List of minor Emmerdale characters (1995)

The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 1995, by order of first appearance.

Joseph Tate

Joseph Mark Tate is the son of Chris Tate and Rachel Hughes. He appeared from 1995 to 2005.

Joseph is born prematurely on 8 June 1995, the son of Chris Tate and Rachel Hughes. He is named after Rachel's former stepfather Joe Sugden – who had died two days before – and her brother Mark Hughes. Chris is nowhere to be found when Rachel goes into labour, but Kathy Tate, Chris's ex-wife, stays with her and later becomes Joseph's godmother. Six months after Joseph's birth, Chris and Rachel get married. However, they divorce two years later and Joseph lives with Rachel. In late 1998, she starts a relationship with Graham Clark. He murders her on 11 May 1999, and Joseph goes to live with Chris. In 2001, Chris marries Charity Dingle and Joseph chooses to go to boarding school. On 17 September 2003, Chris commits suicide, leaving Joseph an orphan. Chris' sister Zoe then takes custody of Joseph, and in 2005 they emigrate to New Zealand with Zoe's daughter Jean.

Emma Nightingale

Emma Nightingale was a fictional character in ITV's Emmerdale. She was played by Rachel Ambler and appeared from 1995–1996. She is famous for making the first lesbian kiss. Emma and Zoe Tate had a Blessing of their relationship on 16 May 1996. She returned in May 2004 after eight years away on Zoe's doorstep with flowers.