ERIC Pollard is ready to have his world turned the wrong way up in upcoming Emmerdale scenes – as his well being takes a nosedive.
Performed by Chris Chittell, Eric is at the moment the ITV cleaning soap’s longest-serving character, having debuted in 1986.
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Viewers have just lately seen the longtime villager be recognized with Parkinson’s.
In scenes but to air, Eric faces recent drama as his well being takes a flip and a secret involves mild.
He left is confused that the uplift in cryptocurrency will not be exhibiting on his account.
In the meantime, Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) is happy to have discovered a marriage gown – following Eric’s current proposal.
She is left involved, nonetheless, when there’s seemingly no cash in her checking account to pay for it.
Mendacity to Brenda, Eric claims the lacking cash is because of a know-how glitch.
Within the meantime, Liam (Jonny McPherson) is worried to see Eric getting ready to be reckless with the store’s money.
Though Eric is fixated with putting a wager on a horse, he’s prevented when the physician’s makes an attempt to dissuade him finish in confrontation.
This finally results in Liam blocking Eric’s exit.
Now significantly apprehensive that they are penniless, Eric faces an offended and devastated Brenda.
His makes an attempt to make issues proper fall flat upon Brenda asking if the marriage proposal had been real.
After realising it might have been influenced by his treatment, Brenda is left distraught.
Eric is left heartbroken by the turmoil he has created.
It comes as Lesley Dunlop, who performs Brenda, is ready to bow out of Emmerdale after 16 years within the function.
A supply advised The Mirror: “There have been so many exits just lately and the discuss is of extra.
Eric Pollard’s largest Emmerdale storylines
By Conor O’Brien
As Emmerdale’s present longest-serving character, Eric Pollard has seen his fair proportion of drama.
Launched in 1986, the character was initially portrayed as a villain – however this has been since downplayed.
Here’s a look again at a few of Eric’s largest storylines from through the years.
Lengthy misplaced son: Having had an affair with Lydia Halliwell, Eric left unaware that she was pregnant. His son David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) arrived within the village throughout 2006 – and ended up staying till 2023.Marriages: Eric has tied the knot on 5 events. His 5 ex-wives are Eileen Pollock, Elizabeth Feldmann, Dee la Cruz, Gloria Weaver and Val Lambert. Eric’s present associate is Brenda Walker – performed by actor Chris Chittell’s real-life spouse Lesley Dunlop.Bigamy: Upon marrying Elizabeth in October 1992, she was unaware he was nonetheless legally married to first spouse Eileen. In consequence, he was subsequently committing bigamy. Parkinson’s analysis: In 2023, Eric left followers heartbroken after it was revealed he’d been recognized with Parkinson’s. the quickest rising neurological situation on the earth.
“With individuals like Lesley and Roxy doubtlessly within the combine, no person feels secure.
“The present has grown quite a bit larger lately however soaps are costly to make. It’s inevitable saving cash means shedding individuals – nevertheless it’s an enormous disgrace all the identical for these concerned, their pals and colleagues.”
Lesley and Chris Chittell, who performs Eric, have been married in actual life since 2016.
Emmerdale continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
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