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Emmerdale [News, Spoilers and Discussion]

JP Liz

Emma Atkins is to make a shock comeback to Emmerdale as Charity Tate later this year as part of the ITV soap's major overhaul.

The 33-year-old, who played the role for five years between 2000 and 2005, is the first in a wave of "stunning new signings" that will inject a new lease of life into the show when it's revamped over the coming months.

The announcement comes two months after producers revealed that Jeff Hordley was returning to the soap as Charity's cousin and former lover, Cain Dingle.

Cain reappears in Emmerdale in April and Charity is due to return with her five-year-old son Noah in a blaze of glory shortly afterwards, to the shock of her daughter Debbie (Charley Webb).

Speaking of her decision to reprise her role, she said: "Charity is a wonderfully complex character and an absolute joy to play. I couldn't resist the opportunity to explore a new era of Charity, Cain and Debbie and will relish seeing what she's been up to since we saw her last."

Series producer Gavin Blyth added: "It's going to be an incredibly exciting year for Emmerdale with Charity and Cain back at the heart of the action.

"This is the first in a series of new signings and intriguing characters on the horizon and we're going to delight in reminding viewers that when it comes to compelling drama and commanding characters, Emmerdale is a force to be reckoned with."

Charity first appeared in Emmerdale in March 2000 for her cousin Butch's funeral, but it later emerged that she was a prostitute on the run from the police. She quickly went on to marry millionaire Chris Tate in 2001, before having an affair with her sister-in-law Zoe.

When Chris died after drinking a poisoned glass of champagne in 2003, it soon transpired that he had committed suicide in an attempt to frame Charity for his murder.

She later went on to have a relationship with Tom King, but on their wedding day, Tom was shown some damning photos of Charity kissing Cain by Sadie, who had hired Cain to set her up.

Charity was last seen on screen in March, fleeing the village with her one-year-old Noah after exacting her revenge on Sadie King (Patsy Kensit) by having a fling with her husband Jimmy King (Nick Miles).

Atkins will begin filming and reappear on screen later in the year.

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syklops

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is it suppose to be a Newcastle thing man :P I don't think Val says it

It is a Newcastle thing. This is why there are no Newcastle-based soaps.

JP Liz V1

Emmerdale's Diane Sugden causes a stir after arriving back in the village in tonight's hour-long episode (June 4).

Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) has a surprise in store for her family and friends as she announces that she is planning to sell her half of The Woolpack so that she can emigrate to Australia.

Although shocked by the news, Bernice (Samantha Giles) sees this as an opportunity to buy her mum's share of the pub.

Unfortunately for Bernice, Diane would much prefer to sell to Chas Dingle - and she finds herself out in the cold as a delighted Chas agrees to the idea. Can Bernice convince Diane to change her mind and put family first?

http://www.digitalspy.ie/soaps/s12/e...surprises.html

Lisha

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is it suppose to be a Newcastle thing man :P I don't think Val says it

I think val says it but rarely though

A V A

I CANNOT STAND BERNISE!!!!!!!she gets under my skin !!!!

JP Liz V1

I loved Diane's line to Steve about was he really that old or had he a hard life :P

She Devil

I am getting so sick of the Rhona storyline I fast forward through it, so now she's going to get a drink problem aswell?

JP Liz V1

Last night's episode was Richard Thorpe (Alan Turner) last

syklops

She Devil wrote: »

I am getting so sick of the Rhona storyline I fast forward through it, so now she's going to get a drink problem aswell?

I dont know where they are going with it. I was hoping once the blonde one found out she was going to black mail her into some girl on girl action, but alas it didn't go down that route. I dont know how she is getting away with her erratic behaviour.

syklops

Why did she admit to Paddy that she has a drink problem(which she doesn't), and not tell him about the pill problem(which she does have). Is it that drinking is more acceptable?

She Devil

It is apparently so that she can keep on covering up her real addiction!

Debbie annoys the hell out of me, but it was so good to see her so upset last night!

Alicat

I hate Debbie! It was nice to see some acting from the actress though, because all we normally get is a sarcastic cow.

JP Liz V1

Alex's body gets discovered

JP Liz V1

Alicat wrote: »

I hate Debbie! It was nice to see some acting from the actress though, because all we normally get is a sarcastic cow.

I thought Cameron and her were going kiss :eek:

dark crystal

Alicat wrote: »

I hate Debbie! It was nice to see some acting from the actress though, because all we normally get is a sarcastic cow.

I think I'm the only one watching Emmerdale who has any sympathy at all for Debbie!

She's had the year from hell. Her daughter being sick and almost dying, giving birth to another baby to save her daughter and then to find out her aunt and her fiance were sleeping together whilst all this was going on in her life....well, I reckon that would feck anyone up in the head!

I actually find Chas a way less sympathetic character. There was no excuse for doing what she did to her family, yet she's playing the poor, wounded victim wonderfully, while Debbie is shunned by everyone.
Yeah, she's been a bitch, but I can at least understand where her behaviour is coming from...what's Chas's excuse?

I think Debbie has been through a mental breakdown, brought on by all the shite she's gone through and may start coming through it now. I hope so, as I think she's been painted as the villain, while Chas has unfairly come out smelling of roses.

Curlysue76

Debbie is a bit out of control at the moment, but oh how i dispise Chas, can't stand her,

Would love to see her taken down a peg or two.really hope she doesn't get the pub. As bad as Bernice is, she's not as bad as Chas.

JP Liz V1

dark crystal wrote: »

I think I'm the only one watching Emmerdale who has any sympathy at all for Debbie!

She's had the year from hell. Her daughter being sick and almost dying, giving birth to another baby to save her daughter and then to find out her aunt and her fiance were sleeping together whilst all this was going on in her life....well, I reckon that would feck anyone up in the head!

I actually find Chas a way less sympathetic character. There was no excuse for doing what she did to her family, yet she's playing the poor, wounded victim wonderfully, while Debbie is shunned by everyone.
Yeah, she's been a bitch, but I can at least understand where her behaviour is coming from...what's Chas's excuse?

I think Debbie has been through a mental breakdown, brought on by all the shite she's gone through and may start coming through it now. I hope so, as I think she's been painted as the villain, while Chas has unfairly come out smelling of roses.

Sometimes I do feel sorry for Debbie

Always liked Chas until she went with Cameron after what Carl did to her never thought she'd be a cheat again (she did cheat on Paddy with Carl firstly)

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syklops wrote: »

Probably the guns.

I hate all the 'man's that get inserted into conversation when Kerry and Amy are around.

Amy:Leave me alone man.
Kerry:Shut up man!

Irritating.

Its a Geordie thing the same way i suppose 'Bai' is used by prominently Cork/Waterford and other Munster people and 'laad' is used prominently by Carlow and other Leinster people

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Wow that Gemma is a proper little cow isnt she?! Dom taking it well considering his precious little girl is dropping her knickers and getting herself into trouble at such a young age.

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syklops wrote: »

It is a Newcastle thing. This is why there are no Newcastle-based soaps.

Byyyyykarrrr Grooooowwwwwwvvvveeee Mannnnnnn!!!

Curlysue76

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Wow that Gemma is a proper little cow isnt she?! Dom taking it well considering his precious little girl is dropping her knickers and getting herself into trouble at such a young age.

Yeah, i was expecting him to go mental at her getting knocked up at 14!

Posy

The tirade of abuse he threw at poor Alicia yesterday was unreal. :mad:
Run away, woman, away from him and his horrible daughter!

syklops

Curlysue76 wrote: »

Yeah, i was expecting him to go mental at her getting knocked up at 14!

Instead he is going to go mental at your man who did it. Presumably the same guy who just told Belle Dingle he loves her despite blatantly obviously just to get her into the sack. She was in love the guy who got sent to Saudi five minutes ago.

Would you not think the dingles would have a bit more sense when it comes to teenage girls. I mean Charity was how old when she had Debbie? Debbie was how old when she had Sarah? Would they not have realised that they can't keep her celibate for ever and it would be better if she was given all the information she needs rather than hoping she never drops her knickers?

The tirade of abuse he threw at poor Alicia yesterday was unreal.

Yeah run for the hills Alicia, and don't go back to him when he comes saying sorry once he realises what a tit he has been. I mean she was a teenage mother herself. He should be picking her brains not abusing her.

Never was keen on him.

cofy

syklops wrote: »

Yeah run for the hills Alicia, and don't go back to him when he comes saying sorry once he realises what a tit he has been. I mean she was a teenage mother herself. He should be picking her brains not abusing her.

Never was keen on him.