List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 1995
Emma and Zoe share the soap opera's first lesbian kiss and have their relationship blessed over a year after her arrival.Holmes previously appeared in Emmerdale in 1993 as a love interest for Archie Brooks (Tony Pitts), so she was already familiar with some of the cast and filming practices.Linda breaks up with Daniel after learning that he has had an affair and is engaged to Libbis Foster-Cuthbert (Beatrice Aidin) and soon realises that she is pregnant.In retaliation, Linda's father, Ned (Johnny Leeze) storms the Weir mansion and attacks Danny and attempts to drown him in the swimming pool.Joseph "Joe" Tate (alias Tom Waterhouse), originally portrayed by Oliver Young, was born on 8 June 1995 and made his first appearance in the following episode.The following year, Rachel begins a relationship with Graham Clark (Kevin Pallister), who later murders her by pushing her off a cliff.Joseph continues to attend boarding school in England where he becomes friends with groundskeeper Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) and saves him from a fire.Joseph reveals his true identity, takes back the Bentley, evicts Debbie and her children, Sarah and Jack Sugden, out of Jacob's Fold and ends his relationship with Debbie, telling her that she was collateral damage in his pursuit of seeking revenge on her mother, Charity, for driving his father, Chris, to suicide.Tom is billed as a "wealthy businessman", while Porteous described the character as "very cool and fun", the actor admitted he found his casting enjoyable but intimidating.[4][5] On 11 October 2018, Joe is seemingly killed after a single punch by Debbie's father, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).Mandy arrives in the village for her cousin Tina Dingle's (Jacqueline Pirie) wedding to Luke McAllister (Noah Huntley).The character was popular with viewers, so producers invited Riley to return as a full-time cast member the following year.He takes money from the garage till, assists Billy Hopwood (David Crellin) in an armed robbery and cons Zak and Lisa out of £100.After he builds up debts with a crooked businessman, Albert persuades his nephew, Sam (James Hooton), to assist him in an armed robbery.