Emmerdale icon Frazer Hines has said that he doesn't think Cain Dingle is as "hard as he makes out" - and the unusual reason why.Doctor Who star Frazer, who played Joe Sugden from the very first episode of the ITV soap in 1972, revealed that he still watches Emmerdale - more than 30 years since he departed the dales.Speaking about his favourite moments from recent episodes, the star said: "Oh yes I still watch it now.
I loved the Meena story. Paige, she was, gosh she was wonderful."READ NEXT: Emmerdale's 'best loved characters in peril' as devastating storm to rip through villageHe also revealed that Cain Dingle star Jeff Hordley is one of his favourite actors, and the unusual reason why he thinks Cain isn't such a tough guy after all - despite coming to blows with fellow residents including Al Chapman."I like Jeff Hordley, Cain Dingle," said Frazer. "I think he’s got a twinkle in his eye.
I don't think he’s as hard as he makes out."Frazer, whose character Joe was one of the most familiar faces on the dales until the character was killed off-screen in 1995, recalls his own time on the soap fondly - but recalled being told on his first day of filming."My very first memory was when the cast and crew all met up.
We had Tristan de Vere Cole, KeithRichardson, and Gordon Fleming and we all came together the night before in this lovely old pub, The Falcon.
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