Faye Lamb

Faye Lamb
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Kim Thomson
Duration	2009–11
First appearance	17 March 2009
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Gavin Blyth
In-universe information Occupation Personal assistant Husband Mark Wylde (1979–2010) Sons Ryan Lamb

Faye Lamb is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Kim Thomson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 March 2009.

Creation

The character was first introduced to Emmerdale in March 2009, by series producer Gavin Blyth played by Kim Thomson. The character was introduced as a 'mysterious' acquaintance of Mark Wylde, and as the story progressed, it was later transpired that Faye was, in fact, the wife of Mark, who was then known as Daniel Lamb. In July 2009, Faye moved into the village with her son Ryan who was earlier revealed as Mark's son.

Storylines

2009—

Faye is first spotted by Mark and he is worried that she is responsible for Will's disappearance. However, Will was discovered camping in the grounds of Home Farm. The following week, she applies for a marketing job at Home Farm, impressing Natasha Wylde, who offers her the job. The following night, Mark goes to visit but discovers that she has left. Faye rings Natasha, declining the job and worries Mark again when she takes a picture of the Wylde family from Home Farm, smashing a vase in the process. Panicked, Mark warns her to stay away. Mark and Faye meet in the woods and he gives her an expensive flat, hoping she will leave him alone.

In late May, Faye returns, asking about the job and learns that Mark and Natasha are renewing their vows. Faye confronts Mark, revealing that his real name is Daniel Lamb and he is, in fact, married to her - making his marriage to Natasha bigamous. He disappeared 27 years ago after his company collapsed, leaving them in serious debt. He moved to France and later set up a new, stolen identity - Mark Wylde. Mark tells Faye that he did love her but not the way he loves Natasha. The next day, Faye attends the vow renewal ceremony, telling Mark that she only kept the truth about him to herself because she didn't want to hurt Natasha or his children. Faye continues to text Mark and they meet again in mid-June. She introduces him to their son, Ryan, who has recently moved in with her and has no idea that Mark is his father.

In late June, Natasha discovers that Mark has bought a flat and, on investigating, finds Faye. Faye tells her about Mark's past. Natasha is stunned but convinced when Mark admits it and realises that Faye wants her husband back. Despite her anger and disgust, she stays with Mark, making him promise to keep this from their children. She then threatens Faye that she will tell Ryan that she has been lying about his father unless Faye stays away from them. When Faye continues to contact Mark, Natasha offers her a large financial settlement to leave or face being reported for insurance fraud. Faye demands £50,000 more than the original offer and on getting it, she and Ryan vacate the flat. However, in July, she and Ryan rent a cottage in Emmerdale.

Faye takes a job as PA at Sharma and Sharma, the new sweet factory in the village, and has a brief relationship with Cain Dingle. This ends, however, when Cain realises that Faye is using him to make Mark jealous. Mark realises that he still has feelings for Faye and tells her that he wants her back. She agrees, providing he leaves Natasha as she isn't prepared to be his bit on the side. They plan to run away together but realising the pain they will cause, change their minds and share a good-bye kiss, which Natasha witnesses. They then have a row, during which Ryan and Maisie come downstairs and announce that they are dating. Natasha tells them that they can't date each other because they are half-brother and sister, devastating Ryan and Maisie. Ryan is angry with Mark and Faye for lying to him and moves in with ex-girlfriend, Katie, until he can organise somewhere else.

Katie and Ryan get back together, but Katie learns, from Nathan, about Ryan and Maisie's affair and dumps him. Later, Faye's house is broken into and ransacked by Nathan. Faye returns home and is attacked by Nathan. Ryan soon returns home and pulls Nathan of his mother and throws him out. Ryan soon moves into Dale View with Andy Sugden She later starts a relationship with her boss, Jai Sharma.

In July 2010, Nathan and Natasha plot to frame Faye for Mark's murder. However, when Mark's body is discovered, Natasha discovers that Nathan has not set up Faye but her son, Ryan. Subsequently, he is arrested and charged with Mark's murder. Jai and Faye later split up due to this. In September 2010, Faye, still adamant that her son is innocent, forms an alliance with Declan Macey to try and bring down the Wyldes once and for all. This starts with Faye contesting her late husband's will.

In October 2010, Ryan is found guilty of murdering Mark but Faye was still adamant that he was completely innocent. Nathan had been kidnapped by Cain and had told Maisie that it was in fact Natasha who murdered Mark. Natasha was arrested and placed into jail leaving Ryan a free man and Faye a happy mother.

Nathan was angry when Faye turned up for court about Natasha's sentence. Faye says that he was there when Ryan got sent down. Natasha has to spent 21 years in prison. Faye smirks and says that was worth waiting for.