David Metcalfe

David Metcalfe
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byMatthew Wolfenden
Duration2006–2023
First appearanceEpisode 4527
26 November 2006 (2006-11-26)
Last appearanceEpisode 9849
30 November 2023 (2023-11-30)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byKeith Richardson
In-universe information
OccupationBusinessperson
FatherEric Pollard
MotherLydia Halliwell[1]
StepmotherVal Pollard
Half-brothersEdward Pollock
WifeAlicia Gallagher
(2012–2013, 2013–2015)
Tracy Shankley
(2016–2018)[a]
SonsTheo Metcalfe
DaughtersAmba Metcalfe
Adoptive sonsJacob Gallagher

David Metcalfe is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Matthew Wolfenden. It was reported in August 2023 that he was set to leave the soap after 17 years, due to a lack of "gritty" storylines. David's final scenes were broadcast on 30 November 2023.[2]

  1. ^ Green, Kris (24 November 2006). "Matt Wolfenden". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  2. ^ Lewis, George (20 August 2023). "Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden exits soap after 17 years". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 August 2023.


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