Speaking in a press conference in January 2022, Jane Hudson said it will be the "biggest year" Emmerdale has "ever had". On Sunday, millions of fans tuned in to watch the milestone occasion. A major storm hit the village on the day of Kim Tate and Will Taylor’s wedding.

Holmwood, Leigh (8 July 2009). "Coronation Street to move from Wednesdays – after nearly 50 years". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 23 July 2009 . Retrieved 18 July 2009. Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, recently told Digital Spy and other media: "I'm involved [in the anniversary] because Harriet has once again got herself mixed up with men problems.It’s been great joining the show at such an iconic moment in time! Everyone has been super welcoming and it feels like I’ve been here forever!” Jessie Elland, who plays Chloe Harris has had several big storylines since joining the show and is looking forward to what lies ahead for Chloe. Emmerdale vicar Charles Anderson, played byKevin Mathurin, has settled into the village with his ex Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker).

Spice Girl Mel B popped up as an extra at Leeds station, and in a three-legged drinking race with Angela Griffin of Coronation Street fame, and again at Leeds station in 1994. Emmerdale 40 Years On". ATV Today. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018 . Retrieved 28 November 2018. a b c d e f g h i Hayward, Anthony (21 September 1998). The Emmerdale Companion. Orion. ISBN 0752817760. While Emmerdale has started airing a new romance between Harriet Finch and Dan Spencer, it already seems doomed to fail as Harriet still has feelings for her ex-partner Will Taylor.The root of Emmerdale is brilliant families, like a crochet blanket. We’ve had these family driven characters for so long, and viewers care – they want to know what they’re doing, because we’re in their household night after night. That’s what makes it so terrific. I honestly feel like I’m part of the heart of the programme, and that fills me with pride.' This change coincided with the arrival of the Tates at Home Farm. Wealthy and glamorous, haulage company boss Frank, conniving wife Kim and troubled kids Chris and Zoe were Emmerdale’s answer to the Ewings of Dallas and the show’s focus shifted from everyday farming life to the headier world of boardroom battles, bitter feuds, bitchy catfights and, of course, affairs, affairs, affairs! Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton dropped into Home Farm in 2014 as the celebrity guest at the estate’s relaunch Aside from the name, lunchtime slot and bucolic imagery, there was the theme tune, which is the same arrangement but about five times slower, and admittedly, some of the cliff-hangers, compared to today, are rather tame, such as Annie’s best teapot being broken. It was a nostalgia fest, and I think that’s how Emmerdale was perceived for a good while.' Each of the actors have been cast by Emmerdale’s Casting Director, Faye Styring, who has been casting the show for seventeen years. Together with her team of four colleagues, Faye is continually looking to nurture new and emerging talent.