'Emmerdale's helicopter crash has claimed another victim. Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick) was stabbed by a falling mirror after heroically saving her sister Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) from the same fate on the ITV soap. And she wasn't the only person to die as residents dealt with the fallout from Pete Barton and Debbie Dingle's drama-fuelled wedding, during which a helicopter crashed into the village. Ross Barton (Michael Parr) was killed by his brother Pete (Anthony Quinlan) after the latter found out he had been having an affair with his new wife Debbie (Charley Webb). During a brawl, Ross smashed Pete's head against a step...
- 8/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale's helicopter crash has claimed another victim. Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick) was stabbed by a falling mirror after heroically saving her sister Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) from the same fate on the ITV soap. And she wasn't the only person to die as residents dealt with the fallout from Pete Barton and Debbie Dingle's drama-fuelled wedding, during which a helicopter crashed into the village. Ross Barton (Michael Parr) was killed by his brother Pete (Anthony Quinlan) after the latter found out he had been having an affair with his new wife Debbie (Charley Webb). During a brawl, Ross smashed Pete's head against a step...
- 8/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Charlie Hardwick has won the Best On-Screen Performance prize at the Rts Yorkshire Awards.
The actress plays Val Pollard on the show. Her biggest storyline recently focused on Val contracting HIV.
Congratulations to @emmerdale Charlie Hardwick @RTSYorkshire1 winner of Best Onscreen Performance - well done! pic.twitter.com/OHojIwX83b
— EmmerdalePressTeam (@EmmerdalePress) June 27, 2014
Emmerdale star Elizabeth Estensen recently praised the soap's cast and producers for their work on Val Pollard's HIV storyline, describing it as "perfectly pitched".
Other winners included Southcliffe for 'Best Drama', while Educating Yorkshire won the award for 'Best Show Filmed in Yorkshire'.
The 'Best Writer' award was picked up by Peaky Blinders scribe Steven Knight.
The award ceremony was set up to showcase the best of Yorkshire media production.
The actress plays Val Pollard on the show. Her biggest storyline recently focused on Val contracting HIV.
Congratulations to @emmerdale Charlie Hardwick @RTSYorkshire1 winner of Best Onscreen Performance - well done! pic.twitter.com/OHojIwX83b
— EmmerdalePressTeam (@EmmerdalePress) June 27, 2014
Emmerdale star Elizabeth Estensen recently praised the soap's cast and producers for their work on Val Pollard's HIV storyline, describing it as "perfectly pitched".
Other winners included Southcliffe for 'Best Drama', while Educating Yorkshire won the award for 'Best Show Filmed in Yorkshire'.
The 'Best Writer' award was picked up by Peaky Blinders scribe Steven Knight.
The award ceremony was set up to showcase the best of Yorkshire media production.
- 6/28/2014
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that Emmerdale's Diane Sugden hears that Chas Dingle was responsible for the Woolpack break-in. Covering for Cameron Murray, Chas takes the full blame for the incident in a private conversation with Cain in the pub's back room. However, she is unaware that Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) can hear every word she is saying. Diane is devastated by Chas's betrayal as she feels that she has (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Diane Sugden is in for a shock this evening (October 8) as she discovers that her business partner Chas Dingle has betrayed her. Tonight's episode sees Chas (Lucy Pargeter) left in a panic as her half-brother Cain is determined to make Cameron Murray pay for the break-in at The Woolpack, convinced that he is guilty. Desperate to protect Cameron, Chas tells a shocked Cain that she was the real culprit and acted alone. However, Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) is listening in to the pair's conversation and is livid over what she hears. Storming (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has admitted that she does not want her character Chas Dingle to lose her place at The Woolpack. Chas has been joint landlady at the village's pub for well over a year, but her future there is thrown into jeopardy in upcoming episodes. Next week, Chas takes the blame for a failed robbery attempt at The Woolpack. She has arranged the raid with ex-lover Cameron Murray as Carl King is blackmailing them, but she protects Cameron by taking full responsibility when the truth looks likely to come out. A furious Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) agrees not to report Chas to the police, but makes it clear that she wants her out as there is no way they can carry on working together after (more)...
- 10/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Television comedy director and producer known for Fawlty Towers, Steptoe and Son and Till Death Us Do Part
Douglas Argent, who has died aged 89, was a prolific producer and director who scored hits with Till Death Us Do Part, Steptoe and Son, Fawlty Towers and Spike Milligan's Q8 and Q9 series – all with humour that pushed the boundaries of TV comedy.
He was gifted the second series of Fawlty Towers to produce in 1979. The creation of John Cleese and Connie Booth – who had divorced since the first run, four years earlier – went on to top a British Film Institute list of the 100 best TV programmes, as voted for by industry professionals. Argent modestly insisted that its success lay in the writing. However, producers guide all those working on their programmes and his track record was impressive, particularly in the field of comedy.
Argent was born in Bexleyheath, Kent, and his parents ran ironmonger's shops.
Douglas Argent, who has died aged 89, was a prolific producer and director who scored hits with Till Death Us Do Part, Steptoe and Son, Fawlty Towers and Spike Milligan's Q8 and Q9 series – all with humour that pushed the boundaries of TV comedy.
He was gifted the second series of Fawlty Towers to produce in 1979. The creation of John Cleese and Connie Booth – who had divorced since the first run, four years earlier – went on to top a British Film Institute list of the 100 best TV programmes, as voted for by industry professionals. Argent modestly insisted that its success lay in the writing. However, producers guide all those working on their programmes and his track record was impressive, particularly in the field of comedy.
Argent was born in Bexleyheath, Kent, and his parents ran ironmonger's shops.
- 12/6/2010
- by Anthony Hayward
- The Guardian - Film News
Elizabeth Estensen has revealed that she often receives letters from Emmerdale fans who want her character Diane Sugden to settle down with Doug Potts. In recent months, viewers have seen Diane's love life thrown into turmoil after fiancé Charlie Haynes conned her out of her savings, leaving her devastated. However, in next week's episodes, Diane finally returns to the village following a trip to Spain and starts trying to get her life back on track. Speaking to Inside Soap about who Diane could fall for next, Estensen admitted: "The letters I get say, 'Doug is the man for you'! On my recent holiday, I was at the airport and this great big (more)...
- 9/10/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has teased her character's new role as The Woolpack's landlady. Nicola and husband Jimmy King (Nick Miles) take over the pub as Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) sells up ahead of her move to France. In an interview on the ITV soap's official website, Wheeler teased: "The problem with being a landlady is that you need really good people skills and that is something Nicola lacks so she's sort of looking at the wrong game. "For her it's having a family home, both her and (more)...
- 7/23/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Actor George Costigan has joined the cast of 'Emmerdale'. George will play ageing romeo Charlie Haynes, a friend of Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower). His character is a charismatic self-made businessman, who will win over Woolpack landlady Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen). George, 62, said: ''I'm really looking forward to joining the show, some of my favourite actors are in 'Emmerdale' and it'll be great to be back in Yorkshire. ''I've never played a long-running character before so I'm also excited about Charlie and hope both myself and the audience enjoy the ride.'' George has previously appeared in numerous film productions during his ..
- 12/21/2009
- Virgin Media - TV
Rita, Sue and Bob Too star George Costigan has joined the cast of Emmerdale. The 62-year-old, who played promiscuous businessman Bob in the 1987 film, is to take on the role of Charlie Haynes, an old friend of Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower). Charlie, a self-made entrepreneur, arrives in the village in March and quickly turns the head of Woolpack landlady Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen). Costigan said of his casting: "I'm really looking forward to joining the show. Some of my favourite actors are in Emmerdale and it'll be great to be back in Yorkshire." He added: "I've never played a long-running character before (more)...
- 12/21/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick) dolls herself up and turns on the charm during tonight's episode in a bid to show Rodney (Patrick Mower) up as a love rat. With the false belief that Rodney and her sister Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) are about to reunite, Val slaps on the war paint and sets about seducing her former flame, before 'confessing' her love for him. Val acts triumphant (more)...
- 7/29/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Concerned by the prospect of Rodney (Patrick Mower) rekindling his romance with her sister Diane (Elizabeth Estensen), Emmerdale's Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick) sets about her plan to prove his promiscuous nature. Dressed up to the nines, Val seduces her former flame but is forced to face the consequences when she realises the potential fallout of her actions. Speaking of the plot, Hardwick told Digital Spy: "Val's first thought is 'aye aye, he's trying to get into the back room'! [Laughs] You know what I mean! Then Val thinks that he's trying to get into Diane's heart, before thinking that Rodney wants Val out of the pub. That's (more)...
- 7/28/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Cast members from Emmerdale have joined Clive Hornby's family at his funeral. The actor passed away earlier this month following a mystery illness. Elizabeth Estensen, who plays his on screen wife Diane, read a eulogy at the service at Rawdon Crematorium in Leeds. Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden) also paid his respects, along with former stars Claire King (Kim Tate) and Malandra Burrows (Kathy Glover). Hornby joined the cast of the soap, then called Emmerdale Farm, as (more)...
- 7/15/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
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