List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 2001

Andrew began a relationship with Kathy Glover (Malandra Burrows), but was heartbroken when she left Emmerdale for Australia in December 2001.

Cynthia Daggert and her son, Danny (Cleveland Campbell), only arrived in Emmerdale in June, but already their troubles are piling up.

Meanwhile, Cynthia came to blows with Carol Wareing in The Woolpack and the misfortune continued when Latisha goes into labour before even finding her family.

After Carol Wareing had shown the family the door at the B&B, they were taken in by Bernice (Samantha Giles) and Ashley Thomas (John Middleton).

"Cynthia was unaware that Bernice has suffered a miscarriage," Kay continued "She only found out after asking if Latisha and the baby can stay and she's absolutely mortified.

When Cynthia discovered it was Carol who gave them the information, the pair's already stormy relationship reached flashpoint and they came to blows in The Woolpack.

On 12 December 2014, it was revealed that Carly would be returning to Emmerdale and that former Hollyoaks star, Gemma Atkinson had been tipped to play her.

[4] On 12 December 2014, The Sun reported that Carly would be returning in the new year and the role had been recast to be played by former Hollyoaks and Casualty star, Gemma Atkinson.

The report stated how Carly would bring busier times for her father, Bob and his partner, Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) after a quieter year.

Carly will return on-screen in March, after deciding that Bob has to make up for the time he missed out on when she was a child.

[4] Atkinson commented on her new role, "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale and I cannot wait to see what's in store for Carly.

"[4] On 11 October 2015, it was revealed Atkinson had been offered another one-year contract with the show, keeping Carly on-screen for a further year.

During her time in Emmerdale Carly has a brief attraction to Daz Eden (Luke Tittensor) and for a short while they keep in touch via text message.

In March 2016, Carly revealed to Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) that she gave birth to a son four years previously who tragically died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), who she called Billy.

Marlon manages to save April but Carly feels guilty about not doing anything to help and rings up to take the job.

[9] Latisha becomes involved with Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), leading Henry to state that she must be "fatally attracted to bad boys".

[9] Cohen observed that with "an embarrassing crush" on her gay best friend, a violent former boyfriend and debts, Latisha "has had more highs and lows in her first year in Emmerdale than a big dipper".

[13] After leaving her abusive boyfriend Paul Cooke (Lee Hartney), a pregnant Latisha joins her family in Emmerdale.

Jason Kirk (James Carlton) finds Latisha in labour by the side of the road and helps deliver her son in the back of his van.

Latisha is caught stealing a present for Kirk's birthday, leading her mother, Cynthia Daggert to throw her out of their house.

Latisha moves in with Cain's family and his stepmother Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox) tries to get her and Cynthia talking.

He got involved with Scott Windsor (Ben Freeman) in a car scam, which was run by one of his right hand men, Tony.

Despite all this, Louise continued to turn a blind eye to his activities unaware that Ray was hiding more than just his dodgy deals from his girlfriend, he had also hidden the fact that he had diabetes.

As the ordeal progressed Ray continued to comfort Louise, helping her as she got freaky phone calls, expensive gifts and lingerie through the post.

Eventually the situation got so bad that just before Christmas, Ray proposed that he and Louise emigrate to Italy and she agreed but not before leaving a message on her stalker's phone before she left.

Nicola was due to marry Carlos, however he was having her affair with her older half-sister, Bernice Thomas (Samantha Giles).

As a result, Maureen punched Carlos and argued with Bernice's mother and Rodney's first wife, Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen).

Brian first appears in 2001 when he bails Katie out of a police cell after her involvement in a car crash that killed headmistress Barbara Strickland (Alex Hall).

He isn't happy with the living arrangements, but that is soon made up for when he takes a look around the village and is impressed by Chloe Atkinson (Amy Nuttall).

He left the village in July 2002, a few months after arriving, when he found out Maggie had an affair with Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower).