The Emmerdale Dr Todd star is related to WHO?! Fans are completely losing their minds!
13:55, 11 Jun 2026
Dr Todd has wreaked havoc since arriving on Emmerdale.
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Following her campaign of intimidation against young trainee medic Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) at the hospital, Dr Todd, portrayed by Caroline Harker, shifted her focus to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).
During Sunday evening’s episode, Dr Todd sexually assaulted Charity following weeks of extorting her regarding the real parentage of baby Leyla.
Charity acted as a surrogate for granddaughter Sarah Sugden and Sarah’s husband Jacob, delivering baby Leyla. Nevertheless, Charity has neglected to inform the new parents that she and Ross Barton are actually Leyla’s biological parents after a brief romantic encounter.
Following Dr Todd’s discovery of this secret, she demanded £100,000 from Charity, with events taking a shocking twist when Dr Todd sexually assaulted Charity during Sunday’s instalment, reports the Mirror.
With Dr Todd presently commanding major storylines on the ITV drama, viewers might find it fascinating to discover that actress Caroline, 60, originates from quite a prestigious acting dynasty.
Beyond the soap, it emerges that Dr Todd actress Caroline stems from quite a renowned family. Her mother, Polly Adams, is a distinguished actress who has worked prolifically throughout both the UK and the US.
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She is arguably most recognised for portraying Mrs Brown in the 1990s television series Just William, with additional TV appearances encompassing Kingdom and The Cinder Path. In 1975, Polly made her Broadway debut in the award-nominated role of Grace Harkaway in a revival of London Assurance.
However, Polly isn’t the only celebrated family member Caroline has.
Her sister is Susannah Harker, who appeared in the acclaimed BBC 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as Jane Bennet, starring opposite Jennifer Ehle, who portrayed Elizabeth Bennet, and Colin Firth, who took on the role of Mr Darcy.
Additional credits include Midsomer Murders and Grantchester. She was also recognised with a BAFTA TV Award nomination in 1990 for her performance as Mattie Storin in House of Cards.
Caroline is married to actor Anthony Calf, and the pair share three daughters: Louise Emma Calf, Cecilia Ann L Calf, and Anemone Georgiana Calf.
The 66 year old possesses a distinguished acting portfolio and is particularly renowned for his performances in The Madness of King George, Beau Geste, and I Came By, as well as his work in Lewis.
From 2023 to 2025, Anthony played Lord Brightlingsea in the period drama The Buccaneers, and has recently appeared in the film A Teacher’s Gift (2025) and the series Insomnia (2024).
From 2005, Anthony spent ten years portraying DAC Robert Strickland in New Tricks, having earlier taken on the character of Michael Beauchamp in Holby City (2005 – 2006). In 2019, Anthony took on the character of William Wickham in the enormously successful series Poldark, and also featured in Doctor Who as Godsacre (2017) alongside Death in Paradise in 2021 as Phillip Carlton.
His former brother-in-law is Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen.
Beyond her stint in the Dales, Caroline has featured in numerous productions, including Harry Enfield and Chums, Holding On, The Man Who Lost His Head with Martin Clunes, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Midsomer Murders, and Doctors.
In 2012, Caroline assumed the character of Alicia Davenport for a short period in Coronation Street. She is also well-known for her role as PC Hazel Wallace in A Touch of Frost, appearing alongside Sir David Jason.
Her latest projects include Julia in the Apple TV series Hijack, Bethany Hastings in The Stolen Girl, and Mrs. Taylor-Brown. Back in 2011, she had a single appearance in New Tricks, appearing on screen with her husband, playing the role of Tabitha Hall-Chalmers.
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Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 8:00pm on ITV1 and ITVX