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James Barton (Emmerdale)

Joanie Wright
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Denise Black
Duration 2013, 2015–2017
First appearance 12 August 2013
Last appearance 30 January 2017
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; regular
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Other names Joanie Dingle
Occupation Sweet factory worker
James Barton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Bill Ward
Duration 2013–2016
First appearance 25 October 2013
Last appearance 21 October 2016
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Former; regular
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Occupation Farmer
Harriet Finch
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Katherine Dow Blyton
Duration 2013–
First appearance 21 November 2013
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
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Occupation Vicar
Private detective
Pete Barton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Anthony Quinlan
Duration 2013–
First appearance 6 December 2013
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
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Occupation Farmhand (2013–2015, 2016–)
Businessman (2016–)
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Finn Barton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by Joe Gill
Duration 2013–
First appearance 6 December 2013
Introduced by Kate Oates
Classification Present; regular
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Occupation B&B Assistant (2013–2016)
Businessman (2016–)
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Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear during 2013, by order of first appearance. Alex Moss' grandmother Beattie Dixon was introduced by the soap's series producer, Stuart Blackburn. Subsequent characters have been introduced by his successor Kate Oates.Ross Barton made his debut in July. Joanie Wright made her first appearance in August. October saw the introduction of Lindy, the mother of established character Ruby Haswell, and former Coronation Street actor Bill Ward as James Barton. Harriet Finch and Gil Keane debuted in November, while Pete, played by Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan, and Finn Barton arrived in December.

Ross Barton, played by Michael Parr, made his first screen appearance on 9 July 2013. The character and Parr's casting was officially announced on 24 October 2013. Of joining the show, Parr stated "I am thrilled to be playing a regular character in Emmerdale. It was always the plan that Laurel's carjacker would be revealed as Moira's nephew – Ross Barton. It has been fun keeping his identity and my role a secret. Although I did nearly burst from wanting to tell people. Ross is a great character and there is lots to come for him in future episodes." Parr was nominated for "Sexiest Male" and "Best Newcomer" at The British Soap Awards 2014.

Joanie Dingle (also Wright) played by Denise Black, made her first screen appearance on 12 August 2013. The character and Black's casting was announced on 20 June 2013. The actress began filming in the same week as her casting announcement. Of joining the show, Black commented "'Joanie's a character I've never played before. My first grandma. Dear lord, that came round quick. She is going to get some very tasty stories, so I'm really looking forward to it. I already know quite a few of the cast and I met Lesley Dunlop (Brenda Walker) on my first day, who said 'you'll love it here, it's a lovely job'. The casting came through on my birthday so there we go, what a present. I can't believe my luck." Series producer Kate Oates added that Joanie's story would see her play against some of the show's best-loved characters and called Black "a fabulous asset to the show.". On 7 November 2013, it was announced that Black had filmed her final scenes and departed on 14 November 2013 at the end of her current storyline.


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