ITV Emmerdale fans astonished by Paddy Kirk star Dominic Brunt's actual age

Paddy Kirk’s (Dominic Brunt) biological father, but do you remember him from iconic ITV show Heartbeat?The popular 90s show followed the members of the local constabulary patrol in Ashfordly, near Yorkshire. It ran until 2010, when the final episode aired due to falling ratings.

And more conflict ensues as Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller)’s attempts to help them get back on track only make things worse – and lead to a huge argument between the pair. Chas has other things on her mind, meanwhile, in the wake of the anniversary of Grace’s death, leaving her to reflect on her marriage to Paddy and its future.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a possible double twist after the surprise return for Rhona's ex-husband Gus Malcom. The character first appeared in the village last month, much to Rhona's shock and he proceeded to ask her if he and his new wife Lucy could use her remaining embryos.

Emmerdale fans have been left issuing a 'please' plea as they saw the return of Tom King Jr to the village. It had already been revealed that the character would be making a return to the Dales in an unexpected comeback 10 years after he jetted off for Saudi Arabia in 2013.

Emmerdale fans have been flooding social media with the same 'who' based question as Caleb and Nicky Milligan clashed again. Those living in the Dales are completely unaware but viewers of the ITV soap know the pair are father and son.

Emmerdale fans were left distracted on Monday's episode as Kerry Wyatt made a brief return to support daughter Chloe Harris as she struggled with her newborn son Reuben. During the latest episode, Kerry appeared via a video call to speak with Chloe and meet the baby, as her daughter shared her struggles with motherhood after welcoming her child on the day of Mackenzie Boyd's wedding to Charity Dingle.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out who Nicky's friend is after he turned up in the village. Home Farm's nanny appeared uncomfortable during Thursday night's edition of the ITV soap when Ally made an appearance.

Emmerdale character Paddy Kirk is set to seek help away from the village following his suicide attempt. It has been two months since Paddy, who is played by Dominic Brunt, attempted to take his own life, and since then, viewers have watched him in the steps of recovery while also struggling with his mental health.

Emmerdale fans were stunned to learn that stalwart Dominic Brunt turned 53 last week. Better known as the lovable village vet Paddy Kirk since 1997, whose fourth marriage to Chas Dingle recently crumbled into pieces thanks to her affair with the late Al Chapman, Dominic's birthday was celebrated in a Facebook fan group on Saturday.

the ITV soap. Recent scenes have seen Paddy spiral into a depression after finding out his wife Chas Dingle had been having an affair and planning to run away with Al Chapman.

Emmerdale fans think that Charity Dingle may already know about her fiance's cheating ways as they work out how Mackenzie Boyd's baby secret will come spilling out. Fans of the ITV soap are well aware that Mack is set to become a dad after a one-night stand with Chloe Harris led to her falling pregnant.

It's not just Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's wedding on the cards as Emmerdale's boss Jane Hudson has revealed that there will be another big day this summer. But whose could it be?

Emmerdale fans were left stunned as they made what they think is a fresh discovery about Caleb Milligan over a one-word clue. Viewers of the ITV soap now know that Caleb's dad is the late Frank Tate, making sense of his secret vendetta against Kim.

Emmerdale's Charity Dingle didn't quite get the new hair she was hoping for in Thursday evening's episode of the ITV soap, with a trip to the local salon turning out to be disastrous. Charity has been getting ready for her upcoming wedding to Mackenzie Boyd and headed to Mandy Dingle's salon for a hair makeover ahead of her big day. However, Mandy got distracted by some drama between Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle, which saw her leave Charity's rollers in for too long and use the incorrect hair products.

Emmerdale fans said they were laughing as one scene during the latest trip to the fictional Yorkshire village caused confusion. The ITV soap was back on screens on Wednesday night (April 12) and viewers found themselves being taken away from the drama over a 'crazy' distraction - the weather.

Emmerdale fans have been left fuming at a "ridiculous" weather blunder in a recent episode of the long-running soap. Viewers were left confused as the episode began with newcomer Caleb standing outside in a snowstorm.

Emmerdale fans were quick to share their thoughts on the prospect of a reunion between estranged husband and wife Chastity Dingle and Paddy Kirk, after the couple shared a surprise kiss together on Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap. Paddy famously ended his marriage to Chas last year, after he discovered she had been having an affair with shady businessman Al Chapman - and had even planned to move away to start a new life with him prior to his death.

Emmerdale fans have made the same observation about Caleb Milligan as he issued a threat to Kim Tate - despite her not hearing it. Viewers' jaws were on the floor last week when it was revealed that the village newcomer wasn't only related to the Dingle's but also the Tate's.

Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd put their own wedding day into jeopardy as they get arrested while looking like they never have done before in Emmerdale. Fresh spoilers for the ITV soap reveal that next week, Mack's sister Moira Dingle shows Charity a slideshow of pictures of Mackenzie.

Emmerdale fans think they know Faye's real reason for being in the village after Caleb's connection to Nicky was exposed. Viewers of the ITV soap were stunned last week when it was revealed that the newcomers are in fact father and son - and that Celeb is the son of Kim Tate's late husband Frank.