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Emmerdale: Belle’s full name is Tinkerbelle – and fans can’t cope

Emmerdale fans learned last night that Belle Dingle's full name is actually Tinkerbelle - and have struggled to contain their amusement.

Fans of Emmerdale have been left reeling after learning that Belle Dingle’s full name is ‘Tinkerbelle’ – yes, as per Peter Pan’s fairy friend of legend. Tinkerbelle Dingle’s big day came last night (Credit: ITV) As the scenes aired, viewers shared their reaction to the vicar’s name-drop on social media. Fans will realise that Zak’s absence was due to actor Steve Halliwell’s real-life illness – and subsequent passing behind the scenes of the soap.

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