Who is Charles’ mum in Emmerdale?
OVER the years Emmerdale has seen many people come and go from the famous village.
One person who is new to the Dales is Charles Anderson’s mum, Claudette Anderson.
Who is Charles Anderson in Emmerdale?
Charles Anderson is local vicar in Emmerdale, who joined the soap in 2020.
The character is also the father of Ethan and Naomi, the son of Claudette and the late Victor, and the ex-husband of Esme.
Charles is played by actor Kevin Mathurin.
The TV star also appeared in the likes of Doctors, Banged Up Abroad and Hooligan Escape.
The talented actor has also played a number of roles in theatre.
These include James in Michael Morpurgo’s The Butterfly Lion at Chichester Festival Theatre, Crooks in Of Mice and Men UK Tour and Bill in The Visit at The National Theatre.
Who is Charles’ mum in Emmerdale?
Charles’ mum Claudette Anderson arrived in Emmerdale in May 2023.
Her character is described by ITV as “a force to be reckoned with”.
The matriarch of the Anderson family is fiercely proud of her son’s position in the church and Ethan’s legal career.
But her love can sometimes be overbearing, and Charles admits to finding his mother too much at times.
Who plays Claudette Anderson in Emmerdale?
Claudette is played by esteemed actress Flo Wilson.
The star has over 40 years of experience on stage and screen and is most notably known for her roles in Brassic, Death in Paradise and Top Boy.
She’s also had multiple theatre roles at the National Theatre, the Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse, and many more.
Flo also plays Mrs Wheatley in the third and final season of Sanditon, too.
Upon casting the actress as Claudette, Jane Hudson, executive producer of Emmerdale, said: “We are delighted to welcome Flo Wilson to the cast of Emmerdale.
“Her talent and experience will bring a new dimension to the show, and we can’t wait for viewers to see her in action.
“She’s certainly going to ruffle feathers in the Anderson household.”
Flo herself added: “I feel blessed that I was chosen to play Claudette and I hope to make the Emmerdale family proud of the work that I will do.”
While actor Kevin Mathurin revealed he’d had the “privilege” of working with the actress before, and she is “perfect to bring Claudette to life”.
“Flo is a wonderful soul, an amazing actress and is already settling in.