List of ''Emmerdale'' characters (2007)

Classification

Former; guest

Family
Husband	Garry (1998-)
Daughters	Jo Stiles

Jackie Stiles is the mother of Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett). She appeared in 2007. Jackie left Emmerdale on 13 January 2007.

Cathy Hope

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Ella Whitehouse Downes (2007–08)
Gabrielle Dowling (2008–)

Duration

2007–

First appearance

9 February 2007

Introduced by

Classification

Present; recurring

Profile

Home

Tall Trees Cottage

Family
Father	Bob Hope
Mother	Viv Hope
Brothers	Heath Hope
Half-brothers	Jamie Hope Josh Hope Scott Windsor
Half-sisters	Dawn Woods Carly Hope Roxy Lockhart Donna Windsor
Uncles	Eddie Hope
Aunts	Lucy
Nephews	T.J. Woods Billy Hope
Nieces	Jean Tate April Windsor

Catherine "Cathy" Hope is the daughter of Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Viv Hope (Deena Payne). She first appeared in 2007.

Since Bob and Viv's remarriage in 2006, they had wanted a child. When Viv finally found out she was pregnant, Bob did not want another child because of the death of his daughter Dawn (Julia Mallam). She was ready to have an abortion when Bob stopped her. Cathy and her twin brother Heath are born on 9 February 2007 in a shed on the moors, hence their names, delivered by village veterinarian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Cathy is the older of the twins. They are baptised in May 2007, with nine godparents; Paddy, Terry Woods (Billy Hartman), Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth), Jamie Hope (Alex Carter), Roxy Lockhart (Chloe Procter), Emily Kirk (Kate McGregor), Eddie Hope (Nigel Betts) and Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva). In July 2007, they are entered in a "Cute Kids" competition, which Heath wins.

Heath Hope

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Lilith Kitching (2007–08)
Sebastian Dowling (2008–)

Duration

2007–

First appearance

9 February 2007

Introduced by

Classification

Present; recurring

Profile

Home

Tall Trees Cottage

Family
Father	Bob Hope
Mother	Viv Hope
Sisters	Cathy Hope
Half-brothers	Jamie Hope Josh Hope Scott Windsor
Half-sisters	Dawn Woods Carly Hope Roxy Lockhart Donna Windsor
Uncles	Eddie Hope
Aunts	Lucy
Nephews	T.J. Woods Billy Hope
Nieces	Jean Tate April Windsor

Heathcliff "Heath" Hope is the son of Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Viv Hope (Deena Payne). He first appeared in 2007.

Since Bob and Viv's remarriage in 2006, they had wanted a child. When Viv finally found out she was pregnant, Bob did not want another child because of the death of his daughter Dawn (Julia Mallam). She was ready to have an abortion when Bob stopped her. Heath and twin sister Cathy are born on 9 February 2007 in a shed on the moors, hence their names, delivered by village veterinarian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Heath is the younger of the twins. They are baptised in May 2007, with nine godparents; Paddy, Terry Woods (Billy Hartman), Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth), Jamie Hope (Alex Carter), Roxy Lockhart (Chloe Procter), Emily Kirk (Kate McGregor), Eddie Hope (Nigel Betts) and Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva). In July 2007, they are entered in a "Cute Kids" competition, which Heath wins.

Sharon Lambert

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Victoria Hawkins

Duration

2007–2008

First appearance

13 February 2007

Last appearance

17 June 2008

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Anita Turner (2008)

Classification

Profile

Occupation

Unemployed

Family
Father	Jimmy Pepper
Mother	Val Pollard
Half-brothers	Paul Lambert Dane Pepper Shane Pepper
Husband	Lee (2012–)
Daughters	Alice
Aunts	Diane Sugden
First cousins	Bernice Blackstock

Sharon Lambert is the daughter of Val Lambert (Charlie Hardwick) and her former partner Jimmy Pepper (Michael Gunn), and sister of Paul Lambert (Mathew Bose). She appeared in 2007 and 2008

Sharon arrives in the village in February 2007. With her upcoming wedding to footballer Dan McHerron (Patrick Molyneux), she sends invitations to her brother Paul and her aunt Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) but not her mother. Paul and Diane wonder whether to accept the invitations, partly as Paul also has issues with Sharon. Val sees in a magazine that Sharon is getting married and goes to meet Sharon at Skipdale Hall, the venue chosen for the wedding. Val gets drunk with Dan and she has an argument with Sharon after it is revealed that Val had slept with Sharon's first boyfriend when she was 15 and the boyfriend 17. Val is thrown out and goes for drinks with local journalist John McNally (Steven Farebrother). The following morning, the whole story is in the Hotton Courier. Sharon and Dan's wedding day does not go well and they do not marry as Sharon is revealed as a gold digger.

Sharon returns to the village on 2 June 2008 for Val's wedding to Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) and seems a reformed character. After the ceremony, she ends up kissing Eric's son, David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden), and while she only sees it as bit of fun, he seems to take things more seriously. David and Nicola De Souza (Nicola Wheeler), who is close to him, overhear Sharon telling a friend that she does not really care about David and is only staying until she has another celebrity party to go to. Nicola and Sharon later get into a fight in the Woolpack when Nicola tells her that David is leaving her. Val is furious that Sharon has gone back on her offer to take her to her next big party and washes her hands of Sharon, who then leaves Emmerdale, saying she wants nothing to do with any of them.

In September 2015, Sharon is unable to attend her mother's funeral as she is looking after her young daughter, Alice. She rings Paul after the service to ask how it went.

Carrie Nicholls

Scarlett Nicholls

Penny Drury

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Amelia Sefton

First appearance

21 March 2007

Last appearance

21 November 2007

Introduced by

Classification

Family
Father	Dr Drury

Penelope "Penny" Drury is a classmate of Daz Eden (Luke Tittensor). She appeared in 2007.

Penny is a classmate of Daz Eden, and when Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) notices that he fancies Penny, she tries to get him to talk to her, but he cannot build up the confidence. Debbie invites Penny to Daz's birthday party but it is only the two of them there. They end up kissing on the sofa, only to be interrupted by Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) and Billy Hopwood (David Crellin) arguing over who should look after Daz. Daz intervenes saying they are ruining his birthday and his chance of getting his leg over, causing Penny to leave.

Penny returns months later when her father brings his car to Debbie's garage, where Daz works. Penny forgives Daz and the two start dating. After a few months, Penny leaves a glass of vodka and coke lying around at Daz's house, which is found and drunk by Samson Dingle (Sam Hall). When Penny shows no remorse and calls Samson's father Sam (James Hooton) names, Daz dumps her.

Dan McHerron

Dan McHerron
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Patrick Molyneux
First appearance	14 February 2007
Last appearance	30 May 2007
Introduced by	Kathleen Beedles
Classification	Former; guest
Profile
Occupation	Footballer

Daniel John "Dan" McHerron is the fiancée of Sharon Lambert (Victoria Hawkins). He appeared in 2007.

A footballer in the lower English league, Dan is engaged to Sharon Lambert, the estranged daughter of Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick), who only finds out about the engagement in a magazine. Val goes to meet Sharon at Skipdale Hall, and later gets very drunk with Dan. When Sharon walks on Val and Dan drunk, a huge arguments starts, where Sharon says that Val slept with her first boyfriend when she was 15 and the boyfriend was 17. Val is thrown out, and is persuaded by local journalist John McNally (Steven Farebrother) to go for a drink with him. The following morning the entire affair is in Hotton Courier.

Dan later appears in The Woolpack, having cancelled a date with Sharon the night before saying he had a press conference. However, Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower) sees a photo of Dan and two other women in the paper. Val decides not to tell Sharon, however, the wedding ends in disaster and the pair do not marry as Sharon is revealed as a gold digger.

Douglas Potts

Hilary Potts

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Paula Wilcox

Duration

2007–2008

First appearance

30 April 2007

Last appearance

7 May 2008

Introduced by

Classification

Family
Husband	Douglas Potts (until 2015)
Daughters	Caroline Swann Laurel Potts
Grandsons	Edward Swann Arthur Thomas
Granddaughters	Beatrice Swann

Hilary Potts, played by Paula Wilcox, made her first screen appearance on 30 April 2007.

Hilary and her husband, Douglas Potts (Duncan Preston), arrived on 30 April, for a meal with their daughter Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). All went well, but after they left, they were involved in a car accident. Both survived the crash and returned to the village to see their new grandson, Daniel. Tragically, Daniel died in February 2008 from sudden infant death syndrome. Hilary and Doug stayed until the funeral but a devastated Laurel told Hilary she blamed her for Daniel's death, as Hilary convinced Laurel not to check on Daniel when they heard him crying, believing that he was just having a bad dream. Hilary tried to work out their problems but Laurel asked her to leave. Hilary and Doug went home but visited again several weeks later. Laurel and Hilary reconciled and Hilary and Doug moved in with Laurel and her husband Ashley (John Middleton).

The family began to move on from the tragedy of Daniel's death, but Daniel's postmortem revealed that he had been a carrier for cystic fibrosis. Ashley, Laurel and her parents were puzzled as neither family knew of any relative with that condition. Hilary became concerned when she learned Melanie Doland (Caroline Strong), whose son, Arthur (Alfie Clarke), who was born the same day as Daniel, said her sister had died of cystic fibrosis. A few weeks later, Greg Doland (Shaun Prendergast) told Hilary that Arthur was allergic to seafood. This was common in Hilary's family. Hilary became convinced that Daniel was not Laurel and Ashley's son, and despite Douglas, Ashley and Laurel thinking what Hilary was saying was due to her grief, she convinced the doctor to check the blood types again. This proved what Hilary had been saying - that Daniel was not Ashley and Laurel's son. Laurel was devastated and slapped Hilary for adding to their agony. Hilary felt guilty for what her daughter had gone through, but told Doug she knew the Dolands were raising Laurel's and Ashley's son.

When Hilary found out the Dolands were going on holiday to Spain, she vanished with Arthur. They were soon found, but Ashley told the Dolands about the possible baby mix-up. Greg and Mel attempted to emigrate with Arthur, but Ashley stopped them. Hilary called the police, who said they could not intervene, but fearing she would lose her son, Mel ran away with Arthur. Laurel refused to accept that Arthur might be her son. Hilary told Laurel she could not watch her ignore her son and went home. Seven years later, Hilary dies after suffering heart failure. Doug informs Laurel by telephone. Laurel, her current husband Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), Ashley, Doug, and his partner Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) attended Hilary's funeral.

Errol Michaels

Errol Michaels
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Antony Booth
First appearance	8 May 2007
Last appearance	20 May 2007
Introduced by	Kathleen Beedles
Classification	Former; guest

Errol Michaels is the ghost of a homeless man who persuades Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) to return home. He appeared in 2007.

Errol Michaels is a homeless man who is first seen in a park where Bob Hope, having left home without telling his family, is selling ice-cream. Bob later talks to Errol about his problems at home, and Errol tries to persuade him to go home, or he would regret it, like Errol now does having left home 18 years before. Errol seems often to appear out of nowhere. On 20 May, Bob's wife Viv (Deena Payne) is celebrating her 50th birthday in a park, and Errol persuades an unknowing Bob to go to that park to sell ice-cream. When Viv sees Bob, she runs off, and Errol tells him to go after her. Viv rejects Bob and returns to Emmerdale. Errol and Bob then follow her and he gives Bob some advice. He then says he will walk home, and after saying their goodbyes, Bob turns round, but Errol had disappeared.

Caroline Swann

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Sarah Moyle

Duration

2007, 2009, 2015

First appearance

25 May 2007

Last appearance

20 July 2015

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Gavin Blyth (2009)
Kate Oates (2015)

Classification

Family
Father	Douglas Potts
Mother	Hilary Potts
Sisters	Laurel Potts
Husband	Ben Swann
Sons	Edward Swann
Daughters	Beatrice Swann
Nephews	Arthur Thomas

Caroline Swann (also Potts) is the sister of Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Caroline first appeared on 25 May 2007, at the hospital when her mother Hilary (Paula Wilcox) woke up from a coma caused by a car crash. The elder of Doug (Duncan Preston) and Hilary's two children, Caroline was always her mother's favourite as a child, even in adult life, causing some resentment from Laurel. Caroline returns on 2 December 2007 when her parents return to their home after staying with Laurel and Ashley (John Middleton) in Emmerdale. Caroline says that her husband, Ben, has been made redundant and they have lost their house, so without asking they had moved into Doug and Hilary's house. Doug and Hilary then decide to move back to Emmerdale.

Caroline is seen again on 8 December 2009 when Doug and Ashley turn up at Hilary's house to see Laurel, following Ashley and Laurel's separation. During the visit, Caroline reveals that she was also having marriage issues with her husband Ben.

In July 2015, Caroline appears again attending her mother's funeral. She hosts the wake at her house, assuming Laurel is pregnant when she wonders why she is not drinking alcohol. This causes Laurel to lash out at Caroline and reveal that she is an alcoholic and is splitting up with her husband Marlon (Mark Charnock). Caroline also reveals to Doug that she feels resentful at Laurel's lack of contact with Hilary in the previous years. Laurel later leaves to stay with Caroline for a few weeks to deal with alcoholism.

Andrea Hayworth

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Cathy Tyson

First appearance

25 June 2007

Last appearance

17 August 2007

Introduced by

Classification

Family
Sons	Ryan Hayworth

Andrea Hayworth is a neighbour of Duke Woods (Dicken Ashworth). She appeared in 2007.

Andrea first appears when Terry Woods (Billy Hartman) visits his father, Duke, after hearing he was in hospital. Andrea tells Terry that Duke is in prison after punching a local hooligan. Andrea and Terry go to the prison to collect Duke, and she mediates between the two, who had been estranged for some time. She persuades Duke to go and stay with Terry for a while. She has a brief relationship with Terry. She reappears in the village on 14 August 2007, and tells Duke that she has a new job and she and her son, Ryan (Reece Noi) are moving to Sheffield.

Lexi King

Ryan Hayworth

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Reece Noi

Duration

2007, 2008

First appearance

14 August 2007

Last appearance

25 January 2008

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Anita Turner (2008)

Classification

Family
Mother	Andrea Hayworth

Ryan Hayworth is the son of Andrea Hayworth (Cathy Tyson). He appeared in 2007 and 2008.

Ryan is the son of Andrea Hayworth, and lives next door to Duke Woods (Dicken Ashworth), the father of Terry Woods (Billy Hartman). He gets on well with Duke, who is persuaded by Andrea and Terry to go and live with Terry in Emmerdale. In August 2007, he has a failed trial with York City F.C.. In early 2008, Ryan arrives in the village and tells Duke about his problems with his mother's new boyfriend. Terry later tells Duke that Ryan needs him, and Duke leaves the village to be nearer him.

Colin McFarlane

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Michael Melia

First appearance

31 July 2007

Last appearance

1 August 2007

Introduced by

Classification

Former; guest

Profile

Occupation

Businessman

Family
Wife	Brenda McFarlane (until 2007)

Colin McFarlane is a businessman who sleeps with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter). He appeared in 2007.

Chas Dingle and Lexi Nicholls (Sally Oliver) are in an upmarket hotel and when they see Colin, they decide to have a bet - who can sleep with Colin. The loser will have to pay for their room there. Lexi soon gets drunk, and turns Colin off, however Chas makes her move and the two go to his room. The following morning, Chas wakes up in Colin's bed to find he has died. She and Lexi decide to make a run for it, although Lexi steals his wallet. The police later question them, while Colin's wife Brenda (Judy Holt) thanks them for killing her husband.

Brenda McFarlane

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Judy Holt

Duration

2007, 2008

First appearance

5 August 2007

Last appearance

18 March 2008

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Anita Turner (2008)

Classification

Family
Husband	Colin McFarlane (until 2007)

Brenda McFarlane is the wife of Colin McFarlane (Michael Melia). She appeared in 2007 and 2008.

She first appears looking for Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), who was sleeping with her husband Colin when he died. Chas thinks that Brenda wants revenge so she and Lexi Nicholls (Sally Oliver) prepare to run away. However, the following day they meet her when she turns up at Chas's house. To their surprise, Brenda hands them some money to thank them for killing her husband - although Colin died of natural causes. Brenda reappears on 17 March 2008, when Chas goes to her to ask for her help. Chas and Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) are trying to help Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett) get rid of Charlie Sellers (Michael Keogh), a former prisoner who is staying in Jo's house and threatening her. Brenda agrees to allow Charlie and Chas to rob one of her nightclubs, and let him then get caught by the police. However, the following day things go wrong when Charlie holds the bar manager hostage with a gun. He and Chas escape, but Brenda later comes after Charlie with a "heavy". She tells Charlie to leave and he has no choice but to agree.

Daniel Thomas

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Rachel Moonie

Duration

2007–08

First appearance

26 August 2007

Last appearance

21 February 2008

Introduced by

Classification

Family
Father	Greg Doland (Biological) Ashley Thomas (Legal)
Mother	Melanie Doland (Biological) Laurel Thomas (Legal)
Half-brothers	Jake Doland

Daniel Thomas is the biological son of Greg (Shaun Prendergast) and Melanie Doland (Caroline Strong), although during his short life, he is thought to be the son of Ashley (John Middleton) and Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). He appeared from 2007 to 2008.

Born on 26 August 2007, an accidental baby-swap in the hospital saw Daniel given to Ashley and Laurel Thomas, while their biological son Arthur (Alfie Clarke) is given to the Dolands. He is christened in December 2007, with Shadrach Dingle (Andy Devine) acting as godfather, who surprises people by caring very much for Daniel and promising to teach him things when he is older. On 21 February 2008, Daniel dies in his sleep of cot death, leaving Laurel and Ashley devastated. Laurel's mother Hilary Potts (Paula Wilcox) soon starts to think that Arthur is not Greg and Mel's son, and eventually DNA tests prove this, and that Daniel was Greg and Mel's son. Greg and Mel leave the village in July 2008, after Laurel and Ashley are awarded custody of Arthur.

Melanie Doland

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Caroline Strong

Duration

2007-08

First appearance

22 August 2007

Last appearance

1 July 2008

Introduced by

Classification

Family
Husband	Greg Doland
Sons	Daniel Doland
Stepsons	Jake Doland

Melanie "Mel" Doland is the wife of Greg Doland (Shaun Prendergast) and biological mother of Daniel Thomas. She appeared from 2007 to 2008.

Mel first appears along with Greg when she is giving birth at the same time as Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Unbeknown to either couple, their babies are accidentally swapped at the hospital, and Mel's biological son, Daniel, goes home with Laurel and Ashley Thomas (John Middleton), while Laurel's biological son, Arthur (Alfie Clarke), goes home with the Dolands. The couples become friends and their children are baptised at the same time by Bishop George Postlethwaite (Peter Cartwright). The Dolands become more frequent visitors to Emmerdale village when Greg, a builder, and Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) come to an arrangement for the redevelopment of Annie's Cottage. When Jack later sells Annie's Cottage, the Dolands buy it and move to the village.

On 21 February 2008, Daniel dies of cot death. Soon after, Laurel's mother Hilary Potts (Paula Wilcox) starts to suspect Arthur may be the Thomas' son not Greg and Mel's. They try and flee the country, but Ashley stops them. The police await their return, although they are not charged. Mel later runs away with Arthur on her own, but is later found. In June, the courts award custody of Arthur to his biological parents, Ashley and Laurel, leaving Mel particularly devastated. Over the coming weeks, Laurel has problems bonding with Arthur and Mel makes frequent visits to see Arthur. When Laurel finally bonds with Arthur, Greg and Mel leave the village as Mel realises there is no place for them anymore.

Greg Doland

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Shaun Prendergast

Duration

2007-08

First appearance

22 August 2007

Last appearance

1 July 2008

Introduced by

Classification

Profile

Occupation

Builder

Family
Wife	Melanie Doland
Sons	Jake Doland Daniel Doland

Gregory "Greg" Doland is the husband of Melanie Doland (Caroline Strong), father of Jake Doland (James Baxter) and biological father of Daniel Thomas. He appeared from 2007 to 2008.

Greg first appears along with Mel when she is giving birth at the same time as Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Unbeknown to either couple, their babies are accidentally swapped at the hospital, and Mel's biological son, Daniel, goes home with Laurel and Ashley Thomas (John Middleton), while Laurel's biological son, Arthur, goes home with the Dolands. The couples become friends and their children are baptised at the same time by Bishop George Postlethwaite (Peter Cartwright). The Dolands become more frequent visitors to Emmerdale village when Greg, a builder, and Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) come to an arrangement for the redevelopment of Annie's Cottage. When Jack later sells Annie's Cottage, the Dolands buy it and move to the village.

On 21 February 2008, Daniel dies of cot death. During a period when Laurel is estranged from Ashley, Greg tries to comfort her and she kisses him. A guilt-ridden Laurel returns to her husband and she and Greg promise to keep quiet about what had happened. Soon after Daniel's death, Laurel's mother Hilary Potts (Paula Wilcox) starts to suspect Arthur may be the Thomas' son not Greg and Mel's. They try and flee the country, but Ashley stops them. The police await their return, although they are not charged. Mel later runs away with Arthur on her own, only telling her stepson Jake Doland (James Baxter) where she is. After a few weeks, Greg persuades her to come home. At a court hearing on 5 June, a judge decides to award custody of Arthur to his biological parents, Laurel and Ashley. Over the coming weeks, Laurel has problems bonding with Arthur and Mel makes frequent visits to visit him. Greg, however, does not visit Arthur, causing arguments between the couple. When Laurel finally bonds with Arthur, Greg and Mel leave the village as Mel realises there is no place for her anymore.

Arthur Thomas

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Luis Townley (2007)
Billy Harrower (2007–08)
Alfie Clarke (2009–)

Duration

2007–

First appearance

26 August 2007

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Gavin Blyth (2010)

Classification

Present; recurring

Family
Father	Ashley Thomas
Mother	Laurel Thomas
Stepfather	Marlon Dingle
Sisters	Dotty Thomas
Half-sisters	Gabby Thomas
Grandfathers	Sandy Thomas Douglas Potts
Grandmothers	Hilary Potts
Aunts	Caroline Swann
First cousins	Jasmine Thomas

Arthur Thomas (also Doland) is the son of Ashley Thomas (John Middleton) and Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). He has appeared since 2007.

Born on 26 August 2007, Arthur Thomas is the biological son of Ashley Thomas, the local vicar, and his wife Laurel. However, an accidental baby-swap sees him being given to Greg (Shaun Prendergast) and Melanie Doland (Caroline Strong), who gives birth nearby on the same day. Their biological son, Daniel Thomas, dies of cot death on 21 February 2008. Laurel's mother Hilary Potts (Paula Wilcox) soon starts to think that Arthur is not Greg and Mel's son, and eventually DNA tests prove this. After a court decision, Arthur is handed over to Ashley and Laurel in June 2008. Arthur then refuses to eat and Mel comes round and helps out. Eventually, Laurel bonds with Arthur, and Greg and Mel leave the village. Arthur is last seen on 2 December 2009 after Laurel believes that Sally Spode (Siân Reeves) has abducted him but is humiliated when he turns up with her and Ashley having gone out for a trip. Off-screen, he leaves with Laurel and Gabby to his grandmother Hilary's house although Gabby later returns. Arthur returns to the village with his mother and his parents reconcile after Sally is arrested.

Arthur and Gabby (now Rosie Bentham) learn Ashley has dementia. When Ashley builds a pirate ship play house for Arthur, Arthur cuts himself with a saw and Ashley takes him to hospital. Arthur is left alone when Ashley wanders off and ends up at Laurel's baby scan. Laurel and Ashley are told that Ashley isn't to be left on his own with Arthur and Laurel tries to hide it from him. Laurel gives birth to Arthur's sister, Dotty Thomas. Laurel tells Arthur and Gabby that they are looking at full time care for Ashley following a stroke he has. Laurel struggles to cope, so she decides to move Ashley into full time care, upsetting Arthur and Gabby. Arthur visits Ashley with Laurel and Gabby and sees Ashley with a woman he has developed a bond with. After Gabby has a hard time at school, Laurel takes him and Gabby out of school on compassionate leave. Ashley is diagnosed with pneumonia when he coughs up blood and Arthur blames himself, after visiting Ashley and being sick. Laurel is told that Ashley is not responding to treatment and that the family should start saying goodbye, which she tells Arthur and Gabby. Laurel brings Ashley home for his final days and he later passes away. At Ashley's funeral, Arthur reads a poem, but runs off and tells Laurel he will never be able to make new memories with Ashley. Arthur overhears Laurel and his grandfather Douglas Potts (Duncan Preston) talking about Gabby going to Australia with her mother, Bernice White (Samantha Giles), to visit her half-sister, Dee Dee. Arthur is upset with Gabby and thinks Dee Dee will take his place, but Gabby reassures him that won't happen. Arthur is troubled when he finds a video of Emma Barton (Gillian Kearney) talking to Ashley about a car crash that occurred a few months before after Ashley remembers Emma was present.

Patricia Foster

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

Vicki Michelle

Duration

2007-2009

First appearance

31 August 2007

Last appearance

13 January 2009

Introduced by

Kathleen Beedles (2007)
Anita Turner (2008)
Gavin Blyth (2009)

Classification

Profile

Occupation

Housewife

Family
Husband	Sam Foster (1993-)
Sons	Jonny Foster

Patricia Foster is the mother of Jonny Foster (Richard Grieve). She appeared in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Patricia first arrives in the village in 2007 to present a £5000 cheque to her son, local farrier Jonny Foster, which he can invest in his future with his partner Paul Lambert (Matthew Bose). She returns in 2008 for Jonny's commitment ceremony to Paul, who had already married Jonny hours beforehand in a civil partnership. On 12 January 2009, Patricia returns to the village and argues with Paul outside "The Woolpack" during a divorce party being held for him by his mother, Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick). Patricia tells Paul that Jonny has emigrated to Australia. The following day Patricia and Val talk, and Val assures her that Paul still loves Jonny and that the divorce party was not his idea. The bonding moment is short-lived, as they begin to argue over who is the "woman" in the relationship, and soon Patricia tries to shame Val by bringing up Paul's fling with Grayson Sinclair (Christopher Villiers). Just as a furious Patricia prepares to leave, Paul arrives, and talks with her privately. Patricia tells him that Jonny is still in love with him.

Charlotte Beecham

Charlotte Beecham
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Emma Hartley-Miller
Duration	2007–09, 2015–
First appearance	12 October 2007
Introduced by	Kathleen Beedles (2007) Anita Turner (2008) Kate Oates (2015)
Classification	Present; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Police officer

Charlotte Beecham is a police officer. She appeared in 2007 and from 2008 to 2009 and again from 2015.

Charlotte has a casual relationship with Emmerdale resident and colleague Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson). Another officer, Shane Doyle (Paul McEwan), makes a pass at her. In December 2008, Shane goes missing and their colleague, Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth), who Shane knew was having an affair with Ross, convinces Charlotte to go to Shane's flat with her to investigate. They find evidence which suggests he has fled to Malta, and take it to Sgt. Andrew Drake (Steven Hillman). Charlotte believes that Donna knows more than she is saying, but Donna lies and does not tell her about Shane knowing about the affair. In January 2009, Charlotte and a colleague search Ross's bedroom, shortly before he is arrested for Shane's murder. Later that month she searches the Dingles' house after Donna tells her superiors that she believes Eli Dingle (Joseph Gilgun) may have had something to do with the murder. On 27 January 2009, PC Beecham is one of the police officers who arrive in Emmerdale to find Jasmine Thomas (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb), who Eli has just revealed were involved in Shane's murder. In March, she and a colleague come to the village after a supplier alleges that Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) stole his money. In May, Charlotte investigates a burglary at Holdgate Farm and arrests Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Charlotte returns in December 2015, investigating Diane Sugden's (Elizabeth Estensen) stabbing. She goes to Wishing Well Cottage, looking for Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) but her family do not know where she is. Charlotte tells Chas's son Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller) to inform her if Chas shows up and leaves. She later returns to tell the Dingles that Chas has been arrested after confessing to stabbing Diane.

Kirsty Rayfield

Kirsty Rayfield
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Ruth Westley
First appearance	24 October 2007
Last appearance	28 November 2007
Introduced by	Kathleen Beedles
Classification	Former; recurring

Kirsty Rayfield is the girlfriend of Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson). She appeared in 2007.

Kirsty first appears on 24 October when she comes to visit Ross, however, he breaks up with her. Although they later get back together, this does not last as Kirsty believes he has feelings for Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth). Donna's husband Marlon (Mark Charnock) also believes this. Kirsty left her husband to be with Ross. In late November, encouraged by Donna, he splits up with Kirsty as he no longer loves her.

Freddie Yorke

Freddie Yorke
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Keith Woodason
Duration	2007, 2008
First appearance	25 November 2007
Last appearance	19 August 2008
Introduced by	Kathleen Beedles (2007) Anita Turner (2008)
Classification	Former; recurring

Freddie Yorke is a con man who frames Viv Hope (Deena Payne) for fraud. He appeared in 2007 and 2008.

Freddie meets Viv in late 2007 and persuades her to work with the "Happy Smile Fund", his children's charity. After she has too much to drink, he kisses her. Viv works hard to raise money for the charity, but in early 2008 she realises that the money is not going to the charity. She makes it up with her own money, but fails to get in contact with Freddie. In March 2008, Viv is arrested for fraud and finds that her names have been put down on many pieces of incriminating paperwork. In July, a private investigator finds Freddie and records on tape saying what he had done. However, when the investigator is handing it over in a park, Freddie takes the tape off Viv after a tussle. He leaves her some of the stolen money and without her knowledge plants it in her babies pram. The police then find this and it further incriminates her. The day before the start of Viv's trial, her daughter Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth) and Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) see Freddie on a surveillance tape and find out where he lives. They try to talk to him, but he flees. A car chase follows, and while Freddie gets away Donna and Ross are seriously injured in a crash. Viv, guilt-ridden about what happened to her daughter, pleads guilty to fraud, and is sent to prison.

Jake Doland

Emmerdale character

Portrayed by

James Baxter

Duration

2007–09

First appearance

30 November 2007

Last appearance

17 August 2009

Introduced by

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