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Rhona Goskirk (also Dingle) is a fictional character from the British television soap opera Emmerdale, played by Zoë Henry. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 September 2001.
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2001-2002: Arrival and relationship with Marlon Dingle
Veterinary Surgeon Rhona Goskirk first arrives in Emmerdale in September 2001 to work as a locum for Zoe Tate at the local vet's surgery. Marlon Dingle soon becomes smitten with Rhona after fellow vet Paddy Kirk introduces them. After being set up by Paddy and Emily Dingle, Rhona and Marlon go on a date in The Woolpack, which leads to them dating. Things between Rhona and Marlon are going steady until Marlon's former girlfriend, Tricia Fisher, returns to the village. Rhona leaves soon after i...
2010-2011: Return to Emmerdale, relationship with Paddy Kirk and birth of Leo
Rhona returns to the village in March 2010 to cover for Paddy at the Vet's Surgery after he is attacked by his foster son Aaron Livesy. She was greeted by Paddy and receptionist Pearl Ladderbanks. At lunch, Rhona confessed to Paddy that she was once married to and divorced from an unnamed man. After completing her contract, she leaves Emmerdale, but soon returns to help Paddy a he was tending to Aaron after his suicide attempt. She moves into Dale View with Andy Sugden and Ryan Lamb. Rhona st...
2012-2014: Marriage to Paddy and addiction to painkillers
In March 2012, Rhona starts to make plans to propose to Paddy. Unfortunately, Paddy gets drunk and Rhona can't do it. It's up to Marlon to explain to Paddy what was going to happen. Paddy then tells Rhona the reasons not to get married and that it was a piece of paper and their love didn't need it. However, Paddy is wracked with guilt and makes a T-shirt for Baby Leo to wear saying "Mummy, Please will you marry Daddy Paddy". The plan was for Paddy to say Leo was hot and for Rhona to take off...
Marlon Dingle
When Rhona first came to the village in 2001, Marlon Dingle quickly took a fancy towards her. Rhona and Marlon started dating and things were going steady between them until Marlon's former girlfriend, Tricia Fisher, returned to the village and Rhona soon left. They rekindled their romance when she returned the following year but she didn't stay long. When Rhona returned again almost 8 years later, she and Marlon once again rekindled their romance and by June 2010, Rhona moved in with Marlon...
Paddy Kirk
In late 2010, while she was still with Marlon, Rhona realised she had feelings for her colleague (and Marlon's best friend) Paddy Kirk. They confess their feelings for each other in November 2010 and she pulls him in for a kiss but he pushes her off as he feels he has betrayed Marlon. However, after Rhona confides in Laurel Thomasthat she's thinking of leaving the village Paddy begs her to stay, and their heated argument turns into a passionate embrace. Soon after Rhona discovers she is pregn...
Vanessa Woodfield
Vanessa Woodfield was Rhona's old best friend from her days at university, however, their friendship took a turn when Rhona became addicted to painkillers in 2013. Vanessa was the only one who knew about her problem and agreed to keep it secret but she shocked Rhona when she admitted she was in love with her. Rhona eventually told Vanessa she loves her too and kissed her, in order to convince her to keep her secret and keep supplying her with pills. However, shortly after Paddy sees them kiss...
"Hello. This is a lovely restaurant." (First line, to Marlon Dingle) "You know, when I said about drumming up more business, I didn't mean going out late at night and mowing down all the local pets." (to Paddy Kirkwhen he thinks he hit a cat) "Oh, Ladderbanks... Eyes like a hawk, gob like the Mersey Tunnel." (to Vanessa Woodfieldabout Pearl Ladderb...
Apr 19, 2024 · After months of anguish it looks like Emmerdale’s Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) finally has a chance of happiness – until she does something that threatens everything.
- Sue Haasler
Nov 7, 2023 · Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk makes life-changing discovery in baby storyline, as she finds out that ex-husband Gus has secretly used her embryos behind her back.
Apr 16, 2024 · He originally came to the village to try to persuade his ex-wife Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) to allow him to use some embryos they’d had frozen during their marriage to help him and his current...
- Sue Haasler
Aug 18, 2023 · In upcoming scenes, vet Rhona Goskirk reaches breaking point as her mum Mary Goskirk, husband Marlon Dingle and ex-husband Paddy Kirk all demand her attention.
Apr 10, 2023 · Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk had a bit of a shock last week when her ex Gus rocked up unexpectedly. The character has been played by Zoe Henry, 49, since 2001 and has been gifted with some juicy...
