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    Emmerdale

    The first episode was broadcast on the 16th of October 1972 on the day of Jacob's funeral. Who was Jacob?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Annie Sugden's husband. Jacob Sugden died on the 10th of October, so consequently was never seen on screen.

    In 1974, Jack Sugden went to Rome to work on a film script of his novel. What was the novel called?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      The Field of Tares. Jack Sugden was originally played by Andrew Burt, making his final appearance in 1976. Jack returned from Rome in 1980, this time being played by Clive Hornby.

    Dolly Skilbeck and her son, Sam, left in 1991. Which county did they move to?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Norfolk. Dolly Skilbeck was played by Katharine Baker from 1976-1979 and by Jean Rogers from 1980-1991.

    On New Year's Day, 2004, who died when the Woolpack's chimney came crashing down in a storm?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Trisha Dingle. Trisha Dingle was played by Sheree Murphy from 1998. At the 2004 British Soap Awards 'Emmerdale' won 'Spectacular Scene of the Year' for the storm episodes.

    What caused devastation to 'Emmerdale' in 1993 as Joe Sugden drove Annie and Leonard to the airport en route to Spain?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Plane. Mark Hughes, Elizabeth Pollard and Archie Brooks were among those that died.

    In May 1997 who married a young bride called Dee De La Cruz?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Eric Pollard. Eric Pollard flew to the Far East looking for love and found it with Fillipino student Dee de la Cruz in a Manila restaurant.

    Which character has had the surnames of Bates, Merrick, Tate and Glover?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Kathy. Kathy's maiden name was Bates, she married Jackie Merrick in 1988, Chris Tate in 1991 and Dave Glover in 1996.

    In 1973, who did Henry Wilks go into partnership with to run the Woolpack?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Amos Brearly. Henry (Arthur Pentelow) and Amos (Ronald Magill) were both in the show from 1972-1991.

    The cast of 'Emmerdale' released a song called 'Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll' in 1996. What did they call themselves?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Woolpackers. It got to number 5 in the U.K. charts.

    Who played Graham Lodsworth in 'Emmerdale' before joining the cast of 'EastEnders'?The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

      Ross Kemp. Ross Kemp played Graham Lodsworth from 1986-1987. He joined 'EastEnders' in 1990 as Grant Mitchell.

    Which character was played by Stan Richards?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Seth Armstrong. Stan Richards grew up in a mining village and worked as a Ministry of Labour clerk when he left school. He played Seth Armstrong from 1978, as an odd job man and then became a poacher-turned gamekeeper.

    Who did Ashley Thomas marry on Christmas Day 2000?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Bernice Blackstock. Laurel's first appearance was at Marlon and Tricia's engagement party when she was hired as a singing telegram. She came dressed as a bumble bee, but collapsed during her act and had to be rushed to hospital.

    What soap opera did Anne Charleston appear in before "Emmerdale"?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Neighbours. Ann Charleston plays the part of Lily Butterfield, Edna Birch's sister. They hadn't see each other since 1967, when Lily emigrated to Australia.

    What was Annie Sugden's only daughter called?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Peggy. Annie's daughter Peggy was married to farmhand Matt Skilbeck. She died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage in May 1973, three months after giving birth to twins Sam and Sally.

    Who was caretaker manager of N.Y. Estates before Alan Turner took over?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Joe Sugden. Joe Sugden was Jack's younger brother. He appeared in the first episode of "Emmerdale" in 1972 and was a regular cast member up until he left in 1994.

    Which character was played by Peter Amory?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Chris Tate. Peter Amory trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and he landed the part of Chris Tate in 1989. He married Claire King in 1994, who played his on screen stepmother Kim Tate.

    Who was Jack Sugden's first wife?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Pat Merrick. Jack married divorcée Pat Merrick in 1982. They had been childhood sweethearts but they split up when they were teenagers. She had two children, Sandie and Jackie, the latter of which turned out to be Jack's.

    What was Zoe Tate's occupation?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Vet. Zoe Tate arrived in "Emmerdale" after her father Frank and stepmother Kim had bought Home Farm. She had just graduated from a veterinary school in Edinburgh and had landed a job with a local vet in Hotten.

    Where did Terry Woods and his wife Brit run a bar, before managing the Woolpack?"Emmerdale" Characters

      Benidorm. Terry and Brit were brought in by Alan Turner in 1995, to attract a wider clientele to the pub after Alan's financial problems. They saw this as their big chance to bring the pub more into the 20th century, but Alan always made it clear he was still the boss.

    What year did a plane crash over "Emmerdale"?"Emmerdale" Characters

      1993. On December 30, 1993 a plane crashed into the village killing four regular characters. The characters who were killed were Archie Brooks, Elizabeth Pollard, Mark Hughes and Leonard Kempinski.

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