Rose has been putting it on Will for weeks, carefully planting seeds of doubt over the state of his marriage. It’s all been part of a bigger plot, orchestrated by Ruby Fox-Miligan, to get revenge on Kim.
Intent on destroying their rival’s life, Ruby ordered Rose to complete their plan by sleeping with Will. She did as she was told and made her move. This time, Will didn’t resist and gave into temptation, betraying his wife in the process.
Oh Will, what have you done? (Credit: ITV)
Rose may be on a high after getting her wicked way with Will, but we can’t share in her enthusiasm. In fact, the whole thing is really annoying.
But Rose and Will isn’t the first Emmerdale affair to have us yelling at our screens. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Apologies in advance.
Worst Emmerdale affairs
Chas has been forgiven, but this has not been forgotten (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle and Al Chapman
Woolpack manager Chas Dingle has made some pretty stupid mistakes in her life, Al Chapman being the biggest.
The affair started back in 2022. Chas was bored of her marriage to dependable Paddy and struggling over mum Faith’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Needing a distraction from her pain, Chas embarked on a torrid affair with on/off nemesis Al.
It wasn’t the first time Chas had cheated on Paddy, but her antics with Al felt in rather poor taste. Chas was so caught up in her forbidden romance, she ended up missing Faith’s final moments. Fans were disgusted by Chas’s selfishness as she carried on telling lie after lie to cover her tracks.
When the affair became public knowledge, the fallout was epic. Al ended up six feet under after being shot dead by young Kyle, and Chas didn’t fare much better. The Dingles turned against her and Paddy was equally unforgiving.
It left viewers wondering if there could be any redemption for the former landlady. Two years on, Chas is back in the circle of trust, but it’s taken a lot of work to get there.
Laurel and Bob was nothing but wrong (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Bob Hope and Laurel Thomas
It’s difficult to think about Bob Hope and Laurel Thomas’s 2017 affair without shuddering.
Because Bob had been a bit of a dog back in the day it didn’t come as a surprise when he strayed. But his choice of lover certainly raised a few eyebrows.
Laurel and Bob’s affair began after he supported her claims against unhinged Emma Barton. They began sleeping together, but it wasn’t long before Brenda rumbled the betrayal.
Hours after tying the knot with Bob, Brenda outed her husband’s affair to the village. Following that rather public humiliation, Bob attempted to make a go of it with Laurel. But they soon realised what we’d known all along – they were better off as mates.
Laurel is back on the market after her split from husband, Jai Sharma. But please, Emmerdale writers, no one needs a repeat performance of her and Bob.
Paddy has cheated twice before (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale affairs: Paddy Kirk and Viv Windsor/Tess Harris
Paddy Kirk shocked everyone – including himself – when he cheated on second wife Emily with postmistress Viv Windsor.
The mere thought of Paddy romping with Viv was enough to put anyone off their supper. His betrayal broke Emily’s heart and led her to leave the village.
Paddy clearly isn’t a man who learns from his mistakes. While married to third wife Rhona Goskirk he strayed with teaching assistant Tess Harris.
Their ill-fated fling resulted in tragedy when Tess was killed in a hit-and-run. And Paddy’s betrayal pushed Rhona into the arms of Tess’s monstrous widower, Pierce.
We think the lesson here is Paddy should have kept it in his pants!
Better best forgotten (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Moira Dingle and Nate Robinson
Hands up if you remember Moira’s ridiculous affair with Nate Robinson?
It was so confusing to us why Moira would have gone with Nate. Her chemistry and passion with husband Cain was off the charts and they’d recently reconciled after a brief split.
Nate’s relentless pursuit of Moira made for uncomfortable viewing, particularly when it transpired he had a hidden agenda. He was Cain’s long-lost son and wanted revenge on his father for his apparent abandonment. Moira was just a pawn in his seedy game.
But as it turned out Cain knew nothing about Nate’s existence. So the whole affair with Moira was a waste of time and energy.
This affair shocked everyone! (Credit: ITV)
Liam Cavanagh and Wendy Posner
The image of these two playing doctors and nurses is one we’d rather erase from our memory.
Local GP Liam Cavanagh and practice nurse Wendy Posner worked together at the local surgery and bonded over their shared love of literature. Things then took a passionate turn after Liam scooped an award for his erotic novel.
He and Wendy first got it on in his doctors’ office and then wherever and whenever they mood took. Fans were grossed out by the pair’s sexy chat and took to social media pleading for the cringefest to come to an end.
Their prayers were answered when Wendy and Liam’s affair finally fizzled. And mercifully neither party have attempted a repeat performance.
Lisa was the only woman for Zak, he never should have strayed (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Zak Dingle and Joanie Wright
Sorry but Zak Dingle cheating on his beloved wife Lisa was always going to be a big mistake.
His affair in 2015 with lodger Joanie Wright had everyone in absolute uproar. Not only did it feel completely out of character for the Dingle patriarch, but it also destroyed the soaps’ strongest marriage. Even actor Steve Halliwell (aka Zack) expressed his disappointment at the storyline.
Zak went on to divorce Lisa and marry Joanie, but he soon realised the error of his ways. Joanie was conveniently killed off and Zak managed to win back Lisa’s love. They remained together until her tragic passing in 2019.
But we’ve never quite forgiven Zak for the pain he put her through.
Tracy and Caleb should never have gone there (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale affairs: Tracy Robinson and Caleb Miligan
The recent fling between Tracy Robinson and Caleb Miligan made zero sense to us.
Tracy was happy and secure in her marriage to husband Nate, and they’d only just had got married anyway. There was no real reason for her to look elsewhere. Then all of a sudden she was in bed with his married uncle.
The whole affair between Tracy and Caleb felt forced, almost like they were straying for the sake of it. The chemistry just wasn’t there and it quickly became repetitive and tedious. In fact the most exciting part of it all was when Caleb’s missus Ruby outed their betrayal at Tom and Belle King’s wedding reception.
In conclusion, cheating didn’t do Tracy or Caleb any favours whatsoever.
The Woolpack is the iconic pub and the beating heart of Emmerdale village. Affectionately dubbed The Woolie by fans, it’s the place where locals gather together, and its four walls have seen it all – the good, bad and very ugly!
The Woolpack is located on Main Street, and attached to The Grange Bed & Breakfast and neighbouring Pear Tree Cottage.
The Dales’ boozer was first seen on screen in 1972 and has changed hands many times over the years.
To date, the longest serving reign by a landlord is Amos Brearly. He ran the pub for an incredible 43 years, between 1948 and 1991.
The Woolpack’s current owners are Charity Dingle and her son Ryan Stocks, who took over in February 2022.
The history of the Woolpack
Did you know The Woolpack has been part of the village for nearly 250 years? The original Woolpack was first built in around 1776 and was owned by Ephraim Monks Brewery. It was situated at the other end of the village, opposite a large green.
In 1976, the pub was moved from its original building, due to subsidence, and moved to a former corn chandlers that had been derelict since the 1920s.
After a full refurb the new Woolpack was opened in February 1976 and remains to this day.
The owners of The Woolpack in Emmerdale
The current owners of The Woolpack are mum and son team Charity Dingle and Ryan Stocks. But they’re two in a long line of locals to be in charge.
Alan’s wife, Shirley, joined him behind the bar. But tragedy struck and she was killed just months after they tied the knot.
Following Shirley’s death, Alan brought in a series of locals to manage the bar – including Terry and Britt Woods and Bernice Blackstock.
Alan’s granddaughter, Tricia Stokes also worked as a barmaid and almost burnt the pub down when she had an accident with a box of sparklers.
A heart attack in 1999 saw Alan step down as landlord, although he remained a resident in the village.
This partnership was fraught with trouble (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
1999-2010: The Diane Sugden years (Part 1)
Bubby Geordie Diane Sugden was born to be a landlady. She was kind-hearted and a friend to all, but definitely didn’t take any nonsense and knew exactly how to keep the regulars in check.
Diane originally co-owned the Woolie with daughter Bernice Blackstock, then joined forces with Louise Appleton (played by Emily Symons – aka Home and Away’s Marilyn).
She also had a short-lived stint of running the pub with her sister, Val Pollard, but their volatile rows led Diane to buy her out.
After 11 years in charge, Diane also decided to sell up and relocate to France with fella Charlie Haynes.
2010: Jimmy and Nicola King
Jimmy and Nicola briefly took over the business from Diane, but were never really cut out for working behind a busy bar.
Loveable Jimmy did a better job of it, but let’s just say the locals didn’t exactly warm to his acerbic other-half.
Nicola soon realised she had quite enough on her plate caring for their young daughter, Angelica, so with that the Kings’ reign was over.
Things started off so well for these two (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
2010-2016: The Diane Sugden years (Part Two)
Diane returned to reclaim her throne, but realised she couldn’t cope on her own. Enter stage left Chas Dingle, who’d been pulling pints in the Woolpack for years and knew the place inside and out.
Together, the ladies were a force to be reckoned with and very popular with their punters.
But tragedy almost struck when Chas accidentally stabbed Diane after mistaking her for an intruder. Diane was rushed to hospital where doctors discovered she was suffering from cancer for a second time.
The shock diagnosis resulted in Diane reassessing her life and she sold her share of the pub to Chas.
The boozer is beloved by Chas (Credit: ITV)
2016-2021: Chas Dingle
With the baton in hand, Chas set about putting her own stamp on the pub. Chas’s cousin Charity Dingle bought into the business, but it was far from a harmonious working relationship.
Chas quickly grew tired of Charity’s laziness and sharp manner, so in the end she persuaded her cousin to sell her share to Marlon, The Woolpack’s long-standing chef.
This still kept things in the Dingle family, and thankfully for Chas, Marlon was a much more reliable business partner.
Tough financial times followed, but Chas’s ultimate downfall came when she allowed secret lover Al Chapman to buy into The Woolpack.
The bent businessman ended up torching the pub in an insurance scam, which forced Chas to sell up.
Ryan and Charity’s initial takeover wasn’t a hit (Credit: ITV)
2022-present day: Charity Dingle and Ryan Stocks
After Al’s plans to convert The Woolpack into swanky flats went up in the flames (quite literally), the pub was put up for auction.
The highest bidders – and new owners – were revealed to be Charity Dingle and her son Ryan Stocks.
This time, Charity seems more willing to get stuck into the day to day running of the watering hole, while Ryan manages the financial side of things.
And Chas still has her hand in, working as the Woolpack’s bar manager.
Big moments in the Woolpack in Emmerdale
The Woolpack has been at the centre of many of the village’s biggest and most memorable dramas over the years. Let’s take a look at some of its greatest hits.
The plane crash caused devastation in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The 1993 plane crash – Chris Tate’s life-changing injuries
Alan Turner’s fancy wine bar was reduced to rubble when a plane crashed into the village in December 1993.
Home Farm resident Chris Tate was in the bar at the time and his injuries left him wheelchair-bound for the rest of his life.
The Woolpack was also badly damaged, and its old taproom required complete rebuilding.
Tragedy struck for Tricia just outside the Woolpack (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The storm of 2003 – Tricia’s death
Disaster struck on New Year’s Eve 2003 when The Woolpack was hit by lighting during a terrible storm.
The bolt from the sky resulted in the pub’s roof to caving in, which caused one of its windows to collapse and fall on barmaid Tricia Dingle.
Poor Tricia didn’t stand a chance and tragically succumbed to her injuries in hospital a few days later.
Cameron’s hostage situation took a deathly turn for him (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The siege of 2013 – Cameron’s last hurrah
When another catastrophic storm battered the village in 2013, crazed Cameron Murray took several locals hostage inside The Woolpack.
Cameron let everyone go – apart from Chas and Debbie Dingle – who he trapped in the flooding cellar.
Marlon came to their rescue and the women escaped the rising floodwaters, but Cameron was electrocuted by the cellar light, instantly killing him.
Al was not a good business partner (Credit: ITV)
The fire of 2021 – Al Chapman’s revenge
Villain Al Chapman set fire to The Woolpack in an insurance scam.
Al’s plan had been to force Chas and co to sell up the boozer to developers, but when that failed, he decided his only out was to burn the place to the ground.
He started the fire by putting a whisk in the microwave, which resulted in The Woolpack exploding.
Sisters Manpreet Sharma and Meena Julta were casualties of the blast, but mercifully no one died.
The wedding didn’t go as planned! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Births, marriages, deaths at the Woolpack in Emmerdale
Popular couple Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden decided to hold their wedding in The Woolpack back in 2017.
The couple were in the middle of exchanging their vows when the police stormed the pub and arrested Aaron’s grandmother, Faith Dingle.
The Woolpack was also the setting for Seth Armstrong’s wake in 2005, who was one the pub’s most iconic regulars.
Chas Dingle also gave birth to baby Eve in the Woolie toilets, with just Marlon on hand to help her out!
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Emmerdale tonight saw at least some of the Dingles finally catching onto what has been poking them in the face for months: Belle is married to an utter wrong un and very probably in real danger…
In Emmerdale tonight Charity and Cain found blood on the door at Belle and Tom’s cottage (Credit: ITV)
Cain and Charity made a horrible Belle discovery
The episode began with Cain looking wistful, as he held his phone.
“Just trying to get hold of our Belle,” he told Moira. “Vanessa saw her going off with Tom in his car.”
His missus tried to reassure him that they’d probably just decided to go away last-minute for a bit of time out.
But Cain continued: “Only, Paddy saw an email only meant for Tom off some vets in Wales offering him a second interview.
“They’re not moving!”
He added that he’d also tried to call Tom, but there was no answer.
Moira concluded: “She’ll be fine, I’m sure, don’t worry.”
Now, we all know what a sentence like that means in Soapland!
Later Charity spotted a woman knocking at Belle and Tom’s door, who eventually confided that she is Rachel, Belle’s care coordinator from the community mental health team.
Belle had missed a routine appointment, Rachel explained, so she wanted to check in on her.
When Charity mentioned she was worried about Belle, she noted by Rachel’s face that she was too.
With that, Charity told Cain they needed to go and look round the couple’s cottage for clues as to their whereabouts.
“I’m breaking in, I’ve got a really crappy feeling about this, Cain,” she declared.
Once inside the house, baffled Charity gasped: “Get a load of this, door and window censors everywhere – what’s he need this for?”
She then found a notebook listing everything Belle and Tom spend, including on coffees, flowers and birthday cards.
“Do you reckon he’s quizzing her on everything she spends? Why do I get the feeling he’s running the show here?” Charity added.
When they then found an address for a cottage in Pembroke – and Belle’s phone – Charity was adamant they get to Wales, pronto.
Cain replied: “Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man.”
Liam is horrified at the thought of having a baby with Ella (Credit: ITV)
Liam struggled with Ella’s pregnancy news
Across the village, Chas paid Liam a visit.
“Chas I owe you an apology, finding out the way you did, ” he said, referencing Ella’s pregnancy.
“Granted it was a bit of a shock but not as much as for you, I’m guessing,” she replied.
Liam admitted that he was feeling like he was slowly drowning and wondering, “Why me?”
He added: “How am I supposed to get my head around any of this? It’s not just the emotional minefield of being a dad again after Leanna, it’s doing it all with her.
“I’ve told her we’re over for good, there’s no chance we are ever getting back together.”
“I can barely bring myself to look at her, truth be told.”
He continued: “Losing Leanna was the worst thing to happen to me, the idea of being that vulnerable again, but in a worse set of circumstances… it terrifies me.
“She had no right to do this, she said she was on the pill. How do I know she didn’t plan this, get pregnant on purpose?”
Then he got to the crux of what’s bothering him most, asking Chas: “And I’m aware this situation with Ella probably also rules me out of other relationships?”
“Probably,” Chas replied.
Tracy confronted Ella about her pregnancy (Credit: ITV)
Later, Tracy ran into Ella and accused her of lying about being pregnant and ruining Liam’s life.
Ella protested: “I need to speak to him and explain, I haven’t done this on purpose, I’ve not done this to trap him.”
But when she knocked on Liam’s door, he hid inside staring at a photograph of his late daughter…
What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?
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Emmerdale tonight was an hour long, after the soap missed an episode on ITV last night – and there was drama galore!
Top of the list was Matty’s release from prison. Everyone else was so happy to see him a free man but he was in a state of trauma.
Samson has so far refused to grass up Josh (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Matty’s free but is Samson going inside?
The same day started dramatically differently for two Dingle households, with Sam and Lydia having another blazing row, while Moira was feeling positive about Matty’s future.
Sam had convinced himself that Samson would be heading inside for lying about the stabbing.
“It’s only a matter of time before they charge him, and not just with what he’s confessed to but for lying in the first place, perverting the course of justice.
“You’ve got no idea what you’ve done, either of you,” he snapped at his wife and son.
Samson replied that he knew his dad had hit Cain, but no one else was to blame for what had happened – and then laid down a bizarre challenge.
“Go on, hit me. It might make you feel better,” he said.
“It’s a bit late for that now,” Sam replied mournfully.
When alone with Lydia, Sam finally admitted: “I won’t turn my back on him, but Cain was right, after what he’s done I’m ashamed to call him my son. Maybe I was too soft on him, somewhere along the line I’ve failed him.
“Nothing I can do now, he’s on his own, and no idea what’s coming his way.”
Later, Matty did indeed walk from prison – and a tense run-in with Samson ensued.
“I wouldn’t wish prison on anyone,” Matty said and, assuming Samson’s fate was already sealed, added: “Just keep your head down and your mouth shut – and tell the truth, you can’t let someone like Josh get away with it.”
Hmmm, all these hints at Samson not having a clue what’s about to hit him… will he be exiting the village permanently – and in a wooden box?
In Emmerdale tonight Laurel got a shock when Archie declared he wanted to live with her over his dad (Credit: ITV)
Laurel and Jai at war?
The rain cloud reached Laurel and Jai’s house in Emmerdale tonight, where they agreed to tell all their kids about their split – although he was definitely still trying to avoid it.
“So soon after your heart attack… it’s a lot for them,” he pleaded. But Laurel had no intention of changing her mind.
With Arthur away in Australia, the former couple broke the news to Archie and Dotty at home, who took it as well as small children could.
And with that chore ticked off the list, Laurel moved on to the next: Operation Get Jai out of the House.
Jai reluctantly agreed to move back into his family home, assuming Archie would be right by his side – “He’s my son, Laurel, where I go he goes.”
However, Archie had other plans – staying put with Laurel and his ‘sister’, as he cutely called Dotty.
Emmerdale tonight: Rose stepped up her plan – but, er, what actually is it?
Whether he’s secretly finding Rose a temptation under his roof or genuinely wants her gone, Will tells his ex that it’s time she found somewhere else to rest her head.
But Rose has no intention of moving on and protested that Dawn and the kids like having her at home, and her leaving would just punish them.
Later, she was briefly on a call to Bali, where Ruby is on holiday, telling her they need to move their plan on.
Before the day was out, a shady stranger handed Rose a brown envelope that contained a small bottle with clear liquid in it.
“Careful, there’s enough there to put an elephant down,” the mystery man warned. “You’ll receive further instructions in due course.”
Is murder afoot? Or a plan to drug Will to get him into a compromising position?
Liam doth protest too much about being happy single (Credit: ITV)
Liam and Chas kissing in a tree?
Elsewhere the village’s GPs Manpreet and Liam idly chatted about their disastrous love lives.
While Manpreet subscribed to the old adage the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else, Liam was resolute that – with his track record – he’s better off staying single.
His colleague protested that he clearly had unfinished business with Chas (Lucy Pargeter) after their one-night stand.
And she’d clearly hit on something as, when Chas later suggested they have a drink together, he happily agreed.
What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?
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Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale is one of the soap’s best loved and iconic characters. His friendship with Marlon Dingle, rollercoaster love life, comedy moments and hard-hitting emotional storylines have made Paddy an Emmerdale legend.
Now he’s busy planning his second wedding to ex-wife and rekindled old flame, Mandy Dingle.
Paddy and Mandy are planning their wedding (Credit: ITV)
Who is Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?
Paddy’s the son of Barbara, and Bear Wolf – a former wrestler who only reconnected with his son in recent years.
He has one daughter – Eve – with ex-wife Chas Dingle. Their first baby girl, Grace, lived only for an hour after she was born.
He’s also a father figure to Chas’s son, Aaron.
Paddy and Mandy hit it off straightaway (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Paddy’s arrival
Paddy came to Emmerdale way back in 1997 as a locum vet to cover for Zoe Tate. He hit it off with Mandy, though his mum Barbara didn’t approve.
When Mandy married her cousin Butch as a way to stop the family being evicted, Paddy was heartbroken. But they eventually got it together and tied the knot.
Paddy and Emily broke up when he cheated (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Paddy’s love life
Paddy and Mandy were happy for a while but when her dad got ill she had to spend time away looking after her half-siblings. And she eventually began an affair with her dad’s carer. She and Paddy split.
Paddy found comfort in sweet Emily Dingle – Butch’s widow – and they started a romance. They walked down the aisle and became foster parents, caring for many children including Debbie Dingle.
But Paddy had an affair with Viv Hope. And when Emily found out, she left the village for good.
Next, Paddy started a romance with Chas Dingle – nothing like keeping it in the family, eh? He got close to her son, Aaron, and helped him when he was struggling with his sexuality.
Chas cheated on Paddy and the pair split.
Paddy moved on, falling for fellow vet Rhona Goskirk, who’d been in a relationship with Paddy’s bestie Marlon. Awks! Oh, and she was pregnant with Marlon’s baby.
Somehow, the trio made it work, though, despite Rhona’s painkiller addiction.
But when Paddy cheated with Tess Harris, it all fell apart.
And eventually, Paddy got back together with ex-girlfriend Chas.
Paddy and Chas said a heartbreaking goodbye to their baby girl, Grace (Credit: ITV)
Baby Grace
Chas and Paddy were surprised but delighted when they found out Chas was pregnant. But their joy turned to devastation when they were told their unborn baby had bilateral renal agenesis and wouldn’t survive long after birth.
They decided to continue the pregnancy, and in heartbreaking scenes, their baby was born, only to die shortly afterwards. The pair imagined the life their daughter Grace would have had.
Later, the pair were nervous but thrilled to discover Chas was pregnant again and their daughter Eve was born in 2019. Chas and Paddy tied the knot in a Christmas wedding in 2020, but their marriage fell apart when Chas cheated with Al Chapman.
Paddy considered taking his own life (Credit: ITV)
Paddy’s depression
Last year, after the collapse of his marriage, the death of Aaron’s sister Liv, and losing baby Grace, Paddy fell into severe depression. He even considered taking his own life.
With the help and support of his friends, he’s got through the darker times.
He’s now engaged to Mandy and the pair are busy planning their second wedding.
Who plays Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?
Paddy is played by Dominic Brunt. Dominic is married to actress Joanne Mitchell (who played Liv’s mum, Sandra) and the pair have two children.
In real life, Dom is close to his co-star Mark Charnock, who plays his on-screen best friend Marlon. The pair share a love of zombie films and run a zombie film festival each year in Leeds.
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Charity was desperate to help Belle in Emmerdale tonight, but Tom was there just getting in the way again.
Meanwhile, Cain and Moira finally put their differences aside – here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight (Monday July 1).
The Dingle women mean business (Credit: ITV)
The Dingle women try to save Belle
The opening scene saw the strong Dingle women of Emmerdale – Chas, Charity and Lydia – striding down the street. And they meant business (except Mandy, who was late).
Meanwhile wifey Belle was fussing over Tom at home, making him a bacon butty and checking she hadn’t made his tea too milky.
Belle protested when the ladies arrived to whisk her away for a girly day. She insisted she couldn’t leave Tom, but Charity had thought of that and brought out Jimmy and Paddy to ‘babysit’.
Still, Belle protested, but Charity told Tom to give his permission. Flashing his winning smile Tom said: “Ooh she don’t need permission from me.” Of course, we all know she does – and so does Belle who was even more reluctant. But they dragged her out as Tom’s face darkened.
Cain and Moira at loggerheads – still – in Emmerdale tonight
Over at Butlers, things between Moira and Cain were still tense. And when Cain admitted he went to see Matty and broke the news Matty now had a cellmate it escalated further. Rather than being grateful Cain had imparted wisdom on her son, she instead was furious Cain hadn’t told her this before now.
Back at the Woolpack, Belle was having her nails done, believing they were all there to cheer Lydia up. Charity eventually admitted she’d revealed Belle’s miscarriage news and Belle tried to leave.
Charity did not want to try the softly softly approach, she used a very loud and shouty voice as she tried to reason with Belle that she wasn’t herself.
Things were equally as awkward at Tom’s as he snapped at Jimmy for asking about the miscarriage. But when Paddy and Jimmy joked the girls would be comparing notes about their blokes, Tom panicked.
At the Woolie, Belle was opening up about her ‘miscarriage’ but once again Charity was mouthing off. Chas decided to take Charity aside and warn her to calm down and go gently.
Elsewhere, as Cain and Moira were mid-yet-another argument, tearful Isaac ran in: “It’s Minty, he’s dead,” he sobbed. What is it with Emmerdale at the moment – first Tom’s abuse of Piper the dog and now a dead lamb?
Charity was desperate to help Belle (Credit: ITV)
Charity tries to get through to Belle
With Charity getting more and more wound up, Tom interrupted the proceedings by calling Belle. She took the call outside and Charity followed before snatching the phone and hanging up on Tom.
Charity edged closer to the truth as she insisted: “He’s keeping tabs on you…” Belle firmly said he wasn’t, but Charity knew and begged her to open up.
Meanwhile, Tom decided they needed to go over, but Paddy and Jimmy insisted he leave it. They even took his phone to stop him doing anything.
Tom was getting more and more frustrated – and we all know what happens when he gets frustrated…
Charity was still shouting as she laid into Belle telling her Tom was making her dependent on him. Charity even said Tom was to blame for Belle’s recent relapse – but Belle told her to back off.
Back to the saddest story of the night – Minty’s death. Poor Isaac was so sad about his dead lamb. Even Moira was in tears.
And then cut to more shouting from Charity: “Belle we are worried sick about you. If you are with the wrong man and he’s making you miserable you need to tell us.”
Here’s her chance, but did she take it? Nope. Instead she defended Tom and told Charity she had lost the plot. Sigh.
Everything was going Tom’s way – again (Credit: ITV)
Tom gets his way in Emmerdale tonight
Jimmy was drunk as a skunk so Tom used the opportunity to suggest heading over to the Woolie for a drink. And at that moment, Charity was finally getting through to Belle.
However as she fell into Charity’s hug, Belle spotted Tom, shoved Charity away aggressively and ran off. Charity tried to follow, but Tom stopped her.
“You need to stay away,” he shouted. He then explained Belle is struggling with her mental health and accused Belle of lashing out at him. “If I need your help, I will ask,” he said. “But other than that, stay away.”
Charity was forced to watch him go, but it was very clear she didn’t believe a word he said.
Death brings them back together (Credit: ITV)
Moira and Cain reunite at last!
At the farm, the fallout from Minty’s death produced one positive outcome: the reunion of Cain and Moira, who promised to support each other rather than argue. Hallelujah. It’s just a shame poor Minty had to die for them to realise they’re better together than against each other.
Back at the Woolpack, Charity was still shouting the odds. But Chas, Mandy and Lydia were starting to doubt her. They accused her of being obsessed.
Meanwhile, Belle was stressed and decided on a detoxifying bath. Tom then made a phone call confirming he was very interested in a job interview that would mean relocating. “Wales sounds perfect,” he said to the person on the other end, before smiling smugly.
Looks like Belle’s missed opportunity might come back to haunt her…
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The Dingle family are the largest and lairiest bloodline in Emmerdale. They burst onto our screens in 1994, a whole 22 years after the soap started.
However, the Dingles have actually been village residents for over 60 years and have lived in Wishing Well Cottage since 1965.
The clan is continually expanding and their family tree can be traced back more than 10 generations – now that’s a whole lot of Dingles!
As Mandy Dingle once famously said: “Being a Dingle has always been about blood.”
Loyalty is everything to this family, who live by their own set of rules, dubbed The Dingle Code. Break that and you’re well and truly out of the circle of trust.
Here is a closer look at the who’s who of the Dingle dynasty, how they’re related and their most memorable moments…
Emmerdale: The first of the Dingle family
The first known Dingle was Abraham, born in 1785. He had children Ebenezer, Harold and Nathaniel. Ebenezer went on to marry Elspeth and have sones Jacob and Methusalah Dingle.
Jacob then married Katherine and they welcomed Benidiah. He married Margaret and they had Isaac Dingle. Isaac was the father of Jonah Dingle, who married Dot Colton and had two sons, Jedediah and Bert.
It’s from Jedediah and Bert the Dingles we know and love today were produced.
Peg was a wheeler dealer like the rest of the Dingle family in Emmerdale! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Jedediah and Peg Dingle and their family in Emmerdale
Jedediah married Peg in 1946. They had six children: Albert, Zak, Shadrach, Ezra, Zebediah and Caleb. Zak, is of course, the most recognisable of these.
When Zak was eight-years old, he was told by Peg his father had died. Zak saw blood on the floor and assumed his mum had killed Jed. However they had just had a row that turned violent and Jed had walked out on the family.
Zak discovered the truth when Peg came clean in 2002. He tracked his father down who was bedridden and dying. Jed revealed there was a Dingle family fortune hidden in Chile and then died.
He was the head of the family until he handed over to Cain (Credit: ITV)
Zak Dingle
Zachariah Bartholomew ‘Zak’ Dingle, played by Steve Halliwell, was the undisputable head of the Dingle clan for almost 30 years.
He arrived in the village on October 20 1994, but was already a notorious name due to his previous career as a bare-knuckled boxing champion.
A pig farmer by trade, Zak is dad to seven children. He and his formidable first wife Nellie Lynch had five – Nathan, the late Butch and Ben, as well as Sam and Tina.
In 1974, Zak cheated on Nellie with his sister-in-law Faith and fathered her son, Cain Dingle.
Zak also had a daughter, Belle Dingle, with his second wife Lisa Clegg.
He had a short-lived third marriage to Joanie Wright before reuniting with Lisa, whom he remained with until her death in 2019.
Actor Steve Halliwell, who portrayed Zak, sadly passed away in December 2023.
Zak’s absence has been explained that he’s living in Scotland, and his character is yet to be killed off.
Zak Dingle: his family and children in Emmerdale
Much-missed and beloved member of the Dingle family (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lisa Dingle
Zak married Lisa Clegg on January 28 1998. It hadn’t been a smooth courtship after her ex-husband Barry Clegg had tried to blow up the Dingle home!
Lisa was the matriarch of the Dingle family in Emmerdale and mother figure to almost all of them.
Zak and Lisa were shocked when Lisa gave birth to their daughter Belle on Christmas Day 1998 having not known she was pregnant!
They faced many more obstacles during their life together and even divorced in 2016 when he had an affair with Joanie. But he soon reunited with Lisa and they were together until her death in 2019.
Lisa’s other storylines included her rape by friend Derek Benrose and her amyloidosis diagnosis that lead to her death on May 24 2019.
She has since appeared in voiceovers several times, most recently at daughter Belle’s wedding in February 2024.
Lisa was played by actress Jane Cox.
Nathan Dingle
Nathan Dingle is the eldest son of Zak Dingle and Nellie Lynch. He’s never been seen on screen and is rarely spoken about.
It was once suggested that Nathan had shunned his working-class roots which had led to an estrangement between him and the Dingles.
Emily was Butch’s true love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Butch Dingle
Francis Albert ‘Butch’ Dingle, played by Paul Loughran, was Zak and Nellie’s second son. He was given the childhood nickname ‘Butch’ by Zak, who believed his son was too sensitive.
Butch was a notorious bully and troublemaker during his early years in the village.
He fell desperately in love with his cousin Mandy Dingle, and the pair married in November 1998, but it later transpired Mandy had married Butch only for money.
Butch went on to meet his soulmate Emily Wylie, but tragedy struck in March 2000 when he was fatally injured in a bus crash. Butch got his last wish and married Emily on his deathbed.
He was buried next to his brother, Ben, who had died six years previously.
Zak’s son met a tragic end (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ben Dingle
Benedict Alan ‘Ben’ Dingle was the first Dingle to be seen on screen. A real chip off the old block, Ben was a troublemaker and often on the wrong side of the law.
He met an untimely end in 1994 when he was killed after a brawl with the local doctor’s son, Luke McAllister.
Ben was later found to have a heart defect but that didn’t stop the Dingles blaming Luke for his death.
Ben’s sister Tina even went as far as convincing Luke she wanted to marry him – just so she could jilt him at the altar in an act of revenge!
The most innocent of the Dingle clan (Credit: ITV)
Sam Dingle
Samuel Jonah ‘Sam’ Dingle, played by James Hooton, is the third son of Zak and Nellie and now the longest-serving Dingle.
He arrived in the village in February 1995 straight from the young offenders institute.
More gentle and naive than his brothers, Sam has often found himself dragged into their dodgy schemes and has spent time in prison for his crimes.
In 2005, he embarked on a relationship with farmer Alice Wilson and the following year couple welcomed baby son Samson. Tragedy struck when Alice was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Sam helped his wife die.
Sam struggled with life as a single dad, but got his happy ending when he met Lydia Hart.
Despite her happy marriage, Lydia has suffered much trauma (Credit: ITV)
Lydia Dingle
Sam and Lydia married in 2020 and celebrated afterwards with a good old fashioned Dingle knee’s up.
Their relationship has survived much trauma, including the revelation that she had given birth to a stillborn baby and buried his body when she was just a teen.
Lydia then reconnected with the baby’s father, Craig Reed, in 2023. But in horrifying scenes, Craig raped her. Sam has supported her throughout and they have grown stronger as a couple.
Samson has turned into a right nasty piece of work (Credit: ITV)
Samson Dingle
The only son of Sam, 18-year-old Samson has proved himself to be trouble. He got Amelia Spencer pregnant then refused to have anything to do with the baby. The only reason he then got involved was to blackmail cousin Noah out of money.
He then took Craig’s side when Lydia was raped, desperate not to believe his tech hero was no good. Although he eventually supported Lydia, the betrayal stung.
Currently he has framed Matty Barton for stabbing him. Trans Matty is terrified in prison and the family are divided as they try to get Samson to tell the truth. Will he?
Amelia and Noah are bringing up Esther (Credit: ITV)
Esther Spencer
In October 2022 Sam became a grandad for the first time after Amelia Spencer gave birth to Samson’s daughter, Esther.
Glamorous Tina was also a member of the Dingle family in Emmerdale through and through (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Tina Dingle
Tina Dingle, played by Jacqueline Pirie, is Zak and Nellie’s youngest child and only daughter.
She arrived in the village in December 1994 and set about seducing Luke McAllister, who she believed had killed her brother, Ben.
Tina convinced Luke she was carrying his baby then persuaded him to sell his prize possessions to fund their wedding.
It was all a con though, and on the day of the nuptials Tina jilted Luke, who died a few days later in a car crash.
Tina then caught the attention of Home Farm millionaire Frank Tate, who proposed to her on more than one occasion.
But a life as lady of the manor wasn’t for Tina and she departed the Dales on Christmas Day 1996.
She pretty much hasn’t been heard of since.
Things are not great for Belle right now (Credit: ITV)
She made an unexpected arrival to the Dales on Christmas Day 1998 when Lisa gave birth in a pigsty – having not even realised she was pregnant.
Belle’s life has been filled with drama and tragedy ever since.
She’s fallen down a mineshaft, had an affair with a married man and accidentally killed her best friend Gemma Andrews, which sparked major mental health problems and led Belle to be diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Belle’s world was shattered by the death of her beloved mum Lisa in 2019.
In 2024 Belle married vet Thomas King, but has become the victim of her husband’s coercive control.
The new head of the Dingles (Credit: ITV)
Head of the Dingle family in Emmerdale: Cain Dingle
Cain Dingle, played by Jeff Hordley, is the son of Zak Dingle and Faith Dingle (nee Miligan) and the product of their extra marital affair.
He grew up believing that Faith’s husband Shadrach Dingle was his father, only to discover it was actually his uncle Zak.
Cain has numerous half-brothers and sisters via his father. From his late mum Faith’s side, he has sister Chas Dingle and brother Caleb Miligan.
His list of cousins is extensive – and his on/off romantic relationship with one in particular, Charity Dingle, is legendary.
Cain‘s been married to farmer Moira Dingle since 2014.
He’s also a father of four, by four different women.
He and Charity have one daughter, Debbie Dingle, who was born when her parents were teenagers.
Cain has sons Nate Robinson and Kyle Winchester from previous flings, and he and Moira share Isaac Dingle.
Cain and Moira always make it through (Credit: ITV)
Moira Dingle
Cain’s wife, Moira, might not be a Dingle by blood, but she’s certainly part of the family. Moira, played by Natalie J Robb, is one of Emmerdale’s most popular characters.
She came to the village in July 2009, when she and husband John purchased Butler’s Farm from the newly-divorced Andy Sugden.
On the outside, the Bartons were a solid couple, but it wasn’t long before Moira found herself unable to resist the charms of a certain Cain Dingle.
Their affair ended Moira’s marriage to John, who then sadly perished in a car crash. After John’s untimely death, Moira reunited with Cain and went on to marry him in 2014.
Moira and Cain’s marriage has survived betrayals on both sides but they remain one of soap’s most popular partnerships.
A later addition to the Dingle family in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Nate Robinson
Cain’s eldest son Nate was born on April 27 1991. Cain didn’t even know of his existence until he arrived in the village on April 25 2019 out for revenge. Even then, he didn’t tell Cain who he really was.
Played by Jurrell Carter, Nate got a job as a farmhand, seduced Moira and had an affair with her to pay back his dad for abandoning him. However despite Nate’s mother, Cara Robinson trying to get in touch with Cain, it turned out Faith Dingle had intercepted all correspondence. She revealed it had been because Shadrach was racist and she was trying to protect them.
Cain and Nate eventually began tentatively forming a father/son relationship.
Quite the ladies’ man, Nate eventually settled down with Tracy Metcalfe. They had a baby together, but Tracy’s battle with postnatal depression left them struggling. Nate cheated and she left. However they reunited and married in July 2023.
But just months later Tracy began an affair with Nate’s uncle, Caleb, and it signalled the end of their marriage.
Tracy and Nate are parents to little Frankie (Credit: ITV)
Frankie Robinson
The daughter of Nate and Tracy Robinson, Frankie was born in 2021. She was named after Tracy’s late father, Frank Clayton who had died saving Tracy’s life 18 months earlier.
Kyle confessed to murder in 2023 (Credit: ITV)
Kyle Winchester
Cain’s son by Amy Wyatt, Kyle was born on December 1 2011 in the cemetery. Cain had told her to have an abortion after their one-night stand and 17-year-old Amy kept her pregnancy hidden until she gave birth.
She believed Kyle was stillborn so wrapped him in a blanket and left him in a phone box. But Kyle was found and taken to hospital before being reunited with his mum.
Amy felt too young to be a mum though, and gave Kyle up for adoption. His adoptive parents died in 2013 and he was left in the care of his grandmother Joanie Wright. Financial difficulties caused her to call on the Dingles for help.
Cain paid her to stay away, but they ended up moving in with Zak and Lisa at Wishing Well.
Amy and Cain now share custody, but Cain nearly lost everything when Kyle shot and killed Al Chapman. Cain took the blame for his son and served time in prison until Kyle confessed.
Isaac has recently grown attached to Minty the lamb (Credit: ITV)
Isaac Dingle
Coming into the world on October 2 2017, Isaac is the son of Moira and Cain Dingle. But Moira didn’t even know she was pregnant when she gave birth!
At first it was thought Pete Barton was the father, but then it was revealed to be Cain.
Drunk, layabout and bad dad – he’s a Dingle all right! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Shadrach Dingle and his family in Emmerdale
Shadrach was the second eldest of the Dingle brothers. He was played by Andy Devine, who died in real life in January 2022.
He first appeared on March 30 2000 and stayed with the show until his character was killed off on July 23 2010.
Shadrach was lazy, selfish, useless and an alcoholic. He was dad to Chas and brought Cain up as his own son, despite him being Zak’s.
Shadrach used to beat Cain when he was growing up, though he never laid a finger on Chas. He was also aggressive with wife Faith, who ended up leaving him – and her kids – when she couldn’t take any more.
He also had daughter Genesis after an affair with Shirley Pascoe. But Shirley died in childbirth and devastated, he put Gennie up for adoption.
Shadrach was diagnosed with liver failure and a perforated ulcer in 2010. He was told he must stop drinking or he would die.
But Shadrach couldn’t give up the demon drink and ended up passing out in a river. His official cause of death was drowning, but the autopsy confirmed he would have died hours later anyway due to a ruptured liver.
Dingle landlady and overall loved family member (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle
Chasity ‘Chas’ Dingle, played by Lucy Pargeter, is the daughter of the late Shadrach Dingle and Faith Dingle.
She’s the half-sister of Cain Dingle, Caleb Miligan and the late Genesis ‘Gennie’ Walker. Chas is also a cousin to Charity, Sam, Marlon and Belle Dingle.
As the much-loved manager of The Woolpack Chas plays a pivotal part in village life and has lived in Emmerdale for 22 years and counting.
She’s been married three times, her most recent being to village vet Paddy Kirk.
Chas is fiercely protective of her family, but hasn’t always been a model parent. She gave birth to eldest child, son Aaron, when she was just 14-years-old and the pair have had a tumultuous relationship.
Chas sadly lost her first daughter Grace in 2018 when she was just minutes old. She welcomed a second daughter, Eve, in 2019.
Troubled Aaron has had a tough life (Credit: ITV)
Aaron Dingle
Aaron Dingle, played by Danny Miller, is the only son of Chas Dingle and Gordon Livesey.
He experienced a traumatic upbringing and suffered terrible abuse at the hands of his father.
There have been many dark moments in Aaron’s life. These include an attempted suicide, dealing with the suicide of his first boyfriend, Jackson Walsh, covering up the death of Katie Sugden and the imprisonment of his husband Robert Sugden.
Aaron was reunited with estranged half-sister Liv Flaherty, but tragedy struck when she was killed off during the show’s 50th anniversary episodes.
Tragedy meant Grace only lived for 29 minutes, but she will always be part of the Dingle family in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Grace Dingle
Chas fell pregnant by surprise when dating Paddy. However at the 20-week scan the awful news was delivered that their baby girl had bilateral renal agenesis. It meant her kidneys and bladder wouldn’t develop and she wouldn’t survive long after birth.
Chas decided to carry the pregnancy to term and gave birth on October 1, 2018. Baby Grace died in her arms just 29 minutes later. Chas and Paddy have never forgotten their first daughter and regularly visit her grave.
The apple of Chas and Paddy’s eye (Credit: ITV)
Eve Dingle
Chas was stunned to discover she was pregnant again in 2019. She gave birth to Eve Dingle in the toilets at the Woolpack on October 18 2019. Eve was originally played by Billy Clement and Bonnie Clement and is now played by Bella James.
Tragic Faith died in 2022 (Credit: ITV)
Faith Dingle
Shadrach’s wife, Faith, was mother to Cain and Chas. It was revealed after her death she had given birth to another son, Caleb Miligan, when she was in prison. The father was Frank Tate.
Faith abandoned her family in 1986 leaving Chas to take care of her brother and dad.
After some years absence Faith arrived in Emmerdale full-time in 2017. She donated £20,000 to great-granddaughter Sarah’s fundraising page to fund proton beam therapy. But she soon found herself skint and homeless.
Chas and Cain found it tough to forgive their mum, but she soon revealed she’d had breast cancer and a double mastectomy.
Faith left in 2019 after pushing Kim Tate off a balcony. She then returned in 2021, but it was to have a tragic end. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2022.
Wanting to end things on her terms, Faith took her own life in October 2022, dying in Cain’s arms after finally reconciling.
Charming a sly, he’s part Dingle all right! (Credit: ITV)
Caleb Miligan
Caleb Miligan, played by William Ash, is the son of Faith Dingle and was conceived during her affair with Frank Tate in the summer of 1975.
Faith gave birth to Caleb when she was in prison in April 1976 and gave him up for adoption.
Growing up in the foster system, Caleb’s childhood was unstable and lonely. He was estranged from his older brother and sister, Chas and Cain Dingle, only reconnecting with them as adults.
Caleb is married to wife Ruby Fox-Miligan, and they share an adult son, Nicky.
A successful businessman, Caleb also has a weakness for women and has enjoyed romantic liaisons with Leyla Harding, Charity Dingle and nephew Nate’s wife Tracy.
More tragedy befell the Dingles when Gennie was murdered, leaving husband Nikhil a widower (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Genesis Walker
Genesis ‘Gennie’ Walker was Shadrach’s daughter by Shirley Pascoe who was adopted by Brenda Walker. She arrived in Emmerdale to meet her biological dad for the first time in April 2008.
Gennie got on well with half-sister Chas and settled into village life. She even had an ill-advised one-night stand with Bob Hope!
After a disastrous relationship with Bob’s son Jamie, Gennie fell in love with Nikhil Sharma. However he rejected her.
But when she started dating someone else, he realised he loved her. They got together, she fell pregnant and they had a daughter called Molly. They then got married.
But tragedy struck when Gennie discovered Cameron Murray was a killer. A car chase saw her crash and although she survived, Cameron suffocated her before the ambulance could arrive.
He wanted Lisa, but Zak won her heart (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Albert Dingle and family in Emmerdale
Albert was the eldest son of Jedediah and Peg. When he arrived in Emmerdale in December 1995 he had been serving time in prison for armed robbery. He was sent to prison again in 1996 for stealing Pollard’s car.
He is the father of Marlon Dingle and Eli Dingle. Albert soon set his sights on Lisa Clegg, but on their wedding day her ex-husband caused trouble and then Zak confessed his love for Lisa. In the midst of all this Albert was chased by the police over an armed robbery and Lisa chose Zak.
He went to prison on numerous other occasions, but did attend the Dingle 10 year reunion in October 2004. However he’s not been seen since.
Albert was played by Bobby Knutt.
Chef Marlon has been married five times (Credit: ITV)
Marlon Dingle
Woolpack chef Marlon Dingle, played by Mark Charnock, is the son of Albert Dingle and his wife Delilah.
He has one brother, Eli Dingle, who lived in the village between 2006 and 2010.
Marlon has been a village resident since 1996.
His enduring friendship with best mate Paddy Kirk is on of soap’s most solid partnerships.
Marlon has a daughter April, from his marriage to the late Donna Windsor. He also shares a son Leo Goskirk with his wife Rhona Goskirk.
Tragically Marlon’s first wife Tricia was killed in a storm in 2004 when The Woolpack was struck by lightening and she was buried in the collapsed pub. He also married Laurel Thomas and Jessie Chapman.
Marlon’s life was nearly cut short in March 2022 when he suffered a sudden stroke. The village stalwart went on to make a recovery and is now back to work in his beloved pub kitchen.
Marlon’s brother was no good (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Eli Dingle
Marlon’s brother, Eli, played by Joe Gilgun, arrived in 2006. A penniless drifter, he had just been released from prison and not even Marlon was pleased to see him.
He managed to make himself useful to the family and started an on-off relationship with cousin Debbie after they embarked on some money-making schemes together.
Eli was regularly disowned by the family – once when he kidnapped his brother Marlon! But he always managed to get back in their good books eventually.
However in 2010 he hit an all-time low when he robbed the B&B. Sam was blamed for the crime, but Marlon knew his brother was guilty. Eli left town after an emotional goodbye with Marlon before he could be arrested.
Rhona and Marlon’s son (Credit: ITV)
Leo Goskirk
Leo is the son of Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle. He was born in 2011, but by that time, Rhona was with Paddy Kirk, so Leo also sees him as a father figure.
Tests during the pregnancy showed Leo had Down syndrome. Rhona went ahead with the pregnancy and Leo came into the world on May 20 2011.
Leo is played by Harvey Rogerson. He took over after actor Harry Whittaker, who played the part until 2014 sadly died aged three.
April has hit the teenage years (Credit: ITV)
April Windsor
Marlon’s daughter with Donna Windsor, April is wise beyond her years, smart and sassy. Born in 2009, Marlon didn’t even know she was his daughter until Donna brough her back to Emmerdale aged five. Marlon reacted badly and initially said he wanted nothing to do with them.
However when Donna revealed she had cancer and was dying, Marlon had to step up. Donna died in 2014 and Marlon took full custody of April.
She had gone through many ‘mothers’ since then! Laurel Thomas, Carly Hope, Jessie Dingle, and now Rhona have all been in her life.
April has endured bullying at the hands of her aunty, Cathy Hope and was the one who found her dad when he had a stroke. April is played by Amelia Flanagan.
Caleb Dingle and family in Emmerdale
Caleb Dingle, another of Zak’s brothers, has only appeared in Emmerdale once on September 26 2000.
He was married to Vera-Lynn and they have a daughter, Mandy.
Bold, brash, but loveable (Credit: ITV)
Mandy Dingle
Mandy Dingle, played by Lisa Riley, is another one of Zak’s nieces. The bubbly beautician first arrived in 1995 and has a been a resident on and off.
She has one son, Vinny, who she adopted after his father and her ex, Paul walked out on them when he was a youngster.
Mandy is currently in a relationship with Paddy Kirk.
He’s every inch a Dingle – even if not by blood (Credit: ITV)
Vinny Dingle
Loveable Vinny, played by Bradley Jake Johnson, was officially made a Dingle when he arrived in the Dales. Abandoned by his gambling addict father, Paul Ashdale, Vinny was brought up by Mandy Dingle.
When Paul returned to their lives, he promised he was a changed man. However, he was still gambling and when Vinny found out he began beating his son.
Paul was killed on his and Mandy’s wedding day and she found out the horrible truth about his abuse.
Vinny found love with Liv Flaherty, but their marriage was cut short when she tragically died in the Emmerdale storm in 2022.
Zebediah Dingle and family in Emmerdale
Another of Zak’s brothers, Zebediah was father to Delilah and Lilith Dingle. He is the head of the Southampton Dingles. He was present at Zak’s wedding to Joanie Wright in August 2016, but it wasn’t clear which Dingle he was on screen.
Marlon and Donna grew close to Lilith’s children (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lilith Dingle
Marlon’s cousin Lilith arrived in October 2004 for the Dingle celebration, but then dumped her four sons on Marlon while she went off to pursue her singing career.
She collected Luke, Matthew, Mark and Jon, but then returned in 2006 to leave them with Marlon again. She was arrested for armed robbery and Marlon and wife Donna grew close to the boys as they looked after them.
Lilith was freed and took her boys to live in Ireland in 2007, leaving Marlon and Donna upset. Lilith was played by Amanda Hennessy.
She caused plenty of trouble for the Dingle family in Emmerdale! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Delilah Dingle
Del Dingle, played by Hayley Tamaddon, arrived in Emmerdale in July 2005. She pulled up in a flashy red sports car wearing a wedding dress having run out on her wedding to Jay.
A fling with Carl King left her heartbroken when she realised he still loved her cousin Chas. She started dating Paddy Kirk, but Toni Daggert interfered and their romance didn’t last.
Finally she got together with David Metcalfe and they plotted to steal £20,000 from David’s dad, Eric. However when she found out David had cheated on her with Katie Sugden, Del took the money herself and fled the country.
Job Dingle
The only son of Zebediah and Colleen, Job has never been seen on screen. He has been mentioned by Mandy Dingle and would be around 41 years old.
Bert Dingle and family in Emmerdale
The brother of Jedediah, second son of Jonah Dingle and Dot Colton. Born in 1928, Bert created another branch of the Dingle family that we know and love. He had three children with his wife Jessie: Obediah, Elvis and Solomon.
Viewers have never met Bert, though he was mentioned in February 1995. He was invited to a family dinner at the Woolpack, but did not attend.
The best-known of Bert’s children is Obadiah. He is Charity’s dad and was played by Paul Copley. Described as a drunk, but proud man, he and Charity have a very volatile relationship.
Married to Kathleen, she took her own life by jumping off a cliff when Charity was young. Obadiah was religious and lied that she died of cancer to protect her memory. He turned to alcohol to cope and became resentful of Charity.
Obadiah was violent and beat Charity and when she fell pregnant at 13, he gave the child to alcoholic friend Pat Jones to raise as her own.
Soon enough, he threw Charity out. Homeless Charity turned to prostitution to survive. Obadiah rejected her once again when she was in labour with her second child.
Obadiah reached out to Charity in 2016, but Zak decided against giving her the letter.
She decided to track her dad down in 2018 and he revealed he had Parkinson’s. He also revealed he had lied about her mum’s cause of death. Obadiah then blamed Charity for his drink problems, but she refused to take the abuse and stormed out.
Two can play at the tricking game! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Elvis Dingle
Second son of Bert, Elvis had several brief appearances in Emmerdale between 2002 and 2004. He is married to Marilyn and they share two children: Daniel and Brando Dingle.
Elvis originally arrived unexpectedly to drop Peg off at Zak’s, and fled straight after.
He was last seen at a party to celebrate 10 years of Zak living in Emmerdale in May 2004. Though he was mentioned at Moira and Cain’s wedding in May 2014.
Solomon and Zak fought to be King of the Dingle family in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Solomon Dingle
Bert’s third son, Solomon, also arrived in Emmerdale for the 10th anniversary Dingle party. Played by Paul Shane, he only appeared on screen for a week.
Solomon and Zak were fierce rivals for the title of Dingle King. Solomon won by cheating, but eventually abdicated his crown and left the village in October 2004.
She’s been through a lot in her life, but can she finally be happy? (Credit: ITV)
Charity Dingle and her family in Emmerdale
Charity Dingle, played by Emma Atkins, is the daughter of Zak’s cousin Obadiah and his wife Kathleen Dingle.
Legendary for her illegal scams, multiple affairs and on/off romance with cousin Cain Dingle, Charity has been at the centre of the action since her arrival in 2000.
She has been married four times and has as many children.
Charity is the mother of Debbie, Noah and Moses Dingle as well as her long-lost son Ryan Stocks.
Ryan was the product of a rape Charity suffered at the hands of police officer Mark Bails when she was a teenager.
She also has an adopted son, Johnny, from her relationship with his mum, Vanessa Woodfield.
She’s grandmother to her daughter Debbie’s children – Sarah and Jack Sugden.
She’s the wife of Mackenzie Boyd and also the current landlady of The Woolpack.
Charley Webb played Debbie Dingle for almost two decades (Credit: ITV)
Debbie Dingle
Daughter of Charity and Cain, Debbie was adopted by Pat Jones after Obadiah refused to let 13-year-old Charity keep her. She arrived in the village in 2002 as the temporary foster child of Paddy and Emily Kirk.
Cain had no idea she was his at first, but Charity tried to pretend Debbie didn’t exist. However eventually she came round to the idea of getting to know her daughter. When Cain found out, he wanted to be part of Debbie’s life – and it led to him and Charity having an affair.
Debbie gave birth to a daughter aged just 15 after sleeping with 18-year-old Andy Sugden. They had another child together – Jack – in 2012.
Debbie’s romantic history is chequered. She has also dated Andy’s brother Robert, her best friend Jasmine Thomas, Cameron Murray, Pete Barton, Ross Barton and Joe Tate.
Debbie has served time inside for perverting the course of justice after helping cover up Shane Doyle’s murder.
She eventually left Emmerdale in 2019 after Lisa left her a garage in Scotland in her will. She briefly returned in 2020 and was revealed to be the secret lover of Al Chapman. However she left again in early 2021 and actress Charley Webb, who plays her, has no plans to return to the role.
Bad boy come good – for now (Credit: ITV)
Noah Dingle
Charity’s son by Chris Tate, Noah Dingle, played by Jack Downham, was born while Charity was in prison in 2004. She was accused of murdering his father.
Noah was then raised by his aunt, Zoe Tate, but Charity took him back when she was released.
Noah has got into quite a few scrapes – Noah has overdosed on drugs and spent time in prison for a stalking offence. He is currently dating Amelia Spencer and training as an electrician after claiming to be a reformed character.
Young Moses is Charity’s third son (Credit: ITV)
Moses Dingle
Charity’s youngest son, Moses Barton-Dingle, is her child with Ross Barton. Once again, born while Charity was inside, Moses was raised by sister Debbie for his early life.
Charity reclaimed him on her return in 2016 and now shares custody of him with Ross.
Charity’s eldest son, Ryan (Credit: ITV)
Ryan Stocks
Charity had son, Ryan, played by James Moore, in 1990 after being raped by DI Mark Bails. She believed her child had died at birth and fled the hospital, not knowing he was still alive.
He was raised by Irene Stocks, the midwife who delivered him. Ryan has cerebral palsy. He is the landlord of the Woolpack and is in a relationship with Gail Loman. They also have a son, Oscar, who has been adopted.
Ryan and Charity reunited in 2018, but the road has been rocky. However their relationship has improved since.
She may only be young, but she’s been through a lot (Credit: ITV)
Sarah Sugden
The daughter of Debbie Dingle, granddaughter of Charity and Cain, Sarah was born in 2005 when Debbie was just 15 years old. Debbie didn’t think she could cope with being a mum and tried to persuade Emily to look after Sarah.
In 2011 Sarah was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease Fanconi anaemia. She needed a bone marrow transplant to save her life. There were no matches so Debbie and Andy, who were both with other people, decided to have a saviour sibling to save Sarah’s life.
Jack was born in October 2012 and was able to save his sister’s life. However Sarah was then diagnosed with cancer in 2017. She needed to raise money for life-saving proton beam therapy. Her grandmother Faith donated £20,000 and the two became very close.
The therapy was a success, but a rare side-effect saw Sarah diagnosed with heart failure. She had a transplant, but she is aware she may not have a long life expectancy.
Sarah, played by Katie Hill, lives with Charity and her husband Mackenzie Boyd.
Jack Sugden Jr
Born in October 2012, Jack was a saviour sibling for very poorly sister Sarah. He now lives in Scotland with Debbie.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.
Lucy Pargeter has played the part of Emmerdale landlady Chas Dingle for over two decades. She joined the cast of the Yorkshire-based soap back in 2002 and has been at the centre of some of its biggest storylines.
Chas is the landlady of The Woolpack, has a famously fractious relationship with on-screen son Aaron Dingle, and a history of doomed romances.
In 2019 Lucy scooped Best Actress at the British Soap Awards for her heartbreaking portrayal of baby loss.
But what other shows has Lucy Pargeter starred in? And is she luckier in love than her on-screen alter ego?
The actress feels right at home in Emmerdale (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Who is Lucy Pargeter?
Lucy Pargeter is a British actress best known for playing Emmerdale’s Chas Dingle.
She has been in the acting business for over 25 years and appeared in a number of popular TV dramas.
Lucy got her big break in 2002 when she joined Emmerdale’s iconic Dingle family.
She made her first on-screen appearance in the October of that year and Chas now one of the Dale’s longest-serving characters.
How old is Lucy Pargeter?
Lucy Pargeter was born on March 1, 1977, which makes her 47-years-old.
The actress was born and raised in Nottingham, and trained at the Central Junior Television Workshop and New College.
Chas has had a hard year (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle in Emmerdale
Lucy plays feisty Woolpack manager and mum-of-three, Chas Dingle. Chas has lived in the Dales for over 20 years and spent most of those at the helm of the village pub.
She went from barmaid to co-owner to landlady, but was forced to sell her beloved boozer after being swindled by ex-lover Al Chapman.
Chas’s love life is a soap in itself.
She was married to loveable village vet Paddy Kirk, but messed it up by sleeping with Al.
The character clearly has a thing for killers as her exes include the dangerous (and now deceased) Carl King and Cameron Murray.
Chas is a proud mum of three, although far from the model parent – particularly with son, Aaron. The status of their on/off relationship is currently estranged, but working their way towards reconciliation following her cancer diagnosis.
Chas suffered the worst possible heartbreak in 2018 when her baby daughter Grace died from a rare kidney condition. However, happiness followed when she and Paddy welcomed little Eve the following year.
2024 looks set to be another tough year for Chas, who is recovering from a double mastectomy following a triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, the same cancer that claimed her mum Faith’s life.
The actress has quite the voice (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lucy Pargeter used to be a popstar
That’s right!
Before becoming a soap actress, Lucy was a member of girl group, Paperdolls. The trio toured with Irish boy band Boyzone in the 1990s.
Paperdolls also released a single called Gonna Make You Blush’, which made it to number 65 in the charts.
Lucy took part in the celebrity version of Stars In Their Eyes as Spice Girl Emma Bunton. And in 2006 she featured in reality singing competition, Soapstar Superstar.
Lucy wowed audiences with her performances – which included belting out Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out For A Hero.
Crossroads was pre-Emmerdale for Lucy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
What else has Lucy Pargeter been in?
Lucy’s first professional acting gig was in the 1996 TV movie The Bare Necessities. She starred opposite her future Emmerdale on-screen brother, William Ash (who plays Caleb Miligan).
The actress also has had small parts in a number of popular dramas, including Dalziel and Pascoe and Soldier Soldier.
Prior to landing her role in Emmerdale, Lucy was best known for playing Helen Raven in the re-make of iconic soap Crossroads.
Fans of Lucy will also remember her appearance in the thirteenth series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. Lucy survived the whole jungle experience and finished in a very respectable third place.
She’s undergone breast surgery
Lucy underwent two boob jobs – the first aged 21 and her second aged 32.
But a botched operation left Lucy suffering from years of ill health, including rashes and breathing difficulties. She made the decision to have her implants removed in 2019 after discovering they’d turned toxic.
Lucy made a before-and-after surgery video as part of a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary, investigating women who claimed their implants were making them ill.
In the footage she recorded, Lucy said: “Four days until I get these toxic bags out of my body. This current set have been in for just over 11 years.
“I know that everything is going to be much better – but what am I going to look like?”
Thankfully, Lucy’s surgery was a success and she made a full recovery.
The couple share three daughters, but split in 2019 (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Lucy’s sad love split
Lucy was in a long-term relationship with football coach, Rudi Coleano. The couple were engaged to be married, and almost tied the knot while holidaying in Dubai – but decided against it.
In 2019, Lucy and Rudi announced they’d mutually agreed to separate.
A statement released by the pair at the time read: “Lucy Pargeter has confirmed she has separated from her long-term partner, Rudi Coleano, and, while no longer together, their main priority is raising their three daughters.”
“I’m in a new relationship now. Exclusive. Don’t say anything,” she said.
Lucy bravely confessed she’d felt nervous about dating again following her breast surgery.
“Massive fear for me being a single mother of three, possibly finding someone else to spend the rest of my life with and thinking, ‘oh my god, the first thing I’m going to have to say is I’ve got no tits.”
She continued: “I constantly find myself apologising for having no tits, but he’s like, ‘I don’t give a [bleep] if you’ve got tits or not. It’s you that I love and it’s you who I want to be with.”
Lucy had IVF to fall pregnant again (Credit: ITV)
Does Lucy Pargeter have children?
Lucy has three daughters, who she shares with her former partner Rudi Coleano. Their eldest, Lola, was born in 2005 and is currently 18-years-old.
In April 2017, Lucy gave birth to twin girls, called Missy and Betsy.
Lucy’s twins were conceived via IVF after the actress struggled to fall pregnant naturally, something which she openly discussed at the time.
Lucy returned to work on Emmerdale five months after welcoming Missy and Betsy and has been on our screens ever since.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.
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