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Frank Tate (Emmerdale)
Frank Tate is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Norman Bowler. He made his first appearance on 21 November 1989 and remained a regular for almost eight years, before Bowler opted to quit in 1996, leading to his character's exit the following year. Introduced as the patriarch of the Tate family, who were brought in as part of the show's rebranding in 1989, many of Frank's storylines revolved around his volatile relationship with his wife Kim Tate ( Claire King). During his time in the programme, Frank and Kim divorced and remarried before his death of a heart attack – brought on by her return to the village after being presumed dead – ended their second marriage. Other notable storylines included his addiction to alcohol; coming to terms with his daughter Zoe’s ( Leah Bracknell) sexuality; sparking a conflict with his own son Chris ( Peter Amory); discovering Kim's affair with local handyman Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey); ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Norman Bowler
Norman Clifford Bowler (born 1 August 1932) is an English retired actor, best known for his role as Frank Tate in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Early life Norman Clifford Bowler was born on 1 August 1932 in London, England. His father, Clifford Norman Bowler (1899–1993), a watchmaker and jeweller, had a shop at 54 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London, where he is commemorated by a plaque. Career Bowler was a regular star of the ATV soap series ''Harpers West One'', playing the character of Roger Pike, and played a variety of bit parts and single episode roles on television throughout the 1960s, including an episode of ''Gideon's Way''. He featured in an episode of '' The Avengers'' in 1967 entitled "Dead Man's Treasure" and starred alongside James Caan in the 1968 war film ''Submarine X-1'', about World War II British midget submarines. From 1966 to 1976, Bowler played Det. Chief Inspector Harry Hawkins for the entire run of the BBC TV police drama '' Softly, Softly'' (la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Emmerdale
''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Farm'' until 1989) is a British television soap opera that is broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV. The show is set in Emmerdale (known as Beckindale until 1994), a List of fictional towns and villages, fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, ''Emmerdale Farm'' was first broadcast on 16 October 1972. Interior scenes have been filmed at the Leeds Studios since its inception. Exterior scenes were first filmed in Arncliffe, North Yorkshire, Arncliffe in Littondale, and the series may have taken its name from Amerdale, an ancient name of Littondale. Exterior scenes were later shot at Esholt, but are now shot at a purpose-built set on the Harewood House#Popular culture, Harewood estate. The series originally aired during the afternoon and was intended to be a three-month television series. However, more episodes were ordered and transmitted during the daytime until 1978, when it was moved to an early-evening prime time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives. Within eight months of the show's original launch, it had reached the number one spot in BARB's television ratings, and has consistently remained among the top-rated series in Britain. Four ''EastEnders'' episodes are listed in the all-time top 10 List of most watched television broadcasts in the United Kingdom#Most watched programmes, most-watched programmes in the UK, including the number one spot, when over 30 million watched the 1986 Christmas Day episode. ''EastEnders'' has been EastEnders in popular culture, important in the history of British television drama, tackling many subjects that are considered to be controversial or taboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Paul Opacic
Paul Opacic (born 1966) is a British actor from Halifax, West Yorkshire, Halifax, England. Best known for his roles as Carl Costello in ''Hollyoaks'', Steve Marchant in ''Emmerdale'' and Mark Waddle in ''Bad Girls (TV series), Bad Girls''. In 2021, he joined the cast of the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as Stefan Brent. Career After appearing in several minor television credits in the early 1990s, including comedies ''Only Fools and Horses'' and ''Birds of a Feather (TV series), Birds of a Feather'', it was in 1996 that Opacic got his big break when he was cast in ''Emmerdale'' as Steve Marchant, a new love interest for Kim Tate. Opacic enjoyed several high-profile storylines in his time on the show, before his character was axed by producer Kieran Roberts in 1999. Opacic's stint in ''Emmerdale'' led to later appearances in ''Heartbeat (British TV series), Heartbeat'', ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'' and ''Peak Practice'' before he joined ITV (TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Steve Marchant
Steve Marchant is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Paul Opacic. He made his first on-screen appearance on 26 March 1996. Opacic originally auditioned for the role of Sean Rossi, before he was cast as Steve for an initial six-episode stint, and was introduced as a former university friend of Rachel Hughes (Glenda McKay). Series producer Kieran Roberts decided to write the character out in 1998, and Opacic made his final appearance on 20 January 1999. Later that year, Steve was named one of "The 30 greatest ''Emmerdale'' residents" by ''Inside Soap''. Casting Opacic originally auditioned for the role of chef Sean Rossi, but he proved perfect for the role of "shady dealer" Steve instead. He was initially signed for six episodes, and the announcement of his casting came in February 1996. Development The ''Daily Mirror's'' Sarah Hey reported that Opacic's character was an "entrepreneur" and a former friend of established regular Rachel Hugh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Clive Hornby
Clive William Hornby (20 October 1944 – 3 July 2008) was an English actor, best known for his role as Jack Sugden in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. He first appeared in the programme (then named ''Emmerdale Farm'') in 1980, and remained in the role for 28 years. Career Television Hornby appeared in various television productions including the Royal Air Force National Service sitcom ''Get Some In!'', '' Space: 1999'' and ''Minder'' alongside George Cole. Music During the 1960s, Hornby was a drummer with The Dennisons. Personal life Hornby was married to Helen Weir, who played his on-screen wife Pat Sugden Patricia Ruth "Pat" Sugden (also Harker and Merrick) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by actresses Lynn Dalby in 1972 and 1974. Helen Weir took over the role when Pat was reintroduced as a regular chara .... They had a son, Thomas, before divorcing in 2000. Death Hornby died from cancer on 3 July 2008, aged 63. He had left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jack Sugden
John Jacob "Jack" Sugden is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. The character was originally played by Andrew Burt from 1972 to 1973 with a brief return in 1976, when the actor left for Italy to write a book. On his return in 1980 he was played by Clive Hornby. Hornby remained in the role until 2008 when he was forced to take a break from Emmerdale due to illness. His last on-screen appearance was on 21 February 2008, and his absence was explained by the character visiting his mother, Annie Sugden ( Sheila Mercier) in Spain. Although Hornby was intended to return, he died from his illness in July 2008 without returning to the programme. Jack was written out following Hornby's death, dying off-screen of a heart attack in February 2009. Creation and casting Jacob and Annie Sugden's son Jack is one of the original characters in ''Emmerdale''. The Sugden family were the owners of Emmerdale Farm from the programme's early days. Jack and his youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Johnny Leeze
John Harold Glen (31 December 1941 – 25 October 2020), known professionally as Johnny Leeze, was a British actor of television and film. He was perhaps best known for playing Harry Clayton in the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'' for a few months in 1985, and as Ned Glover in fellow British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' from 1994 to 1999. He appeared again in 2000, before leaving shortly afterwards. Career Leeze's list of screen appearances dates back to 1982, when he made his television debut in the sitcom '' Open All Hours'' as a bit part. He also appeared in another British soap opera ''Coronation Street'' on three occasions playing a different part each time: he played Mr Slater in one episode in 1982; Harry Clayton for 35 episodes in 1985; and as Laurie Johnstone in one episode in 2005. He also appeared on the long-running sitcom ''Last of the Summer Wine'' on four occasions in 1983, 1986, 1991 and 2002, playing a different character each time. Leeze's other telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ned Glover
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 1994, by order of first appearance. Dolores Sharp Dolores Sharp was introduced as a school friend of Luke McAllister who first met when he defended her from some bullies. She then introduced Luke to her boyfriend, Biff Fowler and the three of them, along with Luke's sister Jessica. Whilst in the village, Dolores' storylines involved being in a motorcycle accident in October 1994, not causing herself so much harm, but leaving Luke unconscious, and being a bridesmaid at Luke's wedding to Tina Dingle in July 1995. However, she jilted him at the altar and revealed that she was getting revenge for his involvement in the death of her older brother Ben. Luke later died in a van explosion the next month. Dolores was last seen in November 1995. Biff Fowler Eileen Pollock Eileen Pollock is the first wife of Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell). She arrives in Emmerdale after reading abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ian Kelsey
Ian Kelsey (born 17 December 1966) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Dave Glover in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', Patrick Spiller in the BBC One, BBC medical drama ''Casualty (TV series), Casualty'', DI Richard Mayne in the ITV crime drama ''Blue Murder (British TV series), Blue Murder'' and Howard Bellamy (Doctors), Howard Bellamy in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors''. As well as appearing in the BBC drama ''Down to Earth (2000 TV series), Down to Earth'', he also portrayed the role of Vinny Ashford in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2016 to 2017. Early and personal life Kelsey was born on 17 December 1966 in York. Before acting, Kelsey started his working life as an apprentice coach builder at York railway carriage works. He then trained at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York, later graduating from the Guildford School of Acting. In 2004, Kelsey married fellow actress Mia Terry. They had two children tog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dave Glover
David "Dave" Glover is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Ian Kelsey. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 4 August 1994. The character was introduced in a bid to attract a younger audience to the show. When Kelsey opted to leave the show, producers chose to kill his character off and Dave made his last appearance on 26 December 1996. Casting In August 1994, a columnist for '' Inside Soap'' said Kelsey was expected to get pulses racing in ''Emmerdale'' when he made his debut appearance as Dave Glover, a member of a "roving gypsy clan". They called him "yet another teen heart throb" and said his "rough and ready looks" would put Noah Huntley's character Luke McAllister in the shade. Kelsey said he could not wait to get going on the soap and that he had some good storylines lined up. Dave and Luke were introduced in an attempt to attract a young audience. Kelsey revealed that he had to lie about his age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
