I intend to grow old disgracefully

Since arriving in Emmerdale 36 years ago, Claire King has been shooting from the hip as Kim Tate, the conniving millionairess with a tongue sharper than a scalpel. Kim is an icon, thanks to Claire’s fearless portrayal of the businesswoman who steps over anyone who dares to get in her way. But sometimes her dramatic storylines can have a personal impact too. Last Christmas, the nation was hooked as Kim’s fourth husband, Will Taylor (played by Dean Andrews), collapsed mid-argument after the couple...