The Perfect Holiday Gift Gift Now

Holy smoke!

Daily Record

|

August 23, 2025

Former Emmerdale star John Middleton goes from kindly vicar to vile villain in his new role as an ex-criminal in Hollyoaks

- WORDS: LAURA CARRENO-MÜLLER

He played much-loved vicar Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale for 20 years but now John Middleton has taken on a much darker role as Fraser "Froggy" Black - grandfather to villainess Grace Black and her sister Clare Devine - in Hollyoaks. After years in Longmere Prison, Froggy is finally out and heading straight back into the heart of his fractured family.

"He does want to bring the family together," John, 71, said. "For what purpose, that's yet to be revealed. But he wants to restore the relationship between Clare and Grace." Froggy made his first appearance in early August, seen behind bars with Tom Cunningham, whom he'd taken under his wing as a financial advisor.

Daily Record からのその他のストーリー

Daily Record

Daily Record

BED SORES

ALEXANDER SCHWOLOW admits Hearts' derby nightmare gave him sleepless nights.

time to read

3 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Daily Record

TWO FACE PUB 'HATE' ASSAULT CHARGES

Man treated in hospital

time to read

1 min

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

DUMB AND DUMBER

After 2025 saw both Old Firm clubs indulge in crazy periods of self-harming, today's first dust-up of the new year will give a clear indication of who will emerge as main threat to history-chasing Jambos

time to read

3 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Leaders Hearts don't have that big a gap in terms of quality

AS we welcome in another new year in Scottish football there's only one word to sum up this season - BONKERS.

time to read

3 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Daily Record

National Trust boost as seven species are found

THE discovery of seven rare species at National Trust for Scotland sites in 2025 shows its conservation efforts are working, the charity says.

time to read

1 min

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Daily Record

RICKY ON HIS FRANTIC

RICKY Gervais turns 65 in June and could be forgiven for feeling exhausted with a workload that includes a new tour and animation series while also in the running for a Golden Globe.

time to read

4 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Daily Record

Ange disciple Robertson says Nancy needs time to get it right just like Aussie boss did

WHOEVER coined the phrase Angeball could take some convincing that Willyball may be just around the corner.

time to read

4 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

Hot property Joe wings his way into mix at Dens

DUNDEE have snapped up winger Joe Bevan from Burnley on a deal until summer 2028.

time to read

1 min

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

BOOK CHARTS HIS 'LOST DECADES'

Author ALEXANDER LARMAN on star's resurrection

time to read

2 mins

January 03, 2026

Daily Record

GOODIE: JAK ON BACK BURNER

JIM GOODWIN insisted he is in no rush to strengthen his goalkeeping options after being linked with a move for Jak Alnwick.

time to read

1 min

January 03, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size