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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 them 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]] were having 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 asked Mark before announcing this, but later tells him that is 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 them 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]] were having 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 asked Mark before announcing this, but later tells him that is was necessary to keep the villagers on side. |
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In late June, Natasha discovers that Mark is already married to [[ |
In late June, Natasha discovers that Mark is already married to [[Faye Lamb]]. Mark, whose real name is Daniel Lamb, 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. He moved to France and later set up a new identity - Mark Wylde. They also have a son, [[List of minor Emmerdale characters (2009)#Ryan Lamb|Ryan Lamb]]. After discovering this, she spends a night away from home, but decides not to end her marriage to Mark and keeps his secret from their children. To make sure Mark's past identity stays secret, she pays Faye to leave the area after threatening to report Mark and Faye for insurance fraud. Unfortunately, angered by Mark and Natasha's behaviour, she and her son soon move into the village, intending to allow Mark to get to know Ryan. Natasha bullies Mark to arrange a job in Dubai for Ryan after seeing that he and Nathan have become friends. Unfortunately, as Faye hoped, Mark bonds with Ryan and does not want him to leave so he withdraws the job in Dubai, much to Natasha's horror. |
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==Reception== |
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| Portrayed by | Amanda Donohoe | ||||||||
| Duration | 2009– | ||||||||
| First appearance | 15 January 2009 | ||||||||
| Created by | Anita Turner | ||||||||
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Natasha Jane Wylde is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Amanda Donohoe. She made her first appearance, along with her husband Mark, 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]
The casting of Amanda Donohoe, a well-known name in the United Kingdom and a Golden Globe Award-winning actress, caused press interest with Donohoe doing many interviews prior to her character's first appearance. In one interview she defended soap actors and said that it is a "huge privilege" to be on the screen of "eight million people five days a week".[2] Describing being asked to take the part, Donohoe said, "I would have been stupid to say no. I am quite excited because I pretty much take over the village and cause a lot of trouble"[2], also saying in another interview that she was "flattered" to be asked to join the soap.[1] In an interview with the Daily Express, the actress said that although she was flattered they wanted to create a role for her, it was "a hell of a challenge".[3] Anita Turner, the series producer, said she was "thrilled to be welcoming two actors of such high calibre to the cast".[1]
Describing her character she said Natasha is "not a classic soap 'bitch'" and described her as "humorous, witty and strong" but would "rub people up the wrong way".[2] 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".[4] Donohoe said that the character is "a mum with three kids so she's not a single-minded, nasty person - she's witty and confident".[5] Donohoe said the couple have been married for 25 years,[5] and have two grown-up children and a nine-year old.[3]
Character history
Mark and Natasha first appear on horseback riding into the village to meet Bishop George, who is waiting to hand them 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 were having 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 asked Mark before announcing this, but later tells him that is was necessary to keep the villagers on side.
In late June, Natasha discovers that Mark is already married to Faye Lamb. Mark, whose real name is Daniel Lamb, 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. He moved to France and later set up a new identity - Mark Wylde. They also have a son, Ryan Lamb. After discovering this, she spends a night away from home, but decides not to end her marriage to Mark and keeps his secret from their children. To make sure Mark's past identity stays secret, she pays Faye to leave the area after threatening to report Mark and Faye for insurance fraud. Unfortunately, angered by Mark and Natasha's behaviour, she and her son soon move into the village, intending to allow Mark to get to know Ryan. Natasha bullies Mark to arrange a job in Dubai for Ryan after seeing that he and Nathan have become friends. Unfortunately, as Faye hoped, Mark bonds with Ryan and does not want him to leave so he withdraws the job in Dubai, much to Natasha's horror.
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.[6] Simon Swift, in his Soaplife blog criticised Emmerdale for not being "more radical" in their new characters, rather than having another "bitch" stereotype, although he said if Natasha was to "reach the heights of Kim Tate - we'll all be happy".[7] Swift was, however, thankful that the character was not "another Dingle".[7]
References
- ^ a b c d Green, Kris (22 September 2008). "New couple join 'Emmerdale' for Xmas". Digital Spy.
- ^ a b c d "Emmerdale's Donohoe on soap acting". Yahoo!. 8 January 2009.
- ^ a b Palmer, Laura (17 January 2009). "The Last Word - Emmerdale's Amanda Donohoe". Daily Express.
- ^ "Amanda Donohoe talks about soap acting". Evening Post. 7 January 2009.
- ^ a b Labous, Jane (=10 January 2009). "Coming up in Emmerdale". The Sun.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "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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