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{{Short description|Fictional character from Emmerdale}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Paul Marsden (''Emmerdale'')}}
|series=Emmerdale
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
|image=[[File:Paul Marsden ED.jpg|200px]]
{{Use British English|date=June 2013}}
|name=Paul Marsden|
{{Infobox soap character
|portrayer=[[Matthew Booth]]
| series = Emmerdale
|creator=[[Steve Frost]]
| image = [[File:Paul Marsden ED.jpg|200px]]
|years=2003-04
| name = Paul Marsden
|occupation=[[Postal worker]]|
| portrayer = [[Matthew Booth (actor)|Matthew Booth]]
|wife=[[Siobhan Marsden]] (2003-04)
| creator = [[Steve Frost]]
|father= Ronnie Marsden
| years = 2003–2004
|mother= Frances Marsden|
| first = 10 March 2003
|brothers= Alistair Marsden
| last = 6 July 2004
|sisters= Elaine Marsden
| occupation = [[Postal worker]]
|first= 10 March 2003|
| classification = [[List of past Emmerdale characters#Last appeared in 2004|Former; regular]]
|last= 6 July 2004|
| wife = [[Siobhan Marsden]] (2003–2004)
|death= 6 July 2004
|classification= [[List of past Emmerdale characters|Former; regular]]}}
| father = [[List of Emmerdale characters (2003)#Ronnie Marsden|Ronnie Marsden]]
| mother = [[List of Emmerdale characters (2003)#Frances Marsden|Frances Marsden]]
| brothers = Alistair Marsden
| sisters = Elaine Marsden
}}


'''Paul Marsden''' is a [[fictional character]] in the [[United Kingdom|British]] ITV [[soap opera]], [[Emmerdale]]. He was played by [[Matthew Booth (actor)|Matthew Booth]] and made his first appearance on 10 March 2003. The character was killed off in July 2004.
'''Paul Marsden''' is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'', played by [[Matthew Booth (actor)|Matthew Booth]]. The character made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 10 March 2003. The character was killed off the following year, after an altercation with [[Carl King]] ([[Tom Lister (actor)|Tom Lister]]). Booth made his final appearance as Paul during the episode broadcast on 6 July 2004.


==Development==
==Character creation and development==
On 15 February 2003, a reporter from ''[[Inside Soap]]'' announced ''Emmerdale's'' plans to introduce a new family, the Mardens. They featured a promotional cast photograph of the family, which included Booth as Paul.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Family fortunes |magazine=[[Inside Soap]] |date=15-28 February 2003 |issue=225 |pages=6, 7 |publisher=([[Hachette Filipacchi UK]])}}</ref>


The family consisted of Paul and his wife [[Siobhan Marsden]] (Abigail Fisher), his parents [[Frances Marsden]] (Sandy Walsh) and [[Ronnie Marsden]] ([[Ray Ashcroft]]). Also introduced were Paul's sister Elaine Marsden ([[Samantha McCarthy]]) and his brother Ali Marsden (Danny Tennant).<ref name=aas>{{cite magazine |first=Joanne|last=Tebbutt|title=First class delivery |publisher=([[Hachette Filipacchi UK]])|magazine=[[All About Soap]] |date=9 March - 5 April 2003 |issue=45 |pages=44, 45}}</ref> Siobhan works as a district nurse in the nearby town of Hotten.<ref name=aas/> Booth told ''[[All About Soap]]'s '' Joanne Tebbutt that the Marsden family are "quite a normal bunch, a little disjointed and crazy at times, but that's what keeps them interesting."<ref name=aas/> The family decide to move to Emmerdale village to aid his father's job as a truck driver. They previously resided in the nearby town of Hotten, but Ronnie could not find places to park his truck. Paul's brother Ali is portrayed as having a heart condition. The family believe that transitioning to the country lifestyle will help improve Ali's health prospects.<ref name=aas/> Booth stated that Siobhan prefers city life more than living in a small village. She sacrifices her own happiness to please Paul, who had been unhappy working as a hospital porter in Hotten.<ref name=aas/>
In March 2003, a new family, the Marsdens, were introduced to the village. Their moving van broke down, but the residents rallied round to help them settle in.


Paul is characterised as a "relaxed young man" who is "definitely no pushover". He is like his mother, Frances and has inherited her "strong moral values". He is portrayed as being "laid back", he prefers an easy life and wants to "keep things simple".<ref name=insidesoap294>{{cite magazine |last1=Maund |first1=Allison |title=The Marsdens move in! |magazine=[[Inside Soap]] |date=1-14 March 2003 |issue=226 |pages=26, 27 |publisher=([[Hachette Filipacchi UK]])}}</ref> Ashcroft told Allison Maund from ''[[Inside Soap]]'' that "Paul is a very practical character who's also a bit of an artist. He makes furniture and has a natural flair for art and design."<ref name=insidesoap294/>
Headstrong [[Siobhan Marsden]] and Paul had married in Las Vegas, and Paul's mother Frances did not approve of their relationship. When asked if Paul was seen as "not wearing the trousers in the relationship," actor Matthew Booth said, "Paul is a bit under the thumb, and I'd like to think I'm not. Then again, I bet every bloke thinks that! I'd probably not go for a girl like Siobhan because she can be quite a handful."<ref>"[http://emmerdale.org/emmerdale/profiles5thumbs/paul.htm Paul profile]", ''Emmerdale.org''.</ref>


After they had been on-screen for six months, ''Emmerdale'' producer [[Steve Frost]] decided to axe the majority of the Marsden family. Frost decided to keep Paul and Siobhan in the series but Ronnie, Frances, Alistair and Elaine would all depart the series in December 2003.<ref name=frost>{{cite web |title=Emmerdale's Marsdens axed |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/emmerdale-s-marsdens-axed-6948222.html |website=[[Evening Standard]]|location=London |access-date=31 July 2021 |date=15 September 2003}}</ref> Of his decision, Frost stated "The Marsdens have got a great story to play through the autumn, but unfortunately this culminates in them leaving the village."<ref name=frost/> On his plans for the remaining characters he added that "Paul and Siobhan Marsden will be staying on and the young couple have got some trying times ahead."<ref name=frost/>
They were the only survivors when the family was axed at the end of 2003. Producer Steve Frost said, "However, Paul and Siobhan Marsden will be staying on and the young couple have got some trying times ahead."

Both remained in the show until 2004, when his character was killed off. The story featured [[Carl King]] ([[Tom Lister (actor)|Tom Lister]]) accidentally causing Paul's death.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pratt |first1=Steve |title=A couple of seasiders |url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/culture/9795664.couple-seasiders/ |website=[[The Northern Echo]] |publisher=([[Newsquest]]) |access-date=31 July 2021 |date=3 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Who was Carl King in Emmerdale and what happened to him? |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/who-carl-king-what-happened/ |website=[[Heart (radio network)|Heart]] |access-date=31 July 2021 |date=21 May 2021}}</ref>


==Storylines==
==Storylines==
When Paul and his family arrived in the village, Paul initially worked as a porter, alongside his nurse wife Siobhan. Paul actually wanted to be a carpenter, and did some jobs with [[Syd Woolfe]], but he finally found a full-time job at the post office, beating out [[Marlon Dingle]].
When Paul and his family arrive in the village, Paul initially works as a porter, alongside his nurse wife Siobhan. Paul actually wants to be a carpenter, and does some jobs with [[Syd Woolfe]] ([[Nathan Gladwell]]), but he finally finds a full-time job at the post office, beating [[Marlon Dingle]] ([[Mark Charnock]]) to the role.


When Paul's family moved away, Siobhan and Paul stayed in Victoria Cottage. They seemed to have many happy years ahead, but tragedy struck when Paul went to fix a roof with [[Carl King (Emmerdale)|Carl King]]. They'd got into a fight the day before over a package Carl hadn't wanted Paul to deliver. They made up and went to the roof. Paul jokingly tossed some tools to Carl. Carl tossed some back, but when Paul tried to catch them, he fell off the roof. A horrified Carl called his brothers, who moved Paul's corpse to his garden. Siobhan found him and cradled his lifeless body in her arms.<ref>"[http://emmerdale.org/emmerdale/2004/july/6.htm 6 July 2004]", ''Emmerdale.org''.</ref> No one ever found out about the true nature of Paul's death.
When Paul's family move away, Siobhan and Paul stay in Victoria Cottage. They seem to have many happy years ahead, but tragedy occurs when Paul attempts to fix a roof with Carl. They get into a fight the day before over a package Carl had not wanted Paul to deliver. They reconcile and get onto the roof. Paul jokingly throws some tools to Carl. Carl throws some back, but when Paul tries to catch them, he falls off the roof. Carl calls his brothers, who move Paul's corpse to his garden. Siobhan finds him and cradled his lifeless body in her arms. No one ever discovers the truth about Paul's death. After his death, Siobhan discovers that she is pregnant.


==Reception==
Paul had wanted nothing more than to be a father. Ironically, after his death, Siobhan learned she was pregnant.
Sally Brockway from ''[[Soaplife]]'' believed that writers originally never fully developed Paul and Siobhan until the pregnancy storyline. She added that Paul was the postman and with Siobhan, they "seem a nice enough couple" but nothing more was portrayed to viewers prior to the storyline.<ref name=soaplife>{{cite magazine |last1=Brockway |first1=Sally |title=Be sure your sins will find you out! |magazine=[[Soaplife]] |date=27 October 2003 |issue=54 |pages=38 |publisher=([[IPC Media]])}}</ref> An ''Inside Soap'' writer praised ''Emmerdale'' for its success in introducing the Marsden family. They noted that new families introduced into soap often fail. They opined that the show managed to succeed with the Marsden's who fitted "effortlessly into the show", adding "they're all great".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The inside view |magazine=[[Inside Soap]] |date=12-25 April 2003 |issue=229 |page=74|publisher=([[Hachette Filipacchi UK]])}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Paul Marsden
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byMatthew Booth
Duration2003–2004
First appearance10 March 2003
Last appearance6 July 2004
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created bySteve Frost
In-universe information
OccupationPostal worker
FatherRonnie Marsden
MotherFrances Marsden
BrothersAlistair Marsden
SistersElaine Marsden
WifeSiobhan Marsden (2003–2004)

Paul Marsden is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Matthew Booth. The character made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 10 March 2003. The character was killed off the following year, after an altercation with Carl King (Tom Lister). Booth made his final appearance as Paul during the episode broadcast on 6 July 2004.

Development

[edit]

On 15 February 2003, a reporter from Inside Soap announced Emmerdale's plans to introduce a new family, the Mardens. They featured a promotional cast photograph of the family, which included Booth as Paul.[1]

The family consisted of Paul and his wife Siobhan Marsden (Abigail Fisher), his parents Frances Marsden (Sandy Walsh) and Ronnie Marsden (Ray Ashcroft). Also introduced were Paul's sister Elaine Marsden (Samantha McCarthy) and his brother Ali Marsden (Danny Tennant).[2] Siobhan works as a district nurse in the nearby town of Hotten.[2] Booth told All About Soap's Joanne Tebbutt that the Marsden family are "quite a normal bunch, a little disjointed and crazy at times, but that's what keeps them interesting."[2] The family decide to move to Emmerdale village to aid his father's job as a truck driver. They previously resided in the nearby town of Hotten, but Ronnie could not find places to park his truck. Paul's brother Ali is portrayed as having a heart condition. The family believe that transitioning to the country lifestyle will help improve Ali's health prospects.[2] Booth stated that Siobhan prefers city life more than living in a small village. She sacrifices her own happiness to please Paul, who had been unhappy working as a hospital porter in Hotten.[2]

Paul is characterised as a "relaxed young man" who is "definitely no pushover". He is like his mother, Frances and has inherited her "strong moral values". He is portrayed as being "laid back", he prefers an easy life and wants to "keep things simple".[3] Ashcroft told Allison Maund from Inside Soap that "Paul is a very practical character who's also a bit of an artist. He makes furniture and has a natural flair for art and design."[3]

After they had been on-screen for six months, Emmerdale producer Steve Frost decided to axe the majority of the Marsden family. Frost decided to keep Paul and Siobhan in the series but Ronnie, Frances, Alistair and Elaine would all depart the series in December 2003.[4] Of his decision, Frost stated "The Marsdens have got a great story to play through the autumn, but unfortunately this culminates in them leaving the village."[4] On his plans for the remaining characters he added that "Paul and Siobhan Marsden will be staying on and the young couple have got some trying times ahead."[4]

Both remained in the show until 2004, when his character was killed off. The story featured Carl King (Tom Lister) accidentally causing Paul's death.[5][6]

Storylines

[edit]

When Paul and his family arrive in the village, Paul initially works as a porter, alongside his nurse wife Siobhan. Paul actually wants to be a carpenter, and does some jobs with Syd Woolfe (Nathan Gladwell), but he finally finds a full-time job at the post office, beating Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) to the role.

When Paul's family move away, Siobhan and Paul stay in Victoria Cottage. They seem to have many happy years ahead, but tragedy occurs when Paul attempts to fix a roof with Carl. They get into a fight the day before over a package Carl had not wanted Paul to deliver. They reconcile and get onto the roof. Paul jokingly throws some tools to Carl. Carl throws some back, but when Paul tries to catch them, he falls off the roof. Carl calls his brothers, who move Paul's corpse to his garden. Siobhan finds him and cradled his lifeless body in her arms. No one ever discovers the truth about Paul's death. After his death, Siobhan discovers that she is pregnant.

Reception

[edit]

Sally Brockway from Soaplife believed that writers originally never fully developed Paul and Siobhan until the pregnancy storyline. She added that Paul was the postman and with Siobhan, they "seem a nice enough couple" but nothing more was portrayed to viewers prior to the storyline.[7] An Inside Soap writer praised Emmerdale for its success in introducing the Marsden family. They noted that new families introduced into soap often fail. They opined that the show managed to succeed with the Marsden's who fitted "effortlessly into the show", adding "they're all great".[8]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Family fortunes". Inside Soap. No. 225. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). 15–28 February 2003. pp. 6, 7.
  2. ^ a b c d e Tebbutt, Joanne (9 March – 5 April 2003). "First class delivery". All About Soap. No. 45. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). pp. 44, 45.
  3. ^ a b Maund, Allison (1–14 March 2003). "The Marsdens move in!". Inside Soap. No. 226. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). pp. 26, 27.
  4. ^ a b c "Emmerdale's Marsdens axed". Evening Standard. London. 15 September 2003. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  5. ^ Pratt, Steve (3 July 2012). "A couple of seasiders". The Northern Echo. (Newsquest). Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Who was Carl King in Emmerdale and what happened to him?". Heart. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  7. ^ Brockway, Sally (27 October 2003). "Be sure your sins will find you out!". Soaplife. No. 54. (IPC Media). p. 38.
  8. ^ "The inside view". Inside Soap. No. 229. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). 12–25 April 2003. p. 74.