Emmerdale viewers spotted a familiar face in a new guise in Monday night's episode. Actor Robert Beck has returned to the soap more than 20 years after he appeared in a very different role.
Last time around he was Bernice Blackstock's partner Gavin Ferris. And in the soap's latest episode Robert popped up again but this time as Harry, a new villain linked to fellow newcomer Corey.
The actor - who is married to Coronation Street actress Jane Danson - was on the show for 78 episodes in 1999. Viewers who watched the show back then may recall that he was caught kissing Tricia's boyfriend Jason Kirk, resulting in a split with Bernice and the character leaving the village for good. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features His new role is set to see some of the soap's much-loved characters in peril.
The soap's producer Laura Shaw promised "twists and turns" along the way. She said: "We are thrilled to have Robert joining the Emmerdale family to play Harry.