50 Years of Emmerdale: The official story of TV's most iconic rural drama

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There were also many stunts and set-pieces to orchestrate, but the brilliant crew and technical advisers we had on board helped immensely with that. Largely the weather helped us - it was sunny when we needed it to be sunny - pre -storm, and cloudy and dark when we needed it to be. It’s been a gift, all the way through. I can honestly say, 25 years later, I genuinely get excited to go in every day. It’s a support network, it’s a hotbed of creativity. I used to watch it when I was a little boy, with my grandparents. It’s a little piece of magic in the world.' a b c d "Kevin Laffan". The Independent. 15 March 2003. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018 . Retrieved 27 November 2018. I have been watching Emmerdale for over 10 years and also really enjoy the Classic episodes aired on ITV3 so buying this book was a no brainer for me. After doing the tour earlier this summer and learning a lot about the production etc, it was a nice surprise for this book to be published for the 50th anniversary so I could learn even more. The book is an in depth dive into one of Britain's most loved tv shows. If you are a newbie to Emmerdale, this is the book you need. Other families were ushered, such as a new farming clan, the Bartons, as well as the Wyldes at Home Farm, and the business savvy Sharmas.

Tombola Bingo signs as Emmerdale sponsor". Campaign Live. Archived from the original on 31 July 2020 . Retrieved 8 May 2020. Possibly Emmerdale’s saddest moment came when Laurel and Ashley Thomas’s infant son Daniel was found dead in his cot. The performances, particularly Charlotte Bellamy as the bereaved mum, were outstanding. It was later discovered that the tot had been switched at birth, but the couple never forgot the tragic little boy. Other families followed: the middle-class Windsors in 1993, known as the Hope family after Viv's ( Deena Payne) 2001 marriage to Bob Hope ( Tony Audenshaw), and the ne'er-do-well Dingle family in 1994. [44] The Tate, Windsor-Hope and Dingle families predominated during the 1990s and 2000s. The era's storylines included the 1993 plane crash, the 1994 Home Farm siege, the 1998 post-office robbery, the 2000 bus crash, the 2003–04 storm and the 2006 King show-home collapse. By the mid- to late-2000s, the last of the Tates (Zoe, daughter Jean and nephew Joseph) had emigrated to New Zealand. In 2009, Chris Tate's ex-wife Charity and their son Noah returned to the village. In 2017, Joe Tate returned to the village. In 2018, Kim Tate returned to the village after nearly 20-year absence, and in the following year her son James returned as well. Members of the Windsor-Hope family left the village in early 2006, and Viv Hope was killed off in a village fire in February 2011 after nearly 18 years on the show. As of 2022, only Donna Windsor's daughter, April, and the Hope branch of the family (Bob and his children, twins Cathy and Heathcliff) remain. [45] I’m so thrilled to be part of Emmerdale’s iconic 50th celebrations. To be working in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with such an amazing team. Fifty years ago one of my first jobs was playing Sharon Crosswaite on Emmerdale Farm, then a humble lunchtime show, and now here I am again, full circle. I couldn’t be happier.”She used to do Sunday lunches, we were like a real family in many ways. She was like a second mother to me.” Holmwood, Leigh (8 July 2009). "Coronation Street to move from Wednesdays – after nearly 50 years". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 23 July 2009 . Retrieved 18 July 2009. Katherine says: “There’s still a picture of Florrie and my aunt on the mantelpiece, so she gets more screen time than me. For somebody who’s not been around for 30 years, that’s not bad.” I’m privileged to still be part of a great body of people that care a lot about their profession,” he explains. “It takes more than just a couple of people to make something so brilliant.

In 2001 with a little 'help' the villagers bid farewell to Kathy. Pictured: (L-R) Tricia Fisher (Sheree Murphy), Marti Pellow and Kathy Glover Malandra Burrows (Image: YTV) I loved him as a baddie, as a rotten individual. I would crease myself at some of the antics he got up to,” Chris laughs. So she's involved because she's getting wrapped up in Will's life, a little too much than she should be. That has an impact on his upcoming nuptials.The episode ended with soap icon Kim Tate, played by Claire King, fighting for her life alongside love rival Harriet Finch, played by Katherine Dow Blyton, in the woods. Ahead of the special episode, a retrospective documentary aired to get Emmerdale fans in the mood. Bingo Leaves Emmerdale – But For How Long". Loquaz. Archived from the original on 31 July 2020 . Retrieved 8 May 2020. Petite and feisty, postmistress Viv was the font of all village gossip. However, Viv’s dominant presence did not happen overnight. “When I first arrived, I really didn’t have much of a clue,” Deena admits. On Sunday, millions of fans tuned in to watch the milestone occasion. A major storm hit the village on the day of Kim Tate and Will Taylor’s wedding. Will's wedding to Kim Tate will be a focal point of the 50th anniversary month, but there are sure to be fireworks when Harriet decides it's a good idea to confess her feelings.

Lee, Jess (9 August 2018). "Emmerdale fans spot two scandals at David Metcalfe's shop". Digital Spy. ( Hearst Magazines UK). Archived from the original on 4 February 2022 . Retrieved 4 February 2022. I’m absolutely loving being part of the team. I grew up on Emmerdale so it’s a real honour to be in it especially during its 50th year of being on our screens!” Emmerdale' live episode confirmed for 40th anniversary". Digital Spy. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012 . Retrieved 2 May 2012. Fletcher, Harry (3 January 2022). "Emmerdale is planning for a huge 50th anniversary this year". Metro. ( DMG Media). Archived from the original on 4 January 2022 . Retrieved 4 January 2022. Soaps unite to help highlight climate change". BBC Media Centre. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021 . Retrieved 12 October 2021.

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a b c "Coronavirus: ITV halts Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Lorraine, Loose Women filming". BBC News. Archived from the original on 10 April 2020 . Retrieved 15 April 2020. ITV confirms Emmerdale will not come off air but episodes will be cut to two per week". Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021 . Retrieved 25 June 2020. a b c d e f g h i Kirby, Terry (15 July 2006). "Emmerdale: the village that won over a nation". The Independent. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018 . Retrieved 6 October 2009. Who would have thought it when I was a little girl going, ‘one day I’m going to be in that programme’ and now I’m celebrating 50 years of it. I feel very proud.”