http://<b><span style="font-family: ...nt></span></b> Jul 27 2004




By Philip Cardy

EMMERDALE favourite Emma Atkins shocked TV bosses yesterday by announcing she is quitting the sex and sheep soap.
Emma, who plays scheming Charity Tate, will leave in an explosive New Year storyline.
Since joining the ITV1 show four years ago, Charity has been involved in some of Emmerdale's biggest plots.
The ex-hooker has had a lesbian fling with sister-in-law Zoe Tate and a steamy affair with her cousin Cain Dingle.
Charity was also jailed for the murder of husband Chris after he killed himself and framed her.
Yesterday, Emma, 29, said she was "desperately sad" to be leaving the show but said she now wanted to pursue other acting opportunities.
She said: "I can honestly say I've enjoyed every minute. But it is time to move on."

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