Emmerdale Dingle legend shocks fans in unearthed Coronation Street role from ‘90s (Image: ITV)
Emmerdale’s Mark Charnock has left fans gobsmacked after they discovered his appearance in a episode from the ’90s.
Mark Charnock, who is widely recognised for his role as on the popular ITV soap since 1996, has become a beloved character. As Albert Dingle’s (Bobby Knutt) son and the Woolpack’s chef, he has won over viewers’ hearts.
Marlon’s journey in has been filled with dramatic twists and turns, including a shocking prison sentence and a stroke. Currently, Marlon and the Dingles are anxiously awaiting justice for Tom King’s (James Chase) abusive behaviour towards Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper).
Adding to the tension, Marlon’s daughter April (Amelia Flanagan) is about to face a tumultuous period after discovering the truth about her mother Donna’s (Verity Rushworth) suicide in 2014. Fans will remember that Donna tragically ended her life by jumping off a multi-storey car park with Gary North (Fergus O’Donnell).
Before joining , Mark had roles in various TV shows. However, it’s only now that fans have realised that Mark had a stint on .
Marlon’s journey in Emmerdale has been filled with dramatic twists and turns (Image: ITV)
The actor played two roles on the show – a pizza delivery boy in 1993 and PC Turner in 1995, sharing screen time with icon Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride).
enthusiasts were left utterly gobsmacked when they stumbled upon Mark Charnock’s cameo in the soap. A fan, clearly stunned, posted on Facebook alongside a snapshot of Mark’s appearance: “Watching old and up pops Marlon.”
The comments section quickly buzzed with excitement as another viewer exclaimed: “No way! Aw look at him.”
The actor played two roles on Corrie – a pizza delivery boy in 1993 and PC Turner in 1995 (Image: ITV)
Another fan reminisced: “Love this! Totally forgot he was in it.”
In a touching shift from his character, Mark has recently thrown his support behind a poignant initiative that hits close to home. Earlier in the month, he graced Good Morning Britain to kick off the show’s 1 Million Minutes campaign, which tackles the issue of loneliness.
At 56 years old, the actor spearheaded the launch by directing a short film titled Life Long Fans. The heart-rending story within features an elderly, devoted football fan who experiences a sense of isolation following the death of his mate, leading him to shun the stadium and solitary TV viewings.
However, there’s a glimmer of hope as his wife arranges a family gathering to watch the games with him, bringing an end to his solitude.