Emmerdale newcomer Harry is played by soap and TV actor Robert Beck, who has had numerous roles across other shows including Hollyoaks and Coronation Street
Emmerdale star Robert Beck makes his return to the show on Monday night, and ITV soap viewers will no doubt recognise him. The husband of Coronation Street actress Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby, has quite the TV credentials.
He’s a familiar face in soap land, having actually been on the very same ITV soap over 20 years ago in a different role. He was a key and memorable character in this time, so his return to the village has left fans stunned.
This time around, Robert will be playing Harry who is a new villain linked to fellow newcomer Corey. But over two decades ago in the 90s, Robert’s character was very different. Long-time viewers of the soap will remember him has Gavin Ferris, a partner of Bernice Blackstock.
He was on the show for 78 episodes in 1999. Viewers who watched the show back then may recall he was quite the womaniser, but in a twist the character was caught kissing Jason Kirk amid his engagement to Bernice. This resulted in the pair splitting up and he left the village for good.