ITV soap Emmerdale marks a landmark anniversary this year and celebrations are already underway in the village. The team behind the hit long-running drama have been keeping the 50th anniversary plans under wraps, but Emmerdale's executive producer has teased how they're hoping to have viewers "gripped" with their upcoming storylines.
The Yorkshire Dales soap, originally titled 'Emmerdale Farm' was created by Kevin Laffan and was first broadcast in October 1972. This week, Emmerdale have released a picture featuring some members of the cast and crew alongside a huge cake of the show's iconic Woolpack pub - marking the start of their celebrations for 50 years on our television screens in October 2022.
Executive producer Jane Hudson has said it's an "honour" to be in her role "at such an exciting time" in the soap's history. “Emmerdale celebrating 50 years is a huge achievement," Jane explained: "And to be the executive producer at such an exciting time is an honour. For five decades, Emmerdale has kept its audience entertained with incredible storylines and memorable characters.
