Emma Barton (James wife)

[lizann]

Does Claire Sweeney act anymore?

no she presemts a home show

sarah parish reunited with jason merrells - emma and declan

[tammyy2j]

Elizabeth Carling
Dervla Kirwan
Gillian Kearney

[tammyy2j]

Louise Delamere has left Holby City

[kennedyfan86]

I wonder if Emma is still going to hit our screens before the year's out, does state 2014 on a certain site. Can't wait to see the trouble she'll bring and Ross's reaction

[Perdita]

Will be Christmas surprise ... my guess

[kennedyfan86]

Yes, she is mentioned in recent spoilers and Harriet's involved so could be a nasty surprise under the tree I'm guessing

[tammyy2j]

Yes, she is mentioned in recent spoilers and Harriet's involved so could be a nasty surprise under the tree I'm guessing

Does Harriet track her down for Finn with her police contacts?

[kennedyfan86]

Does Harriet track her down for Finn with her police contacts?

This is what I'm thinking. Useful woman. Still don't know how you go from being a copper to a vicar though lol, she doesn't seem the type

[kennedyfan86]

Does Harriet track her down for Finn with her police contacts?

This is what I'm thinking. Useful woman. Still don't know how you go from being a copper to a vicar though lol, she doesn't seem the type

[tammyy2j]

Emmerdale bosses have announced that Gillian Kearney is joining the soap in the role of Emma Barton.

Emma is the mother of Ross, Pete and Finn and she will arrive in the village early next year after Finn successfully tracks her down.

Show chiefs had previously confirmed their plans to introduce Emma, but Kearney's casting in the part has now been revealed.

Emma's arrival is bound to be far from straight forward following 22 years of absence and it soon becomes clear that she has a very secretive past.

Viewers will also be left wondering how she will react when she discovers that her former husband James fathered son Adam with her sister in law, Moria.

Speaking about the role, Kearney said: "As an avid fan of Emmerdale, I'm delighted to be playing Emma Barton."


Kearney continued: "She's a fascinating and complex character and I'm excited to find out what lies ahead for her. The team at Emmerdale have all made me feel really welcome and I'm loving being part of such a brilliant show."

The show's producer Kate Oates added: "I'm thrilled to welcome Gillian to the show. The arrival of Emma Barton has been long awaited, so her arrival is sure to cause fireworks in the volatile Barton family!"

Kearney is known for her roles as Debbie McGrath in Brookside and Jessica Harrison in Casualty. Her first scenes will air in January.