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Henry Wilks is a fictional character from the British television soap opera Emmerdale, played by Arthur Pentelow. He ran the Woolpack public house alongside Amos Brearly (Ronald Magill) for nearly 20 years.
Henry Wilks is the father of Marian Wilks. He moved to Beckindale with Marian in 1972. Henry ran The Woolpack public house, along with Amos Brearly for nearly 20 years. Henry Wilks was born on the 2nd December 1921 in Bradford to a family of fettlers in the mills.
Henry Wilks was a character in Emmerdale from 1972 to 1991. For almost 18 years him and Amos Brearly ran The Woolpack until Amos retired to Spain in January 1991. Henry died of a heart attack later that year.
Arthur William Pentelow (14 February 1924 – 6 August 1991) was an English actor who was best known for playing Henry Wilks in Emmerdale Farm, appearing from the first episode in 1972 until 1991.
He made his first appearance during the serial's debut episode on 16 October 1972. Amos ran The Woolpack pub and was the village gossip. A double act was later formed between Amos and Henry Wilks (Arthur Pentelow), which lasted for 19 years. Amos became known for his bushy sideburns and catchphrase "Nay, Mr Wilks". Magill left the show in ...
Oct 16, 2021 · Marian, played by Gail Harrison, was the daughter of retired factory owner Henry Wilks (see below). She is the first character to appear on episode one of Emmerdale, captured on horseback in a series of long shots. Well-spoken Marian was romantically involved with Jack Sugden in early episodes.
Henry Wilks dies in Emmerdale (3 October 1991) In August 1991, actor Arthur Pentelow sadly died very suddenly. Emmerdale decided to write Henry's death in the show where his passing was...
