Shadrach Dingle
Shadrach Dingle is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale''. Shadrach Dingle was played by Andy Devine and the character debuted during the first episode that aired on 30 March 2000. Since early 2010 the character appeared from occasionally on an episodic basis after Devine felt he could not keep up with the busy schedule. The character, who had alcohol-induced liver disease, was killed off on 23 July 2010 after collapsing into a river and drowning whilst attempting to retrieve some beer cans. He was written out of the show due to the actor's retirement at age 68. Shadrach made an unannounced return in a flashback to Cain's childhood on 17 November 2017. Casting In 2010, it was announced that Andy Devine had reduced his number of appearances in the serial after feeling that he could not keep up with the busy schedule at his age (67), but agreed to appear on an episodic basis returning for key storylines and episodes. On June 20th, it was revealed tha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Keith Richardson (television Executive)
Keith Richardson is a British television executive who is Controller of Drama for ITV Yorkshire. He was executive producer of the station's primetime soap, ''Emmerdale'', for 24 years, during which time he oversaw its transformation from a minor, daytime, rural drama into one of the UK's major soap operas. He left Emmerdale in January 2009 and was succeeded by one of his former series producers, Steve November Steve November (born Steven Frost) is a British television producer and executive. Originally known as Steve Frost during his early career, he became a writer for the Sky One drama ''Dream Team''. He also took roles as an assistant director until ....Leigh HolmwoodITV exec Richardson leaves Emmerdale after 24 years guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 21 December 2010 References Living people British television executives British television producers Year of birth missing (living people) {{UK-tv-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Solomon Dingle
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2004, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Keith Richardson. Val Pollard Carl King Jimmy King Tom King Noah Dingle Noah Dingle (also Tate, Sharma, and Macey) is the son of Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Chris Tate (Peter Amory). He appeared from March 2004 to 2005 and returned in October 2009 along with Charity. Noah is born while Charity was serving a life sentence for Chris' murder, even though Chris had actually committed suicide. Noah's paternity was doubtful as Charity had recently slept with her cousins, Cain (Jeff Hordley) and Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), as well as Chris, but DNA tests confirm that Noah is Chris' son. Charity, knowing she could not keep Noah with her in prison, sold him to Chris' sister Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell). In return for this, Zoe tells the court that Chris framed Charity for mu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marilyn Dingle
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2002, by order of first appearance. Elvis Dingle Elvis Dingle is Zak Dingle's cousin. He appeared in 2002 and 2004. Elvis, who is married to Marilyn, first appears in the village in 2002. They leave Zak's mother Peg with Zak before quickly leaving Emmerdale. Elvis returns six months later to collect Peg when Zak has had enough of her. Elvis, Marilyn and their sons Brando and Daniel, return in October 2004 to join Zak and his family celebrate their 10th anniversary of living in Emmerdale. Elvis is mentioned in 2014 on the day of Cain Dingle and Moira Barton's wedding. Marilyn Dingle Marilyn Dingle is the wife of Elvis Dingle. Marilyn, with her husband Elvis, first appears in the village in 2002. They leave Zak's mother Peg with Zak before quickly leaving Emmerdale. In May 2004, Marilyn gives birth to a son, Brando. Peg Dingle Molly Mairead "Peg" Dingle is the mother of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bert Dingle
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2000, by order of first appearance. Adam Forrester Adam Forrester, played by Tim Vincent, made his first appearance on 21 March 2000. Vincent said he was "really excited" when he was approached to play the role. Adam marked his first major acting role since he appeared in '' Dangerfield'' in 1997. Vincent was initially contracted until November 2000, and he commuted between his home in London and the studios in Leeds. The character was introduced during the aftermath of a bus crash, where he earned the respect of the villagers by helping the injured. Adam moves to the village to work at the local veterinary practice. Vincent told Rachel Corcoran of ''All About Soap'' that his character has "very good intentions" upon his arrival. He is "confident" and has many new ideas about how to run the practice. However, Adam's approach annoys his new boss Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Vincent ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Del Dingle
Del Dingle is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Hayley Tamaddon. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 15 July 2005. Casting On 1 June 2005, Kris Green of Digital Spy reported Delilah, the 30th Dingle family member to be introduced, would be introduced the following month. Calling her an "impulsive newcomer", Green said Delilah would arrive in the village wearing her wedding dress, after she jilts her fiancé. Tamaddon was cast in the role of Delilah and she said "I'm really excited to be playing Delilah. She is an ambitious and impulsive character and I can't wait to see what she will be getting up to." Tamaddon made her debut screen appearance as Delilah on 15 July 2005. In January 2007, it was announced Tamaddon had decided to leave ''Emmerdale''. The actress explained she had had an amazing time playing Delilah, but she was looking forward to what the future holds. Series producer Kathleen Beedle ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lilith Dingle
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2004, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Keith Richardson. Val Pollard Carl King Jimmy King Tom King Noah Dingle Noah Dingle (also Tate, Sharma, and Macey) is the son of Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Chris Tate (Peter Amory). He appeared from March 2004 to 2005 and returned in October 2009 along with Charity. Noah is born while Charity was serving a life sentence for Chris' murder, even though Chris had actually committed suicide. Noah's paternity was doubtful as Charity had recently slept with her cousins, Cain (Jeff Hordley) and Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), as well as Chris, but DNA tests confirm that Noah is Chris' son. Charity, knowing she could not keep Noah with her in prison, sold him to Chris' sister Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell). In return for this, Zoe tells the court that Chris framed Charity for mu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mandy Dingle
Mandy Dingle (also Kirk-Dingle) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale'', played by Lisa Riley. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 July 1995 and departed on 28 September 2000. She returned briefly on 16 November 2001 and departed on 26 November 2001. Riley agreed to reprise the role in late 2018 for a brief stint, and made her on-screen return on 4 January 2019, however she departed once again on 8 January. On 10 July 2019, it was announced that Riley would be returning once again on a permanent basis, and Mandy reappeared from 12 September 2019. Storylines 1995–2001 Mandy comes to Emmerdale for her cousin Tina Dingle's (Jacqueline Pirie) wedding to Luke McAllister (Noah Huntley). She later returns to live with her uncle Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell), having been disowned by her father, Caleb (Mike Kelly). She finds work as a barmaid at The Woolpack, where her feisty personality makes her an instant hit with the loca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Belle Dingle
Belle Dingle is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Eden Taylor-Draper. Belle made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 25 December 1998, originally played by twins Emily and James Mather. James stopped appearing in the role in 2000 and Emily in 2005, at which point Taylor-Draper took over, remaining ever since. Belle has featured in various storylines throughout her time on the soap, such as falling down a mineshaft, killing her best friend Gemma Andrews (Tendai Rinomhota), having an affair with doctor Jermaine Bailey ( Micah Balfour), faking a pregnancy to prevent Jermaine from leaving after their affair is revealed, being diagnosed with schizophrenia, a relationship with Lachlan White (Thomas Atkinson) which ends after discovering he is a serial killer with mental health relapses. Storylines Belle is born on Christmas Day 1998 to Zak (Steve Halliwell) and Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox). Lisa is unaware that she is pregnant ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tina Dingle
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 1994, by order of first appearance. Eileen Pollock Eileen Pollock is the first wife of Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell). She arrives in Emmerdale after reading about the Emmerdale plane crash and the death of Eric's second wife Elizabeth Feldmann (Kate Dove). She threatens to expose Eric as a bigamist until he pays her off for a divorce. She then leaves the village and they divorce after 30 years of marriage, although they have only been together for a short amount of time during the marriage itself. In November 2018, Eric reveals to Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) that he and Eileen parted ways after their son, Edward, was born stillborn in 1978. The grief of their loss led to them leading separate lives, and ultimately Eric abandoning Eileen, changing his name and not seeing her again until 1994. He advises Chas to not let her and her partner Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) drift apart li ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eli Dingle
Eli Dingle is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale'', played by Joe Gilgun. He first appeared on screen in the episode which aired on 13 July 2006 and made his last appearance on 30 April 2010. He is the younger brother of Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock). Storylines Eli was a penniless drifter, just released from prison, now working as a builder turned up unannounced on his uncle Zak Dingle's (Steve Halliwell) doorstep and was told he was unwelcome. No one was pleased to see Eli, not even his older brother Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock). It was soon clear Eli had gotten them into plenty of mischief in the past. Eli then witnessed the terrifying King's River showhome collapse which killed several villagers. Eli helped in the rescue and later defended his cousin Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and his Terminal illness, terminally ill wife Alice Dingle, Alice (Ursula Holden-Gill) against Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Zak agreed to let Eli stay, but he soon got in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marlon Dingle
Marlon Dingle is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Mark Charnock. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 October 1996. Storylines Marlon comes to Emmerdale to stay with his uncle Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell). He tells his family that he has heard about the new road development and hoped there would be some work going. His cousin Butch Dingle (Paul Loughran) offers to put in a good word with the local security firm. Marlon supports Zak when he is diagnosed with testicular cancer and he befriends Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Marlon finds employment as a chef at Kathy Glover's (Malandra Burrows) tea rooms and wine bar. When co-owner Eric Pollard's (Chris Chittell) marriage ends, he puts Marlon in charge of his business. Marlon is initially overwhelmed by the responsibility. Kathy later hires Carlos Diaz (Gary Turner) to work at the diner and Marlon goes to work at The Woolpack. Bernice Blackstock (Samantha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sam Dingle
Sam Dingle is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by James Hooton. He made his first appearance in the episode broadcast on 14 February 1995. Storylines Sam arrives in Emmerdale village following his release from a young offenders institute. He falsely claims to have kidnapped Robert Sugden ( Christopher Smith) in order to claim ransom money from Robert's family. He gets involved in several dodgy schemes with his family, one of which is taking part in an armed robbery with his uncle Albert Dingle (Bobby Knutt). However, they are both caught by the police and subsequently jailed. Sam is released from prison two years later and he returns to the village for his brother Butch Dingle's (Paul Loughran) funeral. Sam serves another prison sentence for accidentally hitting pensioner Edna Birch (Shirley Stelfox) with a car. He is held in the same prison as his distant relative, Solomon Dingle (Paul Shane). Sam begins a relationship with Ali ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |