Bernice Blackstock

Bernice Blackstock
Emmerdale character
Portrayed bySamantha Giles
Duration1998–2002, 2004, 2012–2019, 2021–2023
First appearance25 November 1998
Last appearance14 November 2023
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced by
In-universe information
Other namesBernice Thomas
Bernice White
Occupation
  • Barmaid
  • Pub Landlady
  • Businesswoman
  • Beautician
FatherRodney Blackstock
MotherDiane Sugden
StepfatherJack Sugden
Half-brothersPaul Lambert
Half-sistersNicola King
HusbandAnthony Binns (backstory)
Ashley Thomas (2000–2002)
Charlie Willis (2004–2012)[1]
Lawrence White (2015–2016)
DaughtersGabby Thomas
Dee Dee
StepdaughtersChrissie White
Rebecca White
GrandsonsThomas Tate
AuntsVal Pollard
NiecesAngelica King
First cousinsPaul Lambert
Sharon Lambert

Bernice Blackstock (also Thomas and White) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Samantha Giles. She made her first on screen appearance on 25 November 1998. In September 2012, it was announced Giles had reprised her role and Bernice returned on 20 November 2012 after over eight years away from the programme. In September 2019, Giles announced her departure from the series, with her final scenes airing in November 2019. In April 2021, it was announced that Giles would be returning to the soap, with her return scenes airing on 27 May 2021. However, it was announced on 17 July 2023 that Giles would be leaving the show once again later in the year with her final scenes airing on 14 November 2023.

  1. ^ Jones, Allison (17–23 November 2012). "It's great to be back!". Inside Soap (46): 37.