List of Emmerdale characters (2022)

Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972.^[1] The following is a list of characters that first appeared during 2022, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Jane Hudson.^[2] Marcus Dean (Darcy Grey) was introduced in February as the son of Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather). He was followed by Mary Goskirk (Louise Jameson), the mother of Rhona (Zoë Henry), in March. Then in April, Martelle Edinborough joined the cast as Suzy Merton, a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). Karene Peter then debuted in June as Naomi Walters, the daughter of Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin). Then, in December, Lewis Cope joined as Nicky. He was followed by William Ash, who joined as Caleb Miligan, the half-brother of Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter). Additionally, multiple other characters appeared in 2022.

Marcus Dean

Marcus Dean
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Darcy Grey
Duration	2022–2023
First appearance	Episode 9277 3 February 2022 (2022-02-03)
Last appearance	Episode 9607 21 February 2023 (2023-02-21)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Occupation Electrician Father Pierce Harris

 

Darcy Grey portrayed Marcus.

Marcus Dean, played by Darcy Grey, made his first appearance on 3 February 2022. He was introduced as the son of established former character Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), who is in prison due to murdering Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). Justin Harp of Digital Spy wrote that Marcus arrives in the fictional village with his own traumatic experiences from living with Pierce, who abused his mother. Harp wrote that Marcus shares numerous traits with Pierce, such as his brooding, suaveness and good looks. He also questioned whether Marcus would share Pierce's violent attributes.^[3] Grey later said that Marcus believes he is not like Pierce, but as his storylines evolve, he shares more similarities to Pierce.^[4] Producer Kate Brooks said that Marcus' arrival will "ruffle a few feathers and flutter a few hearts in the village" and confirmed that viewers would soon realise that he is more than the son of Pierce.^[3] However, Brooks hinted that some villagers may not be as accepting of Marcus due to him potentially being "forever doomed to live in the shadow of his father's heinous crimes".^[3] Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry), who was raped by Pierce, is worried by Marcus' arrival in the village. Inside Soap wrote that her life "is to be turned upside down" by his arrival and that the story would see her happiness with partner Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) threatened.^[5]

Grey said that when his agent sent him the character, he was "quietly smiling inside".^[3] He described the moment he was cast in the role as "one of those pinch-yourself moments actors simply dream of", especially since he felt he could connect to Marcus and shared attributes with him.^[3] Prior to his casting, he was working as a dog food salesman, and whilst in the audition process for the role, he watched the original storyline between Pierce and Rhona to get an idea for his character's father.^[4] Grey described Marcus as an outcast and an open book with an uncertain future, hinting that his initial storylines see him want to be loved and escape the reputation of his father. He added that he was excited for viewers of the soap to meet Marcus and watch his journey.^[3] Executive producer Jane Hudson also revealed that Marcus would become romantically involved with an established character and to watch his scenes to see a "new romance blossom".^[6] Dan Seddon, also of Digital Spy, wrote that he would "flirt his way around Emmerdale village".^[6] The romantic connection is later revealed to be with Ethan Anderson (Emile John), who stops Marcus from leaving the village after feeling unwanted. Their relationship "takes a step in the right direction" when they eventually decide to move in together.^[7]

For his portrayal of Marcus, Grey was nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer at the 2022 ceremony.^[8] In February 2023, it was announced that Grey had quit Emmerdale.^[9] His "low-key exit" aired later that month after the character cheats on Ethan with his ex.^[10]

Mary Goskirk

Main article: Mary Goskirk

Mary Goskirk, played by Louise Jameson, made her first appearance on 7 March 2022.^[11] She was introduced as the mother of established character of Rhona (Zoë Henry), whom she has a "strained relationship" with.^[12] Mary was described by Digital Spy's Hannah Bird as a "no nonsense" character and noted that Rhona feels as though she can never live up to her expectations.^[12] However, due to Marcus Dean's (Darcy Grey) arrival in the village causing upset for Rhona due to his connection to her rapist, Bird felt that Mary's arrival in the village could be "the prime opportunity for them to build bridges and heal their relationship".^[12] Her arrival initially unsettles Rhona as she feels there is a hidden agenda and treats her with suspicion, while other villagers "welcome her with open arms, finding her wit endearing".^[12] Bird hinted that despite her likeability in the village, it would not be long before she had arguments with villagers.^[12]

On joining Emmerdale, Jameson said: "It feels like such a gift to be welcomed into the Emmerdale cast. Playing Zoe's on-screen mum is the icing on the cake."^[12] Producer Laura Shaw was thrilled to welcome Jameson into the cast, noting that her experience in the industry would be "a fabulous asset to the show".^[12] On the character, Shaw added that she is intelligent, witty and complex and that for Rhona, "there won't ever be a dull moment whilst her domineering mother is around".^[12] Metro's Sabrina Barr wrote that Mary has a bold persona as she's "quick-witted and headstrong".^[13] Barr also confirmed Rhona's suspicions about Mary by revealing that Mary does have a hidden reason for her move to the village. She also noted Jameson's former experience on the soap, having played Sharon Crossthwaite in 1973, a cousin of Annie Sugden (Sheila Mercier).^[13]

Soon into her arrival, she strikes up a friendship with Kim Tate (Claire King) and their pairing has been well-received by critics and viewers.^[14] Mary's vulnerable side was explored when she confides in Kim about being a lesbian.^[15] Jameson was shocked that writers had made Mary a late life lesbian, but was happy to be part of the representation.^[16] Later storylines have seen Mary begin dating Faye Helders (Jane Gurnett), who cons Mary and releases revenge porn of her. She initially struggles with the events, but is inspired when April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) wants to become a journalist like her. Viewers were initially wary of Mary's intentions upon her arrival, but quickly into her tenure, she was dubbed a fan favourite whose wit and nerve was found entertaining.^[17]

Gail Hancock

Gail Hancock, played by Elizabeth Boag,^[18] a nurse who takes care of Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) when he suffers a stroke. She appeared in 13 episodes between 22 March and 25 April 2022. Despite her short stint, her character had an impact on viewers shortly after her arrival and the character received praise such as "Gail is a good Nurse! Go the NHS"^[19] and "Gail has a gorgeous bedside manner"^[19] reported by LancsLive on 31 March. Gail departed on April 25, and fans wanted her to remain in the series reported Liverpool Echo, with fans saying "You were like a breath of fresh air I'm gutted you are gone ...We need you back asap."^[20] Charnock, who plays Marlon also praised Boag by saying "You were wonderful in the part, Liz! Just superb."^[20]

Suzy Merton

Suzy Merton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Martelle Edinborough
Duration	2022–present
First appearance	Episode 9324 30 March 2022 (2022-03-30)
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Occupation Wedding planner

Suzy Merton, played by Martelle Edinborough, made her first appearance on 30 March 2022.^[21] She was introduced as a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). The pair meet when Vanessa bumps into Suzy, who is carrying a cake that gets ruined by the accident. Despite the "slightly mortifying introduction", they meet a week later and share a flirty interaction, which leads to a dinner date.^[22] On her casting on the soap, Edinborough said: "My feet haven't quite touched the ground yet, I'm still on this massive cloud high up in the sky, but it's been going really, really good. It's just like a family, and it sounds so cliché but it really is and everyone is so lovely and welcoming and helps you settle in really nicely."^[22] Edinborough had just gotten out of the shower when she learned of her casting and recalled dramatically falling to her knees when her agent informed her that she had booked the role. She felt that especially due to being from Leeds, where Emmerdale is filmed, the job was perfect for her.^[22]

Of Suzy, the actress said that she is a fun, confident and gregarious character who "doesn't take any nonsense and likes to get what she wants".^[22] Edinborough said that there are several different storylines coming up for Suzy which she was excited for. She hinted that one of these could be her budding romance with Vanessa since she believed the pair have a connection. She felt that Suzy is "pleasantly surprised with Vanessa, she's got something about her that Suzy likes and she's not quite sure what as yet".^[22] Another of Suzy's storylines was her surprise connection to established character Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi). When Leyla learns of Suzy's budding relationship with Vanessa, she warns her that she cannot pursue a relationship with someone from her village due to the past the pair share.^[23] It was later revealed the pair deal drugs together.

Jordan Greenlow

Jordan Greenlow, played by Jack Parr,^[24] is a man who first appears on 28 April when Ethan Anderson (Emile John) is called to represent after he is arrested for assault. It is revealed that the victim is one of Ethan’s neighbours, Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle), who claims that the attack was racially motivated. Because of this, Ethan feels that he has to continue representing Jordan, otherwise he would be judged. When Billy finds out Ethan is representing Jordan, he is furious. Jordan later reappears on 18 May and visits Billy and tries to intimidate him. When Ethan learns of this, he informs Jordan that he will no longer represent him. Jordan responds by attacking Ethan, after which he is arrested.^[25] He last appeared on 19 May.

Callum Matthews

Callum Matthews
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Tom Ashley
Duration	2022–2023
First appearance	Episode 9355/6 5 May 2022 (2022-05-05)
Last appearance	Episode 9627/8 16 March 2023 (2023-03-16)
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Occupation Drug Dealer

Callum Matthews, played by Tom Ashley^[26] was Leyla Cavanagh (Roxy Shahidi)'s drug dealer, who appeared between 5 May and 8 August and returned in January 2023.

When Callum returned in January 2023, he paid Leyla to store a bag of drugs for him. After her son, Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), learns of her addiction, he arranges to meet Callum with a knife. However, Callum grabs hold of his knife and stabs Jacob. After Leyla sees him months later dealing drugs in a club, she reports him to the police and boasts in his face that she has got him caught. He is let out on bail and comes after Leyla. He takes her, Jacob and Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) hostage with a gun,^[27] but is eventually caught by the police.^[28]

Kit

Kit, played by Thoren Ferguson,^[29] is Marlon Dingle's (Mark Charnock) physiotherapist that helps him in his recovery following his stroke. He appeared between 19 May and 26 August. During his time in the village, he embarks on a relationship with Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Whilst they are seeing each other, Kit arranges a date with Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), who, unbeknownst to him, is Laurel's stepdaughter. He uses the alias "Chris" and he and Gabby are eventually caught by Laurel, and they both realise that he has been seeing them both. When Laurel's ex-partner Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) discovers this, he punches Kit, who eventually leaves the village, and quits as Marlon's therapist, leaving him disappointed.

Jason Denshaw

Jason Denshaw, played by former Hollyoaks actor Parry Glasspool,^[30] is the former drug dealer of Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) who sells cocaine to Leyla Cavanagh (Roxy Shahidi). He appears between 3 and 22 June. When he attempts to blackmail Leyla and her business partner Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) into allowing him to sell drugs to their clients, Suzy records him. She then informs him that if he attempts to blackmail him again, she will go to the police with her recording, incriminating him with his drug dealing business. He then leaves the pair alone. Before playing Denshaw, Glasspool was known for playing series regular Harry Thompson in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2019.

Colin Hamston

Colin Hamston
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Mark Noble
Duration	2022–2023
First appearance	Episode 9381 6 June 2022 (2022-06-06)
Last appearance	Episode 9752/3 10 August 2023 (2023-08-10)
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Occupation Councillor Wife Rachel Hamston (backstory) Sons Marshall Hamston

Colin Hamston, played by Mark Noble^[31] was a local councillor and the homophobic father of Marshall Hamston (Max Fletcher), who first appeared in June for four episodes, but then returned again in January 2023, when Marshall was first introduced.

When Marshall comes out as gay, Colin's homophobic views make him disgusted in his son. After he befriended Arthur Thomas (Alfie Clarke), he sends him to boarding school, but after he comes home, Colin isolates and abuses him physically and emotionally. Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy), Arthur's mother, forces her way into their family home and takes Marshall with her, as well as threatening Colin that if he tries to get to Marshall again, she will report and expose him. After Marshall moves away to live with his Aunt Jean, Colin demands for his whereabouts and even holds Laurel captive in his home,^[32] which leads to his later arrest after being exposed publicly for the bigot he really was.^[33]

Naomi Walters

Main article: Naomi Walters

Naomi Walters, played by Karene Peter, made her first uncredited appearance on 14 June 2022,^[34] with her first credited appearance airing on 5 July 2022.^[35] She was introduced as the daughter of Charles (Kevin Mathurin) and Esme (Eva Fontaine), and the younger sister of Ethan (Emile John). Naomi was initially referenced on the soap in October 2021 when Esme mentions her to Charles.^[36] Her backstory involves being put up for adoption by Esme, who was cheated on by Charles and suffered from postpartum depression. Esme and Naomi later met up, but Charles had refused to meet her.^[36] When Charles learns that Naomi has gone missing, he feels responsible for her disappearance so he hunts for her. He discovers her working in a bar, arguing with her boss. Charles defends her in the argument and knocks her boss over.^[36]

Her first major storyline sees her involved in an attack against village local Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler). The reaction from locals sees her ostracised, but despite their distaste for her, Naomi's characterisation remains bolshy and argumentative.^[37] Throughout her tenure, Naomi is shown to be a feisty, stubborn and strong-willed character. She has various feuds, including spats with her family, Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry) and her bosses at the Woolpack. She is also conned by Alex Moore (Liam Boyle), which shows a vulnerable side to Naomi when she is devastated by his lies. Peter announced her decision to leave Emmerdale in April 2023, with her exit set to air in July 2023. Viewers were not a fan of Naomi, with many being unappreciative of her nasty nature.^[38] However, Metro writer Sue Haasler appreciated that she is "a headstrong young woman who insists on making her own decisions in life".^[39]

On 25 April 2023, a day after the casting announcement of Naomi's grandmother Claudette (Flo Wilson), it was announced that Peter had quit her role as Naomi. A spokesperson said that Peter had enjoyed her time on Emmerdale, but due to wanting to play different roles, she had made the decision to leave. Radio Times reported that her exit would be set to air in summer 2023.^[40] After her short but "eventful" tenure on the soap, it was confirmed that her exit would be written in a way that could accommodate her return in the future.^[41]

Clemmie Reed

Clemmie Reed
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Mabel Addison
Duration	2022–present
First appearance	Episode 9414/5 14 July 2022
Classification	Present; recurring
Introduced by	Steve Frost
In-universe information Father Alex Moore Mother Beth Reed Adoptive father Billy Fletcher (guardian) Adoptive mother Dawn Taylor (guardian) Half-brothers Lucas Taylor Evan Fletcher (adoptive) Grandfathers Will Taylor (adoptive)

Clementine "Clemmie" Reed, portrayed by Mabel Addison^[42] is the daughter of Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley)'s friend Beth and her ex-boyfriend Alex Moore (Liam Boyle). After Beth died, Dawn finds Clemmie sleeping in a dog basket in a friend's kitchen, which leads to her taking her home to care for her. After noticing a resemblance of her own son Lucas Taylor (Dexter Anstell), he realises that her ex-boyfriend and Lucas' father, Alex is also Clemmie's father. Dawn and her husband Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) visit Alex, who is in prison, to tell him they are going for guardianship of Clemmie.

In 2023, going through social services, the fostering of Clemmie becomes official in court at the same time as Billy's adoption of Lucas. However, a few months later, Dawn discovers that she's pregnant, which Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) reveals out loud at Home Farm, which Clemmie hears and causes her to feel unwanted and run away,^[43] however Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) finds and brings her home, making him hero of the hour, to Gabby's dismay due to him recently jilting him before their wedding.

Esther Spencer

Esther Spencer
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Florence Mae Dyson
Duration	2022–present
First appearance	Episode 9499/500 20 October 2022
Classification	Present; recurring
Introduced by	Steve Frost
In-universe information Father Samson Dingle Mother Amelia Spencer Grandfathers Sam Dingle Daz Spencer Dan Spencer (adoptive) Grandmothers Alice Dingle Ali Spencer Lydia Dingle (step) Uncles Sean Spencer Other relatives Charity Dingle Noah Dingle Chas Dingle Aaron Livesy Gennie Walker Shadrach Dingle Marlon Dingle Eli Dingle Moses Dingle Sarah Sugden Debbie Dingle Nate Robinson Kyle Winchester Isaac Dingle Belle Dingle Cain Dingle Zak Dingle

Esther Spencer is the daughter of Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) and Samson Dingle (Sam Hall). She was born when both her parents were 16 years old. Amelia discovered she was pregnant when she collapsed holding Thomas Tate (Bertie Brotherton) and went into hospital. When she discovered her pregnancy, she originally planned to have an abortion, but Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) convinced her not to outside of the clinic. People originally believed that Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) was the father, but it was later revealed to be Samson, who was far from pleased.

Later, Noah and Amelia begin a relationship, but Samson does everything he can to get Esther out of his life when she was born. First, he called social services reporting Amelia as an unfit parent and then cons Noah out of the savings that his aunt, Zoe Tate kept for him, in order to remain a part of Esther's life.

Nicky Miligan

Nicky Miligan
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Lewis Cope
Duration	2022–present
First appearance	Episode 9540 14 December 2022 (2022-12-14)
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Father Caleb Miligan Mother Ruby Miligan Grandfathers Frank Tate Grandmothers Faith Dingle Uncles Cain Dingle Aunts Chas Dingle First cousins Nate Robinson Aaron Dingle Noah Dingle Kyle Winchester Isaac Dingle Thomas Tate

Nicky Miligan, played by Lewis Cope, first appeared on 14 December 2022.^[44] He was introduced as a male nanny who attends an interview for a job caring for Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and Dawn Fletcher's (Olivia Bromley) children at Home Farm. Nicky and Gabby are shown to be attracted to each other and he eventually stops working as her nanny so that they can pursue a relationship. In spite of Kim Tate's (Claire King) disapproval for their relationship, he proposes to Gabby and she accepts.

In April 2023, in an unannounced twist, it was revealed that Nicky is son of Caleb Miligan (William Ash), and the grandson of Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) and Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter). In an interview with Digital Spy, Cope said that he did not know about the twist. He explained: "I thought I was coming in as a love interest to Gabby. It was further down the line I got the scripts and it started to reveal itself for me. It was a nice surprise as I wasn't pre-empting anything. I could just look at what was on the script and make that work."^[45] Cope was excited for viewers to see the pair working together to take over Home Farm. ^[45]

On the episode broadcast on July 17, 2023, Gabby Thomas told a detective that before the truth came out about Nicky and Caleb, Nicky told her that his surname was Fox, which is his mother's maiden name.

Caleb Miligan

Caleb Miligan
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	William Ash Riccardo Drayton (flashback)
Duration	2022–present
First appearance	Episode 9555/9556 25 December 2022 (2022-12-25)
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Jane Hudson
In-universe information Father Frank Tate Mother Faith Dingle Half-brothers Liam Hammond Chris Tate Cain Dingle Jamie Tate Half-sisters Zoe Tate Chas Dingle Wife Ruby Miligan Sons Nicky Miligan Nephews Nate Robinson Aaron Dingle Noah Dingle Kyle Winchester Isaac Dingle Thomas Tate

Caleb Miligan, played by William Ash, made his first appearance on 25 December 2022. The character and Ash's casting details were announced on 26 November 2022.^[46] Of his casting, Ash stated "I'm thrilled to be joining such an iconic show. Emmerdale is packed full of fantastic actors and I'm really looking forward to working alongside them. Caleb is a fantastically complex character and I can't wait to get stuck in."^[46] Caleb is introduced as the long-lost brother of Cain (Jeff Hordley) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), and the estranged son of Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter), who died from breast cancer before his arrival. His presence causes issues between Cain and Chas, as she learns that Cain knew about Caleb and kept him a secret from her.^[46] Caleb was billed as "calm and in control, rich and successful, at first glance Caleb is everything his brother isn't, but will the pair find they have more in common than they thought?"^[46] It was also teased that Caleb's arrival would "shake things up" for the Dingle family.^[46]

Caleb spends months becoming a business partner of Kim Tate (Claire King). Then in April 2023, in an unannounced twist, Caleb was revealed to be the son of Kim's first husband, Frank Tate (Norman Bowler). Caleb is also the father of Nicky (Lewis Cope), who had also spent months getting close to Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham). It was confirmed that both Caleb and Nicky had got close to Kim and Gabby in a bid to take Home Farm over. Ash knew about the storyline since his casting and was excited for viewers to discover the truth. He was also excited for the storyline to cause further disruption between the Tate and Dingle families due to their long-running feud in the soap.^[45]

Other characters

Character	Episode date(s)	Actor	Circumstances
Cassie	11–13 January	Stephanie Dooley^[47]	An unhappy client of Take a Vow. Wedding planner Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade) helps Cassie with her problems but the stress causes Priya to scratch her scars caused by getting caught in a fire; Priya later overhears Cassie mocking her scratching.
Tommy^[a]	13–27 January	Martin Mednikarov^[48]	A truck driver who picks up Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) and gives her a lift to Glasgow. Unbeknownst to him, Meena has murdered numerous people and is using him as a getaway driver to escape the police. He lives with her for a few weeks, after which she leaves him.
Solicitor	18–22 February	Olu Adaeze^[49]	Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) solicitor when she is arrested for her various crimes.
Defence Barrister Milligan	17 March–18 April	Amy Robbins^[50]	The defence barrister at Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) plea hearing.
Judge Stevenson		Andrew Readman^[50]	The judge who presides over Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) court trial.
Prosecution Barrister Sinclair		Clarence Smith^[50]	A lawyer at Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) court trial.
Prison Officer Beeker	4–14 April	Dean Smith^[51]	A prison officer who Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) charms whilst in her cell. After flirting with him, Beeker brings her chocolate and a newspaper with a story about her crimes on the front page. Prior to her trial, Meena asks him to unlock a door that would allow her to escape, but he does not comply with her request.
Court Reporter	15 April	Anita Ramdharry^[52]	A news reporter who covers Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) crimes and court trial.
Prison Officer		Anna Tolputt^[52]	A prison officer who is threatened by Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) after she takes away access to Meena's television in her prison cell.
Bar Manager	5 July	Leon Cooke^[53]	Naomi Walters' (Karene Peter) manager who reprimands her for talking to her friends whilst on a shift. Naomi quits and he tries to stop her from leaving due to being short-staffed. When Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) sees him stopping Naomi, Charles intervenes and punches him. He calls the police but later decides not to press charges against Charles.
Darren Walker	7–9 December	Kyle Pryor^[54]	A businessman who meets with Kim Tate (Claire King) to discuss the set up of her new stud farm. Darren impresses Kim, until Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) reveals that he has lied about his contacts. Kim ends the meeting and Darren goes to The Woolpack, where he notices several villagers playing poker. He later plays against Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). After winning the first game, he loses heavily to Vinny in the second. When he overhears David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) talking about Vinny's card skills, Darren believes he has been cheated. He finds Vinny at home and beats him up, before taking back his money.

Notes

1. Tommy is initially credited as "Truck Driver".

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External links

• Characters and cast at itv.com
• Characters and cast at IMDb