Caroline Harker as Dr Todd in Emmerdale / ITV
Caroline Harker has returned to Emmerdale as Doctor Todd for a new workplace bullying storyline involving Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant).
The character – boss of trainee doctor Jacob – is returning for an “extended run” with ‘a vengeance, quick to find fault and relentlessly critical of her enthusiastic trainee’.
A synopsis for the plot reads: “The storyline will delve into Jacob’s struggle to manage his work-life balance under the immense pressure of his overbearing boss. The stakes are raised further when Doctor Todd installs herself in the village, blurring the lines between Jacob’s professional and private life.”
Harker – last seen on screen as Todd in March 2025 – said: “I’m delighted to be back at Emmerdale for a longer stint playing Doctor Todd. She’s a complex character and from what I’ve been told so far, quite a tricky one for Jacob to navigate.
“Workplace bullying is commonplace, and it will be interesting to see it brought to our screens in a serial drama such as Emmerdale.”
Dales producer Laura Shaw added: “We are looking forward to seeing the machinations of someone like Caitlin Todd, and it’s not just at the hospital where she will start to make an impression.
“Caroline is a fabulous actor and brings such great experience to this role – we can’t wait for her to play out what we have planned for the character.”
Emmerdale streams weekdays from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
