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Mark and Natasha first appear on horseback riding into the village to meet [[List of minor Emmerdale characters (2000)#Bishop George Postlethwaite|Bishop George]], who is waiting to hand over St. Mary's Church, which they have bought in addition to Home Farm. All three then head to ''The Woolpack'', where they are given an unpleasant welcome, as their buying the church means [[Ashley Thomas|Ashley]] and [[Laurel Thomas]] have to leave the village. However, Natasha announces that they bought the church and vicarage to give back to the community - making them instantly popular. However, Natasha had not discussed this with Mark before announcing it, but later assures him that it was necessary to keep the villagers on side. |
Mark and Natasha first appear on horseback riding into the village to meet [[List of minor Emmerdale characters (2000)#Bishop George Postlethwaite|Bishop George]], who is waiting to hand over St. Mary's Church, which they have bought in addition to Home Farm. All three then head to ''The Woolpack'', where they are given an unpleasant welcome, as their buying the church means [[Ashley Thomas|Ashley]] and [[Laurel Thomas]] have to leave the village. However, Natasha announces that they bought the church and vicarage to give back to the community - making them instantly popular. However, Natasha had not discussed this with Mark before announcing it, but later assures him that it was necessary to keep the villagers on side. |
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A couple of months after the arrival of the Wyldes, [[ |
A couple of months after the arrival of the Wyldes, [[Faye Lamb]] turns up in the village after seeing Mark's photo in a magazine profile of the family. Mark sees her several times, and eventually they have a long conversation in the woods. He apologises for the way he treated her in the past and puts her up in an expensive flat. In late May, it is revealed that Mark is married to Faye, making his marriage to Natasha bigamous, and his real name is Daniel Lamb. He went missing twenty-seven years ago, after going to pick up a friend from the station, and never returned. They were in serious debt as his company had just gone bankrupt. His parents never recovered from the shock and died shortly after Faye had Daniel declared legally dead seven years later. He moved to France and later set up a new identity - Mark Wylde. Faye was not sure if she was pregnant at the time and consequently, did not tell him. A week later he found out that he and Faye have a son, [[List of minor Emmerdale characters (2009)#Ryan Lamb|Ryan Lamb]]. |
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In late June, Faye tells Natasha everything about Mark's previous life. After spending a night away, Natasha decides not to end her marriage to Mark and keeps his secret from their children. Faye, angered by Mark and Natasha's behaviour, moves into the village with her and Mark's son, Ryan. She wants them to get to know each other but Natasha insists that Mark arrange a job for Ryan in [[Dubai]], which he does. Unfortunately for Natasha, Mark withdraws it only days before Ryan is due to leave, as he had bonded with Ryan. Natasha is not happy, warning Mark that it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out. |
In late June, Faye tells Natasha everything about Mark's previous life. After spending a night away, Natasha decides not to end her marriage to Mark and keeps his secret from their children. Faye, angered by Mark and Natasha's behaviour, moves into the village with her and Mark's son, Ryan. She wants them to get to know each other but Natasha insists that Mark arrange a job for Ryan in [[Dubai]], which he does. Unfortunately for Natasha, Mark withdraws it only days before Ryan is due to leave, as he had bonded with Ryan. Natasha is not happy, warning Mark that it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out. |
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| Portrayed by | Maxwell Caulfield | ||||||||
| Duration | 2009– | ||||||||
| First appearance | 15 January 2009 | ||||||||
| Created by | Anita Turner | ||||||||
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Mark Wylde (previously Daniel Lamb) is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Maxwell Caulfield. He made his first appearance, along with his wife Natasha, on 15 January 2009.
Character creation and development
The characters of Mark and Natasha Wylde were announced in September 2008, with Maxwell Caulfield and Amanda Donohoe announced as the actors portraying them.[1] They started filming in October 2008, and were originally thought to be first appearing on 25 December 2008,[1] but this was later changed to 15 January 2009.[2]
Caulfield said that the role was "just too tempting to turn down and I can't wait to start filming in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside".[1] Anita Turner, the series producer, said she was "thrilled to be welcoming two actors of such high calibre to the cast".[1] He described the character as "fun to play".[3]
Amanda Donohoe said that the Wyldes are "self-made millionaires, they're very well-to-do", and although not looking for retirement, they do want a "break from the big city".[2] She also said that the couple have been married for 25 years[4] and have two grown-up children and a nine-year old.[5] Caulfield said that there is a "hidden side to Mark that will come out over time".[3] Although he is an "out-and-out charmer" he is one of those people whose "sincerity you have to question", he said.[3]
Caulfield said the scripts made him cry on a "bi-weekly basis" and that, "Mark is being put through the mangle." [6]
Character history
Mark and Natasha first appear on horseback riding into the village to meet Bishop George, who is waiting to hand over St. Mary's Church, which they have bought in addition to Home Farm. All three then head to The Woolpack, where they are given an unpleasant welcome, as their buying the church means Ashley and Laurel Thomas have to leave the village. However, Natasha announces that they bought the church and vicarage to give back to the community - making them instantly popular. However, Natasha had not discussed this with Mark before announcing it, but later assures him that it was necessary to keep the villagers on side.
A couple of months after the arrival of the Wyldes, Faye Lamb turns up in the village after seeing Mark's photo in a magazine profile of the family. Mark sees her several times, and eventually they have a long conversation in the woods. He apologises for the way he treated her in the past and puts her up in an expensive flat. In late May, it is revealed that Mark is married to Faye, making his marriage to Natasha bigamous, and his real name is Daniel Lamb. He went missing twenty-seven years ago, after going to pick up a friend from the station, and never returned. They were in serious debt as his company had just gone bankrupt. His parents never recovered from the shock and died shortly after Faye had Daniel declared legally dead seven years later. He moved to France and later set up a new identity - Mark Wylde. Faye was not sure if she was pregnant at the time and consequently, did not tell him. A week later he found out that he and Faye have a son, Ryan Lamb.
In late June, Faye tells Natasha everything about Mark's previous life. After spending a night away, Natasha decides not to end her marriage to Mark and keeps his secret from their children. Faye, angered by Mark and Natasha's behaviour, moves into the village with her and Mark's son, Ryan. She wants them to get to know each other but Natasha insists that Mark arrange a job for Ryan in Dubai, which he does. Unfortunately for Natasha, Mark withdraws it only days before Ryan is due to leave, as he had bonded with Ryan. Natasha is not happy, warning Mark that it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out.
Reception
Prior to the Wyldes' first appearance, the News of the World described their arrival in the village as a "Don't miss" TV moment of the week.[7] Simon Swift, in his Soaplife blog criticised Emmerdale for not being "more radical" in their new characters.[8] He said that Mark being an entrepreneur gave "plenty of opportunity for more business storylines favoured by the show. Yawn – as if there weren’t enough already". Swift was, however, thankful that the character was not "another Dingle".[8]
References
- ^ a b c d Green, Kris (22 September 2008). "New couple join 'Emmerdale' for Xmas". Digital Spy.
- ^ a b "Amanda Donohoe talks about soap acting". Evening Post. 7 January 2009.
- ^ a b c Davidson, Laura (11 January 2009). "Emmerdale tycoon fibbed about Scots roots so he'd look tough". Sunday Mail.
- ^ Labous, Jane (10 January 2009). "Coming up in Emmerdale". The Sun.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Palmer, Laura (17 January 2009). "The Last Word - Emmerdale's Amanda Donohoe". Daily Express.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 May 2009). "Maxwell Caulfield cries over 'Emmerdale'". Digital Spy.
- ^ "SOAPWATCH: Don't miss..." News of the World. 3 January 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Swift, Simon (14 October 2008). "Bitches and business again in Emmerdale". Soaplife.
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