Marlon Dingle actor Mark Charnock has said an emotional goodbye to a co-star at ITV after they announced plans to retire.
The Emmerdale star took to Twitter, after Duncan Wood, star of ITV News’ Calendar, made the decision to leave the programme after nearly two decades. Duncan has had an incredible 32 year career at the broadcaster, the Mirror reports.
Duncan announced: “It’s a wrap! Tough decision but one I’ve thought long and hard about. Thank you ITV for 32 rollercoaster years of live telly and to the amazing team ITV Calendar I shall miss you greatly!”
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Soap star Mark was quick to respond following the news. The Marlon Dingle star was one of the first to take to reply, as he said: “Oh Duncan!!! You’re a legend. I’m sad to hear this, but I’m very glad to have known you all these years and I’ll miss bumping into you round the building.
“You’ve always been so kind and supportive as well as being outstanding at your job. Good luck in everything, fella x.”
Replying to Mark, Duncan said: “Thanks so much Mark, it’s great to have worked alongside you and the Emmerdale gang, the best in the business. Hopefully catch up soon x.”
This comes after Emmerdale's Mark paid an emotional tribute to Elizabeth Boag - who played his character's nurse - after she left the soap. The Marlon Dingle actor took to Twitter to say goodbye to Elizabeth's character Gail Hancock as viewers watched her final scenes.
Taking to Twitter, Elizabeth posted: "Bye Gail! Thank you Mark Charnock, Zoe Henry, all the cast, crew and casting team Emmerdale. Loved every minute!"
Mark replied: "You were wonderful in the part, Liz! Just superb xx."
Fans are desperate to see Elizabeth stay in the part, with one writing: "Make Liz a regular as Gail. Fantastic acting. The continuity of character and the attention to detail surpasses most TV and film." Another typed: "Isn’t the local doctors needing a nurse after theirs went to prison? Let’s have Gail as a regular!"
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV and the ITV Hub
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