List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 1991
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The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 1991, by order of first appearance.
Paula Barker
| Paula Barker | |||||||
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| Portrayed by | Judy Brooke | ||||||
| Duration | 1991 | ||||||
| First appearance | 5 April 1991 | ||||||
| Last appearance | 7 July 1991 | ||||||
| Classification | Former; recurring | ||||||
| Introduced by | Stuart Doughty | ||||||
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Paula Barker was the cousin of Archie Brooks. Paula was terminally ill with cancer and Archie's sister April, who had lived with her previously, brought her to Emmerdale to spend the last months of her life with her and Archie.
Paula died on the 7 July 1991 in her room at Markham Cottage with April and Archie at her side.
April Brooks
| April Brooks | |||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Anna Keaveney | ||||||||
| Duration | 1991 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 5 April 1991 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 12 August 1991 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; recurring | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Stuart Doughty | ||||||||
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April Brooks was the mother of Archie Brooks. April arrived in the village in April 1991 with her terminally ill cousin Paula Barker, in order to let Paula spend the last few months of her life with her and Archie.
Paula died on the 7 July the same year, and April was distraught as Paula was the only company she had at her home in Manchester.
April stayed with Archie for a few more weeks and returned to Manchester.
Miss "Skipdale Breweries"
| Miss. Skipdale Breweries | |||||
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| Portrayed by | Jayne Ashbourne | ||||
| Duration | 1991 | ||||
| First appearance | 1991 | ||||
| Last appearance | 1991 | ||||
| Classification | Former; recurring | ||||
| Introduced by | Stuart Doughty | ||||
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Miss Skipdale Breweries was the owner of the local fish farm. Her real name was never mentioned during her time on the show, although she had a daughter named Louise.
Louise "Skipdale Breweries"
| Louise Skipdale Breweries | |||||
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| Portrayed by | Tricia Penrose | ||||
| Duration | 1991 | ||||
| First appearance | 1991 | ||||
| Last appearance | 1991 | ||||
| Classification | Former; recurring | ||||
| Introduced by | Stuart Doughty | ||||
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Louise was the daughter of Miss. Skipdale Breweries, the owner of the local fish farm. Her surname was never revealed.
Carol Nelson
| Carol Nelson | |
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| Emmerdale character | |
| Portrayed by | Philomena McDonagh |
| Duration | 1991-93 |
| First appearance | 26 September 1991 |
| Last appearance | 25 November 1993 |
| Classification | Former; regular |
| Introduced by | Stuart Doughty |
Carol Nelson was played by Philomena McDonagh. She first appeared in 1991 and in 1992 was joined by her daughter Lorraine. In 1992, Carol began dating Archie Brooks (Tony Pitts).
Carol left Emmerdale on 25 November 1993 with Lorraine after splitting up with Archie, just over a month before the Emmerdale plane crash in which Archie was killed.