Eric Pollard

Eric Pollard

Eric Charles Pollard is a long running fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Chris Chittell.

Pollard has appeared on the show since 1986, making him the second longest running current character after Alan Turner who has appeared since 1982. He has lied to, cheated and swindled nearly all his neighbours — without allowing his actions to ever trouble his conscience. He is the father of an illegitimate son David Metcalfe.