Embargoed until 00:01 hrs Saturday 2nd November 2024 EMMERDALE Emmerdale is set to welcome two new characters to the Village - Ruby’s dad, Anthony, and daughter, Steph, whose arrival will have far-reaching repercussions for the Miligan family. Smart, confident and completely reckless, Steph, played by Georgia Jay (Giri/Haji), hasn’t seen either of her parents in over a decade. It’s clear that Steph got all the best and worst parts of her parents, including their narcissistic need to win at all costs. Charismatic Anthony, played by Nicholas Day (Minder, The Crown) has mellowed in his old age and he seems like delightful company to the outside world, but Ruby (Beth Cordingly) hasn’t seen her father in over thirty years. Following her mum’s death, Ruby is forced to complete the unwelcome family reunion. Emmerdale producer, Sophie Roper, commented: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family. With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.” Reflecting on his role, Nicholas Day said: “I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding - I feel blessed.” Georgia Jay added: "I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.” Anthony and Georgia will appear on screen later this month. Picture contact - [email protected] This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. 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It’s clear there is a lot of history between Ruby and her father, not least that he and her mum, Helen, who died recently, wanted her to have a termination instead of giving birth to Steph. So we’re looking forward to finding out more about Anthony and exactly why Ruby hates him so much! “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before,” teased Emmerdale producer, Sophie Roper. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers There’s two new faces in town (Credit: ITV) Who plays Anthony Fox, Ruby’s dad in Emmerdale? Anthony is played by actor Nicholas Day. He will be a familiar face to television viewers because he has a long CV with starring roles in many top-rated dramas and comedies. He’s even been in dictionary corner on Countdown! Here’s what he’s been up to before he arrived in the Dales. Nicholas’s acting career Nicholas starting acting back in the 1970s, with small roles in many television shows including Monty Python’s Ripping Yarns. In the 1980s, he appeared on spy drama Harry’s Game among many others, before in 1991, he landed the role of DS Morley in Minder. He starred in many other shows throughout the 90s, including The Bill. Anthony’s new on-screen daughter Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby, also starred in The Bill. He even played Jack the Ripper in an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart. Anthony has also been in New Tricks, where he played Donald Bevan, in Rosemary and Thyme, Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, Doctors and Poirot. And recently he’s played Jim Prior in The Crown. Not everyone is pleased to see Anthony (Credit: ITV) Nicholas’s personal life Nicholas is very private when it comes to his personal life so we don’t know if he is married or if he has children. But we do know that he’s enjoying being part of Emmerdale. “I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family,” said Nicholas. “My screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed.” Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am. Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside Share Good to Know Share By Kerry Barrett Nov 19 2024 By Kerry Barrett Nov 19 2024 Previous Story Next Story
