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List of Emmerdale characters (2019)

Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972. The following is a list of characters that appear during 2019, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Jane Hudson.[1] The first character to be introduced is Vinny (Bradley Johnson), the adoptive son of Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), followed by Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), the biological father of Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt), in February. Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), the father of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), and Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter), a farmhand, were introduced in April. Jamie Tate's (Alexander Lincoln) family, consisting of wife Andrew Tate (Anna Nightingale) and daughter Millie Tate (Willow Bell), made their debuts in June. Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson), the mother of Lee Posner (Kris Mochrie), first appears in July, followed by Al Chapman (Michael Wildman) the father of Ellis Chapman (Asan N'Jie) in August. September features the introductions of Danny Harrington (Louis Healy) and Derek (Tommy Cannon) in guest stints. Additionally, multiple other characters were featured during the year.

Vinny Dingle edit

Vinny Dingle
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byBradley Johnson
Duration2019–present
First appearanceEpisode 8358
4 January 2019 (2019-01-04)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
Other namesVinny Ashdale
OccupationScrap dealer
FatherPaul Ashdale
Adoptive motherMandy Dingle
WifeLiv Flaherty (2022)
Other relatives

Vinny Dingle, played by Bradley Johnson, first appears on 4 January 2019.[2] The character and Johnson's casting details were announced on 28 December 2018.[3] Vinny is introduced as the 16-year-old son of Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), who returns after a 17-year absence, having lived in Southampton with her son.[3] Riley explained that Vinny is similar to Mandy, creating "a lot of scope" and big stories.[3] The actress praised Johnson and enjoyed working with him, describing the prospect of Vinny's future stories as exciting.[3]

Since Mandy had sex with her former husband Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) before leaving in 2001, it is suggested that he could be Vinny's father. Allison Jones of Inside Soap predicted that the identity of Vinny's father could "blow the Dingles apart".[4] When Paddy meets Vinny, he does not question if he could be his son. Brunt confirmed that the writers had not decided how to conclude the story.[4] Lucy Pargeter, who portrays Paddy's partner Chas Dingle, thought that Vinny's paternity could "go in any direction" and could have implications for Paddy's relationship with her son Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).[5]

Vinny departed in the episode broadcast on 8 January 2019.[6] Following his exit, Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy described Vinny as "bumbling and awkward" and thought he resembled Paddy, believing the character's parentage would be a good storyline in the future.[6] Kilkelly enjoyed Johnson's portrayal of Vinny and thought that there was scope for Vinny to be "a great character in his own right", adding that the soap was missing "a comic young male presence" following the death of Gerry Roberts (Shaun Thomas).[6]

When Vinny discovers that Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) has pawned a wedding ring that belonged to Samson's dead mother, Vinny covers for him so that Sam Dingle (James Hooton) is not upset. When Sam threatens to throw Vinny out, Samson reveals that it was him. Upon confiding in Sam, Samson and Lydia Hart (Karen Blick), he reveals that Mandy is not his birth mother, but his stepmother, and that Paul Ashdale (Reece Dinsdale) is his father. Vinny became an official Dingle after drinking out of the welly boot on Sam and Lydia's wedding. However, his real last name was revealed after Mandy stated Paul's last name was Ashdale.

Bear Wolf edit

Bear Wolf
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byJoshua Richards
Duration2019–present
First appearanceEpisode 8391
12 February 2019 (2019-02-12)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
Other namesEdward
OccupationProfessional Wrestler
BrothersMatthew
Carl
Max
SonsPaddy Kirk
GranddaughtersEve Dingle

Bear Wolf, Otherwise known as "Edward" played by Joshua Richards, first appears in February 2019.[7] The character was referenced on-screen during January 2019 episodes, where it was suggested that he could be the father of Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) following an affair with Paddy's mother.[8] Richards' casting details were announced on 15 January 2019.[7] Bear is introduced when Paddy's partner, Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), and friend, Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), encourage him to meet him in Belfast at a wrestling convention.[7] He is billed as a "ageing pro wrestler".[7] Multiple members of the Emmerdale cast filmed scenes in Northern Ireland for Bear's introduction.[7] Richards expressed his delight at joining the cast and filming in Yorkshire. He added that Bear is "a great character".[7] Series producer Kate Brooks also expressed her excitement at Richards' casting, commenting, "An actor of immense talent and charisma, he's a brilliant addition to the Emmerdale team."[7]

Gail Loman edit

Gail Loman
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byRachael Gill-Davis
Duration2019, 2023–present
First appearanceEpisode 8449
19 February 2019 (2019-02-19)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationKitchen Assistant
Barmaid
SonsOscar Grisham

Gail Loman, played by Rachael Gill-Davis[9] is the girlfriend of Ryan Stocks (James Moore). She originally appears in one episode, 19 February 2019, when she goes on a date with Ryan. They share a kiss, but she ends up mortified when she finds out that he is attracted to Dawn Taylor. Just over four years later, Gail reappears in Emmerdale on 25 May 2023. At first Ryan is very sceptical of why she has come back after four years of no contact, however they end up dating again. Gail ends up getting a job as a kitchen assistant in The Woolpack, but ends up fulfilling a barmaid position instead, after Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) fired her.

In September, it was revealed that her and Ryan had more history together than that one date in 2019. On 21 September, it was revealed that in 2010, Gail gave birth to a son named Oscar, who was adopted by a lady named Sophie (Martha Cope), and Ryan is his father.[10] Sophie has made contact with Gail because Oscar, now thirteen years old, has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. Therefore, Gail gets tested to see if she is a match. After she has been tested, Gail agrees to meet Oscar,[11] who isn't upset about being put up for adoption as Sophie has given him a good life.

Will Taylor edit

Will Taylor
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byDean Andrews
Duration2019–present
First appearanceEpisode 8449
17 April 2019 (2019-04-17)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationMechanic
Groundskeeper
WifeKim Tate (2022–present)
DaughtersDawn Taylor
GrandsonsLucas Taylor
Evan Fletcher

Will Taylor, portrayed by Dean Andrews, first appears on 17 April 2019.[12] Andrews' casting details were announced on 21 January 2019,[13] but further details about the character, including his name, were embargoed until his first appearance.[14] Will is the father of established character Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and the former partner of Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton), who was an undercover police officer during her marriage to Will and assisted in his arrest.[14] The character is also introduced as a rival for Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).[13] Andrews expressed his delight at joining the cast of Emmerdale, which executive producer Jane Hudson also reiterated. She praised his performances and teased that he would "shake things up" for some characters.[13] Andrews later admitted that he found it hard to keep his role a secret and looked forward to exploring the character.[14]

Prior to his introduction, Harriet began being tormented by an unknown person. When Dean arrives, it emerges that Will is the tormenter and he and Dawn are working together to get revenge on Harriet for sending Will to prison.[13] Andrews told Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy that Will is resentful towards Harriet for sending him to prison, partly because it meant he became estranged from Dawn. The actor wanted to explore Will's emotional state.[13] Dow Blyton observed that Harriet does not expect to see Will again and explained that Will and Dawn "want her to suffer as much as they have; they want to ruin her life."[15] The actress added that Harriet would try to "reach out" to Will after discovering he is responsible because she naturally seeks the best in people.[15]

Nate Robinson edit

Nate Robinson
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byJurell Carter
Duration2019–present
First appearanceEpisode 8457
25 April 2019 (2019-04-25)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationFarmhand
Farmer
FatherCain Dingle
MotherCara Robinson
StepmotherMoira Barton
Half-brothersKyle Winchester
Isaac Dingle
Half-sistersDebbie Dingle
WifeTracy Robinson (2023–present)
DaughtersFrankie Robinson
GrandfathersZak Dingle
GrandmothersFaith Dingle
UnclesSam Dingle
Caleb Miligan
AuntsChas Dingle
Belle Dingle
NephewsJack Sugden
NiecesSarah Sugden
First cousinsAaron Livesy
Samson Dingle
Eve Dingle
Nicky Miligan
Other relativesCharity Dingle
Noah Dingle
Mandy Dingle
Marlon Dingle

Nate Robinson, portrayed by Jurell Carter, made his first appearance on 25 April 2019. The character was introduced during the Big Night Out week of episodes, where he shares a kiss with Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry).[16] He later secures a job working on Moira Dingle's (Natalie J. Robb) farm and pursues a relationship with Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson). He later begins a sexual affair with Moira behind Amy and Cain Dingle's (Jeff Hordley) backs. After Cain learns of the affair, he takes Moira and Nate out on a boat to confront them. As he and Nate fight, Nate reveals that he is Cain's son. Months later Nate is accidentally shot by his father Cain. Nate later makes up to his family after the revenge scheme on his father. After Moira's hit-and-run accident, Nate takes the blame for the incident after Belle was charged with 4 offences. Nate was given a 2-year suspended sentence and an 80-hour community order along with a 6-month driving ban.

Nate begins a casual relationship with Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) in February 2020 and after she discovers she is pregnant Nate pledges to stand by her and they become a proper couple. Tracy gives birth to their daughter Frankie in February 2021 but after suffering in silence for months she is diagnosed with post-natal depression after she attempts to take her own life, admitting herself to a psychiatric ward in order to get the help she needs. Nate struggles to adapt as a single father but soon receives support from Cain. When Tracy returns to the village the couple struggle to get back on track as Nate finds it hard to leave Tracy on her own with Frankie should she find it difficult to cope. Their relationship hits crisis point in December 2021 when Tracy discovers Nate's one-night stand with Fiona, the new girlfriend of her sister Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). Unable to forgive him, Tracy accepts a job offer in Nottingham and leaves with Frankie the following month, devastating Nate in the process.

After a one-night stand with Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) in April 2022, Nate is pursued by Naomi Walters (Karene Peter) and they begin a relationship in August 2022. This is met with adversity from the village as it transpires Naomi witnessed the attack on Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and has refused to cooperate with the police and name the attacker.

Prior to filming on Emmerdale for the first time, Carter said that he prepared to meet the cast by watching interviews online.[17] Talking about his character, Carter stated that "Nate is a very loyal character" who "definitely does like the ladies",[18] and that he is a "young jack the lad type of guy". On Nate's rivalry with father Cain, Carter explained that Nate is "physically big plus he's mentally a strong character and very streetwise", and a " great match for Cain".[17] He also revealed that prior to appearing in a scene that required Nate to swim, Carter had to learn to swim in real life.[19] Following viewers' dislike for Nate, Carter spoke out about hurtful comments he has received as a result of his character, explaining that "lines were blurred and it became a bit personal". Due to the online comments being made about him, he "made the decision not to even look" at what was being said.[20]

Andrea Tate edit

Andrea Tate
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byAnna Nightingale
Duration2019–2021
First appearanceEpisode 8493
3 June 2019 (2019-06-03)
Last appearanceEpisode 9185
21 October 2021 (2021-10-21)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationWedding Planner
MotherHazel
HusbandJamie Tate (until 2021)
DaughtersMillie Tate

Andrea Tate, played by Anna Nightingale, first appears on 3 June 2019.[21] The character and Nightingale's casting details were announced on 28 May 2019.[22] Andrea is introduced as the wife of Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln), alongside their daughter Millie Tate (Willow Bell).[22] She also becomes a new rival for Jamie's mother, Kim Tate (Claire King).[23] Lincoln billed Andrea as fiery, "less innocent than Jamie", and protective of Jamie.[23] He added that Andrea is not as "manipulative" as Kim, but she will "not [...] take any nonsense from [Kim]".[23] Nightingale also teased her character's romantic side, describing her as "a harmless flirt [who] loves her husband".[24] Lincoln thought Andrea's characterisation made her an "interesting" character.[23] Nightingale enjoyed working with her on-screen family and hoped that writers would place Andrea in friendships with Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi), Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh), Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade).[24] Imogen Groome, writing for the Metro, predicted that Andrea's arrival would create "some explosive drama".[22] On 27 September 2021, Nightingale announced she was pregnant with her second child and would be leaving Emmerdale. She made her final appearance on 21 October 2021 when she is murdered by serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu).

Prior to the character's introduction, she was not referenced; Lincoln explained that Jamie does not mention his wife because he "wanted to keep his wife and daughter away from everyone in the village".[25] Andrea and Jamie's marriage is strained upon her arrival as he has ignored her attempts at contact in the previous weeks. Lincoln did not believe that Jamie intentionally ignored his family, but also pointed out that Jamie failed to tell Andrea about what he was doing in the village.[25] Jamie wants Andrea and Millie to relocate to the village, so gets Andrea a job and moves the family into Home Farm, which Lincoln said would create "a bit of conflict".[25]

In their fictional backstory, Andrea and Jamie have been married for five years and met at university in Liverpool.[25] It soon emerges that after Kim asked Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) to look after Jamie when she was imprisoned, Graham employed Andrea to do the job, having met her in a local bar.[26] However, when Andrea fell in love with Jamie, she cut contact with Graham and he had not seen her since.[26] Nightingale noted that when she and Graham meet again, Andrea understands that her disappearance has "repercussions".[24] She also pointed out that Graham is a "pretty terrifying" character who Andrea should be afraid of.[24]

Andrea clashes with Kim after scaring one of her horses, leaving Jamie "stuck in the middle of some awkward conversations".[22] Kim is surprised to discover that Jamie has a family, which does not ease the tension between Andrea and Kim. Lincoln observed that Kim thinks "Jamie can do much better".[23] Due to Jamie and Kim's estranged relationship, Andrea does not expect him to be close with his mother.[25] Lincoln thought that Andrea was "annoyed" by Kim's presence in Jamie's life considering their history,[23] but Nightingale explained that although Andrea feels "secure" in her marriage, she is also "cautious" of Kim.[24] Lincoln added that Jamie becomes "stuck between these women" as they both want the best for him.[23] Laura-Jayne Tyler of Inside Soap predicted "plenty of spiky showdowns between [Andrea] and her overbearing mother-in-law!"[24]

Millie Tate edit

Millie Tate
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byWillow Bell
Duration2019–2022
First appearanceEpisode 8493
3 June 2019 (2019-06-03)
Last appearanceEpisode 9476
26 September 2022 (2022-09-26)
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
FatherJamie Tate
MotherAndrea Tate
Half-brothersThomas Tate
GrandfathersFrank Tate
GrandmothersKim Tate
Hazel
UnclesChris Tate
Caleb Miligan
First cousins

Millie Tate, played by Willow Bell, first appeared on 3 June 2019.[27] The character and Bell's casting details were announced on 28 May 2019.[22] Willow is introduced as the five-year-old daughter of established character Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) and Andrea Tate (Anna Nightingale), the latter of whom she is introduced with.[22][25] Lincoln billed Millie as "a bossy one" who further complicates Jamie's life.[23] Writers did not mention Millie and Andrea prior to their introduction to create a surprise for the audience when they discovered Jamie had a family.[23] Millie and her family move into the Home Farm estate, where Jamie's estranged mother, Kim Tate (Claire King), lives. Lincoln explained that Jamie wants Millie to grow up in the village.[25] Kim struggles with Millie's existence as she did not expect to be a grandmother. On this, Lincoln commented, "Kim really doesn't like being called grandma. She hates it!"[23]

In 2021, two separate storylines see the death of Millie's parents; Jamie is said to have died through driving through a river and Andrea is killed by Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu). this leads to Millie's custody being given to Kim, until Millie's other grandmother Hazel (Kate Anthony) arrives. It was confirmed by Digital Spy that Anthony had been cast for Millie's exit storyline, which sees her choose to live with Hazel rather than Kim.[28] It is then revealed that Jamie is alive and that he had been secretly working with Hazel to regain custody of Millie, which they succeed with.[29] Carena Crawford of Entertainment Daily opined that Millie should have stayed with Kim instead of going with Hazel. They felt that Millie's bond with Kim should have swayed her decision, writing: "she would never give up on granddaughter Millie [...] to just allow Hazel to take her away when the chance to keep her for good was being handed to her on a plate is VERY unlike Kim Tate."[30]

Lucas Taylor edit

Lucas Taylor
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byDexter Ansell (2019-2021)
Noah Ryan Aspinall (2021-present)
Duration2019-present
First appearanceEpisode 8518
27 June 2019 (2019-06-27)
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
FatherAlex Moore
MotherDawn Taylor
Adoptive fatherBilly Fletcher
Half-brothersEvan Fletcher
Half-sistersClemmie Reed
GrandfathersWill Taylor

Lucas Taylor, originally played by Dexter Ansell,[31] currently played by Noah Ryan Aspinall, is the son of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) who is taken away from her when she becomes addicted to drugs. She later regains custody of him. His estranged father, Alex Moore (Liam Boyle), later introduces himself to Lucas, however Dawn and her husband Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) don't think he is suitable, which he later proves.

In July 2022, it is revealed that Lucas has a half-sister Clemmie Reed (Mabel Addison), who was sleeping in a dog basket in an old friend of Dawn's flat, who had been taking care of her since her mother's death. When Dawn notices a resemblance of Lucas in Clemmie, she realises that Alex is her father, which is later confirmed to be true when her and Billy go and visit him in prison to tell him that they want to adopt Clemmie as well as Billy adopting Lucas. In 2023, Billy adopts Lucas, whereas he and Dawn become special guardians for Clemmie.

Wendy Posner edit

Wendy Posner
Emmerdale character
Portrayed bySusan Cookson
Duration2019–present
First appearanceEpisode 8521
1 July 2019 (2019-07-01)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationNurse
HusbandRussell Posner (backstory)
SonsLee Posner
Luke Posner
GrandsonsHarry Sugden

Wendy Posner, played by Susan Cookson, first appears on 1 July 2019.[32] The character and Cookson's casting details were announced on 19 June 2019.[33] Wendy is introduced as the mother of Lee Posner (Kris Mochrie), who is the rapist of Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins).[33] Cookson expressed her delight at joining the cast and called Wendy "a fantastic character" with "gritty and emotional storylines".[33] Jane Hudson, the soap's executive producer, called Cookson a "fabulous addition to the cast" and looked forward to the character's introduction.[34] Cookson previously appeared in Emmerdale in 1993, 1997 and 2003 as minor characters.[33]

The character is billed as "indignant" by Inside Soap.[35] Wendy arrives to confront Victoria about the rape allegations, which she claims are false.[34] Hodgins explained that when Wendy arrives, Victoria is "shock and scared" because Wendy is the "enemy".[35] The actress pointed out that Wendy has Lee's interests "at heart".[35] Wendy leaves when Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) confronts her.[35] When Wendy returns the following day with Lee, they discover that Victoria is pregnant with Lee's baby. Hodgins told Allison Jones of Inside Soap that this is "opening a can of worms that Victoria wanted to keep closed".[35] Victoria later agrees to speak to Wendy, who reveals that she wants a role in the child's life and suggests that Lee could go for custody of the baby.[36] A show spokesperson noted that this is "the worst scenario as far as Victoria is concerned".[36]

Al Chapman edit

Al Chapman
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byMichael Wildman
Duration2019–2022
First appearanceEpisode 8564
13 August 2019 (2019-08-13)
Last appearanceEpisode 9513
7 November 2022 (2022-11-07)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationEntrepreneur
WifeJessie Grant (backstory)
SonsEllis Chapman

Al Chapman, played by Michael Wildman, first appears on 13 August 2019.[37] The character and Wildman's casting details were announced on 14 July 2019.[38] Al is introduced as the estranged father of Ellis Chapman (Asan N'Jie) and the former husband of Jessie Dingle (Sandra Marvin).[38] Wildman began filming on a regular contract in July 2019.[38] Wildman expressed his joy at joining the cast and was unsure about how well-received his character, who he called "interesting", would be.[38] Wildman and N'Jie also starred on Ready Player One together and N'Jie found the connection between their characters "surreal".[39] Wildman previously performed a screen test for a different character, but was unsuccessful.[38]

Wildman billed the character as "ambiguous" and a "judge of character".[38] He explained that Al is manipulative and able to "talk to five people at the same time and talk to them all in different ways".[38] Al arrives to connect with Ellis and Wildman explained that Al "thinks he can just come back in to his life and pick up where he left off".[38] He noted that the character would arrive "ruffling a few feathers".[38] The actor added that Al quickly makes Jessie's husband, Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), feel "insecure".[38]

In October 2022, the character was killed-off after being shot by Kyle Winchester (Huey Quinn), the son of Al's enemy Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Al last appeared on screen during the episode broadcast on 7 November 2022 in a flashback scene of his death.

Luke Posner edit

Luke Posner
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byMax Parker
Duration2019–2021
First appearanceEpisode 8580
29 August 2019 (2019-08-29)
Last appearanceEpisode 9075
16 June 2021 (2021-06-16)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationServer
Chef
FatherRussell Posner
MotherWendy Posner
BrothersLee Posner
NephewsHarry Sugden

Luke Posner, played by Max Parker, first appeared on 29 August 2019.[40] Luke is the brother of Lee Posner (Kris Mochrie), and the son of Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson).[41] Parker's casting details were not announced prior to his first on-screen appearance, and Luke's relatives were kept a secret from viewers.[42] Luke meets Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins) in the hospital while working in the hospital canteen. Both Luke and Victoria are unaware of who the other person is, but when it transpires that Luke's brother Lee raped Victoria and she is pregnant with Lee's baby, the pair split. Luke accompanies Wendy in moving to Emmerdale village, and when he reconciles with Victoria, Wendy is upset with him. Wendy believes that Victoria is lying about being raped, but Luke insists that he knows his brother did it. Luke begins working as a chef at the Woolpack. When Luke and Victoria have sex, she expresses that she feels uncomfortable with being intimate, and the pair split.

Parker originally auditioned for the part of Jamie Tate, which was given to Alexander Lincoln.[43] He stated: "Originally I had auditioned to play Jamie Tate, which was funny. At the time they did so many rounds – more than usual, I think – and they just couldn't find anybody. In the screen test, that was the first time I saw Alex Lincoln who plays Jamie and I was like: 'He's not been in any of the auditions!' Pretty much when they told him that he'd got that, they said: 'We would like you to play Luke. We've been writing this character, it would be really good for you'. But there was a gap before I started."[44] He added: "I just knew my relation – I knew the whole time when Luke was in the canteen at the hospital, but there was no agenda though. A lot of people were saying that Luke knew from the start about Victoria, but it was definitely innocent flirting in the canteen."[44] On his character, Parker commented: "I relate Luke a lot to myself. He's very assured, he's very cheeky and a showman, but there's definitely some cogs broken inside. I don't think you've seen all sides of Luke just yet."[45]

In January 2021, it was confirmed Emmerdale would explore Luke's sexuality via his past connection with recently introduced character Ethan Anderson (Emile John). This followed the real-life coming-out of actor Max Parker, who is gay and in a relationship with Kris Mochrie, who played his on-screen brother, Lee. In the narrative, Luke is introduced by partner Victoria to Ethan, hiding that they have met; scenes later in the same episode see Ethan comment on Luke's “sham” relationship with Victoria as well as his past affairs with both Ethan himself and another mutual acquaintance, which Luke dismisses as “history” and affirms that he is now straight.

Danny Harrington edit

Danny Harrington
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byLouis Healy
Duration2019–2021
First appearanceEpisode 8594
16 September 2019 (2019-09-16)
Last appearanceEpisode 8943
14 January 2021 (2021-01-14)
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
OccupationStudent

Danny Harrington,[46] played by Louis Healy, first appears on 16 September 2019.[47] The character and Healy's casting details were announced on 3 September 2019.[47] Danny is introduced as a love interest for teenage character Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill).[47] Healy was contracted for a guest stint, which Tilly Pearce of the Metro confirmed would last a "few months".[48] The character, who is billed as a "new boy-next-door", will feature in a "sinister" storyline with Sarah.[48] As a result of spending time with Danny, Sarah soon neglects her studies, creating tension with her grandmother, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).[49] Radio Times' Johnathon Hughes described Danny as the "school heart-throb".[49] Pearce warned that Sarah should be cautious around Danny.[48]

Danny and Sarah initially talk to each other online, and when they begin meeting in person, Sarah skips school to spend more time with him. Charity and her partner Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) warn Danny to stay away from Sarah, but after Sarah explains that she meets with him due to fearing she will die young from her Fanconi anaemia, and that she wants to enjoy herself. Charity allows her to continue seeing Danny, and when she invites him to a party, he gives her drugs. He later convinces Sarah to sell drugs for him, claiming he will get beaten up if he does not deliver his selling targets, showing her injuries on his body. Danny's friend later informs Sarah that the injury was from falling from his bike, and realising she has been used, Sarah plants drugs in his pocket and reports him to the police. He is later sent to prison. Upon his release, he continues to sell drugs, and when Sarah is warned about the seriousness of his dangerous lifestyle, she cuts contact with him.

Derek Malone edit

Derek Malone
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byTommy Cannon
First appearanceEpisode 8597
19 September 2019 (2019-09-19)
Last appearanceEpisode 8606
30 September 2019 (2019-09-30)
ClassificationFormer; guest
Introduced byJane Hudson

Derek Malone, played by Tommy Cannon, first appears on 19 September 2019.[50] Cannon announced on Twitter in August 2019 that he would be appearing in Emmerdale, but deleted his tweet shortly after.[51] In the tweet, he expressed his delight at his casting. A show spokesperson declined to comment on Cannon's casting.[51] Further details about Cannon's casting and the character were announced on 3 September 2019.[47] Derek is introduced as a patient of established character Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker).[47] Cannon was contracted for a guest stint, which was billed to create "serious consequences" for other regular characters.[47] Cannon's casting was well received by the press and media and Emmerdale cast members congratulated him.[51]

It was later confirmed that Derek would be killed off at the conclusion of his stint, sparking a new story for the Sharma family.[52] He dies from Salmonella poisoning after eating Rishi Sharma's (Bhasker Patel) homemade chocolates, which also makes David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) ill. When Manpreet sorts Derek's belongings, she discovers a valuable stamp collection which could help the family's financial crisis.[52] The character departed in episode 8606, originally broadcast on 30 September 2019.[53] Kyle O'Sullivan of the Daily Mirror dubbed Derek's death as "gruesome".[54]

Eve Dingle edit

Eve Dingle
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byBilly Clement (2019-2020)
Bonnie Clement (2019-2022)
Bella James (2022-present)
Duration2019-present
First appearanceEpisode 8627
23 October 2019 (2019-10-23)
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Introduced byJane Hudson

Eve Dingle, portrayed by Bella James[55] is the daughter of Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter). She was born in the men's toilets at The Woolpack public house, after Chas gets locked in along with Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock). Eve's gender comes as a surprise, as her dyslexic paternal grandfather Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) thought he had read that she would be a boy.

In March 2020, Paddy took Eve along on a car ride to cheer up Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), who was having a rough time. He later suffered a heart attack, leading to Paddy leaving Eve alone in the car when taking him to hospital. When Paddy returned, he found the back seat of the car empty, however a police officer told him his daughter was safe, but social services would have to be called. Eve spent a night in hospital as a precaution, but was discharged the next day. On 23 March, Eve had a joint christening ceremony with Theo Metcalfe (Talitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski) and Harry Sugden (Brody and Teddy Hall), but the occasion wasn't the happiest as Chas couldn't believe that Paddy left Eve alone in the car, but subsequently managed to work things out when the social worker told her that they had nothing to worry about.

Theo Metcalfe edit

Theo Metcalfe
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byTalitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski (2019–2020)
Beau-Ronnie Newton (2021–2023)
Duration2019–2023
First appearanceEpisode 8685/6
25 December 2019 (2019-12-25)
Last appearanceEpisode 9722/3
6 July 2023 (2023-07-06)
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Introduced byJane Hudson
In-universe information
FatherDavid Metcalfe
MotherMaya Stepney
Half-brothersJacob Gallagher (adoptive)
Half-sistersAmba Metcalfe
GrandfathersEric Pollard
GrandmothersLydia Metcalfe

Theodore Eric "Theo" Metcalfe (legally named Alex Stepney), originally portrayed by Talitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski,[56] then later on by Beau-Ronnie Newton, is the son of David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) and Maya Stepney (Louisa Clein) who is abandoned by Maya and left on David's doorstep. It is initially unknown whether David or his adoptive son Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), who Maya groomed and sexually abused, is the father until a paternity test confirms the results. David was didn't report the matter to social services due to the fact they could potentially take Theo off him, so his friend Doctor Liam Cavanagh (Johnny McPherson) took the DNA test, but insisted that he reported it. After contacting the social worker, Maya was also contacted, and as the name was Alex Stepney on the birth certificate and his name was absent, he needed to apply for parental responsibility to secure his rights to Theo.

On 23 March 2020, Theo was christened as part of a joint ceremony with Eve Dingle (Billy and Bonnie Clement) and Harry Sugden (Brody and Teddy Hall). On the same day, David received a letter informing him that he had parental rights. In 2021, David begins to take it in turns with Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) to mind Theo and Harry, which leads to them growing closer. As Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) is David's girlfriend at the time, she begins to feel jealous and insecure, so she steals Theo from Victoria's house when she isn't looking and when a search party is sent out, she returns him making her look like the hero of the hour.

Theo left Emmerdale with his father after he discovered that Victoria and Jacob have been having a secret relationship and therefore decided to move away to live nearer his daughter Amba Metcalfe (Ava Jayasinghe) and her mother Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade). Theo was last seen on 6 July 2023, however David's last appearance was 30 November the same year.

Other characters edit

Character Date(s) Actor Circumstances
Max Garrick 12 April–25 June Jordan Reece[57] An old criminal acquaintance of Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle). He repeatedly tries to rope Billy back into crime, with questionable results. He is eventually arrested after breaking into Marlon Dingle's (Mark Charnock) home and shooting his wife and Billy's mother, Jessie (Sandra Marvin), after Billy is revealed to have ratted Max over to the police about a money van robbery.
Natalie 16 April–8 August Thea Beyleveld[58] A potential surrogate for Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley).
Lee Posner 25 April–15 October Kris Mochrie[59] The son of Russell Posner (Rob Jarvis) and Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) who meets Victoria Barton (Isobel Hodgins) at a nightclub. He later accompanies her back to her house, where she invites him in for a drink. Victoria asks Lee to leave, as she is tired, but he follows her upstairs and rapes her. Victoria reports the rape a week later, but Lee cannot be charged due to lack of evidence. Victoria soon learns she is pregnant. Her brother Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) tries to get his revenge on Lee. After initially bribing Lee to go away, he brags about raping Victoria to Robert, who beats him into a coma, leading him to be arrested for GBH. Although he eventually wakes up, Lee dies sometime after.
Jono Laverne 25 July–16 August Eddie-Joe Robinson[60] A friend of Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano). He insults Ryan Stocks (James Moore) on several occasions, annoying Matty's friends, believing he is just using him so he can buy drinks for him.
Karen 30 July–1 August Reanne Farley[61] A woman who comes to Emmerdale to confront Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson) over her stolen money. Amy and her mother, Kerry (Laura Norton), are then driven to breaking into Sharma and Sharma to steal £4,000 in charity funds from the safe, paying Karen off, but also starting a fire that kills Frank Clayton (Michael Praed).
Terry 25–30 October Rene Zagger[62] A casino owner who Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and Vinny (Bradley Johnson) stole £20,000 from.
Beth Finn 7 November–6 December Jeanette Percival[63] Lydia Hart's (Karen Blick) sister, who she meets for the first time when she comes to see their mother, Agatha (Judith Barker). Beth tells her that Agatha is dead, and she has no interest in getting to know Lydia. Inside the house, Beth tells Agatha that the person at the door was just selling raffle tickets. The two later become more involved in Lydia's life, and stay in contact.
Agatha Finn 7 November 2019 – 24 April 2020 Judith Barker[63] Lydia Hart's (Karen Blick) estranged mother, who left her some money. When Lydia comes to see Agatha, she meets her sister Beth Finn (Jeanette Percival) instead, who tells her that their mother is dead. After Lydia leaves, Agatha appears and asks Beth who was at the door, but is told that it was just a raffle ticket seller. The two later become more involved in Lydia's life, and stay in contact.
Sean 11–20 January 2020 Mark Holgate[64] A criminal who has his cars stolen by Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) He kidnaps Moses Dingle (Arthur Cockroft) in revenge.
Barbara 26 December Sandra Duncan[65] The mother of Maya Stepney (Louisa Clein) who tells Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) and Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) that she has left the country.

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Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972 The following is a list of characters that appear during 2019 by order of first appearance All characters are introduced by the soap s executive producer Jane Hudson 1 The first character to be introduced is Vinny Bradley Johnson the adoptive son of Mandy Dingle Lisa Riley followed by Bear Wolf Joshua Richards the biological father of Paddy Kirk Dominic Brunt in February Will Taylor Dean Andrews the father of Dawn Taylor Olivia Bromley and Nate Robinson Jurell Carter a farmhand were introduced in April Jamie Tate s Alexander Lincoln family consisting of wife Andrew Tate Anna Nightingale and daughter Millie Tate Willow Bell made their debuts in June Wendy Posner Susan Cookson the mother of Lee Posner Kris Mochrie first appears in July followed by Al Chapman Michael Wildman the father of Ellis Chapman Asan N Jie in August September features the introductions of Danny Harrington Louis Healy and Derek Tommy Cannon in guest stints Additionally multiple other characters were featured during the year Contents 1 Vinny Dingle 2 Bear Wolf 3 Gail Loman 4 Will Taylor 5 Nate Robinson 6 Andrea Tate 7 Millie Tate 8 Lucas Taylor 9 Wendy Posner 10 Al Chapman 11 Luke Posner 12 Danny Harrington 13 Derek Malone 14 Eve Dingle 15 Theo Metcalfe 16 Other characters 17 References 18 External linksVinny Dingle editVinny DingleEmmerdale characterPortrayed byBradley JohnsonDuration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 83584 January 2019 2019 01 04 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOther namesVinny AshdaleOccupationScrap dealerFatherPaul AshdaleAdoptive motherMandy DingleWifeLiv Flaherty 2022 Other relativesSam Dingle adoptive Cain Dingle adoptive Chas Dingle adoptive Marlon Dingle adoptive Belle Dingle adoptive Zak Dingle adoptive Charity Dingle adoptive Sarah Sugden adoptive Aaron Livesy adoptive Vinny Dingle played by Bradley Johnson first appears on 4 January 2019 2 The character and Johnson s casting details were announced on 28 December 2018 3 Vinny is introduced as the 16 year old son of Mandy Dingle Lisa Riley who returns after a 17 year absence having lived in Southampton with her son 3 Riley explained that Vinny is similar to Mandy creating a lot of scope and big stories 3 The actress praised Johnson and enjoyed working with him describing the prospect of Vinny s future stories as exciting 3 Since Mandy had sex with her former husband Paddy Kirk Dominic Brunt before leaving in 2001 it is suggested that he could be Vinny s father Allison Jones of Inside Soap predicted that the identity of Vinny s father could blow the Dingles apart 4 When Paddy meets Vinny he does not question if he could be his son Brunt confirmed that the writers had not decided how to conclude the story 4 Lucy Pargeter who portrays Paddy s partner Chas Dingle thought that Vinny s paternity could go in any direction and could have implications for Paddy s relationship with her son Aaron Dingle Danny Miller 5 Vinny departed in the episode broadcast on 8 January 2019 6 Following his exit Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy described Vinny as bumbling and awkward and thought he resembled Paddy believing the character s parentage would be a good storyline in the future 6 Kilkelly enjoyed Johnson s portrayal of Vinny and thought that there was scope for Vinny to be a great character in his own right adding that the soap was missing a comic young male presence following the death of Gerry Roberts Shaun Thomas 6 When Vinny discovers that Samson Dingle Sam Hall has pawned a wedding ring that belonged to Samson s dead mother Vinny covers for him so that Sam Dingle James Hooton is not upset When Sam threatens to throw Vinny out Samson reveals that it was him Upon confiding in Sam Samson and Lydia Hart Karen Blick he reveals that Mandy is not his birth mother but his stepmother and that Paul Ashdale Reece Dinsdale is his father Vinny became an official Dingle after drinking out of the welly boot on Sam and Lydia s wedding However his real last name was revealed after Mandy stated Paul s last name was Ashdale Bear Wolf editBear WolfEmmerdale characterPortrayed byJoshua RichardsDuration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 839112 February 2019 2019 02 12 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOther namesEdwardOccupationProfessional WrestlerBrothersMatthew Carl MaxSonsPaddy KirkGranddaughtersEve DingleBear Wolf Otherwise known as Edward played by Joshua Richards first appears in February 2019 7 The character was referenced on screen during January 2019 episodes where it was suggested that he could be the father of Paddy Kirk Dominic Brunt following an affair with Paddy s mother 8 Richards casting details were announced on 15 January 2019 7 Bear is introduced when Paddy s partner Chas Dingle Lucy Pargeter and friend Marlon Dingle Mark Charnock encourage him to meet him in Belfast at a wrestling convention 7 He is billed as a ageing pro wrestler 7 Multiple members of the Emmerdale cast filmed scenes in Northern Ireland for Bear s introduction 7 Richards expressed his delight at joining the cast and filming in Yorkshire He added that Bear is a great character 7 Series producer Kate Brooks also expressed her excitement at Richards casting commenting An actor of immense talent and charisma he s a brilliant addition to the Emmerdale team 7 Gail Loman editGail LomanEmmerdale characterPortrayed byRachael Gill DavisDuration2019 2023 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 844919 February 2019 2019 02 19 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationKitchen Assistant BarmaidSonsOscar GrishamGail Loman played by Rachael Gill Davis 9 is the girlfriend of Ryan Stocks James Moore She originally appears in one episode 19 February 2019 when she goes on a date with Ryan They share a kiss but she ends up mortified when she finds out that he is attracted to Dawn Taylor Just over four years later Gail reappears in Emmerdale on 25 May 2023 At first Ryan is very sceptical of why she has come back after four years of no contact however they end up dating again Gail ends up getting a job as a kitchen assistant in The Woolpack but ends up fulfilling a barmaid position instead after Marlon Dingle Mark Charnock fired her In September it was revealed that her and Ryan had more history together than that one date in 2019 On 21 September it was revealed that in 2010 Gail gave birth to a son named Oscar who was adopted by a lady named Sophie Martha Cope and Ryan is his father 10 Sophie has made contact with Gail because Oscar now thirteen years old has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant Therefore Gail gets tested to see if she is a match After she has been tested Gail agrees to meet Oscar 11 who isn t upset about being put up for adoption as Sophie has given him a good life Will Taylor editWill TaylorEmmerdale characterPortrayed byDean AndrewsDuration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 844917 April 2019 2019 04 17 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationMechanic GroundskeeperWifeKim Tate 2022 present DaughtersDawn TaylorGrandsonsLucas Taylor Evan FletcherWill Taylor portrayed by Dean Andrews first appears on 17 April 2019 12 Andrews casting details were announced on 21 January 2019 13 but further details about the character including his name were embargoed until his first appearance 14 Will is the father of established character Dawn Taylor Olivia Bromley and the former partner of Harriet Finch Katherine Dow Blyton who was an undercover police officer during her marriage to Will and assisted in his arrest 14 The character is also introduced as a rival for Cain Dingle Jeff Hordley 13 Andrews expressed his delight at joining the cast of Emmerdale which executive producer Jane Hudson also reiterated She praised his performances and teased that he would shake things up for some characters 13 Andrews later admitted that he found it hard to keep his role a secret and looked forward to exploring the character 14 Prior to his introduction Harriet began being tormented by an unknown person When Dean arrives it emerges that Will is the tormenter and he and Dawn are working together to get revenge on Harriet for sending Will to prison 13 Andrews told Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy that Will is resentful towards Harriet for sending him to prison partly because it meant he became estranged from Dawn The actor wanted to explore Will s emotional state 13 Dow Blyton observed that Harriet does not expect to see Will again and explained that Will and Dawn want her to suffer as much as they have they want to ruin her life 15 The actress added that Harriet would try to reach out to Will after discovering he is responsible because she naturally seeks the best in people 15 Nate Robinson editNate RobinsonEmmerdale characterPortrayed byJurell CarterDuration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 845725 April 2019 2019 04 25 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationFarmhand FarmerFatherCain DingleMotherCara RobinsonStepmotherMoira BartonHalf brothersKyle WinchesterIsaac DingleHalf sistersDebbie DingleWifeTracy Robinson 2023 present DaughtersFrankie RobinsonGrandfathersZak DingleGrandmothersFaith DingleUnclesSam Dingle Caleb MiliganAuntsChas Dingle Belle DingleNephewsJack SugdenNiecesSarah SugdenFirst cousinsAaron Livesy Samson Dingle Eve DingleNicky MiliganOther relativesCharity DingleNoah DingleMandy DingleMarlon DingleNate Robinson portrayed by Jurell Carter made his first appearance on 25 April 2019 The character was introduced during the Big Night Out week of episodes where he shares a kiss with Rhona Goskirk Zoe Henry 16 He later secures a job working on Moira Dingle s Natalie J Robb farm and pursues a relationship with Amy Wyatt Natalie Ann Jamieson He later begins a sexual affair with Moira behind Amy and Cain Dingle s Jeff Hordley backs After Cain learns of the affair he takes Moira and Nate out on a boat to confront them As he and Nate fight Nate reveals that he is Cain s son Months later Nate is accidentally shot by his father Cain Nate later makes up to his family after the revenge scheme on his father After Moira s hit and run accident Nate takes the blame for the incident after Belle was charged with 4 offences Nate was given a 2 year suspended sentence and an 80 hour community order along with a 6 month driving ban Nate begins a casual relationship with Tracy Metcalfe Amy Walsh in February 2020 and after she discovers she is pregnant Nate pledges to stand by her and they become a proper couple Tracy gives birth to their daughter Frankie in February 2021 but after suffering in silence for months she is diagnosed with post natal depression after she attempts to take her own life admitting herself to a psychiatric ward in order to get the help she needs Nate struggles to adapt as a single father but soon receives support from Cain When Tracy returns to the village the couple struggle to get back on track as Nate finds it hard to leave Tracy on her own with Frankie should she find it difficult to cope Their relationship hits crisis point in December 2021 when Tracy discovers Nate s one night stand with Fiona the new girlfriend of her sister Vanessa Woodfield Michelle Hardwick Unable to forgive him Tracy accepts a job offer in Nottingham and leaves with Frankie the following month devastating Nate in the process After a one night stand with Chloe Harris Jessie Elland in April 2022 Nate is pursued by Naomi Walters Karene Peter and they begin a relationship in August 2022 This is met with adversity from the village as it transpires Naomi witnessed the attack on Nicola King Nicola Wheeler and has refused to cooperate with the police and name the attacker Prior to filming on Emmerdale for the first time Carter said that he prepared to meet the cast by watching interviews online 17 Talking about his character Carter stated that Nate is a very loyal character who definitely does like the ladies 18 and that he is a young jack the lad type of guy On Nate s rivalry with father Cain Carter explained that Nate is physically big plus he s mentally a strong character and very streetwise and a great match for Cain 17 He also revealed that prior to appearing in a scene that required Nate to swim Carter had to learn to swim in real life 19 Following viewers dislike for Nate Carter spoke out about hurtful comments he has received as a result of his character explaining that lines were blurred and it became a bit personal Due to the online comments being made about him he made the decision not to even look at what was being said 20 Andrea Tate editAndrea TateEmmerdale characterPortrayed byAnna NightingaleDuration2019 2021First appearanceEpisode 84933 June 2019 2019 06 03 Last appearanceEpisode 918521 October 2021 2021 10 21 ClassificationFormer regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationWedding PlannerMotherHazelHusbandJamie Tate until 2021 DaughtersMillie TateAndrea Tate played by Anna Nightingale first appears on 3 June 2019 21 The character and Nightingale s casting details were announced on 28 May 2019 22 Andrea is introduced as the wife of Jamie Tate Alexander Lincoln alongside their daughter Millie Tate Willow Bell 22 She also becomes a new rival for Jamie s mother Kim Tate Claire King 23 Lincoln billed Andrea as fiery less innocent than Jamie and protective of Jamie 23 He added that Andrea is not as manipulative as Kim but she will not take any nonsense from Kim 23 Nightingale also teased her character s romantic side describing her as a harmless flirt who loves her husband 24 Lincoln thought Andrea s characterisation made her an interesting character 23 Nightingale enjoyed working with her on screen family and hoped that writers would place Andrea in friendships with Leyla Harding Roxy Shahidi Tracy Metcalfe Amy Walsh Rhona Goskirk Zoe Henry and Priya Sharma Fiona Wade 24 Imogen Groome writing for the Metro predicted that Andrea s arrival would create some explosive drama 22 On 27 September 2021 Nightingale announced she was pregnant with her second child and would be leaving Emmerdale She made her final appearance on 21 October 2021 when she is murdered by serial killer Meena Jutla Paige Sandhu Prior to the character s introduction she was not referenced Lincoln explained that Jamie does not mention his wife because he wanted to keep his wife and daughter away from everyone in the village 25 Andrea and Jamie s marriage is strained upon her arrival as he has ignored her attempts at contact in the previous weeks Lincoln did not believe that Jamie intentionally ignored his family but also pointed out that Jamie failed to tell Andrea about what he was doing in the village 25 Jamie wants Andrea and Millie to relocate to the village so gets Andrea a job and moves the family into Home Farm which Lincoln said would create a bit of conflict 25 In their fictional backstory Andrea and Jamie have been married for five years and met at university in Liverpool 25 It soon emerges that after Kim asked Graham Foster Andrew Scarborough to look after Jamie when she was imprisoned Graham employed Andrea to do the job having met her in a local bar 26 However when Andrea fell in love with Jamie she cut contact with Graham and he had not seen her since 26 Nightingale noted that when she and Graham meet again Andrea understands that her disappearance has repercussions 24 She also pointed out that Graham is a pretty terrifying character who Andrea should be afraid of 24 Andrea clashes with Kim after scaring one of her horses leaving Jamie stuck in the middle of some awkward conversations 22 Kim is surprised to discover that Jamie has a family which does not ease the tension between Andrea and Kim Lincoln observed that Kim thinks Jamie can do much better 23 Due to Jamie and Kim s estranged relationship Andrea does not expect him to be close with his mother 25 Lincoln thought that Andrea was annoyed by Kim s presence in Jamie s life considering their history 23 but Nightingale explained that although Andrea feels secure in her marriage she is also cautious of Kim 24 Lincoln added that Jamie becomes stuck between these women as they both want the best for him 23 Laura Jayne Tyler of Inside Soap predicted plenty of spiky showdowns between Andrea and her overbearing mother in law 24 Millie Tate editMillie TateEmmerdale characterPortrayed byWillow BellDuration2019 2022First appearanceEpisode 8493 3 June 2019 2019 06 03 Last appearanceEpisode 9476 26 September 2022 2022 09 26 ClassificationFormer recurringIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationFatherJamie TateMotherAndrea TateHalf brothersThomas TateGrandfathersFrank TateGrandmothersKim Tate HazelUnclesChris Tate Caleb MiliganFirst cousinsNicky Miligan Joe Tate Noah Dingle Jean TateMillie Tate played by Willow Bell first appeared on 3 June 2019 27 The character and Bell s casting details were announced on 28 May 2019 22 Willow is introduced as the five year old daughter of established character Jamie Tate Alexander Lincoln and Andrea Tate Anna Nightingale the latter of whom she is introduced with 22 25 Lincoln billed Millie as a bossy one who further complicates Jamie s life 23 Writers did not mention Millie and Andrea prior to their introduction to create a surprise for the audience when they discovered Jamie had a family 23 Millie and her family move into the Home Farm estate where Jamie s estranged mother Kim Tate Claire King lives Lincoln explained that Jamie wants Millie to grow up in the village 25 Kim struggles with Millie s existence as she did not expect to be a grandmother On this Lincoln commented Kim really doesn t like being called grandma She hates it 23 In 2021 two separate storylines see the death of Millie s parents Jamie is said to have died through driving through a river and Andrea is killed by Meena Jutla Paige Sandhu this leads to Millie s custody being given to Kim until Millie s other grandmother Hazel Kate Anthony arrives It was confirmed by Digital Spy that Anthony had been cast for Millie s exit storyline which sees her choose to live with Hazel rather than Kim 28 It is then revealed that Jamie is alive and that he had been secretly working with Hazel to regain custody of Millie which they succeed with 29 Carena Crawford of Entertainment Daily opined that Millie should have stayed with Kim instead of going with Hazel They felt that Millie s bond with Kim should have swayed her decision writing she would never give up on granddaughter Millie to just allow Hazel to take her away when the chance to keep her for good was being handed to her on a plate is VERY unlike Kim Tate 30 Lucas Taylor editLucas TaylorEmmerdale characterPortrayed byDexter Ansell 2019 2021 Noah Ryan Aspinall 2021 present Duration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 851827 June 2019 2019 06 27 ClassificationPresent recurringIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationFatherAlex MooreMotherDawn TaylorAdoptive fatherBilly FletcherHalf brothersEvan FletcherHalf sistersClemmie ReedGrandfathersWill TaylorLucas Taylor originally played by Dexter Ansell 31 currently played by Noah Ryan Aspinall is the son of Dawn Taylor Olivia Bromley who is taken away from her when she becomes addicted to drugs She later regains custody of him His estranged father Alex Moore Liam Boyle later introduces himself to Lucas however Dawn and her husband Billy Fletcher Jay Kontzle don t think he is suitable which he later proves In July 2022 it is revealed that Lucas has a half sister Clemmie Reed Mabel Addison who was sleeping in a dog basket in an old friend of Dawn s flat who had been taking care of her since her mother s death When Dawn notices a resemblance of Lucas in Clemmie she realises that Alex is her father which is later confirmed to be true when her and Billy go and visit him in prison to tell him that they want to adopt Clemmie as well as Billy adopting Lucas In 2023 Billy adopts Lucas whereas he and Dawn become special guardians for Clemmie Wendy Posner editWendy PosnerEmmerdale characterPortrayed bySusan CooksonDuration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 85211 July 2019 2019 07 01 ClassificationPresent regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationNurseHusbandRussell Posner backstory SonsLee PosnerLuke PosnerGrandsonsHarry SugdenWendy Posner played by Susan Cookson first appears on 1 July 2019 32 The character and Cookson s casting details were announced on 19 June 2019 33 Wendy is introduced as the mother of Lee Posner Kris Mochrie who is the rapist of Victoria Barton Isabel Hodgins 33 Cookson expressed her delight at joining the cast and called Wendy a fantastic character with gritty and emotional storylines 33 Jane Hudson the soap s executive producer called Cookson a fabulous addition to the cast and looked forward to the character s introduction 34 Cookson previously appeared in Emmerdale in 1993 1997 and 2003 as minor characters 33 The character is billed as indignant by Inside Soap 35 Wendy arrives to confront Victoria about the rape allegations which she claims are false 34 Hodgins explained that when Wendy arrives Victoria is shock and scared because Wendy is the enemy 35 The actress pointed out that Wendy has Lee s interests at heart 35 Wendy leaves when Charity Dingle Emma Atkins confronts her 35 When Wendy returns the following day with Lee they discover that Victoria is pregnant with Lee s baby Hodgins told Allison Jones of Inside Soap that this is opening a can of worms that Victoria wanted to keep closed 35 Victoria later agrees to speak to Wendy who reveals that she wants a role in the child s life and suggests that Lee could go for custody of the baby 36 A show spokesperson noted that this is the worst scenario as far as Victoria is concerned 36 Al Chapman editAl ChapmanEmmerdale characterPortrayed byMichael WildmanDuration2019 2022First appearanceEpisode 856413 August 2019 2019 08 13 Last appearanceEpisode 95137 November 2022 2022 11 07 ClassificationFormer regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationEntrepreneurWifeJessie Grant backstory SonsEllis ChapmanAl Chapman played by Michael Wildman first appears on 13 August 2019 37 The character and Wildman s casting details were announced on 14 July 2019 38 Al is introduced as the estranged father of Ellis Chapman Asan N Jie and the former husband of Jessie Dingle Sandra Marvin 38 Wildman began filming on a regular contract in July 2019 38 Wildman expressed his joy at joining the cast and was unsure about how well received his character who he called interesting would be 38 Wildman and N Jie also starred on Ready Player One together and N Jie found the connection between their characters surreal 39 Wildman previously performed a screen test for a different character but was unsuccessful 38 Wildman billed the character as ambiguous and a judge of character 38 He explained that Al is manipulative and able to talk to five people at the same time and talk to them all in different ways 38 Al arrives to connect with Ellis and Wildman explained that Al thinks he can just come back in to his life and pick up where he left off 38 He noted that the character would arrive ruffling a few feathers 38 The actor added that Al quickly makes Jessie s husband Marlon Dingle Mark Charnock feel insecure 38 In October 2022 the character was killed off after being shot by Kyle Winchester Huey Quinn the son of Al s enemy Cain Dingle Jeff Hordley Al last appeared on screen during the episode broadcast on 7 November 2022 in a flashback scene of his death Luke Posner editLuke PosnerEmmerdale characterPortrayed byMax ParkerDuration2019 2021First appearanceEpisode 858029 August 2019 2019 08 29 Last appearanceEpisode 907516 June 2021 2021 06 16 ClassificationFormer regularIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationServerChefFatherRussell PosnerMotherWendy PosnerBrothersLee PosnerNephewsHarry SugdenLuke Posner played by Max Parker first appeared on 29 August 2019 40 Luke is the brother of Lee Posner Kris Mochrie and the son of Wendy Posner Susan Cookson 41 Parker s casting details were not announced prior to his first on screen appearance and Luke s relatives were kept a secret from viewers 42 Luke meets Victoria Barton Isabel Hodgins in the hospital while working in the hospital canteen Both Luke and Victoria are unaware of who the other person is but when it transpires that Luke s brother Lee raped Victoria and she is pregnant with Lee s baby the pair split Luke accompanies Wendy in moving to Emmerdale village and when he reconciles with Victoria Wendy is upset with him Wendy believes that Victoria is lying about being raped but Luke insists that he knows his brother did it Luke begins working as a chef at the Woolpack When Luke and Victoria have sex she expresses that she feels uncomfortable with being intimate and the pair split Parker originally auditioned for the part of Jamie Tate which was given to Alexander Lincoln 43 He stated Originally I had auditioned to play Jamie Tate which was funny At the time they did so many rounds more than usual I think and they just couldn t find anybody In the screen test that was the first time I saw Alex Lincoln who plays Jamie and I was like He s not been in any of the auditions Pretty much when they told him that he d got that they said We would like you to play Luke We ve been writing this character it would be really good for you But there was a gap before I started 44 He added I just knew my relation I knew the whole time when Luke was in the canteen at the hospital but there was no agenda though A lot of people were saying that Luke knew from the start about Victoria but it was definitely innocent flirting in the canteen 44 On his character Parker commented I relate Luke a lot to myself He s very assured he s very cheeky and a showman but there s definitely some cogs broken inside I don t think you ve seen all sides of Luke just yet 45 In January 2021 it was confirmed Emmerdale would explore Luke s sexuality via his past connection with recently introduced character Ethan Anderson Emile John This followed the real life coming out of actor Max Parker who is gay and in a relationship with Kris Mochrie who played his on screen brother Lee In the narrative Luke is introduced by partner Victoria to Ethan hiding that they have met scenes later in the same episode see Ethan comment on Luke s sham relationship with Victoria as well as his past affairs with both Ethan himself and another mutual acquaintance which Luke dismisses as history and affirms that he is now straight Danny Harrington editDanny HarringtonEmmerdale characterPortrayed byLouis HealyDuration2019 2021First appearanceEpisode 8594 16 September 2019 2019 09 16 Last appearanceEpisode 8943 14 January 2021 2021 01 14 ClassificationFormer recurringIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationOccupationStudentDanny Harrington 46 played by Louis Healy first appears on 16 September 2019 47 The character and Healy s casting details were announced on 3 September 2019 47 Danny is introduced as a love interest for teenage character Sarah Sugden Katie Hill 47 Healy was contracted for a guest stint which Tilly Pearce of the Metro confirmed would last a few months 48 The character who is billed as a new boy next door will feature in a sinister storyline with Sarah 48 As a result of spending time with Danny Sarah soon neglects her studies creating tension with her grandmother Charity Dingle Emma Atkins 49 Radio Times Johnathon Hughes described Danny as the school heart throb 49 Pearce warned that Sarah should be cautious around Danny 48 Danny and Sarah initially talk to each other online and when they begin meeting in person Sarah skips school to spend more time with him Charity and her partner Vanessa Woodfield Michelle Hardwick warn Danny to stay away from Sarah but after Sarah explains that she meets with him due to fearing she will die young from her Fanconi anaemia and that she wants to enjoy herself Charity allows her to continue seeing Danny and when she invites him to a party he gives her drugs He later convinces Sarah to sell drugs for him claiming he will get beaten up if he does not deliver his selling targets showing her injuries on his body Danny s friend later informs Sarah that the injury was from falling from his bike and realising she has been used Sarah plants drugs in his pocket and reports him to the police He is later sent to prison Upon his release he continues to sell drugs and when Sarah is warned about the seriousness of his dangerous lifestyle she cuts contact with him Derek Malone editDerek MaloneEmmerdale characterPortrayed byTommy CannonFirst appearanceEpisode 859719 September 2019 2019 09 19 Last appearanceEpisode 8606 30 September 2019 2019 09 30 ClassificationFormer guestIntroduced byJane HudsonDerek Malone played by Tommy Cannon first appears on 19 September 2019 50 Cannon announced on Twitter in August 2019 that he would be appearing in Emmerdale but deleted his tweet shortly after 51 In the tweet he expressed his delight at his casting A show spokesperson declined to comment on Cannon s casting 51 Further details about Cannon s casting and the character were announced on 3 September 2019 47 Derek is introduced as a patient of established character Manpreet Sharma Rebecca Sarker 47 Cannon was contracted for a guest stint which was billed to create serious consequences for other regular characters 47 Cannon s casting was well received by the press and media and Emmerdale cast members congratulated him 51 It was later confirmed that Derek would be killed off at the conclusion of his stint sparking a new story for the Sharma family 52 He dies from Salmonella poisoning after eating Rishi Sharma s Bhasker Patel homemade chocolates which also makes David Metcalfe Matthew Wolfenden ill When Manpreet sorts Derek s belongings she discovers a valuable stamp collection which could help the family s financial crisis 52 The character departed in episode 8606 originally broadcast on 30 September 2019 53 Kyle O Sullivan of the Daily Mirror dubbed Derek s death as gruesome 54 Eve Dingle editEve DingleEmmerdale characterPortrayed byBilly Clement 2019 2020 Bonnie Clement 2019 2022 Bella James 2022 present Duration2019 presentFirst appearanceEpisode 8627 23 October 2019 2019 10 23 ClassificationPresent recurringIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationFatherPaddy KirkMotherChas DingleSistersGrace DingleHalf brothersAaron LivesyGrandfathersBear Wolf Shadrach DingleGrandmothersBarbara Kirk Faith DingleUnclesCain Dingle Caleb MiliganFirst cousinsDebbie Dingle Nate Robinson Nicky Miligan Kyle Winchester Isaac DingleOther relativesZak Dingle Charity DingleNoah DingleMandy DingleMarlon Dingle Samson DingleEve Dingle portrayed by Bella James 55 is the daughter of Paddy Kirk Dominic Brunt and Chas Dingle Lucy Pargeter She was born in the men s toilets at The Woolpack public house after Chas gets locked in along with Marlon Dingle Mark Charnock Eve s gender comes as a surprise as her dyslexic paternal grandfather Bear Wolf Joshua Richards thought he had read that she would be a boy In March 2020 Paddy took Eve along on a car ride to cheer up Marlon Dingle Mark Charnock who was having a rough time He later suffered a heart attack leading to Paddy leaving Eve alone in the car when taking him to hospital When Paddy returned he found the back seat of the car empty however a police officer told him his daughter was safe but social services would have to be called Eve spent a night in hospital as a precaution but was discharged the next day On 23 March Eve had a joint christening ceremony with Theo Metcalfe Talitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski and Harry Sugden Brody and Teddy Hall but the occasion wasn t the happiest as Chas couldn t believe that Paddy left Eve alone in the car but subsequently managed to work things out when the social worker told her that they had nothing to worry about Theo Metcalfe editTheo MetcalfeEmmerdale characterPortrayed byTalitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski 2019 2020 Beau Ronnie Newton 2021 2023 Duration2019 2023First appearanceEpisode 8685 625 December 2019 2019 12 25 Last appearanceEpisode 9722 36 July 2023 2023 07 06 ClassificationFormer recurringIntroduced byJane HudsonIn universe informationFatherDavid MetcalfeMotherMaya StepneyHalf brothersJacob Gallagher adoptive Half sistersAmba MetcalfeGrandfathersEric PollardGrandmothersLydia MetcalfeTheodore Eric Theo Metcalfe legally named Alex Stepney originally portrayed by Talitha Taylor and Eve Rowlinski 56 then later on by Beau Ronnie Newton is the son of David Metcalfe Matthew Wolfenden and Maya Stepney Louisa Clein who is abandoned by Maya and left on David s doorstep It is initially unknown whether David or his adoptive son Jacob Gallagher Joe Warren Plant who Maya groomed and sexually abused is the father until a paternity test confirms the results David was didn t report the matter to social services due to the fact they could potentially take Theo off him so his friend Doctor Liam Cavanagh Johnny McPherson took the DNA test but insisted that he reported it After contacting the social worker Maya was also contacted and as the name was Alex Stepney on the birth certificate and his name was absent he needed to apply for parental responsibility to secure his rights to Theo On 23 March 2020 Theo was christened as part of a joint ceremony with Eve Dingle Billy and Bonnie Clement and Harry Sugden Brody and Teddy Hall On the same day David received a letter informing him that he had parental rights In 2021 David begins to take it in turns with Victoria Sugden Isabel Hodgins to mind Theo and Harry which leads to them growing closer As Meena Jutla Paige Sandhu is David s girlfriend at the time she begins to feel jealous and insecure so she steals Theo from Victoria s house when she isn t looking and when a search party is sent out she returns him making her look like the hero of the hour Theo left Emmerdale with his father after he discovered that Victoria and Jacob have been having a secret relationship and therefore decided to move away to live nearer his daughter Amba Metcalfe Ava Jayasinghe and her mother Priya Sharma Fiona Wade Theo was last seen on 6 July 2023 however David s last appearance was 30 November the same year Other characters editCharacter Date s Actor CircumstancesMax Garrick 12 April 25 June Jordan Reece 57 An old criminal acquaintance of Billy Fletcher Jay Kontzle He repeatedly tries to rope Billy back into crime with questionable results He is eventually arrested after breaking into Marlon Dingle s Mark Charnock home and shooting his wife and Billy s mother Jessie Sandra Marvin after Billy is revealed to have ratted Max over to the police about a money van robbery Natalie 16 April 8 August Thea Beyleveld 58 A potential surrogate for Aaron Dingle Danny Miller and Robert Sugden Ryan Hawley Lee Posner 25 April 15 October Kris Mochrie 59 The son of Russell Posner Rob Jarvis and Wendy Posner Susan Cookson who meets Victoria Barton Isobel Hodgins at a nightclub He later accompanies her back to her house where she invites him in for a drink Victoria asks Lee to leave as she is tired but he follows her upstairs and rapes her Victoria reports the rape a week later but Lee cannot be charged due to lack of evidence Victoria soon learns she is pregnant Her brother Robert Sugden Ryan Hawley tries to get his revenge on Lee After initially bribing Lee to go away he brags about raping Victoria to Robert who beats him into a coma leading him to be arrested for GBH Although he eventually wakes up Lee dies sometime after Jono Laverne 25 July 16 August Eddie Joe Robinson 60 A friend of Matty Barton Ash Palmisciano He insults Ryan Stocks James Moore on several occasions annoying Matty s friends believing he is just using him so he can buy drinks for him Karen 30 July 1 August Reanne Farley 61 A woman who comes to Emmerdale to confront Amy Wyatt Natalie Ann Jamieson over her stolen money Amy and her mother Kerry Laura Norton are then driven to breaking into Sharma and Sharma to steal 4 000 in charity funds from the safe paying Karen off but also starting a fire that kills Frank Clayton Michael Praed Terry 25 30 October Rene Zagger 62 A casino owner who Mandy Dingle Lisa Riley and Vinny Bradley Johnson stole 20 000 from Beth Finn 7 November 6 December Jeanette Percival 63 Lydia Hart s Karen Blick sister who she meets for the first time when she comes to see their mother Agatha Judith Barker Beth tells her that Agatha is dead and she has no interest in getting to know Lydia Inside the house Beth tells Agatha that the person at the door was just selling raffle tickets The two later become more involved in Lydia s life and stay in contact Agatha Finn 7 November 2019 24 April 2020 Judith Barker 63 Lydia Hart s Karen Blick estranged mother who left her some money When Lydia comes to see Agatha she meets her sister Beth Finn Jeanette Percival instead who tells her that their mother is dead After Lydia leaves Agatha appears and asks Beth who was at the door but is told that it was just a raffle ticket seller The two later become more involved in Lydia s life and stay in contact Sean 11 20 January 2020 Mark Holgate 64 A criminal who has his cars stolen by Cain Dingle Jeff Hordley and Aaron Dingle Danny Miller He kidnaps Moses Dingle Arthur Cockroft in revenge Barbara 26 December Sandra Duncan 65 The mother of Maya Stepney Louisa Clein who tells Leyla Harding Roxy Shahidi and Liam Cavanagh Jonny McPherson that she has left the country References edit Morris Lauren 12 January 2022 Emmerdale bosses tease final twist in Meena tale Judgement Day is coming Radio Times Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 Retrieved 12 January 2022 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