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Emmerdale actor Louise Jameson has addressed Mary Goskirk's recent on-screen absence ahead of an "intense" new storyline.

Mary hasn't been seen on screen for a while, with Jameson telling Inside Soap magazine that "I think Mary's been kept busy being a supportive grandma to baby Ivy recently off camera ? that's what the viewers will probably assume as we haven't seen much of Ivy either!

"I've had a really easy summer, so I'm itching to get started back now. I think my winter will be full-on!"

We'll get to see Mary become a bartender at the Woolpack, meaning she'll be involved in the fringes of many storylines and might have to step in to stop a fight or five.

"Mary will be good with the customers, I think. Not so sure she's so good at pouring the pints," Jameson said. "I think we'll see her a bit more no-nonsense."

But that's not all, as Mary, Rhona, Marlon and the kids will be involved in a major storyline going forward.

"The family will have an intense story that will last about a year where we have to pull together," the actor added, teasing that the storyline might see Mary's edgier side return too.

What Jameson really wants, however, is "another disastrous affair" with a "lesbian wedding and then have a punch-up at the reception".

"I could see Mary wearing a sequinned suit ? something chic with a touch of vulgarity."