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Emmerdale Eric Pollard star says he asked ITV bosses to bring back 'powerhouse' co-star
Emmerdale star Chris Chittell BEM has revealed he once asked bosses to bring back a co-star who appeared alongside him in his first ever scene.The 74-year-old actor is best known for playing Eric Pollard in the ITV soap since 1986, making him the longest-serving cast member and character in the show's history. As part of Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations, he's opened up about his first day on set 36 years ago.READ MORE: Emmerdale star forced to up security after being victim of homophobic death threatsChris said: "It was in 1986 at the Otley Cattle Market and I was playing a bit of dodgy chap.