But the cast of Emmerdale got to experience it quite literally as they filmed the soap’s first ever Pride episode with RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne.
The People was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Emmerdale, which will make history on Wednesday when the village holds its first Pride event. “I was star-struck – I love everything about the drag world. I can’t imagine how the viewers are not going to love this episode.” Emile, who plays the vicar’s gay son Ethan, said: “I haven’t been able to touch anyone or hug my screen dad on Emmerdale yet. When I started in October I got used to working with three people on set.
“They can’t be accepting of those relationships and it’s a real issue for people who aren’t accepted. It makes them get to the point of not wanting to be here any more.The actress, who lives in London with her partner Daren, says she has tried to prepare daughter Autumn, three, for the curveballs that may be thrown at her as a mixed-race child in future.