Rhona Goskirk
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Rhona Goskirk is a fictional character
who is a veterinary surgeon, from the British ITV1
soap opera
Emmerdale
, played by Zoe Henry
. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 September 2001. The character was introduced by series producer Steve Frost
and appeared initially in 2001 and 2002, when the character then left. She returned to Emmerdale as a full time character in March 2010, reintroduced by series producer Gavin Blyth.
played by Zoe Henry
. The character was initially introduced as a locum, leaving a month later. However the character was not introduced as a regular until 2002, when Rhona was reintroduced in June of that year where she stayed in the village until December 2002. In reality, Rhona left the village after Marlon's
love interest, Tricia returned to the village and she was no longer needed at the vets.
Rhona was reintroduced by series producer Gavin Blyth in 2010 as a locum once again, with Zoe Henry reprising the role.
and covering for Zoe
, whilst she was away on holiday. She and Marlon
fell for each other and they began dating as his ex-girlfriend, Tricia, had left him and the village. However, Tricia returned and Rhona left not long after, before Zoe returned.
In June 2002, Rhona returned to cover for Zoe when she needed time off due to her mental illness and Paddy needed another vet. She and Marlon soon resumed their relationship and began spending time together again, realising they had more in common than they first thought, including Laurel and Hardy
films and design. When Tricia found out that Rhona had returned, she was very upset but Rhona left again in December 2002.
, after he was beaten up by surrogate son Aaron
. Rhona served as the locum for a few weeks whilst Paddy recovered but soon clashed with receptionist, Pearl
, due to Pearl's protecting Paddy.
She began staying at The Grange B&B. It was later revealed that between 2002-2010, Rhona married but divorced, realising that he was not the right person for her. Rhona left after fulfilling her contract but returned when Paddy needed time off to look after Aaron, following his suicide attempt. She planned to stay in the village in a more permanent position, moving in with Andy Sugden
and Ryan Lamb
but didn't stay long, due to her romance with Marlon Dingle
. She moved in with him, Bob Hope
and Lizzie Lakely
but moved out again after ending things with Marlon as she realised she had fallen in love with Paddy. She confided in Laurel Thomas
that her relationship with Paddy had become difficult and was seriously considering leaving the village so Laurel told Paddy to sort things out with her before she left.
Rhona found out that she is pregnant with Marlon's baby which has Down's sydrome. She considers having a termination but changes her mind after a conversation with Hazel Rhodes opens her eyes.
On 1st February, she attends her scan with Paddy and Marlon. When she goes in, the sonographer
is an old school friend of hers, Stephanie Ray
, and it is revealed that Rhona was very rebellious when she was at school. She tries to set Marlon and Stephanie up on a date but he hated her.
Marlon decided that they should try pregnancy yoga and whilst there, she decided to go to the next class alone, because Marlon had been very irritating. She goes to the foetal heart scan in March and is told everything is fine but she worries herself again. She and the boys visit a Downs Syndrome support group where she feels more comfortable talking to people in her situation.
In April, she and Paddy decide that it would be best to tell Aaron about the baby's condition and are touched by his reaction.
She experiences Braxton Hicks
Contractions twice before she goes into labour in the Woolpack on 30th May 2011 after being knocked over during a scuffle between Aaron Livesy and Adam Barton. On 31st May she gives birth to a boy who is named Leo.
Fictional character
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who is a veterinary surgeon, from the British ITV1
ITV1
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Emmerdale
Emmerdale
Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...
, played by Zoe Henry
Zoe Henry
Zoe Henry is a British actress, who has had roles in the three main soap operas on British TV, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale....
. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 September 2001. The character was introduced by series producer Steve Frost
Steve Frost
Steven "Steve" November is a British television producer, he is currently employed by ITV as the continuing drama producer.-Career:...
and appeared initially in 2001 and 2002, when the character then left. She returned to Emmerdale as a full time character in March 2010, reintroduced by series producer Gavin Blyth.
Creation
The character was first introduced to Emmerdale in September 2001, by series producer Steve FrostSteve Frost
Steven "Steve" November is a British television producer, he is currently employed by ITV as the continuing drama producer.-Career:...
played by Zoe Henry
Zoe Henry
Zoe Henry is a British actress, who has had roles in the three main soap operas on British TV, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale....
. The character was initially introduced as a locum, leaving a month later. However the character was not introduced as a regular until 2002, when Rhona was reintroduced in June of that year where she stayed in the village until December 2002. In reality, Rhona left the village after Marlon's
Marlon Dingle
Marlon Sebastian Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Mark Charnock. -1996–:...
love interest, Tricia returned to the village and she was no longer needed at the vets.
Rhona was reintroduced by series producer Gavin Blyth in 2010 as a locum once again, with Zoe Henry reprising the role.
2001–02
Rhona first appeared in the village in September 2001 as a locum, helping PaddyPaddy Kirk
Patrick Frederick "Paddy" Kirk is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Dominic Brunt. Paddy demonstrates the dedication of the soap's writers towards maintaining a comedic tone in plotlines. While he has appeared at the centre of some grave storylines, Paddy is often...
and covering for Zoe
Zoe Tate
Zoe Tate is a fictional character on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She was played by Leah Bracknell. She appeared between December 1989 and September 2005.-1989–2001:...
, whilst she was away on holiday. She and Marlon
Marlon Dingle
Marlon Sebastian Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Mark Charnock. -1996–:...
fell for each other and they began dating as his ex-girlfriend, Tricia, had left him and the village. However, Tricia returned and Rhona left not long after, before Zoe returned.
In June 2002, Rhona returned to cover for Zoe when she needed time off due to her mental illness and Paddy needed another vet. She and Marlon soon resumed their relationship and began spending time together again, realising they had more in common than they first thought, including Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy were one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema...
films and design. When Tricia found out that Rhona had returned, she was very upset but Rhona left again in December 2002.
2010—
Rhona returned in March, again as a locum. This time, she covered for PaddyPaddy Kirk
Patrick Frederick "Paddy" Kirk is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Dominic Brunt. Paddy demonstrates the dedication of the soap's writers towards maintaining a comedic tone in plotlines. While he has appeared at the centre of some grave storylines, Paddy is often...
, after he was beaten up by surrogate son Aaron
Aaron Livesy
Aaron Livesy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Danny Miller, who took over the role from Danny Webb in 2008. He made his first on-screen appearance on 24 December 2003. Aaron is the son of Chastity Dingle and Gordon Livesy...
. Rhona served as the locum for a few weeks whilst Paddy recovered but soon clashed with receptionist, Pearl
Pearl Ladderbanks
Pearl Ladderbanks is a fictional character on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by Meg Johnson. She first appeared on the show during the episode airing on 30 July 2003.-2003–07:...
, due to Pearl's protecting Paddy.
She began staying at The Grange B&B. It was later revealed that between 2002-2010, Rhona married but divorced, realising that he was not the right person for her. Rhona left after fulfilling her contract but returned when Paddy needed time off to look after Aaron, following his suicide attempt. She planned to stay in the village in a more permanent position, moving in with Andy Sugden
Andy Sugden
Andrew "Andy" Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Kelvin Fletcher.-1996–2007:...
and Ryan Lamb
Ryan Lamb
Ryan Lamb is a rugby union player who plays at fly-half for Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership.-Club career:...
but didn't stay long, due to her romance with Marlon Dingle
Marlon Dingle
Marlon Sebastian Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Mark Charnock. -1996–:...
. She moved in with him, Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel...
and Lizzie Lakely
Lizzie Lakely
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lakely is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Kitty McGeever. She is Emmerdale's first blind character, and is played by a blind actress...
but moved out again after ending things with Marlon as she realised she had fallen in love with Paddy. She confided in Laurel Thomas
Laurel Thomas
Laurel Thomas is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Charlotte Bellamy. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 3 September 2002. Laurel has been off-screen at various times while Bellamy has taken maternity leave.-Casting:In 2004, Bellamy announced she...
that her relationship with Paddy had become difficult and was seriously considering leaving the village so Laurel told Paddy to sort things out with her before she left.
Rhona found out that she is pregnant with Marlon's baby which has Down's sydrome. She considers having a termination but changes her mind after a conversation with Hazel Rhodes opens her eyes.
On 1st February, she attends her scan with Paddy and Marlon. When she goes in, the sonographer
Sonographer
Sonographers are diagnostic medical professionals who operate ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos, or 3D volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data. Sonography requires specialized education and skills to view, analyze and modify the scan to optimize the information...
is an old school friend of hers, Stephanie Ray
Stephanie Ray
-Biography:[Stephanie Ray] was born with AIDS. Her father and mother separated when she was young. Her mother had contracted the mortal virus during a transfusion, and she died in 1992....
, and it is revealed that Rhona was very rebellious when she was at school. She tries to set Marlon and Stephanie up on a date but he hated her.
Marlon decided that they should try pregnancy yoga and whilst there, she decided to go to the next class alone, because Marlon had been very irritating. She goes to the foetal heart scan in March and is told everything is fine but she worries herself again. She and the boys visit a Downs Syndrome support group where she feels more comfortable talking to people in her situation.
In April, she and Paddy decide that it would be best to tell Aaron about the baby's condition and are touched by his reaction.
She experiences Braxton Hicks
Braxton Hicks
Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as false labor or practice contractions, are sporadic uterine contractions that sometimes start around 6 weeks...
Contractions twice before she goes into labour in the Woolpack on 30th May 2011 after being knocked over during a scuffle between Aaron Livesy and Adam Barton. On 31st May she gives birth to a boy who is named Leo.