List of minor Emmerdale characters (2002)

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The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale in 2002, by order of first appearance.

Elvis Dingle

Elvis Dingle
Emmerdale
Portrayed by	Martin Walsh
Duration	2002, 2004
First appearance	24 January 2002
Last appearance	20 October 2004
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Relationships Spouse(s) Marilyn Dingle Children Brando Dingle First cousins Zak Dingle Marilyn Dingle

Elvis Dingle is Zak Dingle's cousin. He appeared in 2002 and 2004.

Elvis, who is married to his cousin Marilyn, first appears in the village in 2002. They leave Zak's mother Peg with Zak before quickly leaving Emmerdale. Elvis returns six months later to collect Peg when Zak has had enough of her. Elvis, Marilyn and their sons Brando and Daniel return in October 2004 to join Zak and his family celebrate their 10th anniversary of living in Emmerdale.

Marilyn Dingle

Marilyn Dingle
Emmerdale
Portrayed by	Morag Siller
Duration	2002, 2004
First appearance	24 January 2002
Last appearance	20 October 2004
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Relationships Spouse(s) Elvis Dingle Children Brando Dingle First cousins Zak Dingle Elvis Dingle

Marilyn Dingle (née Dingle) is Zak Dingle's cousin. She appeared in 2002 and 2004.

Marilyn, who is married to her cousin Elvis, first appears in the village in 2002. They leave Zak's mother Peg with Zak before quickly leaving Emmerdale. In May 2004, Marilyn gives birth to a boy, Brando. Elvis, Marilyn and Brando return in October 2004 to join Zak and his family celebrate their 10th anniversary of living in Emmerdale.

Peg Dingle

Peg Dingle
Emmerdale
Portrayed by	Jeanne Hepple
Duration	2002
First appearance	24 January 2002
Last appearance	19 July 2002
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Residence	Africa
Relationships Spouse(s) Jedediah Dingle Children Zak Dingle Shadrach Dingle Albert Dingle Caleb Dingle Ezra Dingle Zebediah Dingle Grandchildren Nathan Dingle Ben Dingle Butch Dingle Cain Dingle Sam Dingle Tina Dingle Belle Dingle Chastity Dingle Genesis Walker Marlon Dingle Eli Dingle Mandy Dingle

Mairead "Peg" Dingle is the mother of Zak Dingle. She appeared in 2002.

Peg first appears on 24 January 2002 when Zak's cousins Elvis and Marilyn Dingle dropped her off on him, having had enough of her. Initially, Zak tries to pass off her to other relatives, including Charity and her husband Chris Tate. She briefly lives in a caravan outside Zak's house, but this burns down. Peg and Zak have a difficult relationship, and in March he accuses her of murdering his father Jed. She tells him that Jed had walked out on his family when Zak was young.

In April 2002, Pet sets her sights on Alan Turner and moves into the "Grange Bed and Breakfast", and drives away his customers. To drive Peg away, Alan pretends to be gay and in a relationship with Rodney Blackstock. Peg then moves back in with Zak, and in July Elvis arrives to collect Peg and take her away.Peg telephoned Zak to say she is in Africa.

Caroline Addyman

Caroline Addyman
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Daryl Fishwick
Duration	2002, 2003, 2004
First appearance	19 June 2002
Last appearance	18 February 2004
Profile
Home	Greece
Family Husband Brian Addyman (?–?) Sons Sam Addyman Daughters Katie Sugden Jodie Addyman

Caroline Addyman (née Kershaw) is the mother of Katie Sugden. She appeared in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Caroline is divorced from Katie's father, Brian, who brought Katie up. After first appearing in 2002, Caroline made her last appearance to date in 2004 at Katie's wedding to Andy Sugden.

Jedediah Dingle

Jedediah Dingle
Emmerdale
Portrayed by	Richard Mayes
Duration	2002
First appearance	17 December 2002
Last appearance	17 December 2002
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Relationships Parents Jonah Dingle Sibling(s) Bert Dingle Spouse(s) Peg Dingle Children Zak Dingle Shadrach Dingle Albert Dingle Caleb Dingle Ezra Dingle Zebediah Dingle Grandchildren Nathan Dingle Butch Dingle Ben Dingle Cain Dingle Sam Dingle Marlon Dingle Eli Dingle Tina Dingle Belle Dingle Chas Dingle Genesis Walker Mandy Dingle Lilith Dingle Delilah Dingle Nieces and nephews Obadiah Dingle

Jedediah "Jed" Dingle is Zak Dingle's estranged father. He appeared in 2002.

In March 2002, it is revealed that Jed - who Zak thought was dead - was alive and had in fact walked out on his family when Zak was 8 years old. Married to Peg, he has at least six sons. He appears on 17 December 2002, when he tells Zak that he has a lost fortune in Chile. Jed then dies and Zak goes off to Chile in search of the fortune.