Emmerdale in 2012

2012 was Emmerdale's 41st year. Production was overseen by Executive Producer Steve November and Series Producer Stuart Blackburn.

310 episodes were broadcast in 2012 including a special fortieth anniversary live episode broadcast in October. Major storylines included Debbie Dingle and Andy Sugden's saviour sibling plan for an ill Sarah Sugden Jr., Cameron Murray and Chas Dingle embarking on an affair, Ashley Thomas's abuse of his father Sandy Thomas, Zak Dingle being sectioned after losing grip on reality and Rachel Breckle falling pregnant after a one-night stand with Jai Sharma.

Departures for the year included John Barton's death following a car crash, Aaron Livesy absconding the village and both Carl King and Alex Moss being murdered by Cameron Murray. In November, Bernice Blackstock returned permanently to the village having last been seen eight years previously.

Storylines
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Who lives where
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Awards and Nominations
National Television Awards
 * Most Popular Serial Drama: Emmerdale (Nominee)
 * Outstanding Serial Drama Performance: Danny Miller (Nominee)
 * Most Popular Newcomer: Chelsea Halfpenny (Nominee)

TV Choice Awards
 * Outstanding Contribution Award: Emmerdale
 * Soap Moment of the Year: Emmerdale Live Episode (Episode 6371/6372 (17th October 2012))