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Emmerdale's Sandra Flaherty has been causing trouble in the village since her return, and is determined to swindle her daughter Liv out of her inheritance.In reality, it’s far from actress Joanne’s first rodeo on Emmerdale - and though she spoke out about the “difficulty” of slipping back into the part, she’s actually appeared as various characters in the Dales.READ MORE: Emmerdale's Sandra Flaherty star reflects on 'difficulty' of returning to showShe first appeared in the soap back in 2003 as DS Karen Barnborough, before appearing as Susan Davies , a midwife, and finally as Sandra in 2016. Joanne has also done two stints in rival soap Coronation Street as a sonographer and then as Marsha Clifton, who was related to evil Nathan’s grooming ring which entrapped Bethany Platt.

Emmerdale's Joanne Mitchell has appeared on the popular ITV soap many times - all while portraying four very different roles.Currently known as Sandra Flaherty - Joanne plays the role of Liv's mum, but has played a varied selection of different characters on the Yorkshire based soap opera. Her first appearance was in 2003 when she popped up as DS Karen Barnborough who investigated Zoe Tate 's rape allegations against Scott Windsor.READ NEXT: Emmerdale's Sandra Flaherty star reflects on 'difficulty' of returning to showThe second time she appeared on Emmerdale was as Midwife Yeo who looked after baby Samson Dingle.In 2009 she took on the role of a Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) officer named Susan Davies.And more recently she plays the role of an embarrassing mum who has a drink problem, Sandra, after taking over the role from Janet Bamford in February 2016.But what about Joanne's life away from the Dales? From her co-star hubby - who you will definitely know of, to her rival soap role in a damning storyline, to her second job - this is everything we know about TV and film sensation Joanne Mitchell.

They first met while studying at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and soon hit it off.While Dominic has become known as Paddy on Emmerdale, Joanne has also featured in a few well-loved soaps during her career.Most recently, Joanne appeared in Coronation Street where she played the role of Marsha Clifton in 2018.She has been a part of Emmerdale alongside Dominic having appeared as DS Karen Barnborough for nine episodes in 2016.Previously on the soap, where she played the role of Susan Davies in 2009.Joanne has also featured other popular shows such as Waterloo Road, Holby City and Doctors over the years.However, not much is known of both Dominic and Joanne's relationship away from the screen.Although, it is known that Dominic and Joanne