Samuel Kitchener "Sam" Pearson is a fictional character from the
British ITV soap opera, Emmerdale played by Toke Townley, for 12 years
from the serial's first ever episode in 1972 until Townley's death in
September 1984, almost two months prior to Sam's death. Sam was the
father of Annie Sugden and grandfather to Peggy Skilbeck, Joe Sugden
and Jack Sugden. Sam was one of the original nine characters of the
series.Sam was a god fearing and loveable man who could be a grouch to
people. He died on 27 November 1984 in his sleep peacefully after
winning a pumpkin in a village show the night before. In a 1974
episode, his middle name of Kitchener was revealed.Sam attended his
son-in-law's funeral with the rest of the family on 16 October 1972.
In 1973, he asked to be confirmed by the church after suffering a bout
of ill health, thinking he was going to die soon. However, this was
just a scare and he soon got better and was involved in a fracas with
old wartime friend, Charlie Nelson, in late 1973.
British ITV soap opera, Emmerdale played by Toke Townley, for 12 years
from the serial's first ever episode in 1972 until Townley's death in
September 1984, almost two months prior to Sam's death. Sam was the
father of Annie Sugden and grandfather to Peggy Skilbeck, Joe Sugden
and Jack Sugden. Sam was one of the original nine characters of the
series.Sam was a god fearing and loveable man who could be a grouch to
people. He died on 27 November 1984 in his sleep peacefully after
winning a pumpkin in a village show the night before. In a 1974
episode, his middle name of Kitchener was revealed.Sam attended his
son-in-law's funeral with the rest of the family on 16 October 1972.
In 1973, he asked to be confirmed by the church after suffering a bout
of ill health, thinking he was going to die soon. However, this was
just a scare and he soon got better and was involved in a fracas with
old wartime friend, Charlie Nelson, in late 1973.
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