Rodney Blackstock

Rodney Blackstock
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byPatrick Mower
Duration2000–present
First appearanceEpisode 2771
24 October 2000 (2000-10-24)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Created byKieran Roberts
Introduced byKeith Richardson
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • Chauffeur
  • Truck driver
  • Male escort
  • Café waiter
WifeDiane Sugden (backstory)
Maureen Blackstock (backstory)
SonsPaul Lambert
DaughtersBernice Blackstock
Nicola King
Granddaughters
Other relativesThomas Tate

Rodney Blackstock is a fictional character from the British television soap opera Emmerdale, played by Patrick Mower. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 24 October 2000. He was introduced as the estranged father of Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles), with his backstory involving him leaving her at five years old. Rodney has been described as an "ageing lothario" who enjoys wine, money and the company of women.[1] In 2012, he was ranked within What's on TV's top 100 British soap characters of all time.

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