EMMERDALE’S biggest stars got together away from the set to toast soap legend Mark Charnock.
Vanessa Woodfield actress Michelle Hardwick posted a shot of no fewer than ten Dales legends crowded around a table.
The 45-year-old explained that they were celebrating Mark’s quarter-century on the soap playing Marlon.
Calling them her “work family” she wrote: “Celebrating 25 years of Marlon Dingle with good food and even better company 
.”
Mark was shown in Michelle’s picture alongside the other Dingles including Sam actor James Hooton and Mandy star Lisa Riley.
Jimmy King actor Nick Miles spotted the bill laughing: “How the flipping heck did ten of you get out of the Reliance for £375??
“Did you only have starters? Mark, please don’t tell me you split the bill.”
Natalie replied: “You’ve got a good zoom on your phone Nick.”
Meanwhile Amy Wyatt actress Natalie Ann Jamieson sent her apologies, writing: “Ahhhhh gorgeous pic! I owe Marlon a drink. Promise to be there next time!”
Fans were delighted with the picture, with one writing: “Congratulations Mark on your 25 years on Emmerdale my favourite show.
“I watch you on Classic & modern Emmerdale 21 years difference and you look the same you haven’t changed a bit. X”
Mark, who is now 53, joined Emmerdale back in 1996, arriving in the village to stay with his uncle Zak.
The character has gone on to become a core member of the soap, mixing comedy turns with serious performances.
In 2004, Mark – who also appeared briefly in Coronation Street before joining Emmerdale – bagged the British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance.
