Until 1972[] Emmerdale Farm was owned by theMiffield Estatewho began leasing the farm to theSugden familyat some point in the1800s. By the1930s,Jacob Sugdenhad taken over the lease from his father,Joseph Sugden. Jacob marriedAnnie Pearsonin1945and the couple raised their three children,Jack...
1972 When government restrictions on afternoon broadcasting are dropped, Yorkshire Television produces Emmerdale Farm for the ITV Network’s new afternoon output. 1975 After showing two episodes a week almost every week for 2½ years, the show takes its first summer break. When it returns episod...
Home Farm (previously called Miffield Hall and Home Office) is the largest property in Emmerdale, with eleven bedrooms and numerous communal rooms. It is located about half of a mile from the village and the many owners and residents over the years are k