With the funeral of Jack Sugden to be featured in Emmerdale next week, and Sheila Mercier making a brief return as Annie Sugden, I've had several enquiries about Clive Hornby's debut as Jack back in 1980. So, I've opened my 1980 folder and discovered these pics and details.Clive's first scene as Jack was outside the farm.
He took a long look at the exterior of his family home, and then made his way to the kitchen door...
Jack's grandfather, Sam Pearson (Toke Townley), answered the door and, with a wink at Jack, said:
"Oh, Annie, it's the man from the travelling library!"
"Eh? They're not coming round door-to-door now, are they?" Annie was highly puzzled.
"Just trying to encourage more people to read, Mrs Sugden!" said Jack, stepping over the threshold.
Annie was delighted: "Jack! You're early! You were gonna phone! I was gonna come to meet you!"
Jack: "I 'ad to walk it, Ma."
Annie: "Oh! Nothing's ready, you know!"
Sam: " 'Course it is! Been ready for ages!"
Annie: "I didn't expect you to walk in like that! Oh, it's good to see you! You look well, I'll say that for you. Welcome home, lad!"
Sam: "Aye, welcome back, lad!"
More to follow on Jack's funeral at the weekend. In the meantime, for all those interested in Clive Hornby's opening decade as Jack Sugden, please look at our 'Jack Sugden' label here.
2 comments:
Clive Hornby was a real asset to Emmerdale and really took to the role of Jack Sugden very well - it's not difficult to see from his first appearance why he lasted for 28 years. RIP Clive!
Yes, Clive was excellent as Jack. He made the role his very own.
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