Michael Praed joins Emmerdale cast

Established actor Michael Praed has joined the cast of Emmerdale as Frank Clayton.

Frank is currently serving time at her Majesty’s pleasure but is surprised to receive a visit from David (Matthew Wolfenden) who is attempting to help Frank forge a relationship with his daughter Tracy (Amy Walsh). Tracy is initially unaware of David’s approach and has attempted to put her father to the back of her mind. With Frank’s imminent arrival in the village could he cause a whole new rift?

Frank will receive a visit from David

Michael has a wealth of television and theatre credits to his name but is best known for his television roles as Robin Hood in Robin of Sherwood, Prince Michael in Dynasty and Jake Lovell in the Jilly Cooper mini series Riders. With extensive success on Broadway and the West End in both musicals and theatre Michael’s credits are numerous. Productions include Pirates of Penzance, The Three Musketeers, Carousel and Aspects of Loveto name a handful.