Jeff Hordley was impressed with the reception he got in Hartlepool in 2004.Jeff Hordley was impressed with the reception he got in Hartlepool in 2004.
Jeff Hordley was impressed with the reception he got in Hartlepool in 2004.

7 photos from the day Cain brought an Emmerdale Christmas to Hartlepool

He’s the Emmerdale bad boy who is always in the soap news.
By Chris Cordner
Published 25th Nov 2022, 12:08 BST

But back in 2004 – 18 years ago this week – actor Jeff Hordley was in a jolly festive mood when he came to Hartlepool.

Jeff, who plays the character Cain Dingle in the TV soap, was in town to launch the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre’s Christmas season.

The crowds loved him when he joined in with the fun and mingled with the crowds.

Did you get to meet him? Re-live a great day with the help of these 8 photos.

Did you get along to the lights switch-on that year?

1. Fun in the Central Square

Did you get along to the lights switch-on that year? Photo: TC

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A packed shopping centre. See if you can spot a familiar face.

2. Faces galore

A packed shopping centre. See if you can spot a familiar face. Photo: TC

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Jeff took time to meet his fans and sign autographs.

3. Meeting the fans

Jeff took time to meet his fans and sign autographs. Photo: TC

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A warm welcome onto the stage.

4. Glad to see you

A warm welcome onto the stage. Photo: TC

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