Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards)

Emmerdale is tagging a veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company to get into the ring as Paddy Kirk's possible dad.

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The bombshell was dropped by Mandy Dingle last week that Paddy's father may have been a wrestler known as the Bear Wolf — which obviously came as a huge shock to Marlon (Mark Charnock), Chas (Lucy Pargeter) and, of course, Paddy himself (Dominic Brunt).

In order to find out the truth, Marlon and Chas are going to convince Paddy to set off to a wrestling convention in Belfast so he can get answers from the Bear Wolf man-to-man!

The ageing pro wrestler will be played by accomplished RSC member Joshua Richards, whose impressive CV also includes A Very English Scandal, Panic Button and Troy.

"We are absolutely delighted to have an actor of Joshua's calibre join our show," producer Kate Brooks announced today (January 15). "An actor of immense talent and charisma, he's a brilliant addition to the Emmerdale team."

This storyline will see Paddy and select cast members filming on location in Northern Ireland, where they'll encounter the Bear Wolf… as well as the potential for a familiar face.

"I am delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale," Joshua said. "Having been based in Yorkshire for most of my life, it's fantastic to now be filming there too.

"Bear Wolf is a great character and I am looking forward to seeing what's in store for him."

The Bear Wolf will first be seen on screen beginning in February.


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this is stupid

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Originally Posted by mrfreeman

this is stupid

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I agree

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Originally Posted by Sug-din

Thanks for spoilers Eddy.

I only have one thing to say about these spoilers that has confused me for a while - how was Bear originally found because of letters written to Paddys Mother, when he can’t read or write?:hmm:

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Yes a very good question, how?

someone wrote it for him?

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Originally Posted by mrfreeman

someone wrote it for him?

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Was it mentioned yet?

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There could be a very surprising romance coming up in Emmerdale, as it appears that Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) has his eye on one of the villagers. But will she feel the same about him?

Since Bear came to the village in 2019 he hasn?t really been romantically linked with anyone else.

Last year, after Marlon (Mark Charnock) had his stroke, it was revealed that Bear had been secretly visiting him in hospital and Bear admitted that he was lonely.

Later in the year Bear formed an important part of Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter)?s final storyline, as he supported his friend in her dying weeks ? but while there might have been a bit of flirting (there was always a bit of flirting when Faith was around) there was no suggestion of romance for the two at that point.

In an attempt to cheer Paddy (Dominic Brunt) up after his split with Chas, Bear organised a double date for them with two women called Bev and Carol, a mother and daughter who were fans of Bear?s from his pro-wrestling days.

And more recently Bear got the wrong end of the stick in a big way when he got the idea that Mandy had romantic feelings towards him ? and he went in for a kiss. Poor Mandy was left red-faced, but not as red-faced as Bear when she told him it was actually Paddy that she was in love with.

But in upcoming episodes, Bear has again got a spring in his step ? and his house-mate Liam (Jonny McPherson) thinks he knows why.

Bear is attracted to Claudette Anderson (Flo Wilson).

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Originally Posted by Perdita

https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/05/emmer...iiCkNl7l2Dj8rs

There could be a very surprising romance coming up in Emmerdale, as it appears that Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) has his eye on one of the villagers. But will she feel the same about him?

Since Bear came to the village in 2019 he hasn?t really been romantically linked with anyone else.

Last year, after Marlon (Mark Charnock) had his stroke, it was revealed that Bear had been secretly visiting him in hospital and Bear admitted that he was lonely.

Later in the year Bear formed an important part of Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter)?s final storyline, as he supported his friend in her dying weeks ? but while there might have been a bit of flirting (there was always a bit of flirting when Faith was around) there was no suggestion of romance for the two at that point.

In an attempt to cheer Paddy (Dominic Brunt) up after his split with Chas, Bear organised a double date for them with two women called Bev and Carol, a mother and daughter who were fans of Bear?s from his pro-wrestling days.

And more recently Bear got the wrong end of the stick in a big way when he got the idea that Mandy had romantic feelings towards him ? and he went in for a kiss. Poor Mandy was left red-faced, but not as red-faced as Bear when she told him it was actually Paddy that she was in love with.

But in upcoming episodes, Bear has again got a spring in his step ? and his house-mate Liam (Jonny McPherson) thinks he knows why.

Bear is attracted to Claudette Anderson (Flo Wilson).

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OMG no, PLEASE scriptwriters don't go there not Claudette any one but her, change Mary into straight if you have to instead.

poor bear