Liam Fox as Dan Spencer in 2012, and in 2022
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Emmerdale’s Liam Fox: From PC Tyrell to Dan Spencer

This long-running role isn't the first time he's appeared in Emmerdale!

Emmerdale star Liam Fox is known for his portrayal of hapless, unlucky-in-love Dan Spencer in the show.

But though he’s made that role his own, it’s not the first time Liam’s been in Emmerdale.

In fact, sharp-eyed viewers may have spotted him making his debut in scenes that aired last year on ITV3 in Classic Emmerdale. He’s recently popped up again for Classic fans!

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So who did he play?

Dan Spencer looks confused as Faith Dingle apologises to him
Liam Fox plays Dan Spencer in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Liam Fox’s first appearance

Cast your mind back to the end of 2002 when Christmas came with a terrifying discovery for Louise Appleton.

She was engaged to (dodgy and controlling) businessman Ray Mullan back then, but it wasn’t all good news. Poor Louise was being tormented by a stalker, who was making her life a misery.

Scared out of her wits, Louise agreed to leave Emmerdale with Ray and move to Italy where they would start a new life together.

But on the way to the airport, Louise accidentally discovered that her stalker was none other than Ray himself!

Diane comforts Louise as the forensics team remove Ray's body behind them

Dan looks amused as he winds up his ex-wife Ali by flirting with her in Emmerdale

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Dan Spencer in Emmerdale looks shocked and dazed after punching Lloyd


Kerry Barrett
Freelance Soap Writer