June 10th 2024.
Big news everyone! There have been some exciting changes happening in the world of Emmerdale. The most recent addition to the team is producer Sophie Roper, who has officially joined forces with fellow producer Laura Shaw. Sophie, who has previously worked on Coronation Street, will now be responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of the show, including storytelling, casting, and production.
Sophie will be joining forces with Executive Producer for Continuing Drama, Iain MacLeod, as well as John Whiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, and ITV's Drama Commissioner, Huw Kennair-Jones. Together, they will make sure that Emmerdale continues to deliver thrilling, captivating storylines for its dedicated viewers.
Iain is thrilled to have Sophie on board, praising her talent and natural ability to craft bold and challenging narratives. With her new position, Sophie will now have a more senior role within the production team in Leeds, promising viewers an engrossing, exhilarating, and emotional ride.
Huw also expressed his excitement for Sophie's new role, highlighting her creative storytelling and passion for the show. He can't wait to see what she has in store for the beloved characters of the village, and we can be sure that there will never be a dull moment.
Sophie has been in her new role since April of this year, taking over from Kate Brooks, who left to become producer for Coronation Street. Prior to this, Sophie had been working as a Story Producer for Emmerdale since 2016. She is thrilled to be part of such an iconic and well-loved show and is looking forward to bringing more bold and groundbreaking drama to the Dales.
During her time on Coronation Street, Sophie was involved in the development of some major storylines, including the live episode in 2015 where Callum Logan was killed by Sarah Platt and buried under Gail's granny-flat extension. She also played a role in the narrative surrounding serial killer Pat Phelan.
Meanwhile, in Emmerdale, Sophie has been responsible for helping to craft storylines such as Maya Stepney's grooming of Jacob, Meena's arrival and subsequent murderous rampage, and Faith Dingle's cancer battle. She is excited to continue working on the show and is grateful to be part of such a special place, both on and offscreen.
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