FORMER Doctor Who actress Louise Jameson isn’t thinking of exterminating her role in Emmerdale.
The veteran TV star has renewed her deal with the ITV1 soap opera, signing on to play Mary Goskirk for a further 12 months.
Louise renewed her contract and signed to play Mary Goskirk for a further 12 months[/caption]
She has made quite an impression since arriving in the Dales last year as Rhona’s mother, appearing in a huge storyline that saw her character reveal that she is a dying lesbian.
Speaking about signing her new contract with Emmerdale, she said: “I just signed for another year.
“So I’m definitely here until January 2024. In my head, I think maybe a few years later, maybe three or four years.
“But there are people here who have been here for 25 years, ‘Yeah, I said that at the start.’ But who knows? They are such a beautiful group, who knows?
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Mary stunned her daughter Rhona – played by Zoe Henry – and the village when she came out as gay.
Louise has now announced that viewers will see her alter ego explore her romantic options.
She says the script was a gift and she has received many letters from older people telling her that Mary’s journey has inspired them to come out to friends and family.
A soap insider said: ‘Louise was a revelation on Emmerdale and bosses were keen for her to stay.
“The deal was to see how she moves with the public before discussions of an extension take place, and it’s fair to say she’s a hit with the fans.”
Then she was the fourth companion of Doctor Who Tom Baker, Leela, in the sci-for series, in 1977.
She played the role for 40 episodes and she also appeared in the crime drama Bergerac in the 80s as female lead Susan Young.
Louise actually appeared in Emmerdale in 1973, but playing a totally different character called Sharon Crosswaite.
Then from 1998 to 2000 she played Rosa di Marco in EastEnders – matriarch of the Italian family which included Beppe, played by Michael Greco.
So it’s fair to say she’s earned her spot on soapland.
Louise played Doctor Who companion Leela alongside Tom Baker in the 1970s[/caption]
From 1998 to 2000 she played Rosa di Marco in EastEnders[/caption]
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
