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This is the tear-jerking moment that the residents of Emmerdale gather to pay their final respects to their dear friend and relative Jack Sugden. The hour-long commemorative episode also marks a year since the late Clive Hornby's final appearance in the rural serial drama as Jack Sugden, before he was forced to take a break from the show due to illness. The 63-year-old actor passed away in July last year. Former Emmerdale actors Sheila Mercier and Karl Davies - Annie and Robert Sugden in the show - both agreed to return for the tribute episode, which mirrors the soap's first ever episode featuring the funeral of Jack Sugden's father Jacob in 1972. Speaking of her return, Mercier said: "It (more)...

The original Emmerdale farmhouse has been put up for sale at £1.25 million, reports the Daily Mail. The property, called Lindley House, is located in Otley near Leeds and has been owned by couple Helen and John Bradbury since 1997. Helen revealed that fans would often show up at their front door on Emmerdale Farm location tours. "It has stopped now because the ITV series has moved on," she said. "But it often felt as if we were in some kind of goldfish bowl when people drove up to our door. "Only die-hard fans now remember this house was ever a part of the series. But last year was the 5,000th episode and we were asked if three of the original cast members could be filmed outside for a documentary. "Sheila Mercier, who played Annie Sugden, (more)...

Sheila Mercier and Karl Davies are returning to Emmerdale for a special episode which will pay tribute to late actor Clive Hornby. Hornby, best remembered for playing Jack Sugden for 28 years on the ITV1 soap, passed away in July following a period of ill health. Show producers are now planning a special edition of the programme which will see the village bidding farewell to Jack at his funeral. Mercia, who played Jack's mother Annie from 1972 until 1994, explained: "It will be a pleasure to return for this special tribute episode to Clive. I'm sure it will be a fitting way to celebrate the life and memory of one of Emmerdale's dearest characters." Davies, best known for his role as Jack's son Robert, added: (more)...