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The cast of Emmerdale in .

The cast of Emmerdale in 1972.

A list of all Emmerdale Farm characters who were seen in the show on a regular basis when it began in 1972.

Of the original cast seen in the first episode in 1972, only Frazer Hines, Frederick Pyne, and Gail Harrison are still alive.

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Image Character Actor Departure
Annie Sugden 1972 Annie Sugden Sheila Mercier 10th February 2009
Jack Sugden 1972 Jack Sugden Andrew Burt 21st February 2008
Peggy Skilbeck 1972 Peggy Skilbeck Jo Kendall 16th July 1973
Joe Sugden 1972 Joe Sugden Frazer Hines 11th August 1994
Matt Skilbeck 1972 Matt Skilbeck Frederick Pyne 7th December 1989
Sam Pearson 1972 Sam Pearson Toke Townley 22nd November 1984
Marian Wilks 1972 Marian Wilks Gail Harrison 1st September 1988
Henry Wilks 1972 Henry Wilks Arthur Pentelow 29th August 1991
Amos Brearly 1972 Amos Brearly Ronald Magill 6th July 1995
Ruth Merrick 1972 Ruth Merrick Lynn Dalby 11th September 1986
Tom Merrick 1972 Tom Merrick David Hill 10th February 1988
Janie Harker 1972 Janie Harker Diane Grayson 9th September 1986
Frank Blakey 1972 Frank Blakey Eric Allan 22nd January 1974
Jackie Merrick 1972 Jackie Merrick Unknown 24th August 1989
Sandie Merrick 1972 Sandie Merrick Jenny Mayors-Clark 11th May 1989

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