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Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley gushes over 'beautiful village' and how Yorkshire has adopted him

Emmerdale legend Jeff Hordley has spoken of his joy at being an adopted Yorkshireman.

Jeff Hordley, 52, first started playing soap bad boy Cain Dingle back in 2000. Over the past two decades, his character has become a firm favourite with millions of Emmerdale fans.

Despite originally being from Oldham, in Lancashire, Jeff very much sees himself as a proud Yorkshireman. The acting star made the admission when he appeared at a press event previewing Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary - being celebrated in October.

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