Sam Pearson
Sam Pearson may refer to: * Sam Pearson (Emmerdale) * Sam Pearson (footballer) See also * Samuel Pearson Samuel Pearson (1814–1884) was an English entrepreneur and founder of Pearson plc, a leading education (originally construction) company listed on the London Stock Exchange. His grandson Weetman Pearson was ennobled, making Samuel Pearson the anc ...

Sam Pearson (Emmerdale)
Samuel "Sam" Pearson is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Toke Townley. Sam is one of the show's original characters appeared for twelve years from the first episode in 1972 until Townley's death in September 1984. Development Sam was often referred to as "Grandad" by other characters in the show. Townley was ''Emmerdale's'' eldest cast member and his on-set persona was unique. Townley would often lose his scripts and call sheets. Though his fellow cast members did not mind because he would always perform well during filming. ''Emmerdale'' producer Richard Handford said that Townley "was such a marvellous character and on the day, he could deliver a performance that was magical." Off-screen Townley had ill-health related to his heart and kept it a secret from production. While out shopping, Townley collapsed and was taken into hospital. Handford visited Townley in hospital and believed he would recover. However, Townley died in his slee ...
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