Emmerdale stars enjoyed a night out to to celebrate 25 years of Mark Charnock playing Marlon Dingle.
Some of the show's biggest names came out to mark a quarter of a century of one of the most popular characters in the world of soap.
Mark, 53, was snapped alongside a number of his co-stars including Lisa Riley, Rebecca Sarker and Bradley Johnson, smiling after enjoying a meal together.
Michelle Hardwick, who recently returned to the the Yorkshire Dales after her maternity leave from the soap, took the cheery snap.
The Vanessa Woodfield star captioned the lovely photo on Instagram of her acting pals: "celebrating 25 years of Marlon Dingle with good food and even better company."
Famous friends of Mark's took to the comments to share their glee at the cast's night out.
Fellow Emmerdale star Fiona Wade wrote: "Aww love this pic you beautiful gang! So sorry to miss this! Happy 25th celebrations lovely Mark! Xxx."
Manpreet Sharma actress Rebecca Sarker declared: "Bucketful of bonhomie in one photo. Gorgeous evening xxx."
Mark, who has played Marlon Dingle since 1996, reflected on his big night, writing: "Where’s the staring guy? Laughed my brain out. Thanks you beauts."
Mark has made fans of the show laugh with his sharp one-liners and comedic timing over the years on the ITV soap.
On this occasion, he was also very quick to point out his potential lookalike in his rare social media snap.
"Ps just realised I look a bit like Where’s Wally ? without the hat. Why did no one tell me???", the show's funny man pointed out.
The show Mark and the crew call home is also set for a huge milestone, as Emmerdale celebrates an impressive 50 years on the screens of ITV.
Speaking in a press conference in January, one of the producers Jane Hudson revealed 2022 will be the "biggest year Emmerdale has ever had."
The show boss explained: "We need to make this the biggest year we've ever had. We've already got some great stuff planned – maybe a wedding in the summer.
"There are some really big things that will test couples' strength and them as parents, so there is a lot in store."
The producer continued: "We might see some old faces returning, we're not sure yet. I think there is a lot coming up – the focus is really to celebrate Emmerdale turning 50.
"Our focus at the moment is to really build those stories so when we get to our golden month of celebration, we've got secrets that the viewers are desperate to be revealed", she excitedly declared.
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