Deena Payne, who played Viv Hope in Emmerdale for nearly two decades, said she was 'hurt' by the death of her character and said one cast member was 'creepy' Comments. 3am.

EMMERDALE stalwart Viv Hope has been gone from the ITV soap over a decade after the beloved character perished in a fire. The actress who played her, Deena Payne has discussed how she would have ...

EMMERDALE star Lisa Riley reunited with a soap legend – sparking hopes of a comeback. Lisa, 48, originally played Mandy ...

EMMERDALE legend Viv Hope was written out of the ITV soap after 18 years on the screen. However, Deena Payne, who played the feisty business women, admitted she would have left the soap earlier if ...

Viv starred in Emmerdale for 18 years (Image: ITV). Actress Deena Payne played glamorous postwoman Viv Hope for 18 years before leaving the soap in 2011. The character, who was known for her love ...

SHE was one of Emmerdale’s most memorable characters. Viv Hope was famous for her killer heels, tiny mini-skirts and love of gossip. She entertained viewers for 18 years on the Yorkshire-base… ...

Emmerdale; Emmerdale icon Viv Hope's bitter exit, famous ex-husband and 'creepy' co-star Legendary actress Deena Payne, now 70-years-old, isn't happy about a lot of things ...

Viv arrived in 1993 as part of the Windsor family Emmerdale's Viv Hope, played by actress Deena Payne, is to leave the soap after 18 years, producers have announced. The outspoken character, who ...

Emmerdale viewers are buzzing with speculation about the potential return of a beloved character they believe may have "faked her own death". Viv Hope, portrayed by Deena Payne, first graced the ...

Viv arrived in 1993 as part of the Windsor family Emmerdale's Viv Hope, played by actress Deena Payne, is to leave the soap after 18 years, producers have announced. The outspoken character, who ...