List of Emmerdale characters (2005)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 2005, by order of first appearance.

Amy Carter

Amy Carter
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Bethany Webb
First appearance 3 January 2005
Last appearance 7 January 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Amy Carter was the girlfriend of Max King (Charlie Kemp). Max and Amy had spent time traveling and arrive in the village for his father Tom's (Ken Farrington) wedding to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) before intending to travel to Thailand after visiting Amy's parents in Cornwall. The King family treats her with open contempt. The wedding ends in disaster, and Tom re-evaluates his life and demands that Max stay and get a job. Max agrees, and an upset Amy says she will wait for him. However, he tells her to go to Cornwall without him. She tells him that they will keep in touch, but as she leaves the village in a taxi, Max deletes her number from his mobile phone.

Phyllis King

Phyllis King
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Shelia Burrell
Duration 2005, 2007
First appearance 3 January 2005
Last appearance 9 October 2007
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Phyllis King is Tom King's (Ken Farrington) aunt. She appeared in 2005 and 2007.

The sister of Tom's later father Albert, Phyllis first appears for the for Tom's ill-fated wedding to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins). Often complaining, Phyllis only seems happy to see her favourite great-nephew Carl (Tom Lister). She returns later in October 2005 for Max’s funeral and in February 2007 for Tom’s funeral. She made her most recent appearance at Jimmy King's (Nick Miles) ill-fated wedding to Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva) in October 2007.

Libby Charles

Libby Charles
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Ty Glaser
First appearance 9 January 2005
Last appearance 18 July 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Receptionist

Libby Charles was the girlfriend of Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher). She appeared in 2005.

Libby and her sister Tamsin (Jenny Gleave) are first glimpsed on horseback by Andy and his younger brother Daz (Luke Tittensor). The sisters come from money, and Libby asks Andy about renting out his stables. Andy hopes for a date, but is disappointed to learn she has a boyfriend. Libby begins working as a receptionist at the vets and has to fend off the flirtations of Max King (Charlie Kemp). When she loses interest in her boyfriend, she begins dating Andy. She's rattled when she learns he had a relationship with underage Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb), but she and Andy become closer and closer, with Libby even planning to open a business on his farm, giving pony rides to children. Their happy relationship ends when Andy learns Debbie has given birth to his child. Andy wants to do right by the baby, so he breaks up with Libby to be with Debbie. Libby puts up a good front, but is clearly hurt. A few weeks later, she announces her plans to spend the summer in Italy with her sister Tamsin. She offers to give Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) her notice, but he fires her with immediate effect and she leaves.

Tamsin Charles

Tamsin Charles
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Jenny Gleave
First appearance 9 January 2005
Last appearance 23 June 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Tamsin Charles is the sister of Libby Charles (Ty Glaser). She appeared in 2005.

Tamsin first appeared on horseback with Libby, but the two girls have very different personalities. Tamsin has little time for quaint village life or a hard day's work. Her father forces her to get a job, but her stint as secretary for the Kings is short-lived, as she is more interested in using the computer to shop for shoes. When The Woolpack is desperate for a new barmaid, Tamsin is hired, but spends most of her time on breaks. After repeatedly clashing with barman Paul Lambert (Matthew Bose), Tamsin quits her job before he can fire her, and storms out of the pub.

Moira Stanley

Moira Stanley
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Kate Hampson
First appearance 23 January 2005
Last appearance 7 February 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Moira Stanley was the cellmate of Steph Stokes (Lorraine Chase). She appeared in 2005.

When Steph is remanded in prison to await trial for the murder of Shelley Williams (Carolyn Pickles), she shares a cell with Moira. Steph has very little patience with Moira, who is very clingy and insecure. At one point Steph tells curate Ethan Blake (Liam O'Brien) that Moira reminds her of Shelley. Steph is freed when Shelley turns up alive and decides not to press charges. As a goodbye gift, Steph gives Moira her radio.

Steven Dickinson

Steven Dickinson
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Oliver Hingston
First appearance 25 January 2005
Last appearance 4 February 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Lawyer

Steven Dickinson is a lawyer. He appeared in 2005.

Steven represents Steph Stokes (Lorraine Chase) when she is accused of the presumed murder of Shelley Williams (Carolyn Pickles). Steph makes his job difficult, as she moves in and out of sanity and cannot remember whether or not she killed Shelley. After a few weeks, Shelley turns up alive and Steph is freed.

Marian Winters

Marian Winters
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Ann Aris
First appearance 13 February 2005
Last appearance 17 February 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Marian Winters is a widow. She appeared in 2005.

Marian has recently lost her husband, and seeks counsel from curate Ethan Blake (Liam O'Brien) about moving away from the village, but she is unnerved by the presence of Steph Stokes and quickly exits. Soon she speaks to Eric Pollard about selling some of her belongings to help finance her move. Eric, sensing an opportunity to make money, gives her less than the actual value of her antiques so he can sell them and make a healthy profit.

Craig Briggs

Craig Briggs
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Nick Stanley
Duration 2005-06
First appearance 20 February 2005
Last appearance 26 February 2006
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Farmer

Craig Briggs is a local farmer. He appeared from 2005 to 2006, when the character was axed.

Craig first appears when he asks the local vicar Ashley Thomas - who was considering leaving the ministry - to come visit his ill mother, who then passes away while seeing Ashley. Craig is a local farmer, and initially refuses Tom King's offer to buy his land. Craig and his wife Sandra make frequent appearances until their departures from the village in February 2006.

Johnny Hupton

Johnny Hupton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Andrew Whitehead
First appearance 22 February 2005
Last appearance 2 March 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest
Profile
Occupation Food rep

Johnny Hupton is a food rep for "Super Fresh". He appeared in 2005.

Johnny shows up at Viv Hope's cafe for business, but Viv, recently separated from her husband, is in the mood for romance. She convinces Johnny to go on a date, but her aggressiveness causes him to flee the Woolpack within a half-hour.

Lynda Ashby

Lynda Ashby
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Deborah Cooley Chad
First appearance 18 March 2005
Last appearance 16 June 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation B&B manager

Lynda Ashby was an old girlfriend of Matthew King. She appeared in 2005.

When Matthew, Louise Appleton, and Terry Woods decide to open a bed and breakfast, they agree to check out Moorview B&B, run by Lynda Ashby. Terry has a scheduling conflict, so Matthew and Louise dine alone, as a jealous Lynda looks on. Several months later, Matthew and Louise return for a brief tryst. Lynda remarks to Matthew that he's been too busy to drop by, and as he looks at a pregnant Lynda, he smirks and says she's obviously been otherwise engaged as well.

Kayleigh Gibbs

Kayleigh Gibbs
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Lily Jane Stead
Duration 2005–06, 2007, 2008, 2009–10
First appearance 30 March 2005
Last appearance 2 February 2010
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Kayleigh Gibbs was a friend of Victoria Sugden.

Kayleigh's father, DC Martin Crowe, is a police officer. She helps him to woo Louise Appleton and they soon move in with Louise. Kayleigh and Victoria enjoy winding Louise up. Martin finds out that Louise once killed a man, and decides he cannot stay with her, so he and Kayleigh move out. He does not tell Kayleigh the real reason why he has left Louise, and months later, she returns and asks Louise why they split up. Louise lies and says things just did not work out and Kayleigh, not believing her, says she never wants to see her again.

Although she no longer lives in the village, Kayleigh is still friends with Victoria and appears with her. Together they have sneaked into clubs, and egged the post office, causing a pregnant Viv Hope to collapse. In November 2008, Victoria and Kayleigh get money off various people in order to buy tickets to a New Year's Party, and in December, is seen when Aaron Livesy is bullying Victoria.

Kayleigh next appears in November 2009 and is involved in a bullying story with Hannah Barton. Kayleigh took a disliking to Victoria being friends with Hannah and sent her insulting text messages. After Hannah told her parents what had been going on, they confronted Victoria, believing her to be just as involved as Kayleigh. Victoria promised that she would ask Kayleigh to lay off Hannah. However, the following day, she came home from school covered in cuts and bruises having got into a fight with Kayleigh. Victoria ended her friendship with Kayleigh and she hasn't been seen since.

Sian Harper

Sian Harper
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Maeve Larkin
First appearance 22 March 2005
Last appearance 3 April 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest
Profile
Occupation Sales

Sian Harper is an acquaintance of Matthew King. She appeared in 2005 in the Woolpack. A few weeks later, Matthew invites her for dinner with himself, Terry Woods. When Sian realises becomes angry and leaves soon after dinner.

Ivy Lynch

Ivy Lynch
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Mags Gannon
First appearance 13 April 2005
Last appearance 21 April 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Ivy Lynch is a customer of Scott Windsor. She appeared in 2005.

Scott needs a car for his girlfriend Dawn Woods to practice driving lessons in. When Ivy, whom he takes as an easily manipulated old woman, stops by the garage for repairs, he convinces her that her car is a death trap he can generously buy from her. She sells him the car at a cheap price, but several days later, a furious Ivy and her muscular son Phil confront Scott and Dawn. When Dawn learns what Scott has done, she gives them the car and as compensation, also gives them some of the money they try to return to Scott.

Ivan Jones

Juliet Garside

Juliet Garside
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Jo Ellis
First appearance 22 May 2005
Last appearance 23 May 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Juliet Garside is a receptionist at King & Sons. She appeared in 2005.

After the departure of Chloe Atkinson, Tom King goes through several receptionists, including Juliet. Tom admires Juliet's work and is disappointed, if not surprised, when she tells him she has to quit because of sexual harassment from Jimmy King.

Neville Gunn

Neville Gunn
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Trevor Williams
First appearance 27 May 2005
Last appearance 29 May 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Neville Gunn is an acquaintance of Chastity Dingle. He appeared in 2005.

Chastity's old flame Carl King takes her out for a drink, and she runs into Neville, an old friend from her days as a stripper. Carl plans to take Chas back to his place, but Neville joins them, and Neville and Chas spend most of the night laughing over old times.

Isla Forsythe

Isla Forsythe
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Sarah Griffiths
Duration 2005, 2006
First appearance 24 October 2005
Last appearance 12 November 2006
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Isla Forsythe is the ex-wife of Adam Forsythe. She appeared in 2005 and 2006.

Isla first appears in 2005, to amicably end her marriage to Adam. In November 2006, she informs Adam’s father-in-law Alan Turner that he has committed suicide while in prison.

Effie Harrison

Effie Harrison
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Phillipa Peak
First appearance 29 May 2005
Last appearance 20 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Nanny

Effie Harrison is Jean Tate's live-in nanny. She appeared in 2005.

Effie is hired by Zoe Tate to live in Home Farm and look after her daughter Jean. Effie and Zoe become close, and Effie initially supports Zoe as she faces an attempted murder trial - after an altercation with Jean's father Scott Windsor - but their friendship splinters when Effie turns down Zoe's romantic advances and plea to run away with the kids. As Zoe becomes more erratic, Effie begins to doubt her innocence, and takes an offer from Sadie King to double-cross Zoe. Effie abruptly becomes lovers with Zoe and persuades her to revive the idea of leaving with the children. At the getaway spot, Effie and Jean are nowhere to be found, but Sadie is there, and she forces Zoe to sell her Home Farm. When Zoe returns home, Effie pleads with her to understand, but Zoe punches her. After Zoe evicts Effie, she asks Sadie for the £10,000 she was promised. Sadie instead throws a few pieces of change onto the street - "30 pieces of silver" - and tells Effie that Zoe is more of a woman than she'll ever be. Effie is left on her hands and knees, scrounging for change.

Rose Meyers

Rose Meyers
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Charlotte West-Oram
First appearance 19 May 2005
Last appearance 29 June 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Postmistress

Rose Meyers is a temporary postmistress. She appeared in 2005.

Rose is a postmistress who covers for Viv Windsor at the Post Office during May and June 2005.

Sarah Sugden JR

Sarah Sugden Jr.
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Sophia Amber Moore (2007—)
Duration 2005—
First appearance 6 June 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Present; recurring
Profile
Occupation Student (2008–)
Home Mulberry Cottage

Sarah Charity Sugden is the daughter of Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) and Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb). She has appeared since 2005.

When Debbie discovers her pregnancy, she conceals it and plans to leave the baby at the hospital after the birth. However, she gives birth in a shed assisted by Daz Eden (Luke Tittensor) – Sarah's uncle – and names the child after Andy’s adoptive mother, Sarah Sugden (Alyson Spiro), and her mother, Charity (Emma Atkins).

Debbie decides, at 15 years old, she cannot cope with being a mother and persuades her foster mother, Emily Kirk (Kate McGregor), to take her when she leaves the village. Six months later, Emily returns Sarah after curate Ethan Blake (Liam O'Brien) convinces her that Sarah should live with Andy if Debbie doesn't want her. Debbie agrees, provided she is not expected to be part of Sarah's life, and Sarah lives at Butler’s Farm. Andy doesn't trust Emily, and in July 2007, is furious when he finds out that she has got a job at Sarah's nursery but doesn't take it, on seeing the animosity that Andy has caused amongst the other parents. In October 2007, Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox) tries to get Debbie to get to know Sarah after persuading her to spend some time with her. However, Debbie refuses and says she would be happy to allow Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett) to adopt her but cannot sign the papers. In early 2008, Andy goes to prison and in his absence, Debbie starts bonding with Sarah. When he finds out about this on his release, he accidentally hits Jo when she tries to stop him going to collect Sarah from Debbie's house. This begins months of abuse by Andy, sending Jo to hospital on two occasions. Sarah senses the problems and is suspended from nursery after biting another child. Eventually Andy moves out, leaving Sarah with Jo but Sarah misses him and he is allowed supervised access. While Andy seems reformed, Jo discovers that he is sabotaging farm equipment so she would ask him to visit and decides to leave the village on 22 December 2008. Reluctantly she leaves Sarah with the Dingles, asking them to keep her away from Andy.

Debbie is now a lot closer to her daughter but refuses to take custody, because she is worried about being arrested for her part in the murder of PC Shane Doyle (Paul McEwan). In January 2009, Debbie is on remand awaiting trial for Shane's murder and in February, Sarah spends the night at Andy's, following the funeral of his adoptive father, Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby). However, the next day, Andy tells the police that Cain Dingle(Jeff Hordley) is returning so he is arrested at the airport. Angry, the Dingles refuse Andy access to Sarah but cannot stop him taking custody as Debbie is in prison until in June, Debbie is awarded sole residency after Andy withdrew his application.

In 2011, Debbie and Andy are worried, as Sarah starts bruising easily and tires easily. Debbie initially worries that someone is hurting her, even questioning Cameron Murray (Dominic Power), but eventually books a doctor's appointment and Sarah is eventually diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, and needs a bone marrow transplant. However, after tests for bone marrow transplants are done, a match is found but the person pulls out, leaving Sarah's parents and family devastated. Sarah's parents then thinks of another way to help her, a saviour sibling. Unfortunately Andy and Debbie's partners, Alicia and Cameron, are not happy about this but reluctantly agree that it is the best option. Debbie gave birth to a boy, named after Andy's late adoptive father Jack, on 17 October 2012. He is a match for Sarah and she has the treatment to save her life.

In October 2013, after Cameron escapes from prison for murder, he kidnaps Sarah and takes her to a barn. She is later saved by Andy and Moira Barton (Natalie J. Robb).

DI Kara Warren

Kara Warren
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Julie Saunders
First appearance 22 June 2005
Last appearance 22 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Detective Inspector

Detective Inspector Kara Warren was a local police officer. She appeared in 2005.

When Scott Windsor is left comatose from Zoe Tate's multiple injections of ketamine, Warren eventually comes to the conclusion that injecting Scott is defending herself from attack but injecting him twice means Zoe planned to kill Scott. Zoe is put on trial.

After the case collapses, Warren offers to help Zoe if she wants to prosecute for attempted rape, but Zoe isn't interested.

Neil DePaul

Neil DePaul
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Martin Troakes
First appearance 22 June 2005
Last appearance 22 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Solicitor

Neil DePaul is a solicitor. He appeared in 2005.

When Zoe Tate is in legal trouble for nearly killing Scott Windsor, she assumes longtime family lawyer and friend Rachel Whatmore will represent her, but Rachel is out of the country. Neil DePaul is sent in her place. Neil does his best to defend Zoe, and his furious questioning of Scott Windsor during the trial leads Scott to admit he had planned to rape Zoe, which invalidated his previous story and helped lead to a dismissal of charges against Zoe.

Jay Aswar

Jay Aswa
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Guy Rhys
First appearance 17 July 2005
Last appearance 27 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Textile buyer

Jay Aswar is former fiance to Delilah Dingle. He appeared in 2005.

Del Dingle flees to the Dingle homestead while still in her wedding dress, but is short on answers as to why. A comment Del makes in jest leads Zak Dingle and Cain Dingle to assume he beat her, and when Jay shows up to try to talk to Del, she has to stop them from roughing him up. Del explains to Jay that while she does care about him, she doesn't want to settle down with anyone. They part on friendly terms, so much so that she gives his name to her employer Val Lambert when Val needs to sell fabrics.

Avril Kent

Avril Kent
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Melanie Hill
First appearance 26 July 2005
Last appearance 23 August 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Avril Kent is a brief love interest of Bob Hope. She appeared in 2005.

Avril is a temporary love interest for Bob Hope after his divorce from Viv. Similar to Viv in many ways, Avril and Bob are happy for a while, but Bob and Viv soon get back together and remarry in 2006.

Sandra Briggs

Sandra Briggs
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Sally Ann Matthews
Duration 2005-06
First appearance 11 August 2005
Last appearance 26 February 2006
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Machinist

Sandra Briggs is the wife of Craig Briggs. She appeared from 2005 to 2006, when the character was axed.

Sandra is married to Craig, a local farmer. When Tom King wants to buy their land, he sends his son Max, a vet, to kill their livestock. Sandra and Craig are furious with the Kings but are unable to tell the police for insurance reasons, so Max's boss Paddy Kirk takes the blame. Sandra needs more money so she gets a job at Eric Pollard's factory as a machinist. She works with Val Lambert and Delilah Dingle.

Jimmy Pepper

Jimmy Pepper
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Michael Gunn
First appearance 23 August 2005
Last appearance 7 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest

Jimmy Pepper is a former partner of Val Pollard. He appeared in 2005.

Val and Jimmy had a relationship in the 1970s and it was assumed that he was Paul Lambert and Sharon Lambert's father. However, he beat Paul when he was growing up and was a terrible father but paid Val thousands in maintenance until, in 2005, he learns that he is not Paul's father and was annoyed to learn that he had paid maintenance for a child that was not his. He came to see Val and demanded that Val repay him or he would beat Paul up again, driving Val to steal money from the Woolpack and claim that she was mugged

Delphine LaClair

Delphine LaClair
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Brigit Forsyth
First appearance 15 September 2005
Last appearance 16 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest
Profile
Occupation Sales representative

Delphine LaClair is a sales representative. She appeared in 2005.

When Rodney Blackstock plans to sell his vineyards to a French company, Delphine is their representative. Rodney assumes she will be a young woman, and plans a romantic pursuit, but is discomifted when they meet, as she is his age. She's interested in him but he demurs. A few weeks later, Delphine is supposed to return to finalize details, but instead, her associates, who do not speak English, arrive at the B&B and cause a great deal of confusion for Steph Stokes.

Aubrey Bedford

Aubrey Bedford
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Richard Mullins
First appearance 15 September 2005
Last appearance 20 September 2005
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; guest
Profile
Occupation Realtor

Aubrey Bedford is a realtor. He appeared in 2005.

When Rodney Blackstock is trying to buy Home Farm, he decides to sell his house. Aubrey looks around the house, but is more interested in Rodney's son Paul Lambert. To get Aubrey away from Paul, Rodney agrees to flirt with Aubrey. Aubrey likes older men, so Rodney's attentions make him more invested in helping Rodney. Ultimately the sale does not go through because Rodney does not get Home Farm.

Noreen Bell

Noreen Bell
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Jenny Tomasin
Duration 2005-06
First appearance September 2005
Last appearance 13 July 2006
Introduced by Kathleen Beedles
Classification Former; recurring

Noreen Doreen Bell is a pensioner who befriends Val Lambert. She appeared from 2005 to 2006.

Noreen first appears as a cantankerous pensioner who irritates Val Lambert when the latter is doing community service in late 2005. Noreen lives on the far side of the village in Tall Trees Cottage, and wears a wig and fake eyebrows. Noreen later strikes up a mutual friendship with Val and Sandy Thomas.

Noreen dies on 13 July 2006 when she is having a look around the Kings' show home. She opens a cupboard door and is blasted by a gas explosion, catapulting her down the stairs and killing her instantly. In her will, she left her money to Val and her thimble collection to her second cousin Gilbert Duff.

Sandy Thomas

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Toni Daggert

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