Emmerdale actress Kate McGregor is best known for her role as much-loved misfit Emily Kirk on the long-running ITV soap.
She played the quirky character for eight years, (taking maternity leave between December 2005 and October 2006) until she left the soap for good in December 2007.
McGregor stated that she chose to leave as she felt that her character had run its course and that she wanted to spend more time with her family. However, she later assumed the role again for a single episode in March 2008.
