What happened to James Barton in Emmerdale?
JAMES Barton is dead in Emmerdale. The kidnapped farmer – survived being kidnapped, drugged, pushed off a bridge, landing on a car, and being crashed into – only to die in hospital as the doctors battled to save him in Friday night’s dramatic episode of the soap.
Who was Moira’s first husband in Emmerdale?
John Barton
John Barton was the husband of Moira Barton until his death and the father of Holly and Matty Barton (formerly known as Hannah). He was also believed to be the father of Adam, although after John’s death it was revealed John’s brother James was Adam’s biological father.
Who played Mr Barton in Emmerdale?

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Adam Barton | |
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Portrayed by | Adam Thomas |
Duration | 2009–2018 |
First appearance | Episode 5350 17 July 2009 |
Last appearance | Episode 8031 2 January 2018 |
Who played John Barton’s brother in Emmerdale?
6. Bill Ward (James Barton, 2013 – 2016) Much like his younger brother John, James’s life were his kids.
Who fell off the bridge in Emmerdale?
Monday night’s Emmerdale saw a dangerous rope bridge above a canyon collapse in one of the most dramatic sequences ever to be filmed on the ITV soap. Viewers watched on as Manpreet Sharma (played by Rebecca Sarker) and Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) plunged into the menacing waters after falling off the bridge.
Who was James Barton married to in Emmerdale?

He and his wife, Moira (Natalie J. Robb), were childhood sweethearts and their marriage was initially solid. However, John shared a kiss with Eve Jenson (Suzanne Shaw) and two years later Moira had an affair with Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).
Who is Moira Barton married to in real life?
Moira’s early storylines often revolved around her marriage and her three children. She and her husband John (James Thornton) were childhood sweethearts….
Moira Barton | |
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Portrayed by | Natalie J. Robb |
Duration | 2009–present |
First appearance | Episode 5350 17 July 2009 |
Introduced by | Gavin Blyth |
Has Moira in Emmerdale had surgery?
The Emmerdale favourite has been fighting for her life since Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) mowed her down and fled the scene. With serious internal injuries including a torn liver, Moira was put into an induced coma and taken in for life-saving surgery.
Who played James Barton?
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What caused the bridge to collapse in Emmerdale?
Manpreet Sharma and Charles Anderson fell into a raging river when the rope bridge they were on gave way. The collapse was down to Victoria Sugden and David Metcalfe selfishly climbing across the bridge despite the limit.
Where was rope bridge in Emmerdale filmed?
Tees Barrage
Film crews suspected of shooting a dramatic scene for Emmerdale were spotted at a road bridge in Teeside as crowds gathered to watch the action unfold. Kevin Mathurin, who plays vicar Charles Anderson on the ITV soap, was among the actors spotted at Tees Barrage yesterday (Monday).