Bernice Blackstock

Bernice Blackstock
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Samantha Giles
Duration	1998–2002, 2004, 2012–2019, 2021–2023
First appearance	25 November 1998
Last appearance	14 November 2023
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Keith Richardson (1998, 2004) Stuart Blackburn (2012) Jane Hudson (2021)
In-universe information Other names Bernice Thomas Bernice White Occupation Barmaid Pub Landlady Businesswoman Beautician Father Rodney Blackstock Mother Diane Sugden Stepfather Jack Sugden Half-brothers Paul Lambert Half-sisters Nicola King Husband Anthony Binns (backstory) Ashley Thomas (2000–2002) Charlie Willis (2004–2012)[1] Lawrence White (2015–2016) Daughters Gabby Thomas Dee Dee Stepdaughters Chrissie White Rebecca White Grandsons Thomas Tate Aunts Val Pollard Nieces Angelica King First cousins Paul 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.