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Emmerdale Memories Weekend Double Bill Part 2 - Alyson Spiro on playing Sarah Sugden

Distinct Nostalgia

English - February 28, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Alyson Spiro was no stranger to soap when she took on the role of Sarah Sugden in Emmerdale in 1994. She'd previously starred for a year in Brookside. But the role of Sarah was a special one for Alyson and here she tells Ashley all about the ups and downs of starring in a major UK tv serial.  After listening to Alyson, why not catch up with other former Emmerdale actors?! - Ian Sharrock, Jean Rogers, Freddie Pyne, Deena Payne and Roberta Kerr can all be found chatting about their time in the Dales on Distinct Nostalgia.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of other soap treats in our archives. Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of soap history from Corrie, EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Brookside, Crossroads and more....

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