Shirley Stelfox Emmerdale 2002 TV Soap Awards 8x6 Hand Signed Press Photo

CHAU4855 This is a superb opportunity to secure this rare 8" x 6" hand signed press photo of Emmerdale Shirley Stelfox at the 2002 Soap Awards with Batley her famous dog who has personally autographed the souvenir where her signature rests perfectly accompanying her portrait in mint condition. Please see image 2 for the accompanying press notes too which also states the date time and location of the signing.

"...Shirley Rosemary Stelfox (11 April 1941 7 December 2015) was a British actress, known for her portrayal of the character Edna Birch, a moralising busybody in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale,. She made her first appearance during the episode first broadcast on 25 May 2000. Edna is characterised as a proud and independent Christian woman who often judges her neighbours' lifestyles. She is recognisable amongst the public for her pudding-basin hat and dog firstly, Batley the Yorkshire Terrier, followed by Papillon Tootsie. Many of her stories have involved her dogs, including being run over saving Tootsie and the death of Batley, which won an award. The programme established friendships for Edna with many characters of a similar age, and in later years, she was paired with Sandy Thomas (Freddie Jones), which generated many comedic scenes..."