Emmerdale Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1972 · ITV1, ITV Yorkshire · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Emmerdale
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Emmerdale have?
Emmerdale has 55 seasons and 10053 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 16, 1972 to July 17, 2026.
Is Emmerdale renewed, ended, or canceled?
Emmerdale is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Emmerdale?
It takes 236h 30m (14190 minutes) to watch the complete run of Emmerdale. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 119 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 236.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 119 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Emmerdale?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 3 ("Episode 3 (Mon 23rd Oct 1972)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 2.5/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Emmerdale?
Emmerdale is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Emmerdale?
Emmerdale has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Emmerdale?
The primary ensemble cast includes Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk (age 56), Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle (age 58), Christopher Chittell as Eric Pollard (age 78), Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope (age 61).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Dominic Brunt | Paddy Kirk | 56 |
| Mark Charnock | Marlon Dingle | 58 |
| Christopher Chittell | Eric Pollard | 78 |
| Tony Audenshaw | Bob Hope | 61 |
| Samantha Giles | Bernice Thomas | – |
| Meg Johnson | Pearl Ladderbanks | 89 |
| Fiona Wade | Priya Kotecha | – |
| Freddie Jones | Sandy Thomas | 91 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Emmerdale are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.