What happened to the actor who played Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale?

John Middleton, best known for his role as Emmerdale vicar Ashley Thomas, has landed a guest role on Doctors. And in a case of art imitating art, he'll play a man suffering from dementia.

What happened to John Middleton?

He now focuses on charity work, including supporting the Trussell Trust and Alzheimers Society with walks and runs. Before starring in Emmerdale, John appeared in many other TV programmes, most notably in 1993 as John Hargreaves in Coronation Street, the man who knocked down and killed Lisa Duckworth.

What happened to the old vicar in Emmerdale?

Former residents

Residency was then taken over by William Hockley in 1977, but William left the village later that year and the vicarage was lived in by Donald Hinton until his departure in 1989. The vicarage was then sold and Brook Cottage became the new vicarage until it was burnt down in 2005.

Who had dementia in Emmerdale?

Well-known for his portrayal of Emmerdale character Ashley Thomas, who was diagnosed with younger-onset vascular dementia, actor John Middleton visited Pendle Brook, a 50-bed dementia care home in Accrington to unveil a wooden plaque commemorating its opening.

What did Ashley have in Emmerdale?

He was diagnosed with early-onset vascular dementia. As his illness started to show, he told Laurel, Sandy, Harriet Finch and his children of his condition. He remarried Laurel and Laurel began supporting him as his condition deteriorated.

Why did Ashley leave Emmerdale?

His character left the Dales in a heart-wrenching storyline that began in 2015 when vicar Ashley was diagnosed with early-onset vascular dementia.

Why did Bernice and Ashley divorce?

After feeling neglected by her husband, Bernice cheated on him with Carlos Riaz, which led to the couple splitting. Ashley went on to date Bernice's sister Nicola, but reunited with Bernice shortly. The pair went on to have baby Gabby together, but Bernice fled the village shortly after, leaving Ashley as a single dad.

What happened to Bernice and Ashley in Emmerdale?

After Gabby's christening, Bernice tells Ashley that she does not love him any more. Finding living in Emmerdale too difficult, Bernice takes a job on a cruiseliner, leaving Gabby with Ashley and the couple get divorced off-screen.

Is Harriet in Emmerdale married in real life?

The Ashley Thomas actor has been happily married to his wife Christine since 1983. Katherine keeps her private life very private, however when she appeared on Lorraine in 2020 the host did mention Katherine's boyfriend.

Was the Childe of Hale Real?

John Middleton (1578–1623) was an English giant who was born in the village of Hale and is commonly known as the Childe of Hale.

How old is John S Middleton?

He was 52. Having enough money to give it away in serious chunks came relatively recently for the couple. In 2007, Middleton sold privately held cigar maker John Middleton Inc.

Who is the owner of the Phillies?

Ownership. The Phillies is a limited partnership formed in 1981. Tri-Play and Double Play are equal partners while Pat Gillick and the Montgomery family own the remaining interests. No partner owns a majority of the team.

How tall is Hale's son?

John Middleton, reputed to have reached 9' 3" in height, was born in Hale in Lancashire in the 1570s; legend suggests that he was originally of normal size and grew in a single night.

Does Bernice get pregnant with Carlos?

Bernice falls pregnant, but she has a miscarriage. In her grief, Bernice lashes out at Ashley and he decides to accept a temporary job away from the village. Feeling abandoned by Ashley, Bernice begins an affair with Carlos.

Why did Gavin leave Emmerdale?

She said she still loved Gavin but she felt she could not give him another chance, as she said her ex husband Anthony Binns was also gay. Gavin decided there was nothing left for him in Emmerdale, and told Bernice to find someone to take over the mortgage, and that night Gavin left the village.

Why does Carlos leave Emmerdale?

Racked with guilt, Carlos decided to come clean to Nicola about his infidelity on their wedding day. She ended up attacking him with her bouquet, cancelling the ceremony and telling him to flee. Carlos returned to the ITV soap in early 2004 – much to the shock of Nicola – but bowed out for good in May.

Who is Ethan's mum in Emmerdale?

Ethan's mother is played by actress Eva Fontaine, and TV fans might recognise her from other shows. She is best known for playing Faith Walker on Doctors between 2001 and 2006. The actress has also previously starred in Holby City, Casualty, as well as EastEnders in 2019.

Who did Ashley marry in Emmerdale?

Rev Ashley Thomas. 96 to marry Linda Glover and Biff Fowler. He was appointed the new parish vicar. Ashley settled into life in the village.

Is Arthur Laurel's son in Emmerdale?

Emmerdale fans were left surprised during the latest episode of the Yorkshire soap as one of its younger stars made a reappearance. Arthur Thomas, the 14-year-old son of Laurel Thomas and the late Ashley Thomas, is played by Alfie Clarke and was unrecognisable to some fans in the instalment on Tuesday, March 22.

Who plays the new vicar in Emmerdale?

Emmerdale star Kevin Mathurin, who portrays vicar Charles Anderson on the ITV soap, loves giving fans a sneak peek inside his gorgeous London home here and there.