Back to Beckindale: Emmerdale original star Freddy Pyne on playing Matt Skilbeck

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageFrederick Pyne was there right at the beginning on October 13th 1972  when Yorkshire Television gave birth to a brand new daytime serial called Emmerdale Farm. He would play Matt Skilbeck for 17 years and his onscreen marriage to Dolly (Jean Rogers) would become one of the most celebrated in British soap. Here Freddy talks to Ashley about the roots of Emmerdale, clinching  the role, learning to be a farmer, working with greats like Sheila Mercier, Frazer Hines, Arthur Pentelow, Ronald Magill and Toke Townley, the impact of  fame and how he didn't approve of the big plane crash storyline. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. DN is an MIM Production in association with Life Rooms and the MerseyCare NHS Trust. Distinct Nostalgia produces several shows a week. covering soaps, film, comedy and all tv.Go to distinctnostalgia.com to dip into our huge treasure trove of previous programmes and keep up to date on announcements by following us on twitter @DistinctbyMIM Support the show