Emmerdale star Mark Charnock, who plays Marlon Dingle in the ITV soap, has been part of the show since 1996 and has a number of close friendships off-screen View 6 Images Mark Charnock keeps his family life remarkably private (Image: ITV)

Emmerdale stalwart Marlon Dingle has remained a beloved character since joining the Dingle dynasty back in 1996. ‌

The son of Albert and Delilah Dingle, this Woolpack chef has gone on to raise April Windsor and Leo Goskirk throughout his tenure on the ITV drama. ‌

Over the decades, he's weathered countless dramatic plots, from serving time behind bars to mourning his former partner Donna Windsor, not to mention his enduring friendship with mate Paddy. ‌

However, Marlon now confronts his most devastating chapter yet as daughter April

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