Emmerdale legend John Middleton is celebrating bagging a new acting role.
As fans of Emmerdale know, John Middleton, 68, played beloved character Reverend Ashley Thomas in the soap for many years. He was a regular in the show from 1996 until 2017.
Ashley’s time in Emmerdale came to an end when the character was diagnosed with early-onset vascular dementia. The emotive plot gained praise from both viewers and critics alike.
