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My first grandma. Joanie decides to give Amy a second chance and let her see Kyle.

Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) walks in and immediately presumes that Pete has attempted to kill his brother once again, as do the rest of his family, until Ross regains consciousness in hospital and tells his loved ones that Pete was not to blame. Pete then confesses the truth to his dad, and James demands that Pete show him where he hid Ross's body.

The next day, she and Kyle arrive in the village, despite Cain's warnings not to return.

Although I did nearly burst from wanting to tell people.

Debbie storms out, shocked by the news that her husband has just delivered.

He gave Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) a letter from Gordon Livesy (Gary Mavers) to his son Aaron (Danny Miller). Emma becomes concerned when Ross goes missing and Finn helps her search morgues and hospitals for him. [3] The actress began filming in the same week as her casting announcement. Emma cannot resist telling her, however, and so Chas throws a pint of beer in her face.

Retired Farmer When Zak reveals this to Belle, she flies into a rage and angrily slaps Joanie and attacks her, but Cain pulls her away and Joanie is left stunned by Belle's violent streak, and Zak warns her that it is a sign of Belle's mental illness returning. She even grabbed a pushchair that had been left in the carpark but Eric, Val and Cain caught up with them.

Annie later married Jacob Sugden.

Sibling(s) His other television roles include Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998), All the Small Things (2009), Waterloo Road (2014–2015), and In the Club (2014–2016). Lindy Haswell, played by Nimmy March, made her first screen appearance on 11 October 2013. Finn warns Debbie off the idea, but Ross orders Finn to back off. Finn later leaves and returns to the B&B. Ross Barton, played by Michael Parr, made his first screen appearance on 9 July 2013. Zak and Joanie marry, despite Zak slipping up and calling Joanie "Lisa" on his stag do. In July 2014, Harriet becomes curious when Ashley begins talking about a woman he met named Carole (Tracy Brabin). Emma soon discovers about James' cheating with Moira, and so keeps him prisoner in their new cottage, with James unable to escape due to his leg injury after his fall down the stairs.

It's a lovely show to work on and I'm well set for Joanie's revival.

Sam fondly remembered his maternal grandfather Samuel Woodley.

Hannah's parents died of smallpox in 1801 and Lucy Briggs (later their sister-in-law) was accused of starving them. He made a further appearance on 6 October 2017, when he appeared as a ghost to Emma, however this was his last. Harriet tries to help Dom through his grief, but he is having none of it and throws her out of his house.

https://emmerdale.fandom.com/wiki/Matthew_Pearson?oldid=169412. It is suggested over a period of weeks that James has feelings for Moira, and it is later revealed they had a dalliance many years ago.

Jimmy's final dare for Finn was to re-enact a performance of his daughter's favourite film, Frozen. Finn meets Darren for a drink but whilst in the toilets, Darren receives a text warning him off Finn and leaves.

I bet she has learned a thing or two since we last saw her.

Knowing how it feels to not have contact with your child, Kerry helps Amy take Kyle from playgroup and drove her to the ferry. Lindy tells Ruby that she will give her the money, but only if she leaves Ali as a baby with two mothers is unnatural. After Moira splits up from her husband Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) following the death of her daughter Holly Barton (Sophie Powles), she and James have sex, despite him now being engaged to Emma. Social Services confirm this to Amy but this simply makes her desperate for contact with her son as she now regrets having him adopted.

Joanie Wright (Denise Black) made her first appearance in August. Sam served at Flanders towards the end of World War I. [15] The character and casting was announced on 5 November 2013. [3] Black called her character "feisty" and said that enjoys playing poker and drinking pints. After Emma commits suicide by jumping from a viaduct, the ghosts of both James and Finn appear to welcome Emma to the afterlife. It was always the plan that Laurel's carjacker would be revealed as Moira's nephew – Ross Barton. Things are initially hostile between the two of them, due to Emma's manipulative nature and her constant antagonising of Chas. He objected to unwed mothers and women who had abortions, especially Judy Westrop who had had an abortion. She also tells Amy to leave her and Kyle alone. "[9] Series producer Kate Oates commented that she was "delighted" to welcome Ward to the show and added that the arrival of his character would mark a new era for the popular Barton family. Later they reunite and enjoy a brief relationship, until Val panics about Darren's HIV status and frames Finn for vandalising Darren's car, so that Darren will break up with Finn. They begin an affair, however on Christmas Eve 2015, Belle catches the pair kissing. At first, things are awkward but a bond soon forms between Emma and Finn, and he desperately tries to convince the rest of his family to accept her back into the fold. Joanie is the adoptive grandmother of Kyle Wyatt (Huey Quinn), the son of Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).

Number of appearances Belle reveals Zak and Joanie's affair at the dinner table on Christmas Day, and Zak and Joanie are subsequently kicked out of the house and Zak is exiled from the family. In August 2017, Ward was longlisted for Best Exit at the Inside Soap Awards, while James' death and the motorway crash were longlisted for Best Show-Stopper and Emma killing James was longlisted for Best Shock Twist. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.

Finn and his brothers set up their own taxi firm, Barton Brothers, operating from their home. This is soon revealed by Pete's girlfriend Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb), and Ross is furious, however he later forgives Emma. Joanie confronts Amy and an explosive argument ensues, leading to Joanie slapping Amy when she insults Karen. Finlay “Finn” Barton, played by Joe Gill, made his first appearance on 6 December 2013.

Moira is depressed after the death of her daughter Holly and kisses Pete. Matthew Pearson was the husband of Hannah Elizabeth Gough. She attends their funeral and wake with her grandson, Kyle Wyatt. Gil Keane, played by David Easter, made his first screen appearance on 21 November 2013. In 2014, James begins to believe that his nephew Adam (Adam Thomas), the son of his late brother John (James Thornton), may in fact be his son, as he had a one-night stand with Moira months before Adam's birth.

[3] When Kyle reappears, viewers learn that he is now living with his "caring and loving grannie Joanie". He is stunned to see that Emma has followed him, and another argument about Moira ensues.

[2] Of joining the show, Parr stated "I am thrilled to be playing a regular character in Emmerdale. He had a dog called Bess. After growing closer to Moira, who was married to his uncle John Barton and had a son with his father James, Pete makes a rejected pass at her. Kerry tells her that it is a bad idea but Amy refuses to listen. Lucy died in 1802 after drinking a herbal tea made by Hannah, and Hannah was accused of murder. [13] Of her casting, Dow Blyton commented "I am delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. "[2] Parr was nominated for "Sexiest Male" and "Best Newcomer" at The British Soap Awards 2014. When out poaching with Zak in the wood, Joanie accidentally shoots Zak's son Sam Dingle (James Hooton), who was running to get help after Megan Macey (Gaynor Faye) went into labour. [14] The character and Easter's casting were announced on 5 November 2013. Pete feels there is nothing left in the village for him, and leaves.

In 2017, Finn discovers the truth about James' death after finding Emma unconscious in the river following a fight with Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham). He resided at Emmerdale Farm. During Lindy's visit, Ruby tells her that she is a lesbian and in a relationship with Ali Spencer. Duration Amy grabs him and returns him to Joanie, who promptly accuses her of kidnapping Kyle. Jane Pearson has written 153 episodes of Emmerdale since 2009. Born Joanie reveals that she has spoken to Social Services and that Amy will not get custody because she is Kyle's legal guardian. James then manages to escape with great difficulty due to his injury, and manages to find his way to a nearby bridge. Ross discharges himself from the hospital later that week and returns to the village and makes his way to Butler's Farm. As he is on licence, he is sentenced to prison, which he intended as a way of paying for his behaviour towards Ross and Moira. "[3] Series producer Kate Oates added that Joanie's story would see her play against some of the show's best-loved characters and called Black "a fabulous asset to the show.". Black also revealed that she had let her hair grow out grey for the part, causing people to give up their seats for her on the Tube.

While Lisa was going to change her name back to her maiden name, Joanie feels guilty as Lisa would have no need to change her name if it wasn't for her so Joanie then changes her name to "Joanie Dingle-Wright", as she realises that doesn't actually want to lose her name of "Wright" as her daughter, Kyle's adoptive mother, kept it as well. In 2014, Harriet befriends Dom Andrews (Wil Johnson) and helps his daughter Gemma (Tendai Rinomhota) with a school project. In April 2016, Harriett is reinstated as vicar of St. Mary's Church, after Ashley retires following his diagnosis with Vascular dementia. Sam worked on The Verney Esta… Finn tells Jimmy he has been conned, but Jimmy stands firm and Finn produces his money. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.

Sam was a god fearing and loveable man who could be a grouch to people. However, Finn, undertaking dares such as wearing a dress, waxing his thighs, and drinking a blended English breakfast, appears to show no mercy to these challenges, making Jimmy nervous. Finn later descends into cardiac arrest, but the doctors fail to revive him and he subsequently dies.

[9] James is the older brother of John Barton (James Thornton). [15] Unlike his brothers, he has a university education and plans that do not involve rural living.

Emma had left after this, when Finn was just a baby, and had only returned once to which Pete had told her to leave in order to protect his family. Finn is attacked by a man posing as his date, who actually wants to get back at Ross. Joanie is the mother of Karen Winchester, who dies of carbon monoxide poisoning along with her husband, Tom. Hannah and Matthew married in Robblesfield church in May 1800. James Barton, played by Bill Ward, made his first screen appearance on 25 October 2013. Hannah Elizabeth Gough (1800) However, when they drive into the woods and locate the place, Ross is nowhere to be seen.