Brian Addyman

Brian Addyman is the father of Katie Addyman.

Brian, who brought Katie up, is divorced from her mother Caroline. 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. In February 2002, Brian becomes the gardener at Home Farm Estates. In February 2003, Brian leaves the village for a new job in Newcastle. In February 2004, Brian attends Katie's wedding to Andy Sugden. This is Brian's last onscreen appearance.

In February 2006, Brian and Katie are involved in a car crash while driving back to Emmerdale. Brian is killed and Katie later recovers.