Emmerdale’s Natalie J Robb Shares Rare Glimpse Behind the Scenes at ITV 70th Birthday
Moira Dingle Actress Celebrates ITV Milestone
Natalie J Robb, who has played Moira Dingle on Emmerdale for 16 years, recently shared a rare update on social media while attending ITV’s 70th birthday celebrations. The actress posed alongside her co-stars at the event, held at London’s historic Guildhall, and expressed how much the evening meant to her.
She wrote on Instagram: “Lovely evening with these beauties for the @itv 70th Birthday celebrations!” Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, commented: “Love ya to the moon and back what a fantastic night.” The event offered a nostalgic trip down memory lane, bringing together past and present stars from ITV’s long-running shows.
Reflecting on Moira’s Journey
Robb reflected on her 16-year journey as Moira, who was introduced in 2009 as part of the Barton family taking over Butlers Farm. The actress opened up about how Moira would feel if she had to give up the farm, which has been central to her storyline.
“Of course she would miss it. My character’s been there now 16 years, and it would be very odd for it to be a change,” Natalie said. She added that such a storyline could bring clarity or new opportunities, allowing Moira to receive help or devise a plan. Robb also admitted personally enjoying the set: “It’s a really good set to work on as well, so I would personally miss it.”
Celebrating with Co-Stars
The birthday celebration saw a glamorous gathering of Emmerdale stars. Natalie shared her joy at being part of the evening, highlighting the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues. She wrote:
“70th Birthday! What a beautiful night last night at London’s Guildhall, such an honour to have shared this momentous night with such a lovely group of people—a massive trip down memory lane for me—seeing old faces who I’ve had the luxury of working with over many, many years of ITV.”
Other cast members shared their excitement online. Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle) commented: “Gorgis!!” while Beth Cordingly wrote: “Stunning all of you.” The gathering celebrated both ITV’s milestone and the enduring appeal of its flagship soaps.
Embarrassment Over Early Emmerdale Scenes
Away from celebrations, Robb recently opened up about her early Emmerdale scenes, particularly the romantic moments with Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle). She admitted she now finds them embarrassing:
“The first kissy-wissy scenes, the romantic scenes, I couldn’t even watch it now, it makes me go red. It’s quite raunchy! And for its time, you just think, ‘Oh my goodness.’”
She laughed off the memory, adding: “Somebody sent me it a few years ago and I got really embarrassed and had to turn it off. I literally blushed. I suppose when you see it on screen it doesn’t feel like that when you’re doing it. No offence Jeff!”
A Rare and Special Update
Natalie J Robb is known for keeping a low public profile, making her posts from events like ITV’s 70th birthday all the more special for fans. The celebration offered a chance to honor the network’s history, reconnect with colleagues, and reflect on her long-running role as Moira Dingle.
As Emmerdale continues to explore storylines around Moira’s farm and family challenges, Robb’s reflections provide a reminder of the personal connections and memories forged behind the scenes. Fans can look forward to seeing her continue to navigate both the drama on-screen and the nostalgia of years spent in the Dales.