Sandy Thomas

Infobox Emmerdale character 2


name=Sandy Thomas
creator=Kathleen Beedles
portrayer=Freddie Jones
years=2005–2008
home=India
occupation=Pensioner
family=
sons = Ashley Thomas
Luke Thomas
grandsons = Arthur Doland
granddaughters = Jasmine Thomas
Gabby Thomas
first=6 November 2005
last=18 March 2008

Sandy Thomas was a fictional character on the ITV soap opera "Emmerdale". He was played by Freddie Jones.

About Sandy

Sandy came to Emmerdale in 2005 as the father of vicar Ashley Thomas. Ashley and Sandy were estranged due to Sandy having committed euthanasia on Ashley's mum. However, Ashley's new wife Laurel and granddaughter Jasmine were pleased to have him around.

Sandy has developed friendships with Daz Eden and Shadrach Dingle and made an enemy out of Edna Birch. He was accused of kidnapping Belle Dingle at Christmas 2005 after the girl had gone missing.

After a major fall-out with his son, Sandy moved in with Alan Turner and Betty Eagleton. Sandy and Ashley soon reconciled but Sandy remained with Alan and Betty.

Departure

Freddie Jones, the actor who plays Sandy Thomas left the dales in March 2008 but producers are keen to stress the door has been left open for his return.

External links

* [http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=7280 Sandy Thomas] at itv.com
* [http://www.itv.com/Soaps/emmerdale/newsandgossip/FreddieleavestheDales/default.html Freddie leaves the Dales] at itv.com