the UK. She has also been a teacher of English and Drama. References External links * English soap opera actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheree Murphy
Sheree Victoria Murphy (born 22 August 1975) is an English actress and television presenter, best known for her roles as Dawn in ''Only Fools and Horses'', Tricia Dingle in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', Eva Strong in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and Dakota Davies in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. In 2005, Murphy came second in the fifth series of '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' and competed in the 2015 series of ''Celebrity MasterChef''. In September 2016, she became the presenter of a cookery programme on BBC One called ''Yes Chef!'' Early life Born in Stoke Newington, north London, Murphy was the middle child and only girl in a family of five children. The family lived in a council house, and she was educated from age nine at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. She then attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Murphy's first part was in the musical ''The Rink'' at the Cambridge Theatre, aged 12. She did not work professionally a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
