Mark Little's Emmerdale move
Friday, 29 August 2008
Mark Little is set to appear in ITV soap 'Emmerdale'.
The former 'Neighbours' star - who played Joe Mangel from 1988 to 1991 - will play Australian character Jonty, who arrived in the Yorkshire village in October to visit Emily Symons' character Louise, putting her engagement to Alex Carter's Jamie in doubt.
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Mark said: "I'm a big fan of 'Emmerdale' and I'm looking forward to appearing in such an established show. My character is a true Aussie with some great lines. It's going to be a lot of fun."
Series producer Anita Turner added: "We're delighted that Mark was available to make this appearance. The path to true love has been anything but smooth for Louise and Jamie. Mark will bring some great comedy to this heartfelt episode."
Mark's appearance in the soap will be shown in an hour special in October.
After appearing in 'Neighbours', Mark has starred in various stage and TV productions and also presented British TV show 'The Big Breakfast'.
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