Annie Sugden: Last News

Emmerdale will celebrate its 50th anniversary this week and throughout October, multiple storylines have been set in place in the run-up to the special episode. During the month, we have seen many familiar faces return to Emmerdale, however, an unfortunate plot twist could see soap fans wave goodbye to their favourite characters.The show began back in 1976 with an original name of Emmerdale Farm, which switched to Emmerdale in 1989 as the show moved to an evening slot on ITV.But when will the 50th anniversary episode air and what is the plot?Here's everything you need to know.The celebratory episode will air on Sunday, October 16 on ITV and ITV Hub, which marks 50 years to the day since the first broadcast of the ITV soap.The 50th anniversary episode will be an hour long, however, it will not be a live episode.The idea of the soap was thought up by former actor and playwright Kevin Laffan, with it being launched as Yorkshire television living through the eyes of the famous Sugden family.

A staple of our screens for over 50 years, Emmerdale has delighted audiences across the country from the day it first aired, all the way back on October 16th 1972. Originally named Emmerdale Farm, the soap centred on the lives of the Sugdens, a long standing farming family in the fictional Yorkshire village of Beckindale.

Emmerdale turns 50 years old this week – but do you know where the original stars of the first episode are now?Known in 1972 as Emmerdale Farm, the first episode saw the ITV soap introduce viewers to a whole host of iconic characters including Annie Sugden and son Joe, as well as lovable Woolpack Pub owners Amos Brearly and Henry Wilks.They became regular fixtures in the dales, with some returning in later years to reprise their roles for special anniversaries, or dramatic storylines. READ NEXT: Emmerdale backstage secrets - Plastic food, real graves, tributes and spelling errorsAs Emmerdale broadcasts its 50th anniversary episode this weekend (October 16, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at where some of the stars of the first ever episode are now.The Sugden family are one of the most iconic in the Dales, and they were originally led by matriarch Annie in its very first episode.Sheila Mercier played Annie Sugden between 1972 to 1994, returning for guest stints in 1995, 1996 and 2009.Although she appeared in an online tie-in to the soap in 2000, Sheila decided to retire from acting after leaving Emmerdale.However before her retirement, the star had a long acting career on both the stage and screen, appearing in Dry Rot, Simple Spymen, One for the Pot, Chase Me Comrade and in Uproar in the House.Away from the limelight, Sheila was married to fellow actor and later agent Peter Mercier from 1951, with who she had a son called Nigel.The star also celebrated a major milestone when she turned 100 years old on January 1, 2019, but sadly died in her sleep just 12 months later on December 4.A spokesperson for ITV confirmed Mercier's death in a statement, with Kim Tate actress Claire King paying tribute to the star in a tweet.

Emmerdale fans predict a legendary character from the long-standing ITV soap will return to the village for the 50th anniversary to steal Victoria Sugden’s farm land.Over the past few days, fans have watched the brunette beauty battle with whether or not she should sell her family farm to help pull her boyfriend David Metcalfe out of his crippling debt.Back in October 2020, the chef discovered that she was the true owner of the land after her late grandmother Annie Sugden left her the land in her inheritance as she took a look over the deeds which at the time was being used by Moira Barton.READ MORE: Emmerdale warning issued before episode mocked by fans after 'upsetting scenes' messageBut as the anniversary for the Yorkshire-based soap looms ever closer, viewers are convinced that the star will have to fight to keep her land once again as they fear a legendary character will steal her land from her. Victoria’s older brother Andy Sugden has been mentioned a couple times on Emmerdale since he left the show six years ago with his daughter Sarah Sugden still living in the village.

Emmerdale, after her mother Mary arrives in the village.As Marlon prepares to propose to Rhona, their happy moment is unexpectedly cut short by Mary - but why is Mary here? And what is in store for Rhona next?Speaking about her arrival on the soap, Mary Goskirk actress Louise Jameson said in a statement: "It feels like such a gift to be welcomed into the Emmerdale cast. Playing Zoe’s on screen mum is the icing on the cake."To celebrate Mary's arrival in the dales, Daily Star takes a look inside actress Louise Jameson's life - from her Doctor Who stint to her job as a prison visitor.Emmerdale fans were recently delighted when Louise Jameson arrived in Emmerdale as Rhona Goskirk's mum Mary, but many viewers may not know that this is actually the actresses' second time in the village.Louise was one of the soap's original residents, Sharon Crosswaite, who was the cousin of Annie Sugden - and daughter to Beryl and Ronnie Crosswaite.Sharon was also the first dales resident to be murdered in the soap in 1973.Her Emmerdale debut was one of the actresses' first roles, with Louise telling The Mirror that she was delighted to return as a new character, saying: "When I was in Emmerdale in the early 1970s, it was one of my first ever jobs.

Former EastEnders star Louise Jameson has joined the Emmerdale cast – but it isn't the first time she's appeared in the Dales. She made her debut as Rhona Goskirk's (Zoe Henry) "no nonsense mother" on Monday 7 March, but Louise has previously played a historic role on the soap. Louise previously appeared on Emmerdale in 1973, playing teenager Sharon Crossthwaite.

Emmerdale residents Chas and Marlon are currently facing the prospect of selling the Woolpack pub, after their insurance claim was voided when they failed to declare development plans for the venue.After being faced with handing over the pub for less money than they previously expected, will this be the end of the Woolpack's ownership by the Dingle family? Or will they manage to find a way to save their beloved pub?The couple have ran the famous pub together since 2021, but in the past, the Woolpack has been owned by some of Emmerdale's well known residents throughout the years.Daily Star takes a look at the actors who played the Woolpack pub owners, and where they are now.Ronald Magill played Amos Brearly in Emmerdale from its very first episode, and became known as the person to go to for the village gossip.He later departed the soap in 1991, but returned for cameo appearances in both 1994 and 1995, when his character married Annie Sugden.Emmerdale was his last credited TV appearance, but in his life, the actor had a successful career on stage, performing in productions such as Measure for Measure.However in his personal life, the actor also suffered heartbreak after his partner of 32 years, David Soar, died in 1997.Ronald Magill later died ten years after his partner, on September 6 2007 at the age of 87.The Standard also reported that Ronald had been diagnosed with Bells Palsy in the years before his death.Following his death, it was later revealed that Ronald had left over one third of his £1.3 million estate to the man who had nursed him in the last years of his life.His will stated that £550,000 was to be left to the man, with the other £830,000 (before inheritance tax) to be divided between Ronald's two

Emmerdale viewers were sad to hear the beloved character of Annie Sugden had died after watching tonight's episode.Vic Sugden broke the devastating news, as she received a phone call while chatting with Marlon Dingle about her relationship with Luke.The chef, who was a grandchild of Emmerdale matriarch Annie, explained why she had decided against pursuing a romance with Luke. However, a phone call from a mystery caller interrupted the conversation, as she turned her back to Marlon to take in the news.With shock crossing her face, she revealed: "Our grans died.

Emmerdale aired the announcement of Annie Sugden's death on Friday night in moving scenes.

Emmerdale airs the news that Annie Sugden has died next week, with granddaughter Victoria left devastated.

Emmerdale viewers are set to learn of a heartbreaking death next week from a beloved classic character, although their passing happens off-screen.Emmerdale spoilers reveal that Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) seem keen to try and help Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) and Luke Posner (Max Parker) get together.But it isn't long before Victoria gets the tragic news that her grandmother Annie Sugden has died.Marlon is left feeling awful for his friend and colleague.Could the sad news throw a spanner in the works between her and Luke? Annie had been living in Spain in recent years, so could Victoria have to fly out there to help with any funeral arrangements?The death of the classic character, who appeared in more

Emmerdale is set to bring fans a set of exciting episodes that will provide a real blast from the past, as they look at different generations of some of the most iconic soap families ever.