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Charley Webb talks about life as a mother of two and her return to Emmerdale...

- Sally Brockway

AFTER TAKING A YEAR OFF TO have her second child with partner and Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe), Charley Webb has just made a dramatic return to our screens as Debbie Dingle, who’s been living in France and is now on the run with her children, Sarah and Jack. Charley, 28, who is mum to Buster, aged six, and one-year-old Bowie Grey, spoke to Soaplife about her return to work. ‘I’ve had mixed feelings about going back,’ she told us. ‘I’m excited, but apprehensive about working and having a young baby to look after.’

Did you keep up with Emmerdale on TV during your year off?

I really struggled to watch it actually, because having two children means my life is so much busier than it was before. I’ve been really strict with routine this time round, so I’ve only caught bits of it as 7pm is bath and bottle time in our house.

What do you think about the show winning loads of awards?

It’s amazing, but to me awards aren’t really that important. What’s really nice is that people are finally recognising how good the show actually is.

Have you missed Emmerdale?

Yes, but I saw a lot of my friends from work while I was off so I’ve kept in touch with what’s been happening. A year is a long time, but it’s just flown past for me. I haven’t missed learning lines as I’ve really enjoyed having the free time.

And how do you feel now you’re back?