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Emmerdale cast and characters: Blackstock and King family tree – who is in the soap?
The various quirky characters of Emmerdale, and the actresses and actors that play them, are an integral part of the show.
The fictional village of Emmerdale is important, but the real focus of the soap are the families and the characters surrounding them.
Here is everything you need to know about the Blackstock and King families.
The Blackstock family Rodney Blackstock Rodney Blackstock first appeared on Emmerdale in 2000.
He is the father of Bernice and Nicola King and the first husband of Diane Sugden.
Rodney loves the finer things in life, particularly women and antiques.
He has dated numerous ladies, and has two ex-wives.
Rodney’s family: Children: Bernice Blackstock, Nicola King and Paul Lambert Grandchildren: Gabby Thomas and Angelica King Rodney is played by Patrick Mower.
Patrick is an English actor born on September 12, 1938.
Patrick was born in Oxford to a Welsh father and English mother.
He usually plays detective or secret agent-type roles, and has starred as Rodney since 2000.
The King family Jimmy King Jimmy King appeared in Emmerdale for the first time in 2004.
He has been married twice in the series, first to Sadie King, then to Nicola King.
Jimmy’s heart is always in the right place, but he can be ruthless and reckless.
He has evolved from a hard, cold businessman to a devoted husband and comical character.
His personality truly transformed following the deaths of all his brothers and father.
His important storylines include various business dealings, a feud with the Sugden family, being stabbed by Daz Eden and the breakdown of his marriage to Sadie King.
He then married Nicola, becoming a father later in life.
Jimmy’s family: Mother: Mary King Father: Tom King Siblings: Matthew King, Carl King, Max King and Scarlett Nicholls (half) Grandfather: Albert King Spouse: Nicola King Jimmy is played by Nick Miles.
Nick is an English actor born in Birmingham in 1962.
His most famous appearances include in Gangs of New York and Backup.
He has been married to Stephanie Lumb since 2006.
Nicola King Nicola King first appeared in Emmerdale in 2001.
She was introduced as the daughter of Rodney Blackstock, and half sister to Bernice Blackstock.
The character came to meet her sister and ended up staying with her father.
She is also the stepdaughter of Diane Sugden.
Last year viewers saw Nicola sustain life-changing injuries after the fire at the Mill.
Nicola’s family: Father: Rodney Blackstock Mother: Maureen Blackstock Siblings: Bernice Blackstock (half) and Paul Lambert (half) Spouse: Jimmy King Child: Angelica King Nicola is played by Nicola Wheeler.
Nicola Wheeler is an English actress born on April 4, 1974.
She was raised in Nelson, Lancashire and attended Walton High School.
Her first onscreen role was on Coronation Street as Melanie Tindel.