Emmerdale’s Tony Audenshaw is known to millions as the lovable Bob Hope but he’s also got a very interesting life away from the ITV soap - not least being a frontman in a band.
Tony first started playing Bob Hope in Emmerdale back in 2000 with the actor appearing in over 2500 episodes. Bob was introduced as a hosiery salesman and love interest for Viv Windsor - played by Deena Payne.
The characters later married although initially co-star Deena wasn’t overly keen on Tony playing the part. Speaking to our colleagues at The Mirror, Tony had previously said: “I'm aware Deena didn't think I was right for the part at first. But we clicked early on and built up a great working relationship.”
