Emmerdale Eric Pollard star says he asked ITV bosses to bring back 'powerhouse' co-star
dailystar.co.ukEmmerdale star Chris Chittell BEM has revealed he once asked bosses to bring back a co-star who appeared alongside him in his first ever scene.The 74-year-old actor is best known for playing Eric Pollard in the ITV soap since 1986, making him the longest-serving cast member and character in the show's history.
As part of Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations, he's opened up about his first day on set 36 years ago.READ MORE: Emmerdale star forced to up security after being victim of homophobic death threatsChris said: "It was in 1986 at the Otley Cattle Market and I was playing a bit of dodgy chap. "I was working opposite a delightful lady by the name of Jane Hutcheson, who played Sandie Merrick, who was just wonderful. "I bounce off people who have chutzpah and she definitely had that. "I did try and encourage the powers that be a few years ago to bring her back, she’s a mighty atom and a powerhouse and I love working with powerhouses.
She was great."Pollard was originally served as the show's villain, but this has been noticeably toned down in recent years, particularly since Eric's marriage to Val Lambert (Charlie Hardwick) and the introduction of his long-lost son, David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden).Opening up about what he likes most about playing mischievous villager Eric, Chris explained: "My character gets up people's noses straight away."One of the joys of the character is the fact he can do that and it looks as if he is going to manipulate everybody."If he was seen to capitalise on what he did, people wouldn’t tolerate him.
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