Who played Alan Turner in Emmerdale?

Richard ThorpEmmerdale
Alan Turner/Played by

Richard Stanley Thorp (2 January 1932 – 22 May 2013) was an English actor. He was best known for his 30-year tenure portraying Alan Turner in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1982 to 2013. He also appeared in films such as The Dam Busters (1955) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957).

Who buys the pub of Alan Turner Emmerdale?

Amos Brearly
When Amos Brearly called time on his tenure as Woolpack landlord after 43 years in January 1991 Alan Turner bought the pub off him. Amos did not like Alan and was reluctant to sell to him but finally agreed to.

Did Alan Turner marry Joe in Emmerdale?

Their business relationship was portrayed as a comedy duo during the series in the mid-to-late 1980s and the couple came close to marrying in 1989, shortly before Mrs Bates left the village to care for her ailing mother in Scarborough. In 1986, Alan and Joe both applied for the job of Regional Manager at NY Estates.

Is Richard Thorp still alive?

Deceased (1932–2013)
Richard Thorp/Living or Deceased

What happened to Tricia in Emmerdale?

In January 2004, Marlon kept a vigil at her bedside. The doctors pronounced Tricia brain dead. On the 8th January 2004, her life support was turned off and Tricia died peacefully.

What happens to Stella in Emmerdale?

Stella Jones was a character in Emmerdale from 1998 to 1999. She was a lottery winner who claimed to be a wealthy widow. In August 1999 she left the village, but left a video mocking those who tried to benefit from her wealth.

Did Kathy marry Biff in Emmerdale?

Biff and Kathy were due to marry in August 1999 but Biff decided not to go through with it and said an emotional goodbye to his friend Marlon and rode off out of the village to start afresh.

Who was Richard Thorp married to?

Richard Stanley Thorp, actor: born Purley, Surrey 2 January 1932; married 1960 Maureen Moore (marriage dissolved; two sons), 1968 Lynn Mellish (marriage dissolved; one daughter), 1980 Noola Delany (marriage dissolved; one daughter); died Shrewsbury 22 May 2013.

How old is Richard Thorpe?

81 years (1932–2013)
Richard Thorp/Age at death

How many characters have died in Emmerdale?

A list of all character deaths that have featured in Emmerdale’s storylines, totalling to 188 deaths.

Who was the actor who played Alan Turner in Emmerdale?

Richard Stanley Thorp (2 January 1932 – 22 May 2013) was an English actor. He was best known for his 30-year tenure portraying Alan Turner in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1982 to 2013. He also appeared in films such as The Dam Busters (1955) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957).

Where did Alan from Emmerdale go to school?

Alan Jonathan Turner was born on the 5th August 1935 in Chichester, Sussex. His father Mr Turner was a Methodist. Alan remembered the Second World War. He had a brother William who died young. Alan went to boarding school and appeared in Wisdens Almanac 1950 edition as a young cricketer.

Who is Aaron Dingle in real life in Emmerdale?

Aaron Dingle (né Livesy) is the son of Chas Dingle and Gordon Livesy as well as the husband of Robert Sugden and step-father to Robert’s son Seb, whom he treats as his own. He is also the half-brother of Liv Flaherty and Grace and Eve Dingle . In his early days in Emmerdale, Aaron was involved with the criminal McFarlane family.

What does Aaron say to Adam in Emmerdale?

Aaron confronts Adam, who tells him that he is fine with Aaron being gay, but that he does not want his sister to be used to conceal his friend’s sexuality. Aaron again denies being gay and states that he will continue to date Holly.