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Emmerdale recruiting for extras again as soap returns to six episodes a week – here’s how to apply

EMMERDALE bosses are on the lookout for extras needed to star in background scenes of the iconic soap.

The ITV series is giving fans the opportunity to apply for a part as the soap resumes full production following a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the lowdown on how you can feature as an extra in the fictional village…

Emmerdale is ramping back up to six episodes per week
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Emmerdale is ramping back up to six episodes per week

How can I apply to become an Emmerdale extra?

Leeds-based agency Star Casting is on the hunt for people to feature in scenes across the Yorkshire-based village. 

Successful applicants may get to appear in scenes set in the shop or the legendary Woolpack pub, and might even get the chance to speak a line or two. 

A spokesperson told : “If you're fun, friendly, punctual and want to be on TV.

"Have the ability to listen and take directions whilst on set. All ages and diverse artists welcome."

The casting agency also provides junior extras, who typically feature in scenes at the park, school and at events dotted around the village.

Star Casting has also worked with the likes of ITV’s Coronation Street, Channel 4’s Hollyoaks and BBC’s Peaky Blinders, and would be a great way for budding actors to secure their first on-screen debut. 

If you’re interested in becoming an Emmerdale extra you can find out more . But just to warn you, due to popular demand the site might take a while to load.

 The Woolpack will turn to takeaways to remain the hub of the village
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Some lucky applicants may get to feature in scenes in the legendary Woolpack pub

Where is Emmerdale filmed?

When Emmerdale first hit our screens back in 1972, it was filmed in the village of Arncliffe in North Yorkshire

In 1975, the fictional village moved to West Yorkshire in order to cut production costs and was filmed in another real-life village, Esholt in Shipley.

The exterior scenes of the soap were filmed at Esholt for 22 years but by 1998 local residents had grown tired of the production crew’s presence and the tourists Emmerdale was attracting.

ITV then set up a replica of Esholt on the outskirts of Leeds for external filming. 

Interior scenes are shot at ITV’s studio in the city. 

Emmerdale will return to six episodes a week from September
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Emmerdale will return to six episodes a week from SeptemberCredit: Free for editorial use

What will Emmerdale’s new schedule be in September?

ITV has confirmed that Emmerdale will return to six episodes per week from mid-September

The soap has been airing on a reduced schedule with just three episodes each week, but the teams behind the soaps are now able to resume full production with strict health and safety measures.

ITV announced the news in July in a statement: 'We're very pleased to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will resume airing the normal pattern of six episodes each week from mid-September.

"This is testament to the incredible work that has been achieved in Manchester and Leeds by John Whiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North for ITV Studios, and his dedicated and hard-working production teams, crews, writers and actors. 

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