As many of us sit down to watch Emmerdale as a teatime treat, over the years it’s safe to say we’ve become well versed in the many families that have dominated the dales.
Whether it was keeping up with the Dingles, condemning the Tates or even just trying to keep track of who was dating who, the daily slice of drama was just enough to keep us wanting more.
But while many viewers know the families on screen inside out, not every fan is aware of how well connected each of the cast members are in real life - with some of our favourite stars having even found love on the soap!
Here, we take a closer look at some of the most surprising Emmerdale cast connections. Adam and Ryan Thomas One sibling duo who once dominated the UK soap scene, are of course Ryan and Adam Thomas.
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