"The Dennisons The Dennisons were an English Merseybeat band, that emerged from the Liverpool scene in the early 1960s. Despite their background, and a couple of minor hit singles, they failed to achieve more than a local following and were unable to find a footing on the British Invasion. However, in 1963, Bob Wooler stated that ""The Dennisons have created the biggest impact in Liverpool since the Beatles"". The band's drummer, Clive Hornby, later became the actor best known for portraying Jack Sugden in British soap opera ""Emmerdale"". The Dennisons were formed in July 1961, at Liverpool Collegiate and took"
"Andrew Burt Andrew Burt (23 May 1945 – 16 November 2018) was an English actor, voiceover artist, and counsellor. Burt was educated at Silcoates School, Wakefield and the University of Kent, where he received a degree in English Literature. He trained at Rose Bruford College of Drama and had considerable repertory experience, his preferred medium of acting being the stage. He played the original Jack Sugden in ""Emmerdale Farm"", from 1972 to 1973 (with a brief return in 1976), before handing over the character to another actor, Clive Hornby. Burt had considerable repertory experience in Perth, Cheltenham and the Worthing"
"Frazer Hines Frazer Hines (born 22 September 1944) is an English actor best known for his roles as Jamie McCrimmon in ""Doctor Who"" and Joe Sugden in ""Emmerdale"". Hines appeared in 117 episodes of the original series of ""Doctor Who""; only the first four Doctors appeared in more episodes. Hines was born in Horsforth in the West Riding of Yorkshire. His mother was Scottish and came from Port Glasgow. He attended Corona Theatre School in London while a young boy. By the age of 10, he had appeared in numerous feature films as minor characters. In 1957, he performed the"
"disclosed that he suffered from colorectal cancer for eleven years, explaining that he kept his illness a secret for fear of professional alienation. Since his recovery, Hines has openly promoted cancer awareness through Cancer Research and the Bobby Moore Cancer Foundation. Hines later toured Northern England in a one-person show about his career. Frazer Hines Frazer Hines (born 22 September 1944) is an English actor best known for his roles as Jamie McCrimmon in ""Doctor Who"" and Joe Sugden in ""Emmerdale"". Hines appeared in 117 episodes of the original series of ""Doctor Who""; only the first four Doctors appeared in"
"Joe Sugden Joseph ""Joe"" Sugden is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", played by ex-""Doctor Who"" Companion Frazer Hines. He first appeared on-screen during the soap's first episode broadcast 16 October 1972 and remained in the programme until 1983. After a brief return in the following year, Hines reprised his role on a permanent basis in 1986, a landmark year for the show under Richard Handford. He made his last appearance in August 1994, and subsequently died off-screen the following year. Joe is a farmer as was his father. When ""Emmerdale"" began it depicted actual farm"
"Although Hornby intended to return to the series he did not recover from his health problems and early July that year died of the illness without returning to the series and Jack died off screen the following year. 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 younger siblings, Peggy Skilbeck and Joe all worked on the farm. From the early days, Jack seems to be a very rebellious and self-righteous character, who cares little for others' views."
"Marc Silcock Marco ""Marc"" Silcock (born 4 November 1988) is an English former actor, best known for his portrayal of Jackson Walsh in the British soap opera ""Emmerdale"". Silcock studied acting at City College, Manchester and has a Diploma in Performing Arts. Silcock joined the cast of ""Emmerdale"" as Josh Hope in 2001. He played the role of Eli in ""Hollyoaks"" from 2008 to 2009. Silcock also played Anthony Sugden in ""Waterloo Road"", Fergal Maguire in ""Shameless"" and a hotel desk boy in ""The Innocence Project"". He took part in the mini-series ""Privates"" as Lance Corporal Jimmy Hobbs. In March"
"he has been involved in many high-profile storylines such as returning to the village with the White family, Robert's sexuality storyline leading to an affair, engagement and multiple break-ups with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), the manslaughter and cover-up of his characters ex-lover Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward), being shot by Ross Barton (Michael Parr) as part of a ""Whodunnit?"" and supporting Aaron after discovering he was sexually absued by his father Gordon Livesy (Gary Mavers) as a child. Ryan Hawley Ryan Alexander Hawley (born 21 September 1985 in Dubai) is an English actor. He plays Robert Sugden in ITV's ""Emmerdale"", becoming"
"Sam Pearson Samuel Kitchener ""Sam"" Pearson is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"" played by Toke Townley, for 12 years from the serial's first ever episode in 1972 until Townley's death in September 1984, almost two months prior to Sam's death. Sam was the father of Annie Sugden and grandfather to Peggy Skilbeck, Joe Sugden and Jack Sugden. Sam was one of the original nine characters of the series. Sam was a god fearing and loveable man who could be a grouch to people. He died on 27 November 1984 in his sleep peacefully after winning"
"Ryan Hawley Ryan Alexander Hawley (born 21 September 1985 in Dubai) is an English actor. He plays Robert Sugden in ITV's ""Emmerdale"", becoming the fourth actor to take on the role in the series. He has received critical acclaim for his portrayal and has been nominated for several awards, including ""Best Villain"" and ""Best Actor"" at The British Soap Awards. Hawley son of Christine and Steve spent his childhood partly in Sheffield and partly in the UAE due to his parents' work. In school, Hawley took A-Level Media Studies and took part in school plays, subsequently realising his dream of"
"Katie Sugden Katie Sugden (also Addyman and Macey) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", played by Sammy Winward. She made her first screen appearance on 18 July 2001 and departed in 2005 when Winward took maternity leave, she returned in 2006. Winward took a break from the show in 2013, with Katie departing on 14 August 2013. She returned on 30 October 2013. On 28 November 2014, it was announced that Winward had quit the soap and would leave at the end of her contract. Katie died on 5 February 2015 when she fell through"
"found that Sam had told Reverend Donald Hinton that he had not much time left and not to tell Annie until after he had died. Sam Pearson Samuel Kitchener ""Sam"" Pearson is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"" played by Toke Townley, for 12 years from the serial's first ever episode in 1972 until Townley's death in September 1984, almost two months prior to Sam's death. Sam was the father of Annie Sugden and grandfather to Peggy Skilbeck, Joe Sugden and Jack Sugden. Sam was one of the original nine characters of the series. Sam was"
"British soap characters"" by industry experts for a poll to be run by ""What's on TV"", with readers able to vote for their favourite character to discover ""Who is Soap's greatest Legend?"" Joe Sugden Joseph ""Joe"" Sugden is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", played by ex-""Doctor Who"" Companion Frazer Hines. He first appeared on-screen during the soap's first episode broadcast 16 October 1972 and remained in the programme until 1983. After a brief return in the following year, Hines reprised his role on a permanent basis in 1986, a landmark year for the show under"
"he was ineligible to score points. Kelvin Fletcher Kelvin Warren Fletcher (born 17 January 1984) is an English award winning actor, writer, model and racing driver who played Andy Sugden for 20 years in the long-running television soap opera ""Emmerdale"" from 1996–2016. He left the show in 2016 to pursue other acting opportunities. Alongside acting Kelvin is also a professional racing driver currently racing in the prestigious British GT Championship. He attended Thorp Primary School in Royton for his primary school education, and North Chadderton School for his secondary education. At the age of six, Fletcher started attending drama classes"
"becoming a film director was very difficult. Hawley went to university and trained to become an actor at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England. Ryan also sings and plays the guitar. Hawley married Daisy Prestes de Oliviera in 2013. They resided in Leeds. Hawley's acting career began in 2007, when he began to appear in a number of TV series', films and stage productions. In 2014, Hawley was cast in his most prominent role as Robert Sugden on the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"", becoming the fourth actor to portray the character. Since joining the soap,"
"a sandwich wholesaler based in Bradford. Christopher Smith (English actor) Christopher Smith (15 October 1984) is an English actor and producer. Smith attended Stage 84 drama school in Bradford, where his mother was choreographer, and at the age of four, he was picked from 50 auditionees when Yorkshire Television visited the school searching for a new boy to play Robert Sugden in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"". His father, Richard Smith, also acts and appeared in a minor role in ""Emmerdale"" before Smith joined the cast. Smith is best known for playing Robert Sugden from 1989 until 2001, when he"
"2005. Stan Richards Stanley ""Stan"" Richards (8 December 1930 – 11 February 2005) was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"". He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally ""signed"" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of ""Coronation Street"" as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist. Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards"
"Christopher Smith (English actor) Christopher Smith (15 October 1984) is an English actor and producer. Smith attended Stage 84 drama school in Bradford, where his mother was choreographer, and at the age of four, he was picked from 50 auditionees when Yorkshire Television visited the school searching for a new boy to play Robert Sugden in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"". His father, Richard Smith, also acts and appeared in a minor role in ""Emmerdale"" before Smith joined the cast. Smith is best known for playing Robert Sugden from 1989 until 2001, when he was axed and replaced by Karl"
"Matt Skilbeck Matthew ""Matt"" Skilbeck is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", for a period of seventeen years from 1972 to 1989. One of the series' original characters, he was played by Frederick Pyne. Matt served as the eighteenth longest running character in the history of the show. Matt married Peggy, Jacob and Annie Sugden's daughter in 1968. He helped out on the Sugdens' farm but Peggy became concerned for their future when the farm was bequeathed to her brother Jack after Jacob Sugden's death in 1972. After finding out she was pregnant, Peggy encouraged Matt"
"2010, it was announced that Silcock had rejoined the cast of ""Emmerdale"", this time as Jackson Walsh, a potential love interest for Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). Silcock filmed his final scenes for the show on 14 May 2011. He described his character's exit as ""memorable"", but refused to comment on how he would leave the soap. In 2017, Silcock retired from acting and became an estate agent with Kumani Property Group. His former co-star Adam Thomas also joined the property empire in 2018. Marc Silcock Marco ""Marc"" Silcock (born 4 November 1988) is an English former actor, best known for"
"Knyvette refused offers to return to the series, Kate died offscreen of a brain haemorrhage in Sheffield in July 1997. Her daughter Rachel and former brother in law Jack Sugden attended her funeral. Kate Sugden Katherine Mary ""Kate"" Hughes (also Hammond and Sugden) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", played by Sally Knyvette. Katherine Hammond was born in Sheffield in 1951. In 1968, she met and fell in love with David Hughes and they married later that same year when she was just 17 years old. Kate gave birth to the couple's first child; Rachel"
"joined ""Emmerdale Farm"" as Annie Sugden's father, Sam Pearson, complete with cloth cap and collarless shirt, when the serial began in 1972. He appeared in over 800 episodes of ""Emmerdale Farm"". Loved and admired by the rest of the cast of the rural soap opera, Townley was said to be a private person, living alone at a Leeds hotel, near where the programme was filmed. He died of a heart attack whilst still in the soap so his character was killed off. Toke Townley John Antony Townley (6 November 1912 – 27 September 1984) billed as Toke Townley, was an"
"Sammy Winward Samantha Kate ""Sammy"" Winward (born 12 October 1985) is an English actress, singer and model. She is best known for playing the role of Katie Sugden in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"" from 2001 to 2015. Winward was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. She attended Turton High School Media Arts College in Bromley Cross, South Turton, England. Winward was engaged to footballer David Dunn. Their daughter Mia was born at home in Edgworth, Lancashire. England on 12 June 2005. Winward and Dunn split in September of that year. In January 2006, Winward appeared and participated on the"
"Kelvin Fletcher Kelvin Warren Fletcher (born 17 January 1984) is an English award winning actor, writer, model and racing driver who played Andy Sugden for 20 years in the long-running television soap opera ""Emmerdale"" from 1996–2016. He left the show in 2016 to pursue other acting opportunities. Alongside acting Kelvin is also a professional racing driver currently racing in the prestigious British GT Championship. He attended Thorp Primary School in Royton for his primary school education, and North Chadderton School for his secondary education. At the age of six, Fletcher started attending drama classes at the Oldham Theatre Workshop and"
"voted TRIC award for ""Best Soap Actor"". In April 2018, Hawley was nominated for ""Best Actor"" at The British Soap Awards 2018. For his portrayal of Robert, Hawley was nominated for Best Soap Actor (Male) at the 2018 ""Digital Spy"" Reader Awards. Robert's pairing with Aaron was also nominated for the ""Best Soap Couple"" award. Robert Sugden Robert Sugden-Dingle (also Sugden) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""Emmerdale"". The character originally appeared on the show regularly between 22 April 1986 and 3 October 2005. During that time he was first played as a baby by Richard Smith"
"Robert Sugden Robert Sugden-Dingle (also Sugden) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""Emmerdale"". The character originally appeared on the show regularly between 22 April 1986 and 3 October 2005. During that time he was first played as a baby by Richard Smith from 1986 and 1989 before the role was taken over by Christopher Smith from 1989 and 2001. In 2001, Karl Davies took over the role in order for the character to become involved in more adult storylines, as he grew older. Karl Davies briefly reprised his role as Robert for one episode airing on 10"
"remarried Dolly offscreen in 1992 after she and Sam joined him. Matt Skilbeck Matthew ""Matt"" Skilbeck is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Emmerdale"", for a period of seventeen years from 1972 to 1989. One of the series' original characters, he was played by Frederick Pyne. Matt served as the eighteenth longest running character in the history of the show. Matt married Peggy, Jacob and Annie Sugden's daughter in 1968. He helped out on the Sugdens' farm but Peggy became concerned for their future when the farm was bequeathed to her brother Jack after Jacob Sugden's death"
"Roxanne Pallett Roxanne Pallett (born 26 December 1982) is an English actress and former broadcaster. She played Jo Sugden in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"" from 2005 to 2008, and has starred in the horror films ""Lake Placid 3"" (2010), """" (2014) and ""Devil's Tower"" (2014). Pallett has appeared in several reality TV shows including ""Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes"" (2005), ""Soapstar Superstar"" (2006–07), ""Dancing on Ice"" (2009), ""Celebrity Big Brother"" (2018) and ""Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls"" (2018). Pallett was born in Carlisle, Cumbria and brought up in Currock by her mother and grandmother. Her maternal grandfather was Italian"
"married French actress Vanda Dupré in 1958 and had one son, Christopher. Although they separated in the 1970s, the couple never divorced. Warden suffered from declining health in his last years, which resulted in his retirement from acting in 2000. He died of heart and kidney failure in a New York hospital on July 19, 2006, at the age of 85. Jack Warden Jack Warden (born John Warden Lebzelter Jr., September 18, 1920July 19, 2006) was an American character actor of film and television. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor - for ""Shampoo"" (1975),"
"Patrick Mower Patrick Mower (born Patrick Archibald Shaw; 12 September 1938) is an English actor well known for his various television and occasional film roles, often as a detective or secret agent, and more recently as Rodney Blackstock in ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"", a role he has played since 2000. Mower was born in Oxford, to a Welsh father and an English mother. In his 2007 autobiography, Mower states that he believed for years that his year of birth was 1940, but later he discovered that his birth was not registered and he was born on 12 September 1938. Several"
"made his second appearance in a major soap opera role as James Barton in ""Emmerdale"" beginning in 2013. However, Ward announced in August 2016 that he is quitting the soap, his character was killed off in October 2016. Outside acting, Ward is noted as a photographer. Bill Ward also had a role back in 2003 in BBC TV's EastEnders, where he played the role of Mike Parker. He also has had roles in hit shows such as ITV's The Bill, Heartbeat and many more well known shows. Bill Ward (actor) Bill Ward (born 5 May 1967) is an English actor."
"removed from the house in the early hours of Day 10, following a “further incident”. Roxanne Pallett is a British actress and singer, known for playing Jo Sugden in the ITV soap opera ""Emmerdale"" between 2005 and 2008. Since then she has appeared in ""Waterloo Road"" and ""Casualty"", and has starred in films such as """" and ""Devil's Tower"". She won ""Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes"" in 2006, and took part in the fourth series of ""Dancing on Ice"" in 2009. She entered the house on Day 1. On Day 17, Roxanne voluntarily left the house. Ryan Thomas is a"
"James Thornton (actor) James Thornton (born 31 October 1975) is an English actor and voice-over artist. He is best known for portraying John Barton on the long-running British soap opera ""Emmerdale"" from 2009 to 2012. He has been acting since 1997. Thornton married the actress Joanna Page in December 2003. They have three children. Four years before their marriage, they both appeared in the BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel ""David Copperfield""; he as Ham Peggotty, she as Dora Spenlow. On 13 February 2010, Thornton was hit by a car in London, receiving medical treatment. ""Emmerdale"" producers rewrote scenes"