Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has shared how he has a "strict" advisor on set in order to make sure he is accurately portraying his on-screen character Marlon Dingle.
The chef has left viewers of the ITV soap in tears in recent months after his suffered a shock stroke earlier this year. Marlon had just proposed so girlfriend Rhona Goskirk - just as she planned to also propose to him - in sweet scenes between the pair.
But Marlon's joy soon turned to terror as he collapsed at home while going to collect Rhona's forgotten engagement ring before being found by his daughter unable to move or speak.
Fans have since watched the much-loved character's journey unfold as he faced a long recovery while also facing the emotional toll the health scare had on not only him but his family and friends.
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