Emmerdale Family Trees

The Dingles hit our screens in the mid 90's and fast became one of the country's most-loved families. From bare knuckle fighting to scams and scandal, the first generation made their mark, with Zak leading the pack. In this episode we'll weave our way through the life and loves of him, his three wives and his seven children.

In this episode we'll look at the family shenanigans of the latest Dingles to make up a mix of loveable rogues, heartbreakers and tough cookies. From Belle's affair with Jamie to Aaron's destructive streak, we'll map the family relationships that have brought fresh new storylines about sexuality, mental health issues and lust to the fore.

Through this episode we meet the farming family who've been right at the heart of the soap since it launched in 1972. With Annie Sugden at the helm this family have endured heartbreak and in-fighting like no other. From feuding brothers Joe and Jack to fierce sibling rivalry between Robert and Andy, we discover why it's never been easy to be a Sugden.

In the late 80's the Tates burst on the scene, bringing glamour, money and power to the farming community. Alongside Frank, his wife Kim and children Chris and Zoe, quickly became embroiled in some of the soap's most memorable storylines; from the plane crash that left Chris paralysed to the paternity battle over Kim's son Jamie. With three generations now in Emmerdale the Tate Way is here to stay.