List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 2001


Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the show in 2001, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by series producer Steve Frost.

Nicola King

Andrew Fraser

Andrew Fraser was an employee at the stud farm at Home Farm, who was employed by Zoe Tate. Andrew began a relationship with Kathy Glover, but was heartbroken when she left Emmerdale for Australia in December 2001. Andrew then left himself in January 2002.

Len Reynolds

Ed Wills

Ed Wills was the boyfriend of Emily Dingle, who she met at St. Mary's Church. They briefly lost contact, but Nicola Blackstock encouraged her to find him. Ed liked how Emily allowed him to talk endlessly without telling him to stop. Emily also believed that Ed was a messenger for her late husband Butch Dingle, which Ed understood, believing it could be possible as well.

Cynthia Daggert

Cynthia Daggert and her son, Danny, only arrived in Emmerdale in June, but already their troubles are piling up. Life got seriously out of hand for the family when Cynthia's heavily pregnant daughter, Latisha, joined them. Meanwhile, Cynthia came to blows with Carol Wareing in The Woolpack and the misfortune continued when Latisha goes into labour before even finding her family. Luckily, Jason Kirk happened to be passing and found himself delivering the baby.
After Carol Wareing had shown the family the door at the B&B, they were taken in by Bernice and Ashley Thomas. However, the presence of Latisha's new baby jeopardised this arrangement, adding to Cynthia's trials. "Cynthia was unaware that Bernice has suffered a miscarriage," Kay continued "She only found out after asking if Latisha and the baby can stay and she's absolutely mortified. So Cynthia told the kids to look for anything going, and when Danny found an unused holiday cottage, Cynthia reluctantly moved the family in as squatters – although she really didn't want to break the law." However, the police soon arrived at the cottage following a tip-off. When Cynthia discovered it was Carol who gave them the information, the pair's already stormy relationship reached flashpoint and they came to blows in The Woolpack.

Barbara Hope

Barbara Hope made her first appearance on 13 June 2001, played by an uncredited actress. Julie Dawn Cole took over the role when the character returned in 2006. Barbara is Bob Hope's ex-wife, and the mother of Josh Hope and Carly Hope.

Josh Hope

Josh Hope is the son of Bob Hope. He appeared in 2001 and 2006.
Josh is Bob's son by his second marriage, to Barbara. He first appears in 2001, as a young teenager, when Bob visits him and his sister Carly. He returns in 2006 as an 18-year-old for his father's remarriage to Viv Hope. He only arrives, with Carly and mother Barbara, because Bob pretends to be going blind in an attempt to be reunited with his children. However, the truth soon comes out and they nearly leave the village before the wedding. However, they stay and leave after the wedding, but on good terms with Bob.

Carly Hope

Carly Hope is the daughter of Bob Hope. She appeared in 2001 and 2006, played by Rebecca Ryan. On 12 December 2014, it was revealed that Carly would be returning to Emmerdale and that former Hollyoaks star, Gemma Atkinson had been tipped to play her. On 7 January 2015, it was confirmed that Atkinson would be playing Carly and appearing from 11 March 2015.
On 12 December 2014, The Sun reported that Carly would be returning in the new year and the role had been recast to be played by former Hollyoaks and Casualty star, Gemma Atkinson. The report stated how Carly would bring busier times for her father, Bob and his partner, Brenda Walker after a quieter year. However, when questioned, an Emmerdale spokesperson did not comment on Atkinson's casting, but confirmed Carly would be returning. On 7 January 2015, Emmerdale confirmed that Atkinson had been cast in the role of Carly and began filming in January 2015. Carly will return on-screen in March, after deciding that Bob has to make up for the time he missed out on when she was a child. In her time away from the village, Carly has been hit by several bad relationships and will be looking for love as she arrives to Emmerdale. Atkinson commented on her new role, "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale and I cannot wait to see what's in store for Carly. I hope you all enjoy watching her story unfold." Meanwhile, the show's executive producer, Kate Oates said, "I'm delighted to welcome Gemma to the cast. Her character Carly is sure to liven things up for Bob and Brenda and anyone who crosses her path."
On 11 October 2015, it was revealed Atkinson had been offered another one-year contract with the show, keeping Carly on-screen for a further year. It was also revealed Carly would be involved in a big storyline in 2016. Speaking of her contract renewal, Atkinson said: "I'm there for the long term. I've signed for another year – and I'd love to stay for at least a few more. It's really flattering they want me to stay on. The feedback I've been getting from fans and the producers has been great. I've told the producers how happy I am and how much I love the job. After years of working in London it's great to be able to go home after work. When I was in Casualty I was living in a hotel for three years. Now I can get back to Manchester so easily." On 30 May 2017, it was confirmed that Atkinson would be leaving Emmerdale in upcoming episodes. She made her last appearance on 2 June 2017. On 11 September 2017, Atkinson announced that she would be returning to the show after her stint on Strictly Come Dancing, however she does not know when. However, on 8 October 2017, Atkinson stated her return is not certain yet.
Carly is Bob's daughter from his second marriage, to Barbara. She first appears in 2001, when Bob visits her and her brother Josh. She returns in 2006 as a teenager for her father's remarriage to Viv Hope. She only arrives, with her Josh and mother Barbara, because Bob pretends to be going blind in an attempt to be reunited with his children. However, the truth soon comes out and they leave the village before the wedding. However, they return for the ceremony and leave after the wedding, but on good terms with Bob. During her time in Emmerdale Carly has a brief attraction to Daz Eden and for a short while they keep in touch via text message.
Carly returns to Emmerdale in March 2015. She reveals that she has been trying to call Bob on his mobile and turns up in a limousine wanting her father to give her away at her wedding. Bob goes with Carly to the ceremony but tries to talk Carly into not going through with the wedding as she has only known her fiancé for four months. Carly and Bob have a row and she eventually throws him out of the car and leaves him by the roadside. Later that day, she arrives at Bob's café having jilted her fiancé and asks to stay with Bob and his partner Brenda Walker until she is back on her feet. She immediately clashes with Brenda and is angry with Bob for being absent from her life whilst she was growing up. Carly later flirts with Ross Barton. She later kisses Ross after they are set up by his mother Emma. They later split after he has an affair with Debbie Dingle.
In March 2016, Carly revealed to Marlon Dingle that she gave birth to a son four years previously who died from sudden infant death syndrome, who she called Billy.
Throughout 2016, Marlon comforts Carly and they begin a relationship. In March 2017, Carly is offered a job working as a holiday rep however she turns it down to stay with Marlon and his daughter April, however a few days later April chokes and Carly stares at her in horror without doing anything. Marlon manages to save April but Carly feels guilty about not doing anything to help and rings up to take the job. Carly leaves for Spain but decides she cannot go as she loves April too much. In June 2017 Carly leaves Emmerdale after Marlon proposes to her and after her dead baby Billy's father Matt came to see her putting a strain on her and Marlon's relationship.

Louise Appleton

Danny Daggert

Latisha Daggert

Latisha Daggert, played by Danielle Henry, made her first appearance on 9 July 2001. Henry auditioned for the role five times before she was cast. She told the Daily Record's Francine Cohen: "I couldn't believe I'd got it. I was convinced I hadn't. She's such a great character with loads of potential. It's fantastic." Henry admitted that she was "petrified" while filming her first scenes in which her character gives birth. Latisha becomes involved with Cain Dingle, leading Henry to state that she must be "fatally attracted to bad boys". Henry thought her character liked Cain because he brought excitement to her life. She told Cohen that the romance was likely "to end in tears" as Latisha had a baby to look after and could not just drop everything to be with Cain. Cohen observed that with "an embarrassing crush" on her gay best friend, a violent former boyfriend and debts, Latisha "has had more highs and lows in her first year in Emmerdale than a big dipper". In July 2002, it was announced that members of the Daggert and Reynolds family were being written out. Henry and co-star Kay Purcell, who played Latisha's mother Cynthia Daggert departed, while Danny Daggert remained in the serial. After departing in 2002, Henry reprised the role for a brief time in August 2006 to facilitate Campbell's departure. A writer from the Manchester Evening News described Latisha as a "downtrodden single mum".
After leaving her abusive boyfriend Paul Cooke, a pregnant Latisha joins her family in Emmerdale. Jason [|Kirk] finds Latisha in labour by the side of the road and helps deliver her son in the back of his van. She names the baby Kirk after him. She and Jason become close friends. Paul gatecrashes Kirk's christening and causes a fight when her brother, Danny Daggert learns what he did to Latisha. Paul tries to reconcile with Latisha and she almost goes back to Bradford with him, until he punches Jason. After Jason leaves the village, Latisha realises Cain Dingle likes her. She ends up in debt to Charity Tate after she and Cain steal one of Charity's credit cards, and Cain leaves Latisha to pay the bill. Latisha is caught stealing a present for Kirk's birthday, leading her mother, Cynthia Daggert to throw her out of their house. Latisha moves in with Cain's family and his stepmother Lisa Dingle tries to get her and Cynthia talking. While out shopping with Danny and Cynthia, Latisha puts a pair of sunglasses into Kirk's pushchair. Cynthia gets blamed for taking the sunglasses when Latisha leaves the pushchair with her. Latisha and Cain's relationship ends when he develops feelings for Angie Reynolds, and Latisha moves back in with her family. Jason returns and asks Latisha and her family to move to Lisbon with him, where he is working as a DJ. Latisha, Kirk and Cynthia go with Jason, but Danny decides to stay in the village. A few years later, Latisha returns and persuades Danny to move to Portugal. She also gets revenge on Cain by seducing him and then kneeing him in the groin. Latisha says her goodbyes to Danny and their cousin, Toni Daggert and returns to Portugal. Danny follows her several days later.