List of minor Emmerdale characters (1996)

The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 1996, by order of first appearance.

"Granny" Hopwood

"Granny" Hopwood
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Beatrice Kelly
Introduced by	Mervyn Watson
Duration	1996
First appearance	August 1996
Last appearance	22 August 1996
Classification	Former; guest
Profile
Date of death	22 August 1996
Family Sons Billy Hopwood Grandsons Andy Sugden Daz Eden Other relatives Sarah Sugden (great-granddaughter)

"Granny" Hopwood is the mother of Billy Hopwood and grandmother of Andy Sugden and Daz Eden. She appeared in 1996.

Hopwood is Andy's legal guardian for much his life prior to 1996, as his father, her son Billy Hopwood is in and out of jail. She dies in August 1996.

James Tate

James Tate
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Jake Meays (1996) Elliott Suckley (1996) Sam Silson (1997) Oliver Carroll(1997) Bradley White (1997-99)
Introduced by	Mervyn Watson
Duration	1996-99
First appearance	24 September 1996
Last appearance	19 January 1999
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Date of birth	24 September 1996
Family Father Frank Tate Mother Kim Tate Half brothers Chris Tate Liam Hammond Half sisters Zoe Tate Nephews Joseph Tate Noah Tate Nieces Jean Tate

James Francis Tate is the son of Frank and Kim Tate. He appeared from 1996 to 1999.

Born in 1996, James Tate is the only child of Frank Tate and his second wife, Kim. His paternity is initially in doubt as Kim had been having an affair with Dave Glover. Dave dies saving James from a fire before the paternity tests show Frank is the father. However, Kim expresses doubts about the tests, thinking that Frank's money means he could have paid for the test results to be altered. Frank dies in 1997 and the following year Kim marries Steve Marchant. They are involved in a hit and run accident while stealing a horse, and Kim puts all the blame on Steve. In January 1999, she escapes with James in helicopter to avoid being arrested.