Sandy Thomas

Sandy Thomas
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byFreddie Jones
Duration2005–2018
First appearanceEpisode 4197
6 November 2005 (2005-11-06)
Last appearanceEpisode 8074
19 February 2018 (2018-02-19)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byKeith Richardson
In-universe information
OccupationRetired Royal Navy Deck Officer
FatherSir Michael Thomas
WifeDorothy Thomas (backstory, 1959–1982)
SonsAshley Thomas
Luke Thomas
GrandsonsArthur Thomas
GranddaughtersJasmine Thomas
Gabby Thomas
Dotty Thomas
Other relatives
Laurel Thomas (daughter-in law, 2005–2013, 2016–2017)
Karen Thomas (daughter-in law)

Sandy Thomas is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Freddie Jones. Sandy was introduced as the father of Ashley Thomas (John Middleton). He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 November 2005. The character originally departed in March 2008, but returned to the show in February 2009. On 6 February 2018, it was confirmed that Jones had filmed his final episode and he made his final appearance as Sandy on 19 February 2018.