Emmerdale's Barton family have more rows this evening (June 15) as Moira and Adam discover that Hannah and Holly are both hiding things. Moira (Natalie J Robb) receives a shock in tonight's episode when she receives a call informing her that Hannah (Grace Cassidy) hasn't been turning up to her exams. Confronting her secretive daughter, Moira is surprised as Hannah insists that it was pointless taking them as she had missed so many lessons after their recent troubles. When Hannah adds that her future will only ever be on the farm anyway, Holly (Sophie Powles) steps in by revealing her own secret - she has a job lined up (more)...
- 6/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has said that her character's drug storyline has made her more understanding of addicts. The actress, who plays heroin user Holly Barton in the ITV1 soap, is grateful to producers for giving her such a challenging role. "The heroin storyline has been amazing for me. I feel like it has made me a better person because I'm more understanding of people," she told New magazine. "Drug addicts aren't bad people - they're just people who have made bad decisions and they need all the help they can get. As an actress, it was great to be given a storyline so (more)...
- 4/14/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Sophie Powles has become a ''better person'' after portraying a heroin addict in 'Emmerdale'. The 23-year-old actress - who plays wayward teenager Holly Barton in the ITV1 soap - has become ''more understanding'' of drug addicts as a result of the plotline and she is grateful to producers for giving her such a serious role. She said: ''The heroin storyline has been amazing for me. I feel like it has made me a better person because I'm more understanding of people. ''Drug addicts aren't bad people - they're just people who have made bad decisions and they need all...
- 4/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Sophie Powles has become a ''better person'' after portraying a heroin addict in 'Emmerdale'. The 23-year-old actress - who plays wayward teenager Holly Barton in the ITV1 soap - has become ''more understanding'' of drug addicts as a result of the plotline and she is grateful to producers for giving her such a serious role. She said: ''The heroin storyline has been amazing for me. I feel like it has made me a better person because I'm more understanding of people. ''Drug addicts aren't bad people - they're just people who have made bad decisions and they need all...
- 4/12/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed that she's glad her current drugs storyline has been portrayed realistically. The actress quit her role as Holly Barton in January and plans to travel the world when she finishes filming her character's drugs relapse plot in May. "It sounds weird but I'm pretty happy about her relapsing because it wouldn't have been realistic if she hadn't. That's what the role has been about, portraying her addiction in a real way," Powles told The People. Speaking of her exit, she said: "People will think I'm mad giving up a job like this but I know it is the right thing for me to do. I keep getting asked if I'm nervous but I'm honestly not. I'm just excited. As an actress you do think, 'What if I never get another (more)...
- 3/18/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Holly Barton overdoses on heroin after trying to numb the pain of her father's death. The former drug addict - played by Sophie Powles - is devastated following John Barton's (James Thornton) recent death and as she struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, she sees heroin as her only option. Sophie told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Holly thinks the only way to get over this is to make herself numb with heroin. She doesn't mean to overdose. She thinks she'll have one little bit and it'll make the pain go away.'' However, Sophie believes Holly will once again...
- 3/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Alex Moss receives a shock as he catches Holly Barton with heroin in Thursday night's (March 15) double bill of the soap. Alex (Kurtis Stacey) makes the discovery after the Bartons have scattered John's ashes, and he's appalled to see that Holly may be back to her old habits. Holly (Sophie Powles) insists that she hasn't taken anything and begs the farmhand not to say anything to her family. Alex reluctantly agrees, but there's more trouble (more)...
- 3/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed that Holly's upcoming drugs relapse will be a turning point for the Barton family. Holly slips back to her old habits next week as she takes a heroin overdose, struggling to cope following the death of her dad John. However, Powles told itv.com that the worrying incident will bring the divided Bartons back together. "For us to be given this, and for me to be able to relapse and explore that again as an actress, has been amazing," the 23-year-old commented. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I think the family will now come together and hopefully things will start to get a bit better." Discussing the lead-up to her alter ego's overdose, she explained: "Holly (more)...
- 3/9/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed details of turbulent times ahead for her character Holly Barton, who will soon turn back to drugs in her desperate state. Holly successfully fought a heroin addiction in 2010, but episodes airing next month will see her tempted back to her old ways as she continues to grieve for the loss of her father John. Unable to deal with her pain for any longer, Holly gets in touch with an old contact and buys some heroin. Powles told Soaplife: "[She's after] a fix. She needs the pain to go. She can't cope at all - too much has happened. Alex tells her she's the strong one in the family, and says she needs to do whatever she has to do to get them through it. "The only thing Holly can think of to numb the pain is heroin. She has (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's John and Moira Barton share their good news in tonight's episode as they tell the kids that the divorce is on hold. Adam (Adam Thomas), Hannah (Grace Cassidy) and Holly (Sophie Powles) are confused when Moira turns up at the farm unexpectedly, but she and John soon announce that there's still hope for their future as a couple. John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) warn that nothing is certain just yet, but the trio get their hopes up and make sure to let Chas (more)...
- 2/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's John and Moira Barton share their good news in tonight's episode as they tell the kids that the divorce is on hold. Adam (Adam Thomas), Hannah (Grace Cassidy) and Holly (Sophie Powles) are confused when Moira turns up at the farm unexpectedly, but she and John soon announce that there's still hope for their future as a couple. John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) warn that nothing is certain just yet, but the trio get their hopes up and make sure (more)...
- 2/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has announced that she has decided to leave the soap. The actress will bow out from her role as Holly Barton in the summer after nearly three years on screen, the Daily Star Sunday reports. Powles told the newspaper: "I have had an awesome three years at Emmerdale. I have made the best friends and have worked, had fun and learned so much with an amazing cast and crew. "But after three years I am ready for some freedom to travel and be able to say yes to other projects and opportunities. I just want to say thank you to everyone at Emmerdale for making it such a brilliant place to work." (more)...
- 1/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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- 5/17/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Sophie Powles has admitted that she receives playful teasing from her Emmerdale co-stars when she is required to look "rough" for her role as troubled Holly Barton. Holly has been at the centre of a hard-hitting drugs storyline for most of the year and her addiction is currently being fed by distraught mum Moira (Natalie J. Robb), who cannot bear to see her daughter suffer through the pain of withdrawal. Speaking to Reveal magazine about the plot, Powles commented: "The last time I cried was at (more)...
- 11/23/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Natalie J. Robb has revealed that she is trying to lose weight in order to make her current Emmerdale storyline appear more realistic on screen. The actress's character Moira Barton has been left devastated in recent months as the life of her teenage daughter Holly (Sophie Powles) has spiralled out of control due to a heroin addiction. Speaking to The Mirror, Robb explained that she believes the stress of Moira's predicament would cause her to slim down, which has inspired her to complete daily workout sessions with a personal trainer. The 35-year-old commented: "I've read what is coming up for Moira and she's completely stressed. I just feel it's right and relevant to lose weight for the part. In real life if I'm really worried my stomach churns, (more)...
- 11/17/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Natalie J. Robb has revealed that Emmerdale's John Barton (James Thornton) won't understand why his on-screen wife is helping their daughter get drugs. Viewers will see a desperate Moira begin scouring for drugs for Holly (Sophie Powles) as the stress of dealing with her daughter's addiction becomes too much. "Moira hates herself plus she’s paranoid John will find out," Robb told Soaplife. "He thinks Holly is on the up and Moira feels guilty knowing it's only because Holly is taking drugs she got (more)...
- 11/15/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Sophie Powles has predicted that her Emmerdale character Holly Barton will never be the same again following her drug problems. Fans of the ITV1 soap have seen Holly develop an addiction to heroin this year, leaving her family devastated as they struggle to deal with the serious situation. Speaking to the Glasgow Sunday Mail about the storyline's future, Powles commented: "I think there is going to be light at the end of the tunnel, but how long it is going to take for it to appear or what is going to happen to make it appear, I don't know. "We want to show that people can come out the other side, but it's going to be a long road for Holly yet and, at the minute, a very hard one. "I don't think Holly will ever be the person she was because (more)...
- 11/15/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Sophie Powles has admitted that she recently burst into tears after returning home from an emotional day of Emmerdale filming. The actress's character Holly Barton has been at the centre of a high-profile drugs storyline this year, causing heartbreak for her screen family members John, Moira, Adam and Hannah. Speaking to Take 5 magazine, Powles explained that her recent teary moment was one of the first times that her on-set emotions have spilled over into her everyday life. She commented: "For six months I've (more)...
- 11/9/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Sophie Powles has hinted that her troubled Emmerdale character Holly Barton may receive a big wake-up call in the coming weeks. Fans have seen Holly develop an ever-worsening drug problem for much of the year, leaving her parents John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J. Robb) heartbroken as they deal with the fallout of her shocking behaviour. However, speaking to Inside Soap, Powles suggested that Holly could finally reach a turning point if her actions make life any worse for her family. Discussing the future of the storyline, the actress teased: "Sometimes we do things we never thought we would to (more)...
- 11/4/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Sophie Powles has admitted that she has found her current drug addition plot draining to film. The actress, who plays Holly Barton in the ITV1 show, told Soaplife that she asks her boyfriend to cheer her up after hard days on set. "It’s fantastic as an actress to have such a big storyline," she said. "But it’s hard at times. When I get home after work I ask my boyfriend to make me laugh because I've been crying all day!" Powles also discussed the research that she carried (more)...
- 10/11/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale bosses are reportedly expecting complaints when scenes showing Holly Barton unconscious after using heroin are broadcast. Viewers will see the teenager, played by Sophie Powles, found slumped across her bed by parents Moira (Natalie Robb) and John (James Thornton). In August, EastEnders was forced to defend scenes showing Phil Mitchell under the influence of drugs after the BBC received over 200 complaints. The Sun reports that the ITV soap will not show Holly injecting or smoking the drug. "Emmerdale felt the story proved they were cutting edge, without needing to go into as much detail as EastEnders," a source told the paper. "Bosses wanted to respect the audience (more)...
- 10/8/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has predicted that Holly Barton's family will eventually convince her to quit drugs for good. Viewers have seen the actress's character develop an ever-increasing addiction in recent months, with things about to get worse next week when her parents John and Moira find her inhaling heroin. However, speaking ahead of the latest drama for Holly, Powles hinted that there could be light at the end of the tunnel as the storyline progresses. She said: "I think the family will ultimately make her realise she has to stop. Her addiction is tearing her family, who were so strong and happy when they arrived in Emmerdale, to pieces. "Her (more)...
- 10/5/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has revealed that her character Roz Fielding will soon start playing a new role in Holly Barton's drugs storyline. Earlier this year, viewers saw the actress's alter ego sparking Holly's current problems by providing her with illegal substances - and it wasn't long until she was hooked. However, in a surprise turnaround, Roz will begin trying to help Holly (Sophie Powles) as her family aims to get her off drugs for good. Speaking of her Emmerdale (more)...
- 10/5/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed that she is thrilled with the way viewers have reacted to her current drugs storyline. In recent months, viewers have seen the actress's character Holly Barton spiralling out of control due to an ever-worsening addiction, which has caused her to become estranged from her family. Speaking to Inside Soap about the response to the plot, Powles commented: "It's really touching when people come up to me with praise. "The other day, a lady thanked me for the work I was doing and said that if it wasn't for Emmerdale and Holly's (more)...
- 9/2/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Sophie Powles has praised the soap for its current drug plot. Viewers have seen Holly Barton struggle with her addiction and Powles told RTÉ Ten that she felt lucky to have been given the dramatic scenes. "I feel really lucky, firstly, to be given the storyline," she said. "It's the first time Emmerdale have touched on that kind of thing. You know, it happens out there. There's people depending on drugs and people affected by drugs. "It's important to show that it (more)...
- 8/27/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Moira Barton feels ''like an idiot'' when she realises the extent of her daughter's drug addiction. The 'Emmerdale' matriarch - played by Natalie J. Robb - only fully realises that Holly (Sophie Powles) has a problem when local vicar Ashley Thomas (John Middleton) reveals he found a wrap of cocaine when the wayward teenager was babysitting his children. Natalie said: ''Moira feels like an idiot. She can't quite believe, though, because as far as she's concerned, she and her husband John brought Holly up properly. ''Moira thought she was getting in with the wrong crowd, but then she starts to realise that actually ..
- 8/14/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale character Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) may die in an upcoming storyline, according to one of the show's actors. According to What's On TV, Adam Thomas - who plays Holly's on-screen brother Adam in the serial - admitted that his alter ego's cover-up of her drug addiction could spell the end for the rebellious teenager. He explained: "He's trying to keep the peace but it will get to a point where the only option he has will be to tell them. Holly's problem is getting serious and there's no way he'll be able to cope with it on (more)...
- 7/13/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Shane Richie and Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche has joined the cast of Emmerdale as a new love interest for teenager Hannah Barton. The 17-year-old has taken on the role of college student Isaac, who is to become Hannah's (Grace Cassidy) first proper boyfriend when they start dating later this year. Hannah's new relationship will be a welcome distraction as her sister Holly's (Sophie Powles) ongoing drug problem continues to cause a crisis in the Barton household. With parents John and Moira firmly distracted by Holly's issues, it remains to be seen whether they will be there for Hannah as the romance gets more serious. Speaking of his casting, Roche commented: "I am thrilled to be part of such a great team. Everyone has made me feel so (more)...
- 7/5/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed that she consulted a drug support group while doing research for her current storyline. Speaking to Inside Soap, the actress confirmed that she was determined to make her scenes as realistic as possible after hearing that her character Holly Barton was to develop a problem with illegal substances. Powles explained: "I went to a support group and spoke to recovering addicts, as well as the trained people who work with them. "I haven't had any experiences in this area, so I asked about how I should act and whether there are any (more)...
- 6/30/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Holly Barton gets sucked back into doing drugs. The troubled soap character - played by 22-year-old Sophie Powles - has been clean for a while to please her family, but kick starts her habit during a night out. The actress explained: ''Holly takes Ecstasy and has a nasty turn. She locks herself in a toilet cubicle because she doesn't know what's happening to her. Holly feels her whole world is going to explode. It's a bit like an out-of-body experience for her. The poor thing is just completely still panicking and crying.'' Holly is lured back into taking drugs during a night out ..
- 6/30/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has admitted that she rarely gets recognised by fans of the soap. The actress, who has been with the Yorkshire-based serial for a year, confessed that she does not share her character Holly Barton's fashion sense when going about her everyday life. Speaking to Inside Soap, Powles revealed: "I don't get that many fans talking to me because I'm usually in a beanie hat and scruffy combats, so no-one recognises me. "But if I go out after work and look like Holly, (more)...
- 6/4/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star James Thornton has admitted that he would not like his character John Barton to split from wife Moira. The couple's relationship has recently come under strain due to John's kiss with village newcomer Eve Jenson (Suzanne Shaw). Meanwhile, next week, the duo face a further blow when they discover that daughter Holly (Sophie Powles) has been kicked out of college for dealing drugs. Speaking in an interview with Digital Spy, Thornton revealed that he is thrilled to be working with Moira actress Natalie J. Robb and would not like to lose his screen time with her. He commented: "One of my big worries is that they're going to split John and Moira up. Selfishly, I love working with Natalie and the rest of my screen family. We have (more)...
- 5/23/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stars James Thornton and Natalie J. Robb have revealed that there are dark and dramatic moments ahead for their screen family as the soap's current drugs storyline intensifies. Next week, the duo's characters John and Moira Barton will be rocked by the news that their daughter Holly has been kicked out of college for dealing illegal substances. The revelation makes the pair realise that Holly's (Sophie Powles) drug problems are worse than they first thought. Nevertheless, they pledge to fix the situation without outside help. Speaking in an interview with Digital Spy, however, Thornton and Robb hinted that the issue will (more)...
- 5/22/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Barton family are stunned to learn their daughter has been thrown out of college. Parents John and Moira - played by James Thornton and Natalie Robb - are left confused when they attend eldest girl Holly's (Sophie Powles) art exhibition, only to find her work not on display, and are amazed when her tutor explains she has been asked to leave the facility for drug dealing. James - whose character recently kissed Eve Jenson (Suzanne Shaw) - explained: ''It's a tricky time for them because they've just come out of this problem with Eve and they've started to make headway with their ..
- 5/21/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Former Coronation Street star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has landed a role as a cocaine dealer for a gritty new Emmerdale plotline. The actress, who had a Weatherfield guest stint as David Platt's girlfriend Zoe Willson last year, is to play a troublesome teenager named Roz in the Yorkshire-based drama. According to The Sun, Roz will be introduced to the serial as a friend of student Holly Barton (Sophie Powles). (more)...
- 4/6/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former Hollyoaks actor Marc Silcock has joined the ranks of Emmerdale, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. The 21-year-old - who portrayed schizophrenic Newt's imaginary alter-ego Eli on and off between 2008 and 2009 - takes on the role of Jackson Walsh, a potential new love interest for sexually confused mechanic Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller). At the end of last year, Aaron's world was thrown into turmoil when he made a pass at his best friend Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) following a car accident. With villagers gossiping about his true sexuality, Aaron was forced to try to cover his tracks and embarked on a relationship with Adam's sister Holly (Sophie Powles). In the coming weeks, though, Aaron panics when his cover story Holly ends their relationship. On a night out with Eli (Joseph Gilgun), Aaron is tempted to visit a gay bar. When he eventually (more)...
- 3/2/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Relative Emmerdale newcomer John Barton clashes with teen tearaway Aaron Livesey (Danny Miller) during tonight's episode of the rural soap when he finds the youngster playing with fire in one of the barns. After John and Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) tease Aaron about fancying Holly (Sophie Powles), John - played by 33-year-old James Thornton - catches Aaron playing with a lighter, having set fire to a bale of straw in a barn at Butler's. Of how the incident starts, Thornton says: "I think the teasing about Holly touches a nerve with Aaron - he's quite a proud lad and doesn't want people laughing at him. It's difficult with for him - he's not such a bad lad but then he'll do something on impulse and really let himself down and this is on of those incidents." Having stuck up for Aaron after the Home Farm van crash a few weeks ago,...
- 8/20/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Aaron Livesey (Danny Miller) threatens arson during Thursday's episodes of the rural soap. Having been teased by Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) and John (James Thornton) about his crush on Holly (Sophie Powles), Aaron sulks in one of the barns and sets light to one of the bales of straw. John's livid when he sees what Aaron's done and quickly puts out the flames. (more)...
- 8/18/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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