Oliver Farnworth plays the role of newcomer John Sugden in Emmerdale. He\u2019s described as a complex individual with a military background.<\/p>
John is the long-lost son of Emmerdale icon, Jack Sugden. He\u2019s half-brother to Victoria, Robert and Andy, which also makes him Sarah\u2019s uncle.<\/p>\n
Viewers first meet John on the side of the road getting jiggy with Aaron. But they only find out who he really is the following night at the funeral of his late mother, Barbara, who had a fling with Jack in the 1980s. Victoria is also there by chance, and is stunned to discover she\u2019s got a sibling she never knew about.<\/p>\n
Vic is desperate to get to know her big brother, but John isn\u2019t the easiest of people to get along with.<\/p>
\u201cHe is very much a loan wolf,\u201d Oliver has said of John. \u201cI think over the years, he\u2019s really put walls up and not let anyone in. He doesn\u2019t like people getting close to him. He\u2019s very self-sufficient \u2013 he lives off grid in his van. Doesn\u2019t need anyone, doesn\u2019t need family.\u201d<\/p>