Emmerdale legeded Sammy Winward thrilled fans recently when she announced she will soon be returning to screens in a gritty new drama.
The 36-year-old actress is known to millions as loveable Katie Sugden from the long-running ITV soap – a role she held down for an impressive 14 years.
Since quitting the soap, Sammy has been a little out of the spotlight – evidently secretly getting married and enjoying time raising her teenage daughter.