Adam Barton (Emmerdale)
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For the English footballer see Adam Barton
Adam Barton is a fictional character
from the British soap opera Emmerdale
, played by Adam Thomas
. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009. He is the son of John and Moira Barton
.
, would introduce The Bartons, a new farming family, as part of an ongoing overhaul of the show. The family, which comprises of five members - mother, father, two daughters and a son - took over the running of Butler's Farm. Of the family, Blyth said "I don't want to make Emmerdale a show about teenagers and young people, it's about family values. The Bartons are sexy, modern and contemporary. They're almost happy - and in soapland that's quite strange!" Natalie J. Robb
and James Thornton
were cast in the roles of parents, John and Moira
. Sophie Powles
and Grace Cassidy
were cast their daughters, Holly
and Hannah respectively.
Speaking of his casting, Thomas said that "Adam's a family man... Whatever his dad says, he does. The whole family is really close. Even with his sisters, he's the middle child but he wants to be the older brother and look after them all."
starts flirting with Aaron and it looks as though a relationship is brewing between them. At first, Adam isn't keen on the idea but comes round, making friends with Aaron Livesy
. When Aaron suddenly starts playing hard to get with Holly, Adam questions it, but Aaron says its all part of the plan, but everything slots into place when the boys and Holly go on a "lads" night out. When Aaron and Adam are on the way back, they are involved in a car crash and Aaron cuts his head. As Adam is checking it out, Aaron leans in for a kiss. Adam is horrified and pulls away, questioning Aaron's sexuality, but Aaron makes him think it's all in his head. Not completely convinced, he tells Holly after realising that she has slept with Aaron but his parents insist he drops it when Holly, refusing to believe Adam, gets annoyed with him. Aaron watches jealously as Adam gets closer to Scarlett Nicholls
and starts dating her.
In the beginning of 2010 Adam is still convinced that Aaron is gay, but begins to lay off Aaron. Adam also learns of Hannah's bullying, but is confused as to why Victoria did it.
When sheep on the Bartons' farm are being born dead John is certain something's up doesn't know what. When Carl King's kids Thomas and Anya are hospitalised the blame is pointed at the Jai and Nikhil, but test are done that prove their not to blame. Adam remembers moving some toxic filled barrels a few months back and when he investigates where he moved them he's shocked to discover he's to blame for it all. When he confesses to his parents John goes mad and after shouting at Adam decided they must come clean to the village. After being fined by Nathan Wylde
for the spillage clean up John stops Adam's wages until the bill is paid. Adam is left gutted by his actions.
In April Adam witness Aaron kissing secret boyfriend Jackson and is positive of his sexuality. But tells Aaron whether he's gay or not he'll still be his mate and promises not to tell any one. On his birthday Adam and punters at the Woolpack witness Aaron punch Jackson, after Aaron thinks he's coming on to him in public, resulting in Aaron being arrested. When released Aaron decides he can no longer risk people finding out he's gay and attempts suicide in the garage. When Adam and Cain Dingle
discover him they try to save him and they succeed, but Aaron later reveals in hospital he wishes he had died.
Adam (along with his whole family) struggles to come to terms with his sister Holly's addiction to heroin. Sometimes accompanying her to methadone handouts, enduring the toughness of living with an addict. He takes her to see Jackson Walsh who (after a horrific accident) has lost his ability to walk, Adam tries to show Holly that, she (unlike Jackson) can choose to get better and has gotten herself into this mess all of her own doing. The message doesn't really sink in with Holly however. Aaron is also annoyed the Adam used Jackson to get this message across to his sister.
Towards the end of 2010. Scarlett discovers Adam has less and less time for her, ignoring her phone calls and text messages. This decline in their relationship finally culminates in Adam kissing Mia Macey on new years' eve. Devastated by this, Scarlett leaves for a holiday in Canada.
With the current situation as it is Adam is currently trying to pursue Mia Macey she however so far, is playing hard to get.
Adam Barton
Adam James Barton is a footballer who plays for Preston North End. English by birth, he has played internationally for both Northern Ireland, in a senior friendly, and Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.-Career:...
Adam Barton is a fictional character
Character (arts)
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the British soap opera Emmerdale
Emmerdale
Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...
, played by Adam Thomas
Adam Thomas
For the Welsh rugby union player see Adam Thomas Adam Thomas is a British actor, currently starring in British ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Adam Barton well known for his role in BBC drama Waterloo Road as Donte Charles-Career:It was in 2002, at the age of 15, that Adam started his television career...
. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009. He is the son of John and Moira Barton
Moira Barton
Moira Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Natalie J. Robb. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009.-Creation and casting:...
.
Creation and casting
In May 2009, it was announced that Emmerdale's new series producer, Gavin BlythGavin Blyth
Gavin John Blyth was a British television producer and journalist. He was well known for being series producer of Emmerdale from January 2009 until his death. Beginning his career in 2002, he joined Emmerdale in 2003 as a writer...
, would introduce The Bartons, a new farming family, as part of an ongoing overhaul of the show. The family, which comprises of five members - mother, father, two daughters and a son - took over the running of Butler's Farm. Of the family, Blyth said "I don't want to make Emmerdale a show about teenagers and young people, it's about family values. The Bartons are sexy, modern and contemporary. They're almost happy - and in soapland that's quite strange!" Natalie J. Robb
Natalie J. Robb
Natalie J. Robb is a Scottish actress born in Bellshill, Glasgow on 3 December 1974.- Personal life :Born Natalie Joy Robb, she is the youngest of three children. As a child, Robb attended weekend drama groups in Glasgow, where she was discovered by director Alan Macmillan, later going to the Royal...
and James Thornton
James Thornton (actor)
James Thornton is an English actor and Voice-over artist.-Early life and career:Thornton was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He starred in the BBC One police series Holby Blue and currently appears as John Barton in the British soap opera Emmerdale...
were cast in the roles of parents, John and Moira
Moira Barton
Moira Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Natalie J. Robb. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009.-Creation and casting:...
. Sophie Powles
Sophie Powles
Sophie Powles , originally from Cleethorpes, a seaside town in North East Lincolnshire, is an English actress most famous for her role as Holly Barton in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.-Career:...
and Grace Cassidy
Grace Cassidy
-Career:Cassidy's most notable role so far is that of Rachel Towers in BBC children's drama Grange Hill, but she has had a number of smaller roles in some of the biggest television series of the past few years, including The Street, The Chase and Marian, Again...
were cast their daughters, Holly
Holly Barton
Holly Barton is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Sophie Powles. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009. Holly was introduced to the soap as part of the Bartons, a new farming family who took over the running of Butler's Farm. Holly was joined...
and Hannah respectively.
Speaking of his casting, Thomas said that "Adam's a family man... Whatever his dad says, he does. The whole family is really close. Even with his sisters, he's the middle child but he wants to be the older brother and look after them all."
Storylines
Towards the end of 2009, Holly BartonHolly Barton
Holly Barton is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Sophie Powles. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 July 2009. Holly was introduced to the soap as part of the Bartons, a new farming family who took over the running of Butler's Farm. Holly was joined...
starts flirting with Aaron and it looks as though a relationship is brewing between them. At first, Adam isn't keen on the idea but comes round, making friends with Aaron Livesy
Aaron Livesy
Aaron Livesy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Danny Miller, who took over the role from Danny Webb in 2008. He made his first on-screen appearance on 24 December 2003. Aaron is the son of Chastity Dingle and Gordon Livesy...
. When Aaron suddenly starts playing hard to get with Holly, Adam questions it, but Aaron says its all part of the plan, but everything slots into place when the boys and Holly go on a "lads" night out. When Aaron and Adam are on the way back, they are involved in a car crash and Aaron cuts his head. As Adam is checking it out, Aaron leans in for a kiss. Adam is horrified and pulls away, questioning Aaron's sexuality, but Aaron makes him think it's all in his head. Not completely convinced, he tells Holly after realising that she has slept with Aaron but his parents insist he drops it when Holly, refusing to believe Adam, gets annoyed with him. Aaron watches jealously as Adam gets closer to Scarlett Nicholls
Scarlett Nicholls
Scarlett Mary Nicholls is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by Kelsey-Beth Crossley and made her first appearance on 2 March 2007. It was announced on 8 May 2011, that Crossley was leaving the show. She made her final appearance on 28 July...
and starts dating her.
In the beginning of 2010 Adam is still convinced that Aaron is gay, but begins to lay off Aaron. Adam also learns of Hannah's bullying, but is confused as to why Victoria did it.
When sheep on the Bartons' farm are being born dead John is certain something's up doesn't know what. When Carl King's kids Thomas and Anya are hospitalised the blame is pointed at the Jai and Nikhil, but test are done that prove their not to blame. Adam remembers moving some toxic filled barrels a few months back and when he investigates where he moved them he's shocked to discover he's to blame for it all. When he confesses to his parents John goes mad and after shouting at Adam decided they must come clean to the village. After being fined by Nathan Wylde
Nathan Wylde
Nathan Wylde is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Lyndon Ogbourne. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 February 2009.-Character creation and casting:...
for the spillage clean up John stops Adam's wages until the bill is paid. Adam is left gutted by his actions.
In April Adam witness Aaron kissing secret boyfriend Jackson and is positive of his sexuality. But tells Aaron whether he's gay or not he'll still be his mate and promises not to tell any one. On his birthday Adam and punters at the Woolpack witness Aaron punch Jackson, after Aaron thinks he's coming on to him in public, resulting in Aaron being arrested. When released Aaron decides he can no longer risk people finding out he's gay and attempts suicide in the garage. When Adam and Cain Dingle
Cain Dingle
Cain Dingle is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He is played by Jeff Hordley.-Character creation:In 2000 series producer Kieran Roberts introduced three new members of the Dingle family. The new characters were introduced to the regular cast in 2000, who first arrived...
discover him they try to save him and they succeed, but Aaron later reveals in hospital he wishes he had died.
Adam (along with his whole family) struggles to come to terms with his sister Holly's addiction to heroin. Sometimes accompanying her to methadone handouts, enduring the toughness of living with an addict. He takes her to see Jackson Walsh who (after a horrific accident) has lost his ability to walk, Adam tries to show Holly that, she (unlike Jackson) can choose to get better and has gotten herself into this mess all of her own doing. The message doesn't really sink in with Holly however. Aaron is also annoyed the Adam used Jackson to get this message across to his sister.
Towards the end of 2010. Scarlett discovers Adam has less and less time for her, ignoring her phone calls and text messages. This decline in their relationship finally culminates in Adam kissing Mia Macey on new years' eve. Devastated by this, Scarlett leaves for a holiday in Canada.
With the current situation as it is Adam is currently trying to pursue Mia Macey she however so far, is playing hard to get.