Gail Hancock: Last News

Emmerdale fans went wild on Wednesday's episode as they recognised Marlon Dingle's new doctor after he returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey.

Emmerdale fans called for the return of nurse Gail Hancock on Wednesday's episode after Marlon Dingle returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey. And on Tuesday's episode, Marlon came up against another health battle as he was rushed to hospital with aspiration pneumonia and his rehabilitation is likely to regress.

Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle star Mark Charnock bid an emotional farewell to his co-star on Monday night as she left the ITV soap. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey. Marlon has been spending time in hospital as he recovers and Monday's episode saw him return home as Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) celebrated his milestone.

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has shared a sweet message with one of the soap's cast members after her last scenes aired on the ITV soap. It was an emotional day in the Dales on Monday (April 25) was Marlon Dingle was able to return home from hospital.

Emmerdale’s Mark Charnock was emotional as he paid a poignant tribute to one departing cast member.The actor, who plays Marlon Dingle in the ITV soap, is currently involved in a major storyline after Marlon suffered a stroke which left him hospital-bound.Though fiancée Rhona has been rallying around him, there have been plenty of ups and downs, with her own mum warning her off Marlon to avoid care responsibilities.And best pal Paddy has also been conspicuously absent after being so taken aback by Marlon’s physical condition, and has used various excuses to get out of hospital visits.But there is one character who has remained steadfast throughout the entire process - Marlon’s nurse, Gail Hancock, who fans are desperate to see become a permanent character. Sadly, actress Elizabeth Boag has announced that it’s the end of her Emmerdale journey - at least for now - and departed the rolling pastures of the Dales.

Emmerdale fans seem to have taken a liking to new character Gail Hancock and have begged ITV to keep her in the show.Nurse Gail appeared in the long-running soap following Marlon Dingle's recent stroke which saw him rushed to the local hospital.Since his time in Hotten General, Marlon has struggled with coming to terms with his new way of life and has also had a hard time formulating words as he continues his recovery journey.But thankfully for Marlon, Gail has helped him to cope with his condition.Appearing in quite a few episodes since Marlon's terrifying ordeal, Gail, who is played by actress Elizabeth Boag, has received praise from viewers, with some fans saying they would love to see her as a permanent character in the soap.Taking to Twitter, viewers shared their thoughts.One person penned: "I like the Nurse Gail character. Seems like she would be a good character long-term."A second tweeted: "Shoutout to @ElizabethBoag who compassionately plays the nurse.