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Adam Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, portrayed by Adam Thomas. The character first appeared during the episode broadcast on July 17, 2009, after the character and Thomas's role were announced alongside that other Barton family characters in May 2009.
Sep 16, 2024 · Adam, played by Adam Thomas, first appeared on the Dales back in 2009. He, along with the other members of the Barton family, became an Emmerdale staple. He had his fair share of big storylines on the ITV soap – from suffering a breakdown to committing arson.
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Adam John Barton is the son of James and Moira Barton, although it was always assumed that he was the son of James' brother John. He has three half-siblings on his mother's side, Holly, Matty (formerly known as Hannah) and Isaac and three half-brothers on his fathers side Pete, Ross and Finn. He was married to Victoria Sugden.
2009-2010: Arrival and Aaron's sexuality
Adam arrived with his family in July 2009 after they had bought Butlers Farm from Andy Sugden. Adam soon befriended troublesome Aaron Livesy. Towards the end of 2009, Adam's sister Holly started flirting with Aaron and it looked as though a relationship might have been brewing between them. At first, Adam wasn't keen on the idea but came round, making friends with Aaron. When Aaron suddenly started playing hard to get with Holly, Adam questioned it, but Aaron said it was all part of the plan. On 10th December, when the boys and Holly go on a boys night out, Aaron and Adam were involved in a car crash and Aaron cut his head. As Adam was checking it out, Aaron leaned in for a kiss. Adam was horrified and pulled away, questioning Aaron's sexuality, but Aaron made him think it was all in his head. Not completely convinced, he told Holly after realising that she had slept with Aaron but his parents insisted he dropped it when Holly, refusing to believe Adam, got annoyed with him. Aaron watched jealously as Adam gets closer to Scarlett Nicholls and started dating her. In April 2010, Adam witnessed Aaron kissing his secret boyfriend Jackson and was then positive of his sexuality. He confessed he saw them kissing but told Aaron his sexuality would have no bearing on their friendship and his secret was safe.
2010-2012: John's death and garage fire
Towards the end of 2010, Adam had less and less time for Scarlett, he began ignoring her phone calls and not answering her texts. Adam then devastated Scarlett by kissing Mia Macey on New Year's Eve, resulting in Scarlett leaving for a holiday in Canada. Adam began to show more and more interest in Mia, but she played hard to get. Eventually, Adam and Mia start going out. Mia's mother Ella Hart is upset that Declan Macey won't pay any attention to her and starts an affair with Adam. Adam tries to end the affair but Ella tells him if he ends it with her he'll have to end it with Mia. Declan finds out about the affair and sacks Adam and claims to make his and his family's life hell and kicks Ella out of his house, he also bans Mia from seeing Adam. A few weeks later Mia and Adam start dating again, unknown to anybody but are soon caught put by Declan. Declan tells Mia about Adam and Ella's affair. In February 2012 after John and Moira rekindled their relationship, Adam, Hannah and Holly booked a weekend away for them. On the way to the hotel, the jeep skidded on some black ice on the road leading John and Moira to crash. John died in the hospital with Adam, Hannah, Holly and Moira all watching. A few months later Adam is out to get Cain Dingle as he blames him for his dad's death believing that if he didn't have an affair with his mum that his dad would still be alive. Adam comes looking for Aaron and Cain provokes him leading Adam to fight with him and knocking him to the ground, pouring petrol over the garage holding a blowtorch to him telling him to "say sorry". Cain refuses to say it and tells him if he was going to set the place on fire he would have already done it. Adam throws the blowtorch and watches the place go on fire, he panics after he realises what he has done and runs out, closing the door, locking Cain in the garage. Adam comes back and gets Cain out of the fire. Adam tells Aaron about the fire and Aaron begs Cain not to tell the police. As the investigation about the fire goes on Aaron tells the police that he started the fire in the garage, protecting Adam. Adam wants to own up that he did it but Aaron talks him out of telling the police he started the fire. Adam then helps Aaron run from the police bringing him to the airport where Aaron meets up with his boyfriend Ed Roberts and they go to France together. A few months later Adam goes to France to visit Aaron and Ed. In October of that year, Adam starts going out with Victoria Sugden.
2013-2014: Hit-and-run and relationship with Katie
With Adam and Cain still not seeing eye to eye, Moira goes to London to visit Hannah and Holly leaving Adam and Cain in the house together. Adam throws a house party to try and annoy Cain and sets a bet with Natalie to sleep with Cain. With the party and bet well underway Cain knows what Natalie and Adam are up to and Natalie follows Cain into the bedroom still trying to seduce him, Adam then walks in and a row breaks out between both of them. A drunken Adam continues to provoke Cain and Cain tells Adam about his and Moira's miscarriage, Adam says that he is glad that she had a miscarriage and that the baby had a lucky escape, Cain punches Adam. When Moira arrives home she sides with Cain leading Adam to leave the farm and move in with his girlfriend Victoria. Soon Victoria is getting annoyed with Adam taking advantage and not doing anything and tells him to go back to the farm, Adam refuses to. Adam then tries to make money so he can pay his way with Victoria, and gets into dodgy dealings with Robbie Lawson while he's selling vodka for Debbie Dingle. With Adam and Robbie getting stopped by the police, Robbie says that Adam had nothing to do with the vodka dealing and Adam gets off, he goes home with Victoria and they have an argument. After Robbie comes home from court Adam and him drinks all day in the pub. Cain has words with him as he gives him and Moira dirty looks in the pub. Robbie grabs the keys of Cain's BMW telling Adam that this is how he can get his revenge on Cain. Adam hesitates for a moment but then agrees. Adam and Robbie take off to sell the car and on their way, a drunken Kerry Wyatt is walking alone and they run her over. Adam is about to go back and help her, but Robbie tells him not to as they'll get arrested. They drive off and Robbie leaves Adam to handle everything as he temporarily leaves the village. Adam hides the car in an old barn resulting in Moira finding the car and thinking Cain ran Kerry over. Cain confronts Adam about the hit and run and he helps Adam torch the car. Victoria gets sick of Adam's behaviour and dumps him. Katie Addyman then uses Adam for sex to get back at her ex-husband Declan Macey to prove that their marriage is over, intentionally making him walk in on them. A few months later, the police find Alex Moss' body on Declan's land. With the police questing everyone they eventually start questing Adam and Moira. As Adam is muttering comments when they question Moira on hers and Alex's affair, they begin to question Adam. Cameron Murray later starts hanging around Adam as the police question him on Alex's murder and he provokes Adam to hit Declan in the street in front of the police leading them to become even more suspicious of Adam. Cameron sets Adam up as he plants one of his gloves near the area where the police are investigating. As the police investigate the farm for further evidence Adam asks Cain to help him run from the police. Cain hesitates but Adam tells him that if he doesn't help him he'll do it on his own anyway. Adam leaves the country and doesn't make any contact with anyone for weeks. In September 2013 Cameron is finally arrested for the murders of Carl King, Alex Moss and Gennie Walker and Adam comes home. A few months later Adam's cousin, Ross Barton causes trouble at the farm with his dealings. A group of thugs beat Adam up, lock Moira up in a van and destroys the farm and the house, taking what Ross owes them. With Adam still interested in Katie Ross puts a bet on with him to see who can pull her first, later on that day Adam and Katie sleep together. However, Ross walks in on them and announces the bet handing Adam the money, leaving Katie furious as she leaves. Adam apologises to Katie about the bet and later Katie ends up befriending Vanessa Woodfield who encourages her to put the bet behind her and to give him a chance seeing as she used him to get back at Declan making them even. Katie then forgives Adam and start they going out.
Mirroring his mother, Adam's first priority was his family, as he confessed to Emma's murder to protect Moira. Despite this, he did like to enjoy time with his friends, and one of his hobbies was quad biking. However, the revelation of his "uncle" James being his father brought out his dark side, and he went after him with a weapon. He also ran ove...
"Who are you?" - First line, to Andy Sugden
"Hiya, mum. I know you're mad at me. Really mum, but I'm good, alright. I'm excited. I can get to have this adventure now. See the rest of the world for once. Although I'll be sure I'll be able to walk it. Probably living up for these happy days or what? Just look after my little bro. Make sure he grows up to be a legend, just like me. And keep an eye on Vic and Aaron, will you? Tell Hannah to get off her bum and come visit. We're all lucky to have you, cos you're the best mum. And you deserve this chance. So don't waste it feeling guilty. Cos I'm going to be okay. More than okay. I'm gonna have the time of my life out there, I promise ya. But you have to promise me the same, okay. So make the most of it. For me. Cos I love you, mum." - Final lines, as a voicemail left for Moira Dingle
Sep 9, 2024 · Adam Thomas played Adam Barton from 2009 until 2018. After leaving the ITV soap, the actor, 36, has gone on to reprise his role of Donte Charles in the reboot of Waterloo Road. Adam also...
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Oct 22, 2024 · Emmerdale's Cain Dingle is faced with the harrowing possibility of losing his wife Moira, as she reveals her intention to leave the village for a visit to her son Adam Barton.. Fans of the ITV ...
Oct 22, 2024 · By. Angie Quinn Senior Journalist. Adam Thomas as Adam Barton in Emmerdale back in 2017 (Image: ITV) Cain Dingle is met with the prospect of Moira's death in forthcoming episodes when she announces plans to leave the village and visit Adam Barton. As Emmerdale fans will know, Moira is fighting a brain tumour and missed her operation following ...
Apr 19, 2019 · Adam Barton left Emmerdale after escaping prison sentencing for the murder of Emma Barton (Gillian Kearney). Emmerdale viewers watched in horror as the evil Emma was murder by Adam’s...
