List of Emmerdale characters (2001)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 2001, by order of first appearance.

Nicola King

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Len Reynolds

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Cynthia Daggert

Cynthia Daggert
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Kay Purcell
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	6 June 2001
Last appearance	19 December 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Home	Portugal
Family Sons Danny Daggert Daughters Latisha Daggert Grandsons Kirk Daggert Nieces Toni Daggert

Cynthia Daggert and her son, Danny (Cleveland Campbell), 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 (Danielle Henry), 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 (Samantha Giles) and Ashley Thomas (John Middleton). 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.

Josh Hope

Josh Hope
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Marc Silcock
Duration	2001, 2006
First appearance	13 June 2001
Last appearance	16 February 2006
Introduced by	Steve Frost (2001) Kathleen Beedles (2006)
Classification	Former; recurring
Family Father Bob Hope Mother Barbara Hope Sisters Carly Hope Half brothers Jamie Hope Heath Hope Half sisters Dawn Woods Roxy Lockhart Cathy Hope Uncles Eddie Hope Nephews T.J. Woods

Josh Hope is the son of Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw). 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 (Deena Payne). 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.

It is later mentioned by his sister Carly in March 2015 that Josh has emigrated to Melbourne, Australia, doing so around the time that his father's wife, Viv, died in the village fire of 2011.

Josh was played by Marc Silcock, who would later go on to play the iconic character Jackson Walsh from 2010 until 2011.

Carly Hope

Carly Hope
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Unknown (2001) Rebecca Ryan (2006) Gemma Atkinson (2015–)
Duration	2001, 2006, 2015–
First appearance	13 June 2001
Introduced by	Steve Frost (2001) Kathleen Beedles (2006) Kate Oates (2015)
Classification	Present; regular
Family Father Bob Hope Mother Barbara Hope Stepmother Viv Hope (2001–2005, 2006–11) Brothers Josh Hope Half brothers Jamie Hope Heath Hope Half sisters Dawn Woods Roxy Lockhart Cathy Hope Uncles Eddie Hope Nephews T.J. Woods

Carly Hope is the daughter of Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw). 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 (Lesley Dunlop) 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."

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 (Deena Payne). 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 (Luke Tittensor) 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 (Lesley Dunlop) 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 (Michael Parr). She later kisses Ross after they are set up by his mother Emma (Gillian Kearney).

They later split after he had an affair with Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb).

Louise Appleton

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Danny Daggert

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Kirk Daggert

Kirk Daggert
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Alexander Fothergill
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	9 July 2001
Last appearance	19 December 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Home	Portugal
Family Mother Latisha Daggert Grandmothers Cynthia Daggert Uncles Danny Daggert Other relatives Toni Daggert

Kirk Daggert is the son of Latisha Daggert (Danielle Henry). He appeared from 2001 to 2002.

Kirk is born on 9 July 2001 and named after Jason Kirk (James Carlton), who helped deliver him. He leaves the village with his mother and grandmother in December 2002 to live in Portugal.

Katie Sugden

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Eve Jenson

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Rhona Goskirk

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Ray Mullan

Ray Mullan
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Seamus Gubbins
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	27 September 2001
Last appearance	26 December 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Family Brothers David Mullan

Ray Mullan was best known for his relationship with Louise Appleton (Emily Symons). He first appeared as the mystery new buyer of Mill Cottage. He seemed keen to help Ashley Thomas (John Middleton) in the church and all that he appeared to have was his dog – Bolan. Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower) didn't like Ray at first, as Ray had beat him to the purchase of Mill Cottage.

Ray started growing closer to Louise during 2002 and they started going out. But it was obvious that Ray had a darker, more menacing side to him. He got involved with Scott Windsor (Ben Freeman) in a car scam, which was run by one of his right hand men, Tony. But Tony soon disappeared after Ray and Scott talked. Another example of Ray's dodgy side was when he got involved with Chris Tate (Peter Amory) and his wife, Charity (Emma Atkins), through Tate Haulage. He wanted certain goods to be transported, but Charity and Terry Woods (Billy Hartman) soon found out that there were more than just goods in the truck. They discovered that Ray had been bringing illegal immigrants into the country. When Charity confronted Ray, his nasty streak appeared when he pinned Charity up against the wall and threatened her. Despite all this, Louise continued to turn a blind eye to his activities unaware that Ray was hiding more than just his dodgy deals from his girlfriend, he had also hidden the fact that he had diabetes. He proposed to her in September 2002, but she turned him down.

The storyline leading up to Ray’s departure started rather simply, with Ray comforting Louise after a stalker started terrorising her. As the ordeal progressed Ray continued to comfort Louise, helping her as she got freaky phone calls, expensive gifts and lingerie through the post. Eventually the situation got so bad that just before Christmas, Ray proposed that he and Louise emigrate to Italy and she agreed but not before leaving a message on her stalker's phone before she left. On the way to the airport, Ray's phone started ringing and she discovered that Ray had two phones and that one phone had a new voicemail message. Despite his attempts to stop her listening to the message, Louise did and heard her own voice. She realised that her stalker was right under her nose the whole time – it was Ray. As Ray started driving erratically, he explained his reasons for stalking her and the car crashed into a ditch. Ray was unconscious, but Louise managed to escape and ran to the village. Ray followed her though and they returned to Mill Cottage and trying to stop him following her, she grabbed a vase and hit Ray with it, knocking him back down the stairs and breaking his neck. Louise managed to cover up his murder and persuaded the police that someone must have broken into the house and killed Ray.

Maureen Blackstock

Maureen Blackstock
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Joanna Monro
First appearance	2 October 2001
Last appearance	10 October 2001
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; guest
Family Husband Rodney Blackstock (divorced) Daughters Nicola King Granddaughters Angelica King

Maureen Blackstock is the former wife of Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower). She appeared in 2001.

Maureen is Rodney's second wife, and the mother of Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler). She attends Nicola's ill-fated wedding to chef Carlos Diaz (Gary Turner) and leaves afterwards.

Brian Addyman

Brian Addyman
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Martin Reeve
Duration	2001–04
First appearance	6 November 2001
Last appearance	18 February 2004
Introduced by	Steve November
Classification	Former; regular
Family Wife Caroline Kershaw (divorced) Sons Sam Addyman Daughters Katie Addyman Jodie Addyman

Brian Addyman is the father of Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward), then Addyman. He appeared from 2001 to 2003 and in 2004.

Brian, who brought Katie up, is divorced from her mother Caroline (Daryl Fishwick). Brian first appears in 2001 when he bails Katie out of a police cell after her involvement in a car crash that killed headmistress Barbara Strickland (Alex Hall). In February 2002, Brian becomes the gardener at Home Farm Estates. In February 2003, Brian leaves the village for a new job in Newcastle. In February 2004, Brian attends Katie's wedding to Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher). This is Brian's last on-screen appearance.

In February 2006, Brian and Katie are involved in a car crash while driving back to Emmerdale. Brian is killed and Katie later recovers.

Craig Calder

Craig Calder
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Jason Hain
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	7 November 2001
Last appearance	8 August 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Home	Scotland
Family Mother Maggie Calder Sisters Lucy Calder

Craig Calder is the eldest of Maggie Calder's children. He supported his parents during the breakup of their marriage. Craig is lazy, but still considers others. He loves Maggie and Lucy, and tries to get on with Phil.

Craig appeared with the rest of his family in November 2001. He wasn't happy with the living arrangements, but that was soon made up for when he took a look around the village and was impressed by Chloe Atkinson (Amy Nuttall).

After Chloe started working at the holiday village he flirted with her, making Scott a little jealous. But Chloe gave him the brush off.

In 2002, when Jess left he was a little upset. Craig had wanted the new family to work out – but it hadn't.

After Maggie had a fling with Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower), and Phil left, Lucy and Craig left for Scotland with their mother.

Lucy Calder

Lucy Calder
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Elspeth Brodie
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	7 November 2001
Last appearance	8 August 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Home	Scotland
Family Mother Maggie Calder Brothers Craig Calder

Lucy Calder is Maggie Calder's daughter. She was upset by the breakup of her parents' marriage. She decided to move to the village with her mother.

In November, Lucy appears and is annoyed about sharing a room with Jess. The start getting on, although Lucy supports her mother when Jess tries to break up Maggie and Phil. Lucy also supported her mother when Nicola Blackstock (Nicola Wheeler) made out that she and Phil were having an affair.

As the months went on Lucy and Katie Addyman (Sammy Winward) became good friends. When Jess left the village with her mother Lucy was a little upset as they had become good friends.

In May and June 2002 Katie confided in Lucy about her and Andy’s plans to get pregnant. Later, Katie revealed that she was pregnant, and Lucy tried to be as supportive as possible.

After Maggie had a fling with Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower), and Phil left, Lucy and Craig left for Scotland with their mother.

Maggie Calder

Maggie Calder
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Dee Whithead
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	7 November 2001
Last appearance	8 August 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Home	Scotland
Family Sons Craig Calder Daughters Lucy Calder

Maggie Calder arrived in the village as an old friend of Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower). She moved to Emmerdale to run the holiday village with her boyfriend Phil Weston, her children and Phil's daughter Jess. She had recently been having an affair with Phil. Her marriage had broken up as a result.

Jess and Maggie did not get on, and immediately after their arrival started fighting. There was a minor car accident, in which Phil's car crashed into Maggie’s.

As time progressed Jess became friends with Rodney's daughter Nicola (Nicola Wheeler), who didn't get on with Maggie either. Nicola didn't like Maggie as she got passed over for promotion. She made out that Maggie and Phil were having an affair.

In the end Maggie got very annoyed with Nicola, who was trying to show Rodney that she couldn't run the holiday village. Maggie found out that Nicola had changed bookings around, so that some guests arrived earlier than expected. This was the last straw for Maggie, who pushed Nicola into the swimming pool.

In early April, Jess left the village with her mother Anne-Marie. Maggie and Phil's relationship was eased slightly without Jess. But soon Nicola’s games started again.

Maggie embarked on an affair with Rodney and he and Phil had a fight when the truth came out. Phil dumped Maggie and left the village. Shortly afterwards, Maggie left the village with Craig and Lucy and moved to Scotland.

Phil Weston

Phil Weston
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Mark Jardine
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	7 November 2001
Last appearance	19 July 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Family Wife Anne-Marie Weston (until 2001) Daughters Jess Weston

Phil Weston arrived with his girlfriend Maggie Calder, her children and his daughter Jess. He had recently split up with his alcoholic wife, Anne-Marie. Jess and Maggie didn't see eye to eye at all. They fought over minor things.

Phil was stuck in the middle, but got on with Craig and Lucy. Jess continued to try and break up the new family and soon teamed up with Nicola Blackstock (Nicola Wheeler). Nicola plotted against Maggie, and was very friendly towards Phil.

But Maggie and Phil's relationship survived. In the end Jess left the village with her mother. Phil was upset about this, but soon got over it. Phil got a job working for Tate Trash.

He left the village in July 2002, a few months after arriving, when he found out Maggie had an affair with Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower).

Jess Weston

Jess Weston
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Ruth Abram
Duration	2001–02
First appearance	7 November 2001
Last appearance	9 April 2002
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Former; regular
Family Father Phil Weston Mother Anne-Marie Weston

Jess Weston is the mature, yet scheming daughter of Phil and Anne-Marie Weston. She instantly disliked her father's new partner Maggie Calder, and did not hide this fact, opting to try and break up her father’s relationship.

At Christmas, Jess visited her mother, but was late back from her break. Phil got worried and drove down to try and find her. This continued to put strain on her father’s relationship.

Jess even teamed up with Nicola Blackstock (Nicola Wheeler) to try and bring down the new family.

Although she didn’t like Maggie, Jess found friend’s with Lucy and Craig. They got on very well together. When Jess left the village in April 2002, a few months after she arrived, after her mother turned up, everyone was sad to see her go.

Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Annelise Manojlovic (2001–15) Jemma Giles (2001–02) Rosie Bentham (2016–)
Duration	2001—
First appearance	25 December 2001
Introduced by	Steve Frost
Classification	Present; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Student
Residence	Mill Cottage
Family Father Ashley Thomas Mother Bernice Blackstock Stepfather Charlie Willis (2004–12) Lawrence White (2015–) Stepmother Laurel Thomas (2005–13) Half brothers Arthur Thomas Half sisters Diane Willis Grandfathers Rodney Blackstock Sandy Thomas Grandmothers Diane Sugden Dorothy Thomas Uncles Paul Lambert Luke Thomas Aunts Nicola King First cousins Jasmine Thomas Angelica King

Gabrielle "Gabby" Diane Thomas is the daughter of Ashley (John Middleton) and Bernice Thomas (Samantha Giles). She has appeared since 2001. She was played by Jemma Giles from her birth in 2001 until 2002. Annelise Manojlovic played her from 2001 until 2015. Then a new actress took over in 2016 with Rosie Bentham taking over the role.

Gabby is born on Christmas Day 2001, with her paternity in doubt. Her mother, Bernice, had an affair with Carlos Diaz (Gary Turner), the chef at The Woolpack where she was landlady, at the time Gabby was conceived. However, a DNA test reveals Ashley to be the father and he forgives Bernice and the family reunite. However, Bernice does not take to motherhood easily, and decides to leave the village in 2002. Gabby occasionally visits her mother, who later remarries and has a second daughter, Diane.

Gabby continues to live with her father Ashley and on 6 November 2005, he marries Laurel Potts (Charlotte Bellamy), who cares for Gabby as if she was her own. On 26 August 2007, Laurel and Ashley have their first child together, Daniel. Although Gabby initially resents Daniel, when he dies of cot death on 21 February 2008, she is very upset. Months later it is discovered that Daniel was not the Thomas' biological son, due to a baby swap in hospital. Their biological son is Arthur Doland (Alfie Clarke). The stress of this causes Gabby to lean more on her grandfather, Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower), as Ashley and Laurel briefly separate. In June 2008, a court decides that Arthur should go to his natural parents, and Ashley and Laurel take him home. Gabby finds this difficult, and drops Arthur off in front of the house of Greg (Shaun Prendergast) and Mel Doland (Caroline Strong). Eventually, she is taken to a psychiatrist, who finds out that Gabby was afraid she was switched at birth and would be replaced. She soon bonds with Arthur.

When Sally Spode (Siân Reeves) arrived, Gabby was always sent to her bedroom, so she could not see Laurel. At the end of Sally's scheming Gabby became upset. Laurel left and told Ashley that she wanted their children to join her for Christmas Day which Ashley agreed to, even though he was not invited. In 2010, Laurel's father Douglas Potts (Duncan Preston) returned to Emmerdale and this made Gabby very happy as she and her Doug became very close. She enjoyed spending time with him and made him realize that she loved him, by giving him a painting she did at school, with Laurel, Ashley, Arthur, Sandy and herself in the picture.

Gabby returned with Laurel and Arthur in February after Laurel decided to return from her mother's house to give Ashley a second chance, Gabby was overwhelmed to see Ashley and her grandfather Sandy. When Ashley and Laurel split again Gabby went with Laurel and her little brother Arthur to live with Laurel's new boyfriend Marlon Dingle but saw her father Ashley regularly. When Gabby's mother Bernice returned to the village in October 2012, Laurel was a little put out when Gabby wanted to get to know her mother but did not stand in her way. When Laurel and Ashley officially divorced in 2013 she realised she no longer had any rights to Gabby and allowed her to move in with Ashley. In 2014 Gabby is asked to be a bridesmaid at her former stepmother Laurel's wedding to Marlon Dingle.