Emmerdale fans have said they are 'so glad' this ITV soap favourite has returned after 19 years away, in Thursday's dramatic Joe Tate episode.

So much welcome back warmth from a superb cast ... Am watching you in Classic at the moment and then seeing you tonight. I met you in January 2007 at the Emmerdale Fan Club weekend & I had ...

Thursday's episode of Emmerdale left viewers in shock as they recognised the police officer interrogating Joe Tate. Joe, who ...