Laura Shaw
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Ex-Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth joins Emmerdale
Oliver Farnworth joins the cast of Emmerdale playing mystery new character John Sugden.
Jul 2, 21:00
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Christine Tremarco joins Emmerdale cast
Christine Tremarco joins the cast of Emmerdale playing Rose, a character with connections to Will.
Apr 10, 21:24
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Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean to cameo in Emmerdale at Christmas
Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are to guest star in an episode of Emmerdale over the festive period.
Nov 10, 13:50
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Emmerdale legend Chris Chittell reacts to Pollard's Parkinson's diagnosis
Emmerdale veteran Chris Chittell says that he feels "privileged" to portray Pollard's battle with Parkinson's Disease for a new storyline.
Nov 3, 15:56
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Emmerdale exec reveals another "well-known face" will return
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw reveals that another former character will be returning to the Dales in the near future.
Oct 11, 16:29
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Emmerdale to air rape storyline involving Lydia
Emmerdale favourite Lydia Dingle will become the victim of rape in an upcoming storyline, it is revealed.
Aug 24, 00:01
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Paddy to seek external help at Man Club meeting in Emmerdale
Paddy will turn to help outside the village in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale as he continues to struggle with his mental health.
Apr 25, 18:28
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Emmerdale announces plans for males-only episode
Emmerdale is to air a show-first episode featuring only male actors in order to raise awareness of the importance of men talking.
Feb 20, 14:42
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Emmerdale confirms heartbreaking storyline twist for Paddy
Emmerdale favourite Paddy Kirk will consider taking his own life in a tragic new storyline.
Feb 9, 00:01
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Will Ash to play Cain's long-lost brother in Emmerdale
Will Ash joins the cast of Emmerdale playing Caleb Milligan, the long-lost brother of Cain Dingle.
Nov 26, 00:01
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Emmerdale announces new cancer storyline for Faith
Emmerdale confirms that fan favourite Faith will see her breast cancer come back in an upcoming storyline.
May 11, 07:00
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Louise Jameson joins cast of Emmerdale
Louise Jameson joins Emmerdale playing Rhona's meddling mother Mary.
Jan 29, 18:12
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Emmerdale character to die in "ambitious" storyline
An Emmerdale character will be killed off as part of a major new storyline, it is revealed.
Jan 6, 20:33