Emmerdale airs at 8pm on ITV1
ITV has today announced a major new chapter as Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) and his partner Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) are installed as the new tenant farmers at ‘Emmerdale Farm’ returning the legendary Sugden name to the land for the first time in years.
In tonight’s episode (Wednesday 11th March), with Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) having signed over the farm to the Tates, Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) swiftly moved to appoint Robert to run the operation.
Driven by a desire to honour his family legacy and following in the footsteps of his father, Jack Sugden, one of the original farmers in the area, Robert is determined to restore the farm to its former glory. Their first action is to proudly reinstate the dug-up old farm sign, renaming the land from Butler’s Farm to Emmerdale Farm.”
Commenting on the shake-up, Emmerdale Producer, Laura Shaw says:
“The Sugdens have always been at the centre of our village, having been the original farming family when Emmerdale was first created. This return to the farm’s roots is a powerful moment, echoing the early drama that unfolded when Annie Sugden and her sons, Jack and Joe, farmed the land. Taking over the tenancy, grandson Robert wants to do his best and make his dad proud. With his loyal partner Aaron, they are ready for this new chapter and committed to making the farm thrive. Farming remains a vital presence in Emmerdale, providing a daily dose of excitement and fresh air for our audience.”
Meanwhile, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is decisively looking for new land for him and his wife Moira, determined that she too can continue her career as a farmer. With two farms soon flourishing in the village – Emmerdale Farm and the new Dingle Farm – it’s a legacy that Annie Sugden would be proud of.
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