Kelvin Fletcher, known for his long stint on the ITV soap Emmerdale, recently shared thoughts on his acting days while promoting the upcoming season of his reality series. Appearing with his wife Liz on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, the couple discussed their farm life in the Peak District. Fletcher indicated no plans for a return to the soap as his focus shifts to family and farming.
Kelvin Fletcher spent two decades portraying Andy Sugden on Emmerdale, from 1996 until 2016. His character's storylines included dramatic elements, such as being wrongly accused of a serious crime, which highlighted his acting skills and left a mark on viewers.
After departing the soap, Fletcher and his wife Liz relocated to a farm in the Peak District, where they raise their four young children. This chapter of their lives forms the basis of the ITV documentary series Fletchers’ Family Farm, now entering its fourth season. The program captures the daily challenges and joys of farm management, including the anticipated return of pigs, which Liz described as adding excitement and unpredictability to their routine.
The new season of Fletchers’ Family Farm is scheduled to premiere on January 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM on ITV1. It will occupy a weeknight slot previously associated with Emmerdale, alongside re-runs of earlier episodes to allow audiences to follow the family's progress.
During the interview on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, host James Martin inquired whether Fletcher missed his time on Emmerdale. Fletcher replied candidly that he has moved on and does not dwell on it daily. He added a light-hearted note, suggesting his character Andy Sugden is probably “on the run” abroad, making any comeback improbable.
This transition from soap opera stardom to documenting family farm life underscores Fletcher's evolving priorities, blending personal fulfillment with new entertainment ventures on ITV.