August 18th 2024.
In the world of television and entertainment, the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been felt by many. However, for the cast and crew of Emmerdale, it seemed to have made filming a bit easier. Last year, one of the show's longest serving cast members, Chris Chittell, revealed the heartbreaking news that his character, Eric Pollard, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. In a heart-wrenching scene, Eric confided in his friend Mandy Dingle about his fears for the future.
For Chris, being given this storyline was a privilege and he wants to do it justice for all those who are facing this condition in real life. As well as being a beloved character on the show, Chris also has a special connection to Emmerdale off-screen - he is married to his co-star Lesley Dunlop, who plays Brenda Walker on the soap.
The couple first met in 2008 when Lesley joined the cast of Emmerdale, and have been together ever since. In a 2012 interview, Chris shared that they had never met before but kept bumping into each other at work. He couldn't remember who asked who out, but he knew that Lesley was wonderful and they were very happy together.
In 2016, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Cornwall, surrounded by their family, friends, and Emmerdale co-stars. Despite their onscreen romance, they make a conscious effort not to talk about the show when they're at home, as Chris believes it would be too sad. However, they both enjoy working together and see it as a bonus in their relationship.
The couple does not have children together, but Chris has two children from his previous marriage and Lesley has two daughters from her previous marriage. Speaking of marriages, their characters on the show had a brief fling in 2013, but Eric eventually reunited with his wife Val, while Brenda started a new relationship with Bob Hope.
Despite the ups and downs of their onscreen relationships, Chris and Lesley's real-life marriage is going strong. They continue to entertain viewers on Emmerdale, which airs weekdays on ITV. This article was originally published in November 2023, but their love and dedication to their craft remains timeless. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to share them with us. And don't forget to join our community by leaving a comment below and staying updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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